Knit your first wool socks

Hand-knitted wool socks are a classic of Finnish handicraft. This guide takes a beginner from casting on, through the heel, all the way to the toe.

You will need

• 100 g sock yarn (e.g. 7 veljestä or similar)
• 3.5 mm double-pointed needles (5)
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Tape measure

Steps

1. Cast on

   Cast on 48 stitches (women's size approx. 38) and divide them over four needles, 12 stitches on each. Join into a round without twisting the stitches.

2. Knit the cuff

3. Knit the heel flap

4. Turn the heel

5. Pick up stitches

6. Make the gusset decreases

7. Knit the foot

8. Make the toe decreases

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