Nappikukka Socks by Maria Kostamovaara

Nappikukka Socks

Knitting
March 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch in the round
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
328 - 437 yards (300 - 400 m)
34-35, 38-39, 40-41
English Finnish
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The Nappikukka (Tansy in Finnish) Socks are knitted from cuff down and the pattern is written for the Magic Loop technique, but it is also suitable for knitting with double pointed needles. The heel is worked with a heel flap and gusset with instructions for a reinforced heel flap.

SIZES
1 (2) 3

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot circumference: 18 (20) 22 cm 7.1 (8) 8.7”
Foot length: 22 (24) 26 cm 8,7 (9.5) 10,2”

MATERIALS

Yarn: Vuonue Wilhelmi (70% Finnish wool, 30% Tencel; 400 m 437 yd per 100 g )
Approx. 65 (75) 80 g

sample shown in colorway vaaleanharmaa (light grey)

or approx. 260 (300) 320 m / 284 (328) 350 yd of other fingering weight sock yarn

Needles: 2,5 mm (US 1,5), 80 cm (30”) circular needles, or needle to obtain gauge

Other: tapestry needle, measuring tape, cable needle

GAUGE
30 stitches and 42 rows = 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round