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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 Weight
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 210 (250, 290)m / 229 (272, 316)yds of
fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn for ankle sock with Heel Flap
& Gusset.
OR approximately 245 (290, 340)m / 267 (316, 370)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn for mid-calf sock with Heel Flap & Gusset; Short row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Sample 1 (Pink with contrast toe version)
Model wears a UK 7 / US 9 and is shown wearing a size 2.
Coop Knits Socks Yeah! (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 212m / 231yds per 50g skein)
Shade (Main): Ammolite (102); 2 skeins
Vicki Brown Designs Sock (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 84m / 92yds per 20g skein)
Shade (Toe): Fizz; 5g (one toe)

Sample 2 (Blue version)
Model wears a UK 9 / US 10 and is shown wearing a size 3.
Coop Knits Socks Yeah! (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 212m / 231yds per 50g skein)
Shade: Azurite (120); 2 skeins

Sample 3 (Green version)
Model wears a UK 7 / US 9 and is shown wearing a size 2.
Coop Knits Socks Yeah! (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 212m / 231yds per 50g skein)
Shade: Jadeite (115); 2 skeins

Sample 4 (Dark purple version)
Model wears a UK 7 / US 9 and is shown wearing a size 2.
Coop Knits Socks Yeah! (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 212m / 231yds per
50g skein)
Shade: Sugilite (112); 2 skeins

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. There are three rib options and two length options provided for the cuff. The samples shown are worked using the Heel Flap & Gusset method (pink with contrast toe & dark purple), Short Row (blue), Afterthought (green).