Speculaas

These socks were inspired by spiced Belgian Christmas biscuits called “speculaas”. They feature fine, ornamental stitches resembling the decoration of the biscuits. The delicious cinnamon shade suits the theme. The socks are knitted from the toe up, and the heel is made with a heel flap. As the socks are packed with pattern, even a peek of them showing through short boots will make a lovely sartorial statement! SIZES 1 (2, 3) **Recommended ease:** 1.5" / 4 cm negative ease on foot circumference and 0.5" / 1.5 cm negative ease on foot length. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Foot Circumference:** 7 (8, 9)" / 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm. **Foot Length:** Adjustable. **Leg Length:** Approx. 4.25" / 10.5 cm (adjustable). MATERIALS **Yarn:** 1 (1, 1) skein of BFL Sock by Woodland Garden (75% Superwash BFL, 25% Nylon, 465 yds / 425 m –100 g), colourway Speculaas. Or approx. 256 (305, 375) yds / 234 (279, 343) m of fingering-weight yarn. Yardage is calculated for a leg length of 4" / 10 cm. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Sock Yarn by Isager or Fine Sock by Life in the Long Grass. **Needles:** US 1 / 2.25 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needle. **Notions:** 2 stitch markers, cable needle. GAUGE 32 sts x 44 rnds to 4" / 10 cm in St St, after blocking.