Star of the Snow socks

`Star of the snow' flower, better known as the Edelweiss is the inspiration behind this colourwork sock pattern which was originally designed as part of the 'work-along' for the Swiss yarn festival. These socks are knit from the cuff down with a ribbed cuff, an eye of partridge heel-flap and gusset and has a section of colourwork on the leg, followed by a simple ribbed stitch pattern on the foot. To fit (foot circumference): 19 - 21 (21.5 –23.5, 25.5 – 27.5) cm / 8 (9, 10 ½) inches Finished leg circumference for colourwork: 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm / 7 (8, 9 ½) inches Recommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease for colourwork. Foot length is easily adjustable. Yarn required Any fingering weight 4ply sock yarn. Approximately 390m (426yds) in total. Yarn used for both samples are from Lang Yarns Jawoll Superwash, 75% wool, 25% nylon Blue sample: * Main Colour: Acqua 372 252m/275yds 65g * Contrast Colour 1: Anthrazit mélange 070 60m/65.6yds 15g * Contrast Colour 2: Olive 098 42m/45yds 10g * Contrast Colour 3: White 001 15m/14yds 5g * Contrast Colour 4: Gold yellow 249 10m/11.2yds 2g Pink sample. * Main Colour: Old Rose 248 252m/275yds 65g * Contrast Colour 1: Dark grey 003 60m/65.6yds 15g Contrast Colours 2, 3 and 4: same colours and amounts as blue sample. Needles 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. Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes. Gauge 34 sts x 42 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette. 34 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork. Please check your own gauge to see if this works for you).