Rigel socks

Rigel socks are inspired by the bluish giant star Rigel that shines on Orion's left leg. It is visible from almost all oceans and has been an important guiding star for those who navigated at sea. The main element of the pattern is the traditional seal star and who knows, maybe it will show you the way too.

The pattern has two options for the ankle. The straight ankle has the same number of stitches across the entire ankle. The wide ankle starts with a few extra stitches that are decreased along the way so that the ankle narrows towards the heel.

The pattern has four sizes that can be knitted larger or smaller by changing the gauge. The sizes are only a guide, use measurements to find the correct size.

Yarn suggestion: Sandnes Sisu / Drops Fabel etc. Other sock yarn with a length of approx. 175-210 meters per 50 g can also be used. The socks pictured in the pattern are knitted with Sandnes Sisu.

Yarn amount: For shoe sizes up to 38-39: Color 1: 100 g. Color 2: 50 g. For shoe sizes above 38-39, 50 grams to grams of Color 2 may be needed.

Needle suggestions: 5 double pointed needles size 2.5mm and 5 double pointed needles size 2.75mm.

Gauge: 32 sts = 10 cm in stranded colourwork.

Sizes: S (M) L (XL)

Measurements (circumference): 19.2 cm (21.8 cm) 24.3 cm (26.9 cm) with a gauge of 32 sts per 10 cm.