Design: Hélène Magnússon
Sizes: 1(2,3,4)
You can achieve more sizes by changing needle size and adjust the length by adding or withdrawing rnds/ bands of motif.
Finished measurements:
Foot circumference: 21(23,25.5,27.5) cm / 8(9,10,11)”
Foot length: 19(21,23.5,24.5) cm / 7½(8¼,9¼, 9¾)”
Recommended fit: negative ease of 2.5 cm /1” in circumference and 15% in length.
Gauge: 10 cm /4” = 26 sts and 32 rows in stocking st on 2.5 mm / US 1½ needle
Yarn: Katla sokkaband by Hélène Magnússon: pure new Icelandic lambswool with a dash of silk (1%), DK/sport weight sock yarn, 4 ply, non superwash, 100g skein = 220 m/ 240 yds: 1 skein each
Yardage used:
- MC Moss green: 67(79,93,105) m / 74(87,102,115) yds
- CC1 Raven black: 48(57,67,75) m / 53(63,74,82) yds
- CC2 Anis green: 73(87,102,115) m / 80(95,112,126) yds
Needle: 2.5 mm / US 1½ circular needle suitable for magic loop. You can also use double-pointed needles or any method to knit small diameters in the rnd. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: stitch marker, darning needle, sock blocker
Techniques:
The socks are knitted from the cuff down with an afterthought heel. Both the heel and the toe are shaped with centred double decreases.
Pattern: Once you’ve made your paiement, you will receive an email with a link to download the pattern PDF. Your PDF will also always be accessible on your Icelandic Knitter account: simply log in and go under Downloads. We don’t send printed patterns by snailmail.
Errata: no mistake was found in this pattern.