Strawberry Shortcake Socks

**** RELEASE SALE! GET 20% OFF WITH CODE STRAWBERRY20 **** Inspired by lazy afternoons napping in hammocks, picnic blankets, and the sweet smoky scent of a beautiful Australian summer, these socks pair all over gingham colourwork with a delicate lace ruffle at the cuff. They're knit cuff down with a German short row heel, so the gingham runs uninterrupted down the leg and onto the foot. The ruffle can be attached at the top of the sock or just below the cuff, and the ruffle is picked up around the cuff at the end - which means no sewing needed (which I personally prefer)! However, if you'd rather knit the ruffle flat and sew it on, those instructions are in the appendix. The ruffle can also be made and added to any project for a touch of whimsy and delight. You only ever knit with two colours, but the overlapping gingham check mixes into their own in between shade, just like woven gingham. The pattern is deceptively beginner friendly with guaranteed gorgeous results. **Size guide** The Strawberry Shortcake Socks are designed to have approx. 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease to fit snugly on the foot. The sizes 1 (2) 3 are designed to fit a foot circumference of 19-21 (21.5-23.5) 24-26 cm or 7½-8¼ (8½-9¼) 9½-10¼ inches, measured around the widest part at the ball of the foot. The finished sock circumference will measure 17.5 (20) 22.5 cm or 6¾ (8) 9 inches. Length of sock is easy to adjust based on foot length measurements, shoe size, or using a "try on as you go" approach. **Sizes** 1 (2) 3 **Foot circumference** 19-21 (21.5-23.5) 24-26 cm 7½-8¼ (8½-9¼) 9½-10¼ inches **Gauge** 32 sts & 39 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4 inches x 4 inches) for stranded colourwork in the round, blocked. **Needles** 2.25mm (US 1) for ribbing and stockinette and 2.5mm (US 1.5) for colourwork. Alternatively, whichever size needle meets gauge. **Materials** Yarn - Any 4ply/fingering weight sock yarn can be used if gauge can be achieved. I recommend using a yarn containing at least 20% nylon or polyamide for durability. For the ruffle, use a single strand of mohair or other lace weight yarn/thread. Sample was knitted using * MC: Hobbii Unicorn Solid (Cream 01); 75% superwash merino wool, 25% polyamide. Approx 45 (55) 60 g, 170 (200) 230 m / 186 (219) 252 yds. * CC: Lang yarns Jawoll sock yarn (Light pink 0109); 75% wool, 25% nylon. Approx. 25 (30) 35 g, 100 (115) 130 m / 109 (126) 142 yds. * Ruffle: Rowan kidsilk haze (612 White); 70% mohair, 30% silk. Approx. 5g, 30 (35) 40 m / 33 (38) 44 yds. **Notions** Stitch markers, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors.