Taival is the Finnish word for a journey or a passage from one place to another. For me knitting is more about the journey than about the finished project, and enjoying the moments I spend crafting. These socks are enjoyable and relaxing knitting for more experienced knitters, but also suitable for beginners who want to expand their skills and venture beyond the very basics.

The Taival Socks are knitted cuff down. The socks are started with an optional Tubular Cast On which is explained in detail in the instructions. The Tubular Cast On provides a beautiful and stretchy edge that looks like the stitches roll over the edge to the other side of the sock.

The heels are knitted in a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the round French heels give the socks a good fit. The pattern includes adjustments for socks with higher insteps.

Size
One size
Length of the foot adjustable,
Circumference of the foot 23 cm / 9 inches

Yarn
300-350 m / 330-375 yards of DK weight sock yarn
Sample shown in The Uncommon Thread Everyday Sweater ( 75% Superwash merino wool, 25 % nylon; 225 m / 246 yards per 100 g) in colorway Manuscript

Alternative suitable sock yarns at lower price points: Novita Nalle, Novita Muumitalo or Sandnes Garn Perfect

Gauge
24 sts and 34 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of stockinette stitch (= knit all) in the round, blocked.

Needles
3.0 mm / US 2.5 double pointed needles or circular needles suitable for small circumference knitting or Magic Loop
one cable needle if using

Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!

Notions
3 stitch markers
sewing needle
waste yarn for the Tubular Cast On (optional)