Luoto Socks by Joanna Ignatius

Luoto Socks

Knitting
December 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch after blocking
US 2 - 2.75 mm
383 - 437 yards (350 - 400 m)
S (56 sts), M (64 sts) and L (72 sts)
English French
This pattern is available for free.

Whether you choose the toes-up or cuff-down version to work these socks, knitting this pattern is always fun and games when using PatricKnits self-striping yarns!

YARN
PatricKnits Yarn Signature, (85% Merino SW and 15% Nylon, 400 m/437 yds per 100 g). The sample socks were knitted with color-way Mèsi.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

  • 2.75 mm/ US 2 circular needle (80 cm/ 32 inches long or longer) or size needed to obtain the gauge.
  • Markers
  • Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SIZES
S (56 sts), M (64 sts) and L (72 sts)

GAUGE
36 sts x 48 rows = 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking

Notes and Techniques
The pattern is written for magic loop method but can easily be modified for double pointed needles. Needle A refers to instep stitches and needle B to sole stitches.
There are 2 versions of the instructions: the first one is to make the socks cuff down and the second one is the toe up version.

La version française de ce patron se trouve sur LesLainesBiscotte.com