Finnian Socks by Debra Kinsey Knits

Finnian Socks

Knitting
September 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
437 - 492 yards (400 - 450 m)
There are 3 sizes: small (medium, large)
English
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Finnian Socks are wonderfully cosy, easy to knit and wear socks with a simple rib detail and a pop of colour.
They are worked in the round, beginning with the cuff, and include instructions for using either double-pointed needles or the magic loop method (a working knowledge of magic loop is assumed).
A simple rib detail is worked around the leg, on the heel flap and down the front of the foot.
The socks have a contrasting colour detail on the bottom of the heel and a four-row stripe is worked at the cuff and toe. Alternatively, they can be worked in a single colour.

Finished measurements
There are 3 sizes: small (medium, large)
Leg length from ankle (adjustable)
approx 19 (20, 21) cm/7½ (8, 8¼) ins
Foot length (adjustable)
approx 23 (25, 27) cm/9 (9¾, 10½) ins
Calf circumference
approx 18 (21, 25) cm/7 (8¼, 9¾) ins
Foot circumference
approx 18 (21, 25) cm/7 (8¼, 9¾) ins

Yarn
Alpaca Yarns Sox Easy Wash
(70% alpaca, 30% nylon)
100g ball (387 metres/423 yards)
Main Colour (M): 1 ball
Contrast Colour (C): approx 30 metres/33 yards

Needles and notions

  • 2.25mm/US 1 double-pointed needles (DPNs) OR if using the magic loop method, a circular needle in same size approx 100cm/40ins long
  • stitch marker and yarn needle