Homestead Socks Collection Cuff Down

The pattern is a collection, of three DK weight cuff down socks, inspired by the Homestead. Each design is squishy, cozy, and fun! The techniques are adventurous beginner level and each design has been created to be easily remembered for an intuitive, engaging and rewarding knitting experience. I've used an beautiful DK weight yarn from [Sweet Pea and Sparrow][1] There are three designs included! **Sourdough Socks** Super easy 12-rnd pattern repeat, with only one cable rnd, make these a great choice for first cable socks. I love a simple large repeat; it makes for speedy socks! **Root Cellar Socks** Fun, purl free cables perfect for more busy or dark skeins. This stitch pattern is for when you want something just a bit more than plain vanilla. Definitely one of those patterns that you’ll find yourself saying “just one more repeat”…until suddenly your sock is finished! **Fresh Herbs Socks** Delightful texture for those who love a ribbed sock! The most engaging of the three, with some fun new techniques to try out. This 4-rnd stitch pattern rep is memorized quickly making for fun fast socks. All three designs come with a heel flap and gusset heel construction, 5 sizes, and tons of tutorial videos incase you need a refresher on any technique used. **Skills Required** Tubular or German Twisted Cast On, working in the round, knit, purl, slipping stitches, increasing, decreasing, cable knitting, reading charts, kitchener stitch. **Materials** Sample Yarn Used: Sourdough Socks 2 x 100 g/246 yds (225 m), Sweet Pea and Sparrow, Platinum DK, 75% Superwash Merino/25% Nylon. MC in Tea Time and CC in Onion Skins. Root Cellar Socks 2 x 100 g/246 yds (225 m) Sweet Pea and Sparrow, Platinum DK, 75% Superwash Merino/25% Nylon. MC in Butcher Block and CC in Tea Time. Fresh Herbs Socks 2 x 100 g/246 yds (225 m), Sweet Pea and Sparrow, Platinum DK, 75% Superwash Merino/25% Nylon. MC in Wood Shed and CC in Cattle Panel. **Approx. Yardage**: Total needed for pair of socks is 200 (220, 260, 300, 370) yds/183 (202, 238, 275, 339) m DK weight sock yarn held single OR 400 (440, 520, 600, 740) yds/366 (403, 476, 549, 677) m light fingering weight HELD DOUBLE. Approx yardage for CC (heel/toe): 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) yds/33 (37, 41, 44, 48) m Yardage is an estimate and is impacted by knitter gauge, yarn used, length of foot and/or leg knitted, and any modifications made by individual knitters. **Suggested Needles:** 3 mm/US 2.5, 80cm/32” length for magic loop, OR 2 40cm/16” long for the two-circular method, OR 3 mm/US 2.5 double pointed needles OR size needed to achieve gauge. Darning needle. **Gauge**: 27 sts and 36 rounds/10 cm or 4”, in the round, in stockinette stitch. **Size & Measurements:** Size: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 US Shoe Size: Youth 4- 6; Ladies 4-6.5, (Ladies 5-8; Mens 6-8.5, Ladies 7-9.5; Mens 7-9.5, Ladies 9.5-11; Mens 9-11, Ladies 10.5-12.5; Mens 12-14) Sock circumference: 6.5”/16.5 cm (7”/17.75 cm, 7.75”/19.5 cm, 8.25”/21 cm, 9”/23 cm) To fit foot circumference: 7-7.75”/17.75-19.5 cm ( 7.5-8.5”/19-21.5 cm, 8.5-9.5”/21.5-24 cm, 8.75-9.75”/22.25-24.75 cm, 9.5-10.5”/24-26.5 cm) a BIG THANK YOU to tech editor [lisamazz](/people/lisamazz) and to all the amazing testers! [1]: https://sweetpeaandsparrow.myshopify.com