About this pattern:This pattern was made to knit socks that go with the Karleby folk costume from Finland, but the pattern can be used with many different costumes. In Karleby and Öja, the socks are supposed to be white or bright red

Needles: The pattern allows you to choose between 2.0 or 2.5 mm needles.

Gauge on 2 mm needles: 37 sts * 50 rows = 10 * 10 cm = 4 * 4 inches.

Gauge on 2.5 mm needles: 30 sts * 46 rows = 10 * 10 cm = 4 * 4 inches.

Size: These socks are intended for adult men. Shoe size approximately EU 43 = UK 9 = US 10. Leg length 67 cm = 26¼”. The socks are supposed to reach a bit above the knee. You can adjust the calf length and foot size. For women and teenagers you may need to reduce the upper width as well.