There’s nothing quite like the lush, cosy feeling of handknitted socks! Quick and satisfying to make, small and portable, socks remain one of the most frequently handknit items today.
Following the wonderfully successful Knit How, our essential beginners knitting book, and our pullover compendium Ready Set Raglan, Pom Pom brings you Ready Set Socks, an exploration of sock designs for new and advanced knitters alike.
A collaboration with legendary sock maven Rachel Coopey, Ready Set Socks is our ultimate guide to sock-making! Get ready to experiment, discover the magic that is turning a heel, and become a seasoned sock knitter.
The book includes ten unique patterns in both 4-ply / fingering and DK-weight versions. From simple and speedy stocking and ribbed socks, to fancy mosaic knitting colour combinations, you’ll be sure to find your perfect pair with this compendium of patterns to come back to again and again.
Sizing Details
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Copeland (Stocking Stitch + Rib Socks) |
4-ply: 3 sizes, to fit foot circumference 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" - to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease. DK: 4 sizes, 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. |
| Glover (Simple Textured Socks) |
4-ply: 3 sizes, to fit foot circumference 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" - to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease. DK: 4 sizes, 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. |
| Hines (Simple Knit Purl Socks) |
4-ply: 3 sizes, to fit foot circumference 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" - to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease. DK: 4 sizes, 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. |
| Osato (Eyelet Stripe Socks) |
4-ply: 3 sizes, to fit foot circumference 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" - to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease. DK: 4 sizes, 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. |
| Guillem (Rib + Lace Socks) |
4-ply: 3 sizes, to fit foot circumference 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" - to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease. DK: 4 sizes, 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. |
| Sheppard (Cable Wave Socks) |
4-ply: 3 sizes, to fit foot circumference 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" - to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease. DK: 4 sizes, 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. |
| Reynolds (Gansey Style Socks) |
4-ply: 3 sizes, to fit foot circumference 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" - to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease. DK: 4 sizes, 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. |
| Charisse (Twisted Stitch Socks) |
4-ply: 3 sizes, to fit foot circumference 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" - to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease. DK: 4 sizes, 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. |
|
Jackson (Twisted Rib + Lace Socks) |
4-ply: 3 sizes, to fit foot circumference 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" - to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease. DK: 4 sizes, 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. |
| Shirley (Mosaic Stitch Socks) |
4-ply: 3 sizes, to fit foot circumference 20.5 (23, 25.5)cm / 8 (9, 10)" - to be worn with approx. 2.5cm / 1" negative ease. DK: 4 sizes, 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. |
Preview the patterns on our blog.