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Ready Set Socks is our ultimate guide to sock-making! The book includes ten unique patterns in both 4-ply / fingering and DK-weight versions. From simple and speedy stocking and ribbed socks, to fancy mosaic knitting colour combinations, you’ll be sure to find your perfect pair with this compendium of patterns to come back to again and again.

4-ply/Fingering Version
Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)“ – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1” negative ease
Foot length is fully adjustable within the pattern. Finished sock measures 0.5cm / ¼” less than actual foot length to ensure a good fit.
Yarn: approximately 275 (325, 375)m / 300 (354, 409)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Sample 1 (Grey speckled version)
Model wears a UK 7 / US 9 and is shown wearing a size 2.
La Bien Aimée Merino Super Sock (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 425m / 465yds per 100g skein)
Shade: Totoro & Mei; 1 skein

Sample 2 (Mint & Brown version)
Model wears a UK 7 / US 9 and is shown wearing a size 2.
John Arbon Textiles Exmoor Sock (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 60% Exmoor Blueface, 20% Corriedale, 10% Zwartbles, 10% Nylon; 200m / 219yds per 50g skein)
Shades:
A: Mackerel-Sky (Mint): 1 skein
B: Bibble Bug (Brown): 1 skein

Gauge: 36 sts & 50 rounds = 10cm / 4” over St st on 2.5mm
needles, after blocking
Needles: 2.5mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions: 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle
Notes: These socks are worked from the cuff down, with a ribbed cuff. The leg is worked in a textured pattern which continues on the top of the foot, and the samples shown are worked using the Heel Flap & Gusset method.