For colorwork: US 1.5 (2.5 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle (as preferred). The needles size is also chosen according to the size required and gauge for the colourwork section. the leg, with little purl stitches for their woolly coats. The heel is constructed as a short row heel. circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle (as preferred).

For ribbing, heel and toe: US 1 (2.25 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular MC: Fingering weight, Lana Grossa Meilenweit 100 Tweed (80% wool, 20% nylon), 460 yds (420 m) per 100-g skein. CC: Fingering weight, Filcolana Arwetta Classic (80% merino wool, 20% nylon), 230 yds (230 m) per 50-g skein. For colorwork: US 1.5 (2.5 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch circular needle (as preferred).There are two different stitch counts for the colourwork section on the leg. One for a small/medium size and one for large (or for any knitters with high heel arches). Many of these designs have the colorwork JUST on the toe or at the cuff! Starter DOESN’T mean basic or not-Unique