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Arktos socks is part of my very first book, Arctic Knits.

The socks are knitted top-down and in the round, featuring a stranded colourwork motif throughout. The heels are knitted using the afterthought heel technique. You can choose to “mismatch” your socks as shown in the photos or knit two identical socks.

Ease - 10% negative ease

Foot circumference - measured on the widest section of your foot
cm: 11.5, 14, 15.25 (16.5, 17.75, 20.25) 23, 25.5, 28 (30.5, 31.75)
in: 4½, 5½, 6 (6½, 7, 8) 9, 10, 11 (12, 12½)

Foot length - measured from heel to toe
cm: 12, 14, 17 (19, 21, 24) 26, 28, 32 (33, 33)
in: 4¾, 5½, 6¾ (7½, 8¼, 9½) 10¼, 11, 12½ (13, 13)

Sock height - measured from heel to co edge
cm: 9, 12, 12 (15, 15, 15) 18.5, 18.5, 18.5 (18.5, 18.5)
in: 3½, 4¾, 4¾ (6, 6, 6) 7¼, 7¼, 7¼ (7¼, 7¼)

Yarn
Big little yarn co
Colour A – Kuri
Colour B – Washi

Yarn Substitute
tukuwool fingering
Berroco Vintage Sock
Cascade 220 Heritage Solids
Knitpicks Stroll Merino
Knitpicks Capretta
Universal Yarns Uni Merino Mini

Yardage - calculated based on mismatched pair
Colour a
Metres: 56, 84, 111 (140, 167, 195) 223, 278, 306 (334, 362)
Yards: 62, 92, 122 (154, 183, 214) 244, 305, 335 (366, 396)

Colour b
Metres: 56, 84, 111 (140, 167, 195) 223, 278, 306 (334, 362)
Yards: 62, 92, 122 (154, 183, 214) 244, 305, 335 (366, 396)