Wonderfully woolly and plump, Shepherdess is a cosy pair of winter hiking socks that are ideal for novice sock makers. Double crochet makes the well trodden toe and heel areas nice and sturdy, and the touch of nylon in Tukuwool’s Sock yarn lends extra strength.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4)

Sock foot length: 18 (22, 25, 26)cm / 7 (8.75, 9.75, 10.25)”
To fit actual foot length: 20.5 (25, 27.5, 28.5)cm / 8 (9.75, 10.75, 11.25)”

Recommended sock foot length is 2.5cm / 1” less than actual foot length.

MEASUREMENTS

Foot and leg circumference: 18 (22, 25, 26.5)cm / 7 (8.75, 9.75, 10.5)”
Foot length: 18 (22, 25, 26)cm / 7 (8.75, 9.75, 10.25)” Leg length: 16 (16.5, 16.5, 18)cm / 6.25 (6.5, 6.5, 7)”

Foot and leg length are adjustable, but changes will affect the amount of yarn needed.

Foot circumference of the sock may be larger than your actual foot circumference due to lengthwise stretch.

YARN

Tukuwool Sock 4-ply/fingering (80% Finnish wool / 20% nylon; 160m / 175 yds per 50g)

Sample is made in colourway in H35 Havu.

190 (240, 270, 290)m / 210 (265, 300, 315)yd

HOOKS & NOTIONS

3.25mm (US D/3)
4.5mm (US 7)
4 stitch markers

TENSION

20 dc x 22 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4” using 3.25mm hook

18 sl sts x 25 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4” using 4.5mm hook

ACCESSIBILITY
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