Finn Men’s Socks by Janita Meriläinen

Finn Men’s Socks

Knitting
August 2019
Aran (8 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch after wet blocking
US 4 - 3.5 mm
437 yards (400 m)
10.25-11” / [26-28 cm] foot length x 9” / [23 cm] foot circumference to fit Men’s shoe size 9-11.5” (US), 8.5 (UK), 42.5-45 (Eur)
English

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:

Medium weight yarn
Yarn: Novita 7 Veljestä (75% Wool, 25% Polyamide; 328 yards 300 meters/150 grams): #043 Kivi (MC 1, balls), #021 Petrol (CC,1 ball)

Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm) set of 5 DPNs.

Notions: Tapestry needle, cable needle, stitch markers (optional).

Special Stitches: Diagonal Basketweave Stitch

Pattern Notes: Socks worked one at a time, from the top down.
Features you will love: Knit from the top down, the main stitch pattern starts within the ribbing for a modern look, wedge toe (no Kitchener stitches!), uses only 5.2 oz / 150 grams, so one skein is enough.
Add a cool contrast color stripe.