The inspiration for this ebook was four members of the 27 club, many of the members of this group have touched my life, albeit in different ways and I wanted to explore the impact of art and popular culture through a series of socks that loosely play off the artists and musicians, but more importantly the lasting impact that has transcended their work.

Amy Winehouse:
These socks were inspired by the British singer, Amy Winehouse, with her arresting contralto vocals - the socks feature symbolic, textured building blocks which produce a subtle circular impact, that speaks to the influences inherent within her own work and the impact her vocals and songs would subsequently play.

This pattern features three, simple, knit and purl textured rib inspired patterns for the leg and two options for the heel flap.

Materials:
• One 2.25mm / US size 1 circular needle, 100cm / 40” in length, or set of DPNs, or in size needed to meet the required gauge.
• Stitch markers (2), one of which is used to mark the beginning of round.
• Tapestry needle for sewing in threads.
• Blocking materials.
• Fingering weight (sock weight) yarn, exact yardage may vary and is dependent on size and foot length. A 100g skein of sock yarn in the main colour along with one 20g mini skein of sock yarn in the contrast colour should be suitable for most adult sizes,
• Sample is worked using Chart A and Pattern B for the Heel Flap and is shown in Miss la Motte Feather - 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 350m / 383yds per 100g.
Gauge:
33 stitches and 48 rounds = 10cm / 4” in textured pattern, worked in the round and blocked.

Size:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5): The socks are 14cm (17cm, 19.5cm, 22cm, 24cm) / 5.75” (6.75”, 7.75”, 8.75”, 9.5”) in circumference. Socks are intended to fit with approximately 2.5cm – 4.5cm / 1” – 1.75” negative ease.