Bogolan Socks by Kari-Elyssa

Bogolan Socks

Knitting
December 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch in the Round
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
525 - 600 yards (480 - 549 m)
Women’s L/Men’s Medium. For reference, the model generally wears a US 10 (EU 41) shoe size.
English
This pattern is available from karielyssadesigns.com for $5.75.

These gorgeous socks are inspired by African bogolan (mud cloth) fabric motifs. Traditionally bogolan fabric is dyed with pigment made from fermented earth and clay. The patterning here is achieved by stranded techniques.