CHRISTMAS SOCKS
Tinsel toes
Trip the light fantastic at Christmas with this sparkly pair from West Yorkshire Spinners
PERFECT WINTER GIFT
YOU WILL NEED
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature Sparkle 4ply (75% wool, 23% nylon, 2% polyester, 100g/400m) 1 ball of Vintage Tinsel (1051)
A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook
A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook
3 stitch markers
For yarn stockists contact WY Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com
TENSION
10 sts and 8 rounds measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over v-st pattern using a 3mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension
ABBREVIATIONS
Fdc
(foundation double crochet) Ch2 (does not count as st), insert hook in bl of second ch from hook, *yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop (loop will sit at base of Fdc), yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook, insert hook in loop at base of prev Fdc; rep from * as required
V-st (Htr, ch1, htr) in sp/st indicated
For a full list, see page 94
Fancy hook-work equals fancy footwork for sparkle-lovers this winter. Whether they are twinkle toes on the dance oor or relaxing in front of a ickering re, feet will look festive in these celebration socks.