The DK yarn and loads of texture make these socks so squishy and fun to wear. The deep, dark blue of Njord needed bold motifs to show up the stitch pattern.

Don’t have DK sock yarn? Grab some fingering weight yarn and hold it double to make your socks. Choose a fine fingering with yardage between 420 & 465 yards. If this is your first time knitting DK socks, check your gauge and size your needles accordingly.

It is my favourite kind of sock with a little bit of interest but lots of plain knitting that shows off the yarn. Written and charted instructions are included.

The pattern looks great on lots of different types of yarn…Give it a try! Check out my tester’s project pages for inspiration.

The sock comes in 3 sizes and is knit from the top down with a heel flap and traditional gusset. I finished it with my version of a rounded toe.

If you are knitting the size large with a larger foot (eg. Men’s or Women’s size 9 and larger), you may need a contrast colour for heels, toes and cuffs or you can make the leg shorter.

Huge thanks to my test knitters Leanne, Heather, Rochelle, Marie, Darlene, Sophie, Kathryn & Jenn for their feedback and their beautiful socks.