Stranded colorwork socks, knitted from the cuff down. The Luminen Socks are an homage to winter and snowflakes. Luminen means “snowy” in Finnish. These socks capture the serene magic of winter in a small, wearable project.

SIZE
1 (2) Note, the different sizes are achieved by knitting at different gauges.

Finished measurements
Leg/Foot Circumference: 19 (20.5) cm / 7.5 (8.25)″
Leg Length: 15.5 (16.5) cm / 6 (6.5)″
Foot Length: 22.5 (23.5) cm / 8.75 (9.25)″, adjustable

YARN
Laurelknits SuperSock (85% superwash wool and 15% nylon, 400 m / 425 yds / 100 g),
The sample pair was knitted in colorways Nord and Common Sense.

YARDAGE
MC: 45 (45) g / (180) m / 191 (191) yds
CC: 50 (50) g / (220) m / 234 (234) yds
Note, a tighter gauge uses a bit more yarn than a looser gauge. Yardage is an estimate; please reserve extra.

NEEDLES
2 mm / US 0 and 2.25 mm / US 1 80 cm / 32″ circular needles.

GAUGE
Size 1: 38 sts and 41 rnds = 10 cm / 4′′ in colorwork in the round on 2.25 mm / US 1 needles after blocking.
Size 2: 35 sts x 39 rnds = 10 cm / 4′′ in colorwork in the round on 2.25 mm / US 1 needles after blocking.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch markers.

NOTES
These cuffs down socks begin with a neat twisted ribbing. Stranded colorwork is worked on the leg and foot. They feature a French heel with gusset decreases placed at the bottom. They also feature anatomical toes.

The pattern is written for the magic loop technique, but you can also use DPNs.