These cosy socks are the perfect winter warmers - worked in a snuggly wool and mohair blend, they are warm and will wear beautifully. The simple cable wave undulates over the garter stitch panels creating a gorgeous texture.

Materials

Black Isle Yarns Killen (4 ply; 80% Bluefaced Leicester, 20% Mohair; 320m/350yd per 100g ball)
Shade: Sage (dyed with avocado); 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) x 100g skein
Approx yardage 176 (230, 272, 352, 400)m / 193 (252, 298, 385, 438)yd
2.5mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working a small circumference in the round
1 stitch marker (2 optional extra stitch markers for gusset decreases)
Tapestry needle

Gauge

Always use the needle size that enables you to match the specified gauge.
32 sts and 44 rnds over 10cm / 4in of stocking stitch worked in the rnd and blocked, using 2.5mm / US 1.5 needles.

Size

Child (S, M, L, XL)

To fit foot circumference approx: 17 (19.5, 22, 24.5, 26.5)cm / 6.75 (7.75, 8.75, 9.75, 10.5)in

Finished foot circumference (unstretched): 15.5 (17, 19.5, 22, 24.5)cm / 6.25 (6.75, 7.75, 8.75, 9.75)in

Leg from cuff to base of heel flap: 16 (20.5, 21.5, 23.5, 24)cm / 6.25 (8.25, 8.5, 9.25, 9.5)in

The length can be adjusted by knitting shorter or longer cuff, or by adding / omitting leg panels.

Pattern Notes

Worked from the top down these socks feature a re-enforced heel flap and rounded heel turn and toe. They are easy to adjust and sized for the whole family.