Norwegian Patterns

Lusekofte Socks

Intermediate

Inspired by the 19th century Norwegian Lusekofte, the traditional geometric patterning and lus (lice) motifs make this sock fun to knit. The stockinette stitch heel flap is knitted with a Norwegian Star pattern, and has a Band Heel, which requires no instep gusset, and a Wide Toe. The gauge is 8 stitches/inch in 2 color stockinette stitch for three sizes. Notes are given for another three sizes, in between, knitted at 7 stitches/inch.

Featured Techniques: Double Cast-on, Knitting with a color in each hand, The Band Heel, The Wide Toe, Kitchener Stitch.

Sizes: Small (child), Medium (woman), Large (man)

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Materials

Yarn:  Guernsey Wool (100 g/ 246 yards per skein) or sport weight yarn: 1 (1, 2) skeins of Main Color (MC) yarn (dark), 1 skein of Contrasting Color (CC) yarn (light). Fingering weight or sock weight yarn may be substituted for a lighter-weight sock.

Needles:  US 0 and 1 (2.0 and 2.25-mm) dpn, or size needed to obtain gauge

Classes: Norwegian Fana Cardigan, Norwegian Setesdal, Norwegian Techniques, Norwegian Mittens

Patterns: Lusekofte Socks, Nordic Mittens