Polaris socks are warm and cozy socks made in the same pattern as Polaris mittens.
Sizes are approximate, use measurements to find the right size. Keep in mind that stranded colourwork is less elastic than knitting with one yarn. The pattern is written for 19 and 22 sts per 10 cm but sizes can be further changed by using different gauge.
The pattern has two alternatives for heel, stockinette and slip stitch rib.
Gauge: 19/22sts = 10cm in stranded colourwork. Suggested needles: 5 double pointed needles size 4.5/3.5 mm. Use needles that give desired gauge. Suggested yarn: 19 sts per 10 cm: Viking Raggen / Järbo Raggi. 22 sts per 10 cm: Sandnes Perfect / Viking Sportsragg. Other sock yarn that gives desired gauge may be used. Photographed samples are knitted in Viking Raggen and Viking Sportsgarn. Sizes:19 sts per 10 cm: (M/44 sts) L/48 sts (XL 52 sts). 22 sts per 10 cm: (XS/44 sts) S/48 sts (M/52 sts) L/56 sts (XL/60 sts) Yarn amount:19 sts per 10 cm: Colour 1: (150) 150 (150) g. Colour 2: (100) 100 (150) g. 22 sts per 10 cm: Colour 1: (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) g. Colour 2: (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) g. 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. Measurements (circumference):19 sts per 10 cm: (23,1 cm) 25,3 cm (27,3 cm). 22 sts per 10 cm: (20 cm) 21,8 cm (23,6 cm) 25,4 cm (27,2 cm). Measurement is taken around the ball of the foot.
