Tiveden socks are named after Tiveden National Forest. It is famed for its ancient virgin forests, which are rare in southern Sweden, and has lots of dramatic bare bedrock, extensive boulder fields carved by glaciers and a scattering of lakes. It is full of legends of trolls and highwaymen. (Also take a look at the matching Tiveden Shawl)

These socks are knit top down with a twisted rib cuff, traditional slip stitch heel flap and gusset. The lace design features bold lines, cables and garter accents.

Materials : Recommended Yarns: Limmo-Design Handfärgat Sockgarn 75% superwash wool, 25% nylon, 459 yards (420 meters) / 100 grams. Bugbear Woolens Gemstone Sock Yarn 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon, 463 yards (401 meters) / 100 grams.

Needles: US 1/ 2.25 mm, your choice of dpns, two circulars, or one long circular to work in the rnd.

Notions: Tapestry needle, Cable Needle, Stitch markers (optional).

Gauge: 32 sts, 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) over stockinette stitch in the rnd.

Size: Women’s small (medium, large), to fit 7 (8, 9) inches/18 (20, 23) cm foot circumference; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 9”.