Sheep Show Socks DK

> 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 Socks][2] and > [Sheep Show Mitts][3] by me; [Mail Clad Cowl][4] > 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 lovely thick pair of socks is a must! Sporting beautiful and easy braids and cables, these DK weight (8ply) socks are a quick and satisfying knit that will match your Sheep Show Mitts and Hat for the perfect winter set. The pattern is written for DK weight (8ply) 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** DK weight (8ply) 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 DK weight (8ply) sock yarn (approx 200m per 100g) **Needles** 3.25mm (US3) sock needles of choice **Sizes** Small (Medium) Large (X-Large) **Small** to fit 18.5cm (7″) foot **Medium** to fit 20cm (8″) foot **Large** to fit 22.5cm (9″) foot **X-Large** to fit 25cm (10″) foot Recommended size is based on approximately 2.5cm (1″) negative ease. If you want a less snug fit, go up one size. **Estimated Maximum Yarn Required** 180m (180m) 190m (200m) **Gauge** 24 sts x 36 rows = 10cm (4″) on 3.25mm (US3) needles in stockinette [blocked] [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sheep-show-hat [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sheep-show-socks [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sheep-show-mitts [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