Rhubarb and Custard Socks

Sizes: 1 (2, 3) Finished foot circumference:

- 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm

- 7 (8, 9)”

Yarn: Fingering weight, allow approximately: Main colour (MC):

- 155 (185, 220) m

- 170 (200, 240) yds

Contrast colour (CC):

- 85 (105, 125) m

- 95 (115, 135) yds

Yarn used in sample (size 2) is 1 skein of West Green Loft Yarns Swirl (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 365 m / 100 g): in Taffy colourway as main colour and 1 skein of Botanical Yarns 100% Non Superwash Merino (400 m / 100 g) in Hydrangea Aspera colourway as contrast colour.

Gauge: 32 sts & 38 rows = 10 cm / 4” in colourwork stockinette stitch in the round, blocked.

Techniques used: Judy’s magic cast-on, Japanese short rows, honeycomb brioche, tubular bind-off.

Notes: The socks are worked from the toe up.