Northwind socks

Nordavind socks are thick and warm socks with the same pattern as Nordavind mittens and Nordavind hat.

The pattern is written for a gauge of 22 stitches on 10 cm, but also provides measurements for alternative gauge, so that sizes can be varied.

Yarn suggestion: Sandnes Perfect / Viking Sportsragg. Other sock yarn with a length of approx. 100 meters per 50 g can also be used. The socks pictured in the pattern are knitted with Sandnes Perfect.

Yarn amount: Color 1: 100g (100g) 100g (100g). Color 2: 50g (50g) 100g (100g). For shoe sizes larger than EU 37-38 (size S and M) and EU45 (size L and XL) you may need an additional ball of color 2.

Needle suggestion: 5 double pointed needles size 3.5mm.

Gauge: 22 sts = 10 cm in stranded colourworkwith pattern.

Sizes: S/48m (M/52m) L/56m (XL / 60m)

Measurements (circumference): 21.8 cm (23.6 cm) 25.4 cm (27.2 cm) with gauge of 22 sts per 10 cm. Measured at the widest point of the forefoot.

The sizes can be knitted larger/smaller by changing gauge, e.g. 24 or 26 sts on 10 cm. This is achieved by using thicker/thinner yarn and/or needles.

Measurements (circumference) using gauge of 24 sts per 10 cm: 20 cm (21.6 cm) 23.3 cm (25 cm). Measurements (circumference) using gauge of 26 sts per 10 cm: 18.5 cm (20 cm) 21.5 cm (23 cm).