{"product_id":"digital-item-knitting-pattern-pdf-62813","title":"DIGITAL ITEM - Knitting pattern PDF. Herding Hens sock set","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvailable currently in ENGLISH, GERMAN and FRENCH\u003cbr\u003e\nThis colourwork sock pattern set, includes TWO sock patterns. One inspired by hens of all different colours and the other by their cute baby chicks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth patterns are knit from the top down, starting with a ribbed cuff, these socks have a short row heel and a fun to knit stranded colourwork chicken or chick motif pattern. If preferred, the eyes and beaks can also be duplicate stitched on instead \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerding Hens socks\u003cbr\u003e\nIt´s time to celebrate hens and all their different, vibrant colours. Whether you are a hen owner or lover, or want to knit these as part of any Easter or Spring celebrations, these are a fun pair of socks to knit. The easy, repeating chicken motif can be knit with 3 colours in one round (to add eyes and beaks) or if preferred, a chart is provided for a simpler 2 colour option. Knit for yourself or your chicken loving family and friends, these socks are perfect for keeping your feet cozy, especially if you are outdoors and feeding your feathered friends. If you celebrate Easter they would be perfect for wearing during an outdoor egg hunt, or a great gift in an Easter basket too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing\u003cbr\u003e\n1 (2, 3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit (foot circumference): 19.5 – 21 (21.5 –23.5, 26-28) cm \/ 8 (9 ½, 10 ¾) inches.\u003cbr\u003e\nFinished circumference: 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm \/ 7 (8 ½, 9 ¾) inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease. For your foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down a needle size.\u003cbr\u003e\nLeg\/foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions for details.\u003cbr\u003e\nSample shown is knit in size 2 for shoe size US 8.5 (EU 39, UK 6), foot circumference 22.5cm (8 ¾ inches). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003e\nYarn - Fingering weight sock yarn\u003cbr\u003e\nMC: Lang Yarns Jawoll sock yarn (75% Virgin wool superwash, 25% Nylon), 210m (230 yds) per 50g\u003cbr\u003e\nCC2 and CC3: Filcolana Arwetta Classic (80% Merino wool, 20% Nylon), 210m (230 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. Please use whatever sock yarn you have available to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown in:\u003cbr\u003e\nMC: Jeans Blue 032. Approx 50g (60g, 65g), 210 (252, 273) m \/ 230 (275, 299) yds.\u003cbr\u003e\nCC1: Various scrap sock yarn from stash. Approx 5g per set, if you choose to knit different colour hens. Or 35g, 147m (160 yds) in total for the pair of socks.\u003cbr\u003e\nCC2: Cayenne. 5g, 21m \/ 23 yds.\u003cbr\u003e\nCC3: Mustard. 7g, 29m \/ 32 yds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedles\u003cbr\u003e\nFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauge\u003cbr\u003e\n34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette.\u003cbr\u003e\n34 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork. (This is the same gauge even though we are using a bigger needle size, because for myself and many other knitters, we often knit the colourwork sections tighter than stockinette. Please check your own gauge to see if this works for you).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Chicks socks\u003cbr\u003e\nI felt we needed some cute baby chick socks to go along with their mother hens. These are a sweet little motif, perfect for wearing in the Spring or to help celebrate Easter. It could also be a fun pair of socks to make for older children in the family, with the parents (or grandparents!) wearing the Herding Hens pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing\u003cbr\u003e\n1 (2, 3)\u003cbr\u003e\nTo fit (foot circumference): 19.5 – 21 (21.5 –23.5, 26-28) cm \/ 8 (9 ½, 10 ¾) inches.\u003cbr\u003e\nFinished circumference: 17.5 (21, 24.5) cm \/ 7 (8 ½, 9 ¾) inches.\u003cbr\u003e\nRecommended ease: Approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of negative ease for colourwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your foot circumference, measure around the widest part of your foot, this is normally the ball of the foot before the toes. Further sizes can be achieved by going up or down a needle size. Leg\/foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions for details. Sample shown is knit in size 2 for shoe size US 8.5 (EU 39, UK 6), foot circumference 22.5cm (8 ¾ inches). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003e\nYarn - Fingering weight sock yarn\u003cbr\u003e\nLang Yarns Jawoll sock yarn (75% Virgin wool superwash, 25% Nylon), 210m (230 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\u003e\nMC: Mauve 245. Approx 50g (60g, 65g), 210 (252, 273)m \/ 230 (275, 299) yds\u003cbr\u003e\nCC1: White. Approx 15g, 63m \/ 69 yds\u003cbr\u003e\nCC2: Lemon 149. Approx 15g, 63 m \/ 69 yds\u003cbr\u003e\nCC3: Dark Brown 067. Approx 5g, 21m \/ 23 yds.\u003cbr\u003e\nCC4: Mandarine 159. Approx 10g, 42m \/ 46 yds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedles\u003cbr\u003e\nFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauge\u003cbr\u003e\n34 sts x 44 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette.\u003cbr\u003e\n34 sts x 38 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth patterns have been professionally tech edited and then test knitted in every size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stone Knits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52518071533910,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0729\/7878\/files\/il_fullxfull.6714803250_kv1q.jpg?v=1770276989","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneknits.com\/products\/digital-item-knitting-pattern-pdf-62813","provider":"Stone Knits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}