Shrimply the Best socks

Shrimply the Best socks were originally published in the Why are Flamingos Pink sock set, but are now available as a single pattern. Knit from the top down with a ribbed cuff, these socks have a traditional heel flap and gusset construction, with a shrimp colourwork pattern on the leg (with little duplicate stitch details for the eyes). After the colourwork, the remaining leg section and the foot are knit using two colours with helical stripes. The toe is then finished by grafting stitches together. This pattern uses the magic loop circular needle method (but can be knit with 23cm (9 inch) circulars or DPNs). **Sizing** 1 (2, 3) To fit (foot circumference): 19 - 21 (21.5 –23.5, 24 – 26) cm / 8 (9, 10) inches Finished circumference: 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm / 7 (8, 9) inches Recommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease. For your foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down a needle size. Leg/foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions for details. Sample shown is knit in size 2 for shoe size US 8.5 (EU 39, UK 6), foot circumference 22.5cm (8 ¾ inches). **MATERIALS** Yarn - Fingering weight 4ply sock yarn House of A La Mode. House Fingering. 80% Superwash Merino & 20% Nylon (2 ply). 366m / 400 yds per 100g. Shrimply the Best shown in: MC: Rhododendron (pink). Approx 45g (50g, 55g), 164m / 180 yds (183m / 200 yds, 201m / 220 yds). CC1: Natural. Approx 20g, 73m / 80 yds. CC2: Into the Woods (natural with speckles). Approx 25g (30g, 35g), 92m / 100 yds (110m / 120 yds, 128m / 140 yds). Scrap fingering weight yarn of black for shrimp´s eyes. Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for these sock patterns, as long as you can obtain the same gauge. **Needles** For ribbing and stockinette: 2.25mm (US 1), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9 inch) circular needle as preferred. **For colourwork:** 2.5mm (US 1.5), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9inch) circular needle as preferred. Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes. **Gauge** 34 sts x 38 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork. 32 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette. **Notions** Stitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle for sewing in ends.