Ready Set Socks – Official Preview

September 7, 2022

Our much anticipated new book Ready Set Socks is here! We're delighted to be able to introduce our collection of ten unique sock patterns, all designed by Rachel Coopey. Be ready to fall in love with sock knitting!

Ready Set Socks is the ultimate guide to sock-making. From simple and speedy stocking and rib stitch socks, to the wonderful colour-combinations found in mosaic knitting, you'll be sure to find your perfect pair! Following on from our much-loved learn-to-knit book, Knit How, and our pullover compendium, Ready Set Raglan, this book also includes helpful tutorials and top tips that will help beginners and seasoned knitters alike!

All the patterns in Ready Set Socks come in 4-ply / fingering and DK versions.

Copeland: Basic Stocking Stitch + Rib Socks

4-ply version: Coop Knits Socks Yeah! // Vicki Brown Designs Sock
DK version: Vicki Brown Designs DK // Opal Uni 4ply (held double)

Yarn weight: 4-ply

Gauge: 36 sts & 50 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 2.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 2.5mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 210 (250, 290)m / 229 (272, 316)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn for ankle sock with Heel Flap & Gusset. OR approximately 245 (290, 340)m / 267 (316, 370)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn for mid-calf sock with Heel Flap & Gusset; Short row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 3mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 3mm / US 2.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24.5)cm / 8 (8½, 9, 9¾)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 220 (250, 280, 305)m / 240 (272, 305, 332)yds of DK-weight yarn for socks with Heel Flap & Gusset; Short row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Glover: Simple Textured Socks

4-ply version: La Bien Aimée Merino Super Sock // John Arbon Textiles Exmoor Sock
DK version: Coop Knits Socks Yeah! DK

Yarn weight: 4-ply
Gauge: 36 sts & 50 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 2.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 2.5mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 275 (325, 375)m / 300 (354, 409)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 3mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 3mm / US 2.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24.5)cm / 8 (8½, 9, 9¾)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 220 (256, 285, 310)m / 240 (280, 310, 338)yds of DK-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Hines: Simple Knit Purl Socks

4-ply version: Coop Knits Socks Yeah! // The Uncommon Thread Tough Sock
DK version: Coop Knits Socks Yeah! DK // The Wool Kitchen BFL DK

Yarn weight: 4-ply
Gauge: 36 sts & 50 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 2.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 2.5mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 280 (330, 385)m / 305 (360, 420)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 3mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 3mm / US 2.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24.5)cm / 8 (8½, 9, 9¾)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 200 (230, 255, 280)m / 218 (250, 277, 305)yds of DK-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Osato: Eyelet Stripe Socks

4-ply version: Coop Knits Socks Yeah!
DK version: Coop Knits Socks Yeah! DK

Yarn weight: 4-ply
Gauge: 36 sts & 50 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 2.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 2.5mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 255 (300, 350)m / 278 (327, 382)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 3mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 3mm / US 2.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24.5)cm / 8 (8½, 9, 9¾)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 225 (260, 285, 310)m / 245 (283, 310, 338)yds of DK-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Guillem: Rib + Lace Socks

4-ply version: Coop Knits Socks Yeah! // Purl Soho Posy
DK version: Vicki Brown Designs Double Knit

Yarn weight: 4-ply
Gauge: 36 sts & 50 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 2.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 2.5mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 260 (310, 360)m / 283 (338, 392)yds of DK-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 3mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 3mm / US 2.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24.5)cm / 8 (8½, 9, 9¾)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 195 (225, 250, 275)m / 212 (245, 272, 300)yds of DK-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Sheppard: Cable Weave Socks

4-ply version: Rosa Pomar Mondim // Black Elephant Sock
DK version: Coop Knits Socks Yeah! DK

Yarn weight: 4-ply
Gauge: 36 sts & 50 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 2.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 2.5mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 250 (300, 340)m / 272 (327, 370)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 3mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 3mm / US 2.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24.5)cm / 8 (8½, 9, 9¾)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 195 (225, 250, 275)m / 212 (245, 272, 300)yds of DK-weight yarn; Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Reynolds: Gansey Style Socks

4-ply version: The Wandering Flock Sock // Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Sock
DK version: Opal Uni 6 ply

Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 3mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 3mm / US 2.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24.5)cm / 8 (8½, 9, 9¾)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 220 (256, 285, 310)m / 240 (279, 310, 338)yds of DK-weight yarn; Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Charisse: Twisted Stitch Socks

4-ply version: Qing Fibre Classic Sock // Opal Uni 4 ply
DK version: Coop Knits Socks Yeah! DK // Purl Soho Posy (held double)

Yarn weight: 4-ply
Gauge: 36 sts & 50 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 2.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 2.5mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 260 (300, 350)m / 283 (327, 381)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 3mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 3mm / US 2.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24.5)cm / 8 (8½, 9, 9¾)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 200 (230, 255, 280)m / 218 (250, 278, 305)yds of DK-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Jackson: Twisted Rib + Lace Socks

4-ply version: The Wool Kitchen Sock
DK version: Coop Knits Socks Yeah! DK

Yarn weight: 4-ply
Gauge: 36 sts & 50 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 2.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 2.5mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 270 (315, 365)m / 294 (343, 397)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 3mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 3mm / US 2.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24.5)cm / 8 (8½, 9, 9¾)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 215 (250, 275, 300)m / 234 (272, 300, 327)yds of DK-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Shirley: Mosaic Stitch Socks

4-ply version: Coop Knits Socks Yeah! // Vicki Brown Designs Sock Minis
DK version: Scraps (10-15 assorted shades)

Yarn weight: 4-ply
Gauge: 36 sts & 50 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 2.5mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 2.5mm / US 1.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 260 (300, 350)m / 283 (327, 381)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

Yarn weight: DK
Gauge: 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 3mm needles, after blocking.
Needle size: 3mm / US 2.5 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
To fit foot circumference: 20.5 (21.5, 23, 24.5)cm / 8 (8½, 9, 9¾)" – to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease.
Yarn: Approximately 210 (240, 265, 290)m / 228 (261, 288, 316)yds of DK-weight yarn for Heel Flap & Gusset version; Short Row and Afterthought heels use slightly less yarn.

It has been a delight putting this book together, and we hope you love it as much as we do! You can now pre-order Ready Set Socks, or view the patterns on Ravelry. Pre-order copies will arrive from 12th October 2022, and the digital edition will be available from that day too! Plenty of time to examine your stash, and plan your perfect pair!

Lots of woolly love, Pom Pom xx

With thanks to all the brilliant people who made this possible:

Sock Pattern Designer: Rachel Coopey
Pattern Photography: Kendra Bellamy
Photographer's Assistant: Olivia Ezechukwu
Hair + Makeup: Jenny Green
Models: Lauren Nathan-Lane, Araba Olivia Ackon, Kit Aatkar, Anoushka Haroutounian, Belinda Johnson, Lydia Gluck, Sofia Aatkar, and Sophie Heathscott