The Pohjolan Isäntä socks are knitted from the cuff down. They feature stranded colorwork, a gusset heel with a heel flap, and a star toe.

SIZE
EU 37/39 (40/42, 43/45)
UK UK 4–6 (7–8, 10–11)
US 6.5–7.5 (8–9, 11–12)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg: 10 (10, 10)″ / 25.5 (25.5, 25.5) cm.
Leg circumference 9.75 (11.75, 14.5)”/ 25 (30, 36.6) cm.
Foot: 9.5 (11.5, 12.5)″ / 24 (29, 32) cm.

YARN
Sandnes Garn Sisu (80 % wool, 20 % nylon, 50 g = 175 m). Sample shown in colourways Brown 3880 (MC) and Red 4228 (CC).

You can substitute Sisu with another sport weight yarn or any yarn you get gauge with. Great alternatives are for example Finnish Vuonue Pentti and Novita Nalle and Norwegian Sandnes Garn Perfect.

YARDAGE
MC: 192 (202, 215) yds / 176 (185, 197) m.
CC: 73 (86, 98) yds / 67 (79, 90) m.

If you use Sandnes Garn Sisu, you will need
MC: 2 (2, 2) balls.
CC: 1 (1, 1) ball.

NEEDLES
US 4 / 3.5 mm DPNs for Stockinette Stitch and colourwork, US 2.5 / 3 mm DPNs for ribbing. Or size to get gauge. The instructions are given for DPNs but you can also use 32–40″ / 80–100 cm circular needles and use the Magic Loop Method.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
24 sts x 26 rnds = 4 x 4″ / 10 x 10 cm with US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in Stockinette Stitch, after blocking.