These socks were originally designed for my husband’s grandmother. A hard-working sheep farmer in south Wales, she is out rain or shine, day or night looking after her woolly babies. As we know in the UK, the weather can be pretty grim at times and her poor feet would suffer for it in her wellies, so these socks were born! They are thick, tall, warm and perfect for keeping your feet cosy - and they have sheep, what more could you want!

A pair of DK socks knit in the round from the cuff down. The design features stranded colourwork, and contrast coloured heels and toes. The pattern uses short row heels and has generous calf shaping.

Sizes
1 (2, 3)
To fit calf circumference: 40.5 (43, 46)cm 16 (17, 18)in
Actual calf circumference: 35.5 (38, 41)cm 14 (15, 16)in

Skills
Cast on, work in the round, knit, purl, stranded colourwork, decrease, short rows, Kitchener stitch

Yarn
Patons Diploma Gold DK (55% wool, 25% acrylic, 20% nylon; 120m 131yds per 50g ball)
Yarn A: Cream (6142)
Yarn B: Charcoal (6298)

Needles and Accessories
3.5mm DPNs
4mm DPNs
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn
Yarn needle

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm 4in over st st using 4mm needles, after washing and blocking