Sheep Show Socks

> This pattern is part of The Bendigo > Project 2026 and will be published on > Saturday 28th March 2026. > > The theme for The Bendigo Project in > 2026 is Texture & Twist, a delightful > exploration of knit and crochet > textured stitch patterns and cables. > > The Bendigo Project Knitalong will > commence on Saturday 28th March at > 7.30pm via Zoom, and will conclude with a meet up at The Australian Sheep > and Wool Show, in Bendigo, Saturday > 18th July 2026. > > Check out our website for more > information: www.thebendigoproject.com > > Check out the other patterns in the > collection: > > [Sheep Show Hat][1], [Sheep Show Mitts][2] and > [Sheep Show Socks DK][3] by me; [Mail Clad][4] > Cowl and [Mail Clad Socks][5] by Tess > Vandekolk; [Noosa Cardigan][6] and Noosa > [Scarf][7] by Vera Marcu; Noble Jumper and > McKinnon Beanie by Susanna Kaartinen; > Short Crimp Cowl, Long Crimp Cowl and > Staple Poncho by Shelley Husband The annual Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo is a winter highlight on every Australian yarn lover’s calendar, and the icy-cold mid-winter weather means a cosy pair of cabled socks is a must! Sporting beautiful and easy braids and cables, these socks are a fun and addictive knit that will match your Sheep Show Mitts and Hat for the perfect winter set. The pattern is written for fingering weight (4ply) yarn – you could choose a special single skein or use a combination of yarns and have fun with colour. Whip out those needles and enjoy knitting up these warm and gorgeous socks! This pattern has been tech edited and fully tested. I warmly welcome any feedback or questions about the pattern. Happy making! Kath xx **Options/Features** Fingering weight (4ply) gauge Easy to knit twisted stitches Use a sock set or a special skein with a contrast colour Heel Flap and Gusset Easy cables without cable needle Great inclusive size range **Yarn** Up to 100g of any fingering weight (4ply) sock yarn (approx 400m per 100g) **Needles** 2.25mm (US1) sock needles of choice **Sizes** Small (Medium) Large Recommended size is based on approximately 2.5cm (1″) negative ease. If you want a less snug fit, go up one size. **Small** to fit 18cm (7″) foot **Medium** to fit 20cm (8″) foot **Large** to fit 22.5cm (9″) foot **Estimated Maximum Yarn Required** 310m (325m) 340m **Gauge** 36 sts x 48 rows = 10cm (4″) on 2.25mm (US1) needles in stockinette [blocked] [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sheep-show-hat [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sheep-show-mitts [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sheep-show-socks-dk [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mail-clad-cowl [5]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mail-clad-princess-socks [6]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/noosa-cardigan [7]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/noosa-scarf