Bellatrix socks

Bellatrix socks are warm wooly socks knitted in a traditional Norwegian design. The socks have the same pattern as Bellatrix mittens and the name is after Bellatrix, the third brightest star in the constellation of Orion, which marks Orion’s left shoulder.

The pattern has four sizes. Sizes are approximate, use measurements to find the right size. Sizes can be changed by knitting with different gauge, for example 24 or 26 sts in 10 cm. Gauge is changed by using thicker/thinner yarn and/or needles.

The pattern has two alternatives for heel and toe. If desired, other heel and toe designs may also be used.

Suggested yarn: Sandnes Perfect / Viking Sportsragg. Other sock yarn with length of approx. 100 m in 50 g may be used. Pictured sample is knitted in Viking Sportsragg.
Yarn amount: Colour 1: 100g (100g) 100 g (100g). Colour 2: 50 g (50g) 100g (100). For shoesize bigger than EU37-38 (size S and M) and EU45 (size L and XL) 50 g more of colour 2 yarn may be needed.
Suggested needles: 5 double pointed needles size 3.5 mm.
Gauge: 22sts = 10cm in stranded colourwork.
Sizes: S / 48 sts (M / 52 sts) L / 56 sts (XL / 60 sts)
Measurements (circumference): 21,8 cm (23,6 cm) 25,4 cm (27,2 cm) with gauge 22sts per 10 cm. Measurement is taken around the ball of the foot.