Ruutu

Knitting
August 2025
Sport (12 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
235 - 340 yards (215 - 311 m)
1 to 3
English

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These simple, sport-weight socks feature contrasting colours and a band of simple, geometric lace around the leg. Reversing the colours for the second sock adds a whimsical touch while allowing you to economize your yarn usage.

Sizes
1 (2, 3)
Recommended ease: 0–1” / 0–2.5 cm of negative ease.

Finished measurements
Leg and foot circumference: 8 (9.25, 10.25)“ / 20 (23, 25.5) cm.
Leg length: 6.25” / 15 cm.
Foot length: Adjustable.

Materials
Yarn: Tukuwool Sock by Tukuwool (80% Finnish wool, 20% nylon, 175 yds / 150 m – 50 g)
C1: 1 skein of colourway Lehto.
C2: 1 skein of colourway Ujo.
Or approx. the following of sport-weight sock yarn
evenly divided between two colours: 235 (285, 340) yds / 215 (260, 310) m.

Needles:
US 2 / 2.75 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs, US 1.5 / 2.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs. Or sizes needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Gauge
28 sts & 36 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 2 / 2.75 mm needles in St St, after wet blocking.