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Simply Knitting|Issue 221
Answer your family's chilly-toed SOS with these snuggly colourwork socks knitted in a rich wool mix.
Bronagh Miskelly
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YOU WILL NEED

West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply (75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/400m), 1 ball each of Yarn A Dusty Miller (129) Yarn B Passionfruit Cooler (811) for all sizes

A set of 2.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles if using Magic Loop method

A set of 2.25mm DPNs or circular needles if using Magic Loop method

Stitch markers

TENSION

33 sts and 44 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 2.25mm needles

MEASUREMENTS

S(M:L) Foot circumference 17.5 (22:25)cm, 7 (834: 934)in Leg length 14 (14:15)cm, 54/2 (572:6) in

ABBREVIATIONS

For a full list see page 95

HOW TO READ OUR CHARTS

Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read all rounds from right to left. A row of squares represents a round repeat of knitting.

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LoveCrafts are offering 15% off WYS Signature 4 Ply! Quote offer code SK221 when you order. To place your order call 01409 404010 or visit www. lovecrafts.com. Offer ends 22 March 2022.

COLOURWORK SOCKS

Note If you are working with DPNs, rearrange the number of sts on each needle by one or two every few rows to avoid developing ladders of looser sts.

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