ARCTIC SUN SOCKS are knitted from the top down, starting at the cuff, followed by stranded-colourwork, then the heel is knit and shaped with short rows. After shaping the gusset, the rest of the foot is knit and followed by toe decreases. The socks feature a classic two-colour colourwork pattern and a reinforced slip-stitch heel for extra durability.

Recommended negative ease: 3-5 cm.
Finished measurements (One size)
Cuff circumference (lightly stretched): 19 cm
Leg circumference (around the ankle): 20 cm
Foot circumference (around the ball of the foot): 24 cm

You can adjust the sizing by adjusting either the needle size or yarn weight.

Yarn (Light fingering + Lace)
MC - Istex Einband - 0885 / Oatmeal Heather - (50 g = 250 m) - 1 skein held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair - Hør / Linen - (25 g = 225 m) - 1 skein
CC - Istex Einband - 0851 / White - (50 g = 250 m) - 1 skein
held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair - Råhvid / Off-White - (25 g = 225 m) - 1 skein

Yarn Substitutes
Any fingering + lace or sport weight yarn that meets the gauge.

Gauge
10 cm = 24 sts and 28 rnds on needle size 2.5 mm in st st in the round (after blocking).

Needles
1.5 mm + 2.5 mm 80-100 cm circular needles and/or DPNs and a 3.0 mm circular needle/DPNs for the colourwork.

Other
Stitch markers, stitch-holders, a darning needle, scissors, sock blockers (optional).