This pattern is part of The Bendigo Project 2026 and will be published on Saturday 28th March 2026.

The theme for The Bendigo Project in 2026 is Texture & Twist, a delightful exploration of knit and crochet textured stitch patterns and cables.

The Bendigo Project Knitalong will commence on Saturday 28th March at 7.30pm via Zoom, and will conclude with a meet up at The Australian Sheep and Wool Show, in Bendigo, Saturday 18th July 2026.

Check out our website for more information: www.thebendigoproject.com

Check out the other patterns in the collection:

Sheep Show Hat, Sheep Show Socks and Sheep Show Mitts by me; Mail Clad Cowl and Mail Clad Socks by Tess Vandekolk; Noosa Cardigan and Noosa Scarf by Vera Marcu; Noble Jumper and McKinnon Beanie by Susanna Kaartinen; Short Crimp Cowl, Long Crimp Cowl and Staple Poncho by Shelley Husband

The annual Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo is a winter highlight on every Australian yarn lover’s calendar, and the icy-cold mid-winter weather means a lovely thick pair of socks is a must!

Sporting beautiful and easy braids and cables, these DK weight (8ply) socks are a quick and satisfying knit that will match your Sheep Show Mitts and Hat for the perfect winter set.

The pattern is written for DK weight (8ply) yarn – you could choose a special single skein or use a combination of yarns and have fun with colour.

Whip out those needles and enjoy knitting up these warm and gorgeous socks!

This pattern has been tech edited and fully tested. I warmly welcome any feedback or questions about the pattern.

Happy making!

Kath xx

Options/Features
DK weight (8ply) gauge
Easy to knit twisted stitches
Use a sock set or a special skein with a contrast colour
Heel Flap and Gusset
Easy cables without cable needle
Great inclusive size range

Yarn
Up to 100g of any DK weight (8ply) sock yarn (approx 200m per 100g)

Needles
3.25mm (US3) sock needles of choice

Sizes
Small (Medium) Large (X-Large)

Small to fit 18.5cm (7″) foot
Medium to fit 20cm (8″) foot
Large to fit 22.5cm (9″) foot
X-Large to fit 25cm (10″) foot

Recommended size is based on approximately 2.5cm (1″) negative ease. If you want a less snug fit, go up one size.

Estimated Maximum Yarn Required
180m (180m) 190m (200m)

Gauge
24 sts x 36 rows = 10cm (4″) on 3.25mm (US3) needles in stockinette blocked