BirkenSocks by Melissa Durko

BirkenSocks

Knitting
May 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
350 - 450 yards (320 - 411 m)
S, M, L, XL
English
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Introducing The BirkenSocks - The perfect fusion of adventure and style. Imagine pairing your favorite Birkenstock sandals with vibrant, hand-knit socks. This duo is the ultimate summer vibe.

BirkenSocks are designed to complement open-toe sandals, making them a great accessory for travel or everyday wear. The toe-up design makes them quick and easy to knit, and their versatility means you can wear them all year round.

What makes these toe-up socks truly special is their customizability. Use as many or as few mini-skein colors as you like to create unique stripes, then tie everything together with a micro-stripe in your favorite hue.

Each stripe can represent a stop along your journey—whether it’s a destination, a mood, or a memory— turning every pair into a wearable travelogue.

The possibilities are endless, making BirkenSocks the perfect project to document your yarn adventure!

Skill Level: Enthusiastic beginner

Sizes S(M,L)XL
Total Foot Length, Measured toe to heel
S ~ 8.75”(US Size Womens 6-7.5, Mens 5-6)
M ~ 9.75” (US size Womens 8-9.5, Mens 7-8)
L ~ 10.75” (US size Womens 10-11, Mens 9-10)
XL ~ 11.75” (US size Womens 12, Mens 11-12)

This pattern was included in the Great Tennessee Yarn Tour Pattern Booklet August 1 through August 31, 2025.