How “Tomo” Socks Were Born

Tomas was a simple man. He liked coffee, sausages, and peace. One day, he looked in his sock drawer and realized: every pair was either wildly colorful or had “irreversibly stretched” elastic.

He thought: “Maybe it’s time for some calm on my feet.”

And so, the “Tomo” socks were born:

Homemade, knitted, slightly thicker for warmth even on days when life (or electricity bills) makes you cry.

Subtle patterns, unisex, perfectly simple.

Earthy colors: browns, sand, cream, black, sometimes blue or green. No neon lizards here.

Made from durable sock yarn, machine-washable for lazy days (and Tomas was lazy).

Yes, they might pill a bit over time, but Tomas doesn’t mind – just like shaving a beard, a little trimming keeps them neat. Simple, practical, cozy.

Description:
Classic, warm, and comfortable socks with a subtle textured pattern and a heel flap. Perfect for everyday wear or as a knitting gift project.

Size Options:
This pattern is written for EU size 44–45. For smaller or larger sizes, adjust the number of stitches, heel height, and foot length as indicated in the size table.

Gauge:
2.5 stitches per cm (10 cm = 25 sts)
3 rows per cm (10 cm = 30 rows)

Materials Needed:
Yarn: Drops FIESTA, 50 g ≈ 110 m, 75% wool / 25% polyamide
Approx. 150 g (3 skeins)
Needles: 3.5 mm double-pointed or circular sock needles

Optional:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle for finishing
Additional yarn for reinforcing the heel if desired

Tips / Notes:
The pattern is designed to be knit in the round.
Follow the textured stitch pattern throughout the leg.
The heel uses a flap-and-gusset construction.
Toe shaping is done with a Kitchener stitch (grafting) for a seamless finish.

Aprašymas:
Klasikinės, šiltos ir patogios kojinės su subtiliu raštu ir kulno pasagos formos konstrukcija. Puikiai tinka kasdieniam nešiojimui arba kaip mezgėjų dovanų projektas.

Dydžio parinktys:
Ši instrukcija skirta EU dydžiui 44–45. Norint megzti mažesnius ar didesnius dydžius, koreguokite akių skaičių, kulno aukštį ir pėdos ilgį pagal dydžių lentelę.

Mezgimo tankis (Gauge):
2,5 akių per cm (10 cm = 25 a.)
3 eilių per cm (10 cm = 30 e.)

Reikalingos medžiagos:
Siūlai: Drops FIESTA, 50 g ≈ 110 m, 75 % vilna / 25 % poliamidas
Apytiksliai 150 g (3 kamuoliukai)

Virbalai: 3,5 mm kojinių virbalai arba apvalūs virbalai (DPN arba magic loop)

Papildomai:
Žymekliai, adata užbaigimui
Papildomų siūlų kulnui sustiprinti, jei pageidaujate

Patogūs patarimai / pastabos:
Kojinės megztos ratu.
Raštą tęskite visame blauzdos mezginyje.
Kulnas megztas pasagos formos kulno konstrukcija (flap-and-gusset).
Pirštų dalis užbaigiama Kitchener stitch (akių susiuvimu), kad būtų siūlės nematomos.