The Hygge Season Socks are knitted from the cuff downwards towards the toes. The socks are started with an optional Tubular Cast On which is easier than it sounds and explained in detail in the instructions. The Tubular Cast On provides a beautiful and stretch edge that looks like the stitches roll over the edge to the other side of the sock.
The heels are knitted in a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the round French heels give the socks a good fit. The pattern includes adjustments for socks with higher insteps.
These socks are suitable for beginners who want to expand their skills beyond the very basics. They are also fun and effortless for the more experienced knitters - I knitted a big part of the leg of my first socks while chatting with my friends over a glass of wine. What can be more Hygge than that?
Size
One size
Length of the foot adjustable,
Circumference around the foot 23 cm / 9 inches
Yarn
275-300 m / 300-330 yards of DK weight sock yarn
Sample shown in The Uncommon Thread Everyday Sweater ( 75% Superwash merino wool, 25 % nylon; 225 m / 246 yards per 100 g) in colorway Nutcracker
Alternative suitable sock yarns at lower price points: Novita Nalle, Novita Muumitalo or Sandnes Garn Perfect
Needles
3.0 mm / US 2.5 double pointed needles or circular needles suitable for small circumference knitting or Magic Loop
one cable needle if using
Gauge
24 sts and 34 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of stockinette stitch (= knit all) in the round, blocked.
Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!
Notions
3 stitch markers
sewing needle
waste yarn for the Tubular Cast On (optional)