These cosy socks are knitted top down with a heel flap construction. The two-colour slip stitch fabric is worked by striping alternate rows using only one colour at a time - no colourwork knitting is required. Both the foot and leg length are adjustable, so we recommend periodically trying on these socks as you go to ensure the best fit. This pattern assumes you are familiar with sock construction.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference:
18 (20.5, 23) cm / 7 (8, 9) inches

Height from sole to cuff:
20.5 cm / 8 inches (adjustable)

Foot Length: adjustable

Designed to be worn with approximately 2.5 cm / 1 inch of negative ease

YARN
Blacker Yarns British Classic, DK (100% British wool; 110 metres / 119 yards per 50g)

Shown in:
MC: Forest Green; 1 ball
CC A: Pale Green; 1 ball
CC B: Mustard; 1 ball

DIFFICULTY
Three out of Five

Techniques include: knitting in the round, slipped stitch colourwork, wrap and turn heel construction, Kitchener Stitch

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
3.25 mm (UK 10, US 3) DPNs, or long circular needle if magic loop technique is preferred

3 stitch markers, including one unique to indicate beginning of round
Darning needle to sew in ends

GAUGE / TENSION
24 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm / 4 inch square measured over Slip Stitch pattern

Always use a needle which results in the correct gauge after blocking