Materials:
• One 2.25mm / US size 1 circular needle, 100cm / 40” in length, or set of DPNs, or 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. For the slip stitch socks, a 100g skein of sock yarn for the MC, along with 10g of sock yarn for the CC should be suitable for most adult sizes. For the stripe socks, a 100g skein of sock yarn in the MC, along with 10g of sock yarn for CC1, and 5g of sock yarn for CC2 should be suitable for most adult sizes.
• Red and Pink samples are worked using Big Fox Yarn, Perfect Sock - 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 350m / 383yds per 100g in the colourways Pink Robyn (MC), Hey Kelly (CC1) and Ecru (CC2) for the pink socks and Stiletto Red (MC) and Medusa (CC) for the red socks. Multicoloured sample is worked using Knotty Habit KYSO, 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 366m / 400yds per 100g in the Scrappy’tober Box 2026.

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 14.5cm (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.