Flamboyant Flamingos socks

Flamboyant Flamingo 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 fun flamingo motif on the leg (with little duplicate stitch details for the eyes/breaks). There is a small section of simple colourwork on the foot just before the toe, 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. Flamboyant Flamingos shown in: MC: Deer Fern. Approx 55g (60g, 65g), 201m / 220 yds (220m / 240 yds, 238m / 260yds). CC: Rhododendron. 30g (35g, 40g). 110m / 120 yds (128m / 140 yds, 146m / 16059 yds).25g, 105m / 115 yds Scrap fingering weight yarn of black and orange for flamingo´s eyes and beak. 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. Size 1 colourwork: 2.75mm (US 2), 80cm (32 inch) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 23cm (9inch) circular needle as preferred. Size 2 and 3 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** 32 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for size 1 colourwork. 34 sts x 38 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for size 2 and 3 colourwork. 32 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette. **Notions** Stitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle for sewing in ends.