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This pattern was initially available as a fundraising pattern for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Thanks to your generous support, it raised £660 for this fantastic cause. Thank you for your help, I’m so grateful.

In order to streamline my admin, it is now available for standard sales. Follow me on instagram @unicornknitdesigns for future fundraising patterns.

Are you looking for….
A little bit of colourwork?
Plenty of easy/plain knitting that lets special yarns really shine?
Fun stripes to make that heel go so quickly?
A wide range of sizes, perfect for all the family?
A straightforward and reliable pattern that’s easy to follow?
If so, then this is the sock for you!

Need to know
Top down
Colourwork worked from charts
Striped heel flap and gusset
Contrast-colour cuff, heel turn, toe

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit by LOTS of lovely ravellers.

Sizing
Finished Leg/Foot Circumference: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)”/15 (18, 20.5, 23, 25.5) cm.
XXS fits an average 4- to 9-year-old; XS 10- to 13-year-old; S, M, L are adult sizes.
Links to sizing charts and advice on ease are included in the pattern.

Yarn
Eden Cottage Yarns Tempo 4ply, 1 skein each in Flower Power 2019 and Dark Oak (​75% superwash Merino, 25% nylon; 436yds/400m per 100g skein)
OR any fingering/4-ply sock yarn, approx. 35 (45, 55, 60, 65)g MC and 15 (20, 25, 30, 35)g CC

Accountability
Please see pattern photos for screenshots of donation receipts .

A bit more about Marie Curie
You can read more here: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk.