Birk Socks by Plucky Knitter Design

Birk Socks

Knitting
October 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, washed and dried laying flat
US 3 - 3.25 mm
295 - 359 yards (270 - 328 m)
S/M (L)
English
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Meet the Birk Socks! Featuring a beautifully textured body with whimsical contrasting heels and toes, Birk Socks are perfect for keeping your toes toasty and stylish. Wondering what to gift knit?! These socks fit the bill for the whole family and easily go with everything from your Birks to your favorite pair of hiking boots.


FINISHED MEASUREMENT
• Finished length of leg from cast on to start of heel flap: 6.25 (7.5)“ / 16 (19) cm

SIZES
• S/M (L)

YARN
DK weight yarn in the following yardages:
• MC: Approx 237 (279) yds / 217 (255) m
• CC: Approx 58 (80) yds / 53 (73) m

Sample featured in:
Plucky Knitter Yakkity (100% yak; 325 yds / 297 m per 100 g)
• 1 skein in Old Mill (MC)
• 1 skein in Fernin’ Down The House (CC)

Other recommended Plucky Knitter bases:

  • Sweater DK
  • Primo DK
  • Tweedy DK

GAUGE
26 sts and 38 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch, washed and dried flat

NEEDLES
Needle listed is suggested. Always take time to swatch.
• Size US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs—or size necessary to obtain gauge

TOOLS
Stitch marker and tapestry needle
NOTES
• Worked in-the-round, cuff down.