Fisherfolk’s Fancy sock set

Welcome to the Fisherfolk´s Fancy sock set, a fun collection of **THREE** colourwork sock patterns inspired by the creatures of the sea. From the mighty lobster with its signature claws, to the playful sardines swimming in schools and the whimsical, happy red devil crab, scuttling across the shore. As the summer begins, my mind often turns to vacations of my childhood, visiting the beach, paddling by the shore or quietly enjoying investigating what lies in the rock pools. These socks are designed to keep your feet warm while participating in coastal adventures or while dreaming of days at the beach. **Needles required for all 3 patterns** **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 (9 inch) circular needle as preferred. **Gauge for all 3 patterns** 34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette. 34 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork. (This is the same gauge even though we are using a bigger needle size because for myself and many other knitters, we often knit the colourwork sections tighter than stockinette. Please check your own gauge to see if this works for you). **Pattern 1: Packed Like Sardines socks** are a playful tribute to the ocean´s tiniest swimmers, packed tightly together in a charming and easy to knit repeating sardine pattern. Knit from the top down, with a ribbed cuff, these socks have a short row heel and an easy to knit stranded colourwork fish pattern in just two colours with no long floats to manage. Sizing 1 (2, 3) To fit (foot circumference): 19.5 – 21 (21.5 –23.5, 26-28) cm / 8 (9 ½, 10 ¾) inches. Finished circumference: 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm / 7 (8 ½, 9 ¾) 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 sock yarn MC: Das Mondschaf Andromeda sock yarn (75% Superwash Merino, 20% Polyamide, 5% Polyester), 400m (437 yds) per 100g CC: Madelinetosh Twist Light (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon) 384m (420 yds) per 100g Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this pattern as long as you obtain the same gauge. Please use whatever sock yarn you have available to you. Shown in: MC: Raven. Approx 50 (55, 60) g, 200 (220, 240) m / 218 (241, 262) yds. CC: Celadon. Approx 30g, 120 m / 131 yds. **Pattern 2: The Clawsome Lobster socks** are a playful colourwork sock pattern featuring an adorable, repeating lobster motif with claws ready to pinch. But don´t worry, these lobsters won´t hurt your toes! Knit from the top down, with a ribbed cuff, these socks have a short row heel and a fun to knit stranded colourwork lobster motif pattern. The motif repeats throughout the leg and foot. It has one row of 3 colours in the round for the eyes, but these details can be duplicate stitched instead. This pattern was created in collaboration with yarn from Little Lionhead Knits – www.littlelionheadknits.com. Sizing 1 (2, 3) To fit (foot circumference): 19.5 – 21 (21.5 –23.5, 26-28) cm / 8 (9 ½, 10 ¾) inches. Finished circumference: 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm / 7 (8 ½, 9 ¾) 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 sock yarn MC & CC1: Little Lionhead Knits sock yarn (85% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon), 200m (219 yds) per 50g CC2: Lang Yarns Jawoll sock (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon), 210m (230 yd) per 50g Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this pattern as long as you obtain the same gauge. Please use whatever sock yarn you have available to you. Shown in: MC: Depression Glass . Approx 50 (55, 60) g, 200 (220, 240) m / 218 (241, 262) yds. CC1: Let´s Picnic . Approx 30g, 120 m / 131 yds. CC2: Black. Approx 5g, 20 m / 22 yds. **Pattern 3: The Snappy Happy Crab socks** pattern will make a fun pair of quirky crab socks that will spread some joy, one happy crab at a time! These crabs aren´t just your average crustaceans; they´re full of personalities with their big smiles. Sizing 1 (2, 3) To fit (foot circumference): 19.5 – 21 (21.5 –23.5, 26-28) cm / 8 (9 ½, 10 ¾) inches. Finished circumference: 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm / 7 (8 ½, 9 ¾) 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 sock yarn MC & CC2: Lang Yarns Jawoll sock (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon), 210m (230 yds) per 50g CC1: Little Lionhead Knits sock yarn (85% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon), 200m (219 yds) per 50g Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this pattern as long as you obtain the same gauge. Please use whatever sock yarn you have available to you. Shown in: MC: Jeans Blue 032. Approx 50 (55, 60) g, 200 (220, 240) m / 218 (241, 262) yds. CC1: Let´s Picnic. Approx 30g, 120 m / 131 yds. CC2: Black. Approx 5g, 20 m / 22 yds. This sock set (and all my knitting patterns) are professionally tech edited and then also test knit in every size. If you do have any questions with regards to the pattern, I am always happy to help on charlottestoneknits@gmail.com. I also have a YouTube page with helpful videos for knitting too.