Crochet socks

Notes If you tend to have a tight cast on, use the larger size needles to cast on before switching to the smaller size to work the rib stitch. SOCK ONE Cast on 56 (64: 72) sts using Yarn A and 2mm DPN

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■ DROPS Andes (65% wool, 35% alpaca, 100g/90m) 2 balls of Royal Blue (6928) ■ A 7mm (K/10½ or L/11) hook ■ A stitch marker For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.u

STITCH PATTERNS (OR SEE CHARTS) LEAF PANEL (WORKED OVER 13 STS) Row 1 (RS) P5, T3L, P5. Row 2 K5, P3, K5. Row 3 P5, K1, P1, K1, P5. Row 4 K5, P3, K5. Rows 5 and 6 As Rows 3 and 4. Rows 7 and 8 As Rows

BACK Cast on 110 (122: 134: 146: 158: 170: 182: 194) sts with 4mm needles and Yarn A. Rib row 1 K2, (P2, K2) to end. Rib row 2 P2, (K2, P2) to end. Rep last 2 rows until rib meas 2 (2: 2.5: 2.5: 3: 3:

Cast on 25 sts using 3.5mm needles. Row 1 (WS) K1, *P3, K1; rep from * to end of row. Row 2 (RS) P1, *sl1, K2, psso, P1; rep from * to end of row. Row 3 K1, *P1, yo, P1, K1; rep from * to end of row.