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Following the wonderfully successful beginner book, Knit How, and our pullover and sock compendiums, Ready Set Raglan and Ready Set Socks, we thought it was about time we let kids in on the action too!

A collection of 11 versatile knitting and crochet patterns for kids aged 0-10, Mini Pom reimagines classic grown-up patterns from the archives of Pom Pom for our tiny friends, as well as some just-for-kids designs, all in the fun and modern style we’re known for.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
To fit foot circumference: 11.5 (14, 15, 16.5, 18)cm / 4 1⁄2 (5 1⁄2, 6, 6 1⁄2, 7)“ – to be worn with approx. 1.5cm / 1⁄2” negative ease Foot length is fully adjustable within the pattern. Finished sock measures 0.5cm / 1⁄4” less than actual foot length to ensure a good fit.

Yarn A: approximately 44 (66, 80, 116, 141)m / 48 (73, 88,
128, 155)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn B: approximately 31 (47, 56, 82, 99)m / 34 (52, 62, 90, 109)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn C: approximately 44 (66, 80, 116, 141)m / 48 (73, 88,
128, 155)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn

Sample 1 (Blue + pink version)
Sabine (age 5) and Loden (age 5) are shown wearing a size 4.
Retrosaria Mondim (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 100% fine Portuguese wool; 385m / 421yds per 100g ball)
Yarn A: 204; 1 ball
Yarn C: 204; 1 ball
Note: If using the same shade for Yarn A + C (as shown in sample 1) 1 ball is sufficient for all sizes.
John Arbon Textiles Devonia Minis 4ply (fingering / 4-ply- weight; 50% Exmoor Blueface, 30% Westcountry Bluefaced Leicester, 20% Westcountry lustre breeds; 97m / 106yds per 25g skein)
Yarn B: Dark Skies; 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skeins

Sample 2 (Green + pink version)
Sample shown is size 1.
Hedgehog Fibres Sock Minis (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 90% merino, 10% nylon; 80m / 87yds per 20g skein) Yarn A: Beach Bunny; 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins
Yarn B: Kelp; 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skeins
Yarn C: Rosehip; 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins
Note: sample 2 shows colours A and C reversed for the second sock.

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 and a lace striped pattern on the leg and foot. Leg length is customisable by working fewer/ more repeats. The heel is worked using the heel flap and gusset method. When changing yarns, ensure you twist the new colour with the previous colour between stripes to avoid holes. Take care not to pull yarns too tight between stripes to prevent the fabric from pulling.

Adult version published in Ready Set Socks.