CHRISTMAS SOCKS
Twinkle toes
Put your feet up and create multicoloured sparkly socks from West Yorkshire Spinners
FAB FOR GIFTS!
YOU WILL NEED
■ West Yorkshire Spinners Signature Sparkle 4ply (75% wool, 23% nylon, 2% polyester, 100g/400m) 1 ball of Yuletide (1208)
■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook.
■ 2 stitch markers For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com
TENSION
12 sts and 11 rounds measure 5x5cm (2x2in) over double crochet using 3mm hook, or size needed to achieve correct tension
ABBREVIATIONS
fdc
(foundation double crochet) *Insert hook in base of last st, yrh and pull up a loop, pull through one loop on hook (loop will sit at base of fdc), yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook; rep from * as required
For a full list, see page 78
Start the socks from the cuff and work down to the toes
It’s just not Christmas without a pair of socks under the tree! Don’t forget to block them when you’re done so they look their best.