These socks are worked in the round from the top down, beginning with a ribbed cuff. Stranded colorwork is worked down the leg and on the foot. The heel short rows use simple wrap and turn technique, and the toe has wedge shaping.

SIZES
Baby, Child, Adult
Approx. 4, 6 (8, 10) in / 10, 15 (20, 25) cm, finished foot circumference

YARN
Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn that achieves gauge (tension)

YARDAGE
Approx. total yardage
150, 250 (300, 350) yd / 137, 229 (274, 320) m

NEEDLES

US 5 / 3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge (tension), for colorwork

US 4 / 3.5 mm or one size smaller than gauge (tension) needle, optional for ribbing

8in / 20cm short flexible circulars, longer circulars for magic loop or DPNs

GAUGE (TENSION)
24 sts and 24 rnds = 4in / 10cm, over colorwork after blocking

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (one in different color)
Tapestry needle

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Short rows using wrap and turn; ssk and k2tog decreases; grafting

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SAMPLES shown in the book are worked with:
Madelinetosh Tosh DK,
100% Superwash Merino Wool,
228yd/209m per 3½oz/100g