Vanamo (Linnaea Borealis) is a small Finnish forest flower. The stitch pattern I used for these socks is delicate like this tender flower growing on the forest floor. The stitch pattern looks like lace, though it is not. It is intertwined cables worked in twisted rib. The pattern includes charts.

Vanamo socks are knitted from the toe up. The heel has a gusset and heelflap construction, shaped with German Short Rows. The pattern is written for both, Magic Loop and DPN’s.

The pattern has 2 sizes for the leg circumference. The length of the foot can be adjusted on any length. The leg has slim fit. These socks stay up all day and are smooth under trousers. If you prefer looser fit, choose heavier yarn and size L.

I used fingering weight yarn and needles 3 mm (US 2½) (UK 11). Choose light colour speckled yarn to emphasize the stitch pattern. I used La Bien Aimée, Merino Super Sock in colour Souvenir.

For more information see piiamariaknit.com.

With love, Piia Maria