Knitting Pattern: Porvoo Socks (by Mia Sumell)

The Porvoo socks feature the houses lining the shore of the Porvoo River. The socks are knitted from the cuff down.

The Porvoo socks pattern was first published in the Beloved Patterns & Erik Bruun knitting magazine, inspired by Finnish graphic designer Erik Bruun’s iconic posters.

Knitting pattern details:

Sizes:

Size: 37–39 / US 6.5−8

Finished measurements:

Leg circumference without stretching: 20 cm / 7.75˝

Leg length: 19 cm / 7.5˝

Foot length adjustable.

Yarn:

Lankava Sulo (75 % wool, 25 % polyamide, 400 m (436 yds) / 100 g).

MC: 455 Salty Liquorice, less than 1 ball or 280 m / 360 yds.

CC: 451 Snow, less than 1 ball or 120 m / 131 yds.

Needles:

2.5 mm / US 1.5 DPNs (you can work the colorwork section with 3 mm / US 2.5 DPNs if you prefer a wider leg)

Gauge:

30 sts × 37 rnds = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4˝ over Stockinette Stitch.

30 sts × 37 rnds = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4˝ over colorwork in the round.

Notions:

Darning needle.

Difficulty:

Intermediate.

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