“Wiklina” is the Polish word for wicker — these comfortable socks brimming with texture and colour were inspired by braided wicker baskets.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

Recommended ease: 0.25–0.5” / 0.5–1.5 cm of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference: 7.25 (8.25, 9.5)“ / 18.5 (21, 23.5) cm.
Leg Length: 5.75 (5.75, 5.75)” / 14.5 (14.5, 14.5) cm (adjustable).
Foot Length: 9.25 (9.75, 10)“ / 23 (24.5, 25.5) cm (adjustable).

MATERIALS
Yarn: Classic DK by Olivia & Oliver Fibers (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon, 246 yds / 225 m – 100 g).
MC: 1 skein of colourway Marigold.
CC: 1 skein of colourway Desert Rose.

Or approx. 130 (147, 164) yds / 119 (135, 150) m (MC) and 93 (109, 136) yds ​/85 (100, 125) m (CC) of DK-weight yarn or any yarn you obtain gauge with.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Schachenmayr Regia 6-ply and Hobbii Rainbow Sock Wool 8-ply.

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles and additional US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm needles for the folded cuff.

Notions: Stitch markers.

GAUGE
22 sts x 34 rnds to 4” / 10 cm in St St, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
These socks are worked from the cuff down, with a folded Stockinette Stitch cuff and a German Short Row Heel. The socks are worked in two colours: the main colour is used for the cuff, heel and toes while the leg, instep and sole are worked in both colours.