Nuvem Socks are toe-up socks featuring an elegant, delicate cable pattern. “Nuvem,” meaning “cloud” in Portuguese, serves as both the name and inspiration for these socks. The intricate design draws from the various forms and textures of clouds, evoking their soft, airy qualities. Perfect for knitters looking for a blend of beauty and simplicity, these socks bring a light, ethereal charm to your wardrobe.

SIZES: 1 (2)
FINISHED FOOT CIRCUMFERENCE: 20 (22) cm / 8 (8.75) inches
TO FIT THE ACTUAL FOOT CIRC. OF: 21–22.5 (23–24.5) cm / 8.25–8.75 (9–9.75) inches
EASE: 1–2.5 cm / 0.5–1 inch of negative ease

The socks shown are a size 1 with 1.5 cm (approx. 0.5 inch) of negative ease.

YARN: You need 2 (2) skeins of Arwetta Classic by Filcolana (210 m / 50 g, 80 % superwash merino wool 20 % nylon) or approx. 280 (300) m / 310 (330) yds of a similar yarn.

The sample is knitted with Arwetta Classic in the colourway Very Light Grey (957).

Please be aware that adjusting the length of the garment or the needle size you need to achieve the stated gauge will also affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.

NEEDLES: 2.5 mm / 1.5 US circular needles with a cable of at least 25 cm / 10 inches (if using mini circular needles), or with a cable of at least 60 cm / 23.75 inches for magic looping, or DPNs in the same size

GAUGE
32 sts & 44 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch worked in the round after washing and blocking

NOTIONS
stitch markers
tapestry needle
blocking tools