{"product_id":"digital-item-bird-lovers-sock-set","title":"DIGITAL ITEM Bird Lovers sock set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sock knitting pattern set, includes \u003cstrong\u003etwo \u003c\/strong\u003esock patterns, both in 3 different stitch count sizes. \u003cstrong\u003eHerding Ducks socks\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern is inspired by male Mallard ducks and their striking colours and \u003cstrong\u003eFancy Pigeon\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003esocks\u003c\/strong\u003e patten by the humble pigeon, descendants of homing pigeons that were once our beloved pets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth patterns uses the magic loop circular needle method (but can be knit with 23cm (9 inch) circulars or DPNs (and were test knitted in all these methods).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerding Ducks socks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you know it is apparently possible to herd ducks? That even includes the easily identifiable Mallard ducks, who inspired these socks. It felt fitting to add them to the ´Herding´ sock pattern series to be included along with cats, hens and cows. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit from the top down, starting with a striped ribbed cuff, these socks have a short row heel and a fun to knit stranded colourwork duck motif pattern. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 (2, 3)\u003cbr\u003eTo fit (foot circumference): 19-20.5 (21.75 –23.5, 25 – 26.5) cm \/ 8 (9 ¼ , 10 ½ ) inches.\u003cbr\u003eFinished circumference: 17.5 (20.5, 23.5) cm \/ 7 (8 ¼ , 9 ½) inches.\u003cbr\u003eRecommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYarn - Fingering weight sock yarn\u003cbr\u003eMC: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply (75%  Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon), 400m (437 yds) per 100g\u003cbr\u003eCC1, CC2, CC4 and CC5: Filcolana Arwetta Classic (80% Merino Wool, 20% Nylon), 210m (230 yds) per 50g\u003cbr\u003eCC3: Hidden Pond Yarns Squishy Sock (80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon), 400m (437 yds) per 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this pattern as long as you obtain the same gauge. Please use whatever sock yarn you have available to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown in:\u003cbr\u003eMC: Hydrangea (light green). Approx 50g (60g, 65g), 210 (252, 273) m \/ 230 (275, 299) yds.\u003cbr\u003eCC1: Slate Green 105 (dark green). Approx 25g, 105m \/ 115 yds.\u003cbr\u003eCC2: Light Truffle 354. 10g, . 42m \/ 46 yds.\u003cbr\u003eCC3: All Star. 7g, 29m \/ 32 yds. \u003cbr\u003eCC4: Red Squirrel (352). 5g, 21m \/ 23 yds.\u003cbr\u003eCC5: Natural White (101). 3g, 13m \/ 14 yds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 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.\u003cbr\u003eFor 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette.\u003cbr\u003e34 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFancy Pigeon socks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePigeons have had quite a rough ride with people and for this at least, they deserve a sock pattern dedicated to them! Society used to love pigeons and kept and domesticated them. These birds’ homing abilities and high intelligence made them invaluable for delivering messages, particularly during wartime. The modern city pigeons are not feral; they descended from these domesticated birds that were no longer needed. Our forgotten and abandoned pets! So, these are for any kind, pigeon loving knitters and friends out there also obsessed with these birds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit from the top down with a ribbed cuff, these socks include an Eye of Partridge heel (keeping with the bird theme of course!). There is a pigeon bird motif featuring only on the leg of the sock. Eyes and beak details can be duplicate stitched on if preferred. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 (2, 3)\u003cbr\u003eTo fit (leg circumference): 19.5 – 21 (21.5 –23.5, 26-28) cm \/ 8 (9 ½, 10 ¾) inches.\u003cbr\u003eFinished leg circumference: 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm \/ 7 (8 ½, 9 ¾) inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit (foot circumference): 18 – 19.5 (20.5 – 22.5, 23 – 24.5)\u003cbr\u003eFinished foot circumference: 16.5 (19, 21.5) cm \/ 6 ½ (7 ½ , 8 ½ ) inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease for colourwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYarn - Fingering weight sock yarn\u003cbr\u003eMC: Malabrigo Ultimate Sock (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon), 384m (420 yds) per 100g.\u003cbr\u003e and CC2, CC3 and CC4: Das Mondschaf Pegasus (75% Superwash Wool, 25% Polyamide), 420m (459 yds) per 100g\u003cbr\u003eCC1: Lucy Locketland, Merino Nylon Light Fingering (75% Merino wool, 25% Nylon), 420m (465 yds) per 100 g.\u003cbr\u003eCC2 \u0026amp; CC4: Moonglow Yarn Co. Merino Nylon Sock (75% superwash merino 25% nylon), 463 yds (423m) per 100g skein. \u003cbr\u003eCC3: DROPS Fabel sock yarn (75% Superwash Wool, 25% Polyamide), 205 m (224 yds) per 50g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this pattern as long as you obtain the same gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown in:\u003cbr\u003eMC: Wabi Sabi. Approx 50g (60g, 65g), 210 (252, 273)m \/ 230 (275, 299) yds.\u003cbr\u003eCC1: Pigeon. Approx 20g, 63m \/ 69 yds. \u003cbr\u003eCC2: Moonlight. Approx 12g, 63 m \/ 69 yds. \u003cbr\u003eCC3: Rosa (102). Approx 10g, 21m \/ 23 yds.\u003cbr\u003eCC4: Wintermint. Approx 5g, 42m \/ 46 yds.\u003cbr\u003eCC5: Black. (scrap yarn)\u003cbr\u003eCC6: Yellow. (scrap yarn)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 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.\u003cbr\u003eFor 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant note: Do check your gauge for fitting. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down needle sizes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette. \u003cbr\u003e34 sts x 38 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo tutorials are provided for the short row heel and for duplicate stitch (optional).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth patterns are tech edited and all sizes test knitted. German translation has been professionally translated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stone Knits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52779770020182,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0729\/7878\/files\/BirdLoverssocksetcover.jpg?v=1773058556","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneknits.com\/products\/digital-item-bird-lovers-sock-set","provider":"Stone Knits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}