If you are a fan of speckled yarn and cushy, cosy DK weight socks then look no further. The Cortado socks are knit cuff down with 1 skein of DK weight yarn and with a straightforward, 4 round repeat they knit up so much faster than you might expect.

If you are lucky enough to be at Unravel this weekend you'll be able to see these socks in person. Gem of The Little Grey Girl is launching her fabulous new DK yarn - Coveny - in some beautiful colourways and I was lucky enough to be able to get my hands on an advance skein.

Having knit fingering weight socks for so long, it's such a treat to whip up a satisfyingly quick pair of cosy DK-weight socks - so much so that I'm eagerly planning to cast on another pair as soon as possible.

My husband - who never normally notices my knitting much - was particularly taken with these and casually enquired whether a 'speckled sock' might be in the offing for him too. As he is a larger-footed chap I normally approach socks for him with a degree of trepidation but at the speed I managed to knock these out I think he might have a fighting chance of a new pair by Easter.

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