Year of the horse socks

When my daughter-in-law introduced our family to the celebrations surrounding the Lunar New Year, she also suggested that I might design sock patterns to represent each sign, in my own way. This is the second pattern in this series, and is inspired by the Year of the Horse. The little side cables remind me of both horseshoe prints and twirling ribbons, and the texture reminds me of sparkles and fireworks. I hope these bring you and your loved ones much joy and a little luck! This pattern is written and charted, and knit cuff/top down. COUPON CODES: Pay what you can! You can pay full price if you can/want to and if so: thank you! To get the pattern at 50% off: HALFPRICE To get the pattern for free: FREEFORME Yarn and notions: Yarn: 100g fingering weight yarn and a 20g mini (425 yards and 85 yards respectively) Sample in Alley Cat Yarns Leo BFL Sock (80% Blue Faced Leicester , 20% nylon) Colourways: Lively and Canoodle Alley Cat Yarns online shop: https://alleycatyarns.ca/collections Needles: 2.5 mm needles with a long cable for magic loop The side cables tend to tighten the fabric slightly, which is why I went up a needle size to 2.5mm from my regular 2.25mm. I suggest regularly trying on your socks to ensure comfort and the best fit. Other notions: stitch markers, cable needle if preferred, scissors, darning needle Gauge: 8 sts = 1 inch / 2.5cm in stockinette Sizes: (choose a size that is slightly smaller than your foot circumference for a snug fit) Small, 56 sts, finished circumference 7 inches/foot circumference approximately 7.5 in Medium, 64 sts, finished circumference 8 inches/foot circumference approximately 8.5 in Large, 72 sts, finished circumference 9 inches/foot circumference approximately 9.5 in