Novita 7 Veljestä: Hellä-cable socks
The delicate Hellä (Finnish for loving, tender) cable socks are worked with the Finns’ favorite yarn, Novita 7 Veljestä. The delicate cable pattern invites you to spend a quiet day at home surrounded by your favorite objects. The Hellä socks are worked from the cuff down to the toe.
Designer
Lea Petäjä
Size(s)
Yksi koko
Finished dimensions
Skostorlek ca 38/39
Yarn demand
Novita 7 Veljestä (060) Sand 200 g
Needles and other supplies
Needles: Novita dpns size 3.5 mm (US 4 / UK 10 or 9) or needle size necessary to fit gauge
Finished dimensions
Skostorlek ca 38/39
Stitch patterns: 2/2 ribbing in the round: *p1, k2, p1, rep from *. Cable pattern in the round: work acc to written instructions and chart. 6/2 ribbing in the round: *k6, p2, rep from *. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all sts. Stockinette stitch worked flat: knit the RS rows and purl the WS rows.
Gauge/Tension: 21 sts in st st = 10 x 10 cm / 4” square, the width of the cable pattern (18 sts) is approx. 6,5 cm / 2.6” and the height (16 rows) is approx. 6 cm / 2.4”
CO 64 sts and distribute the sts evenly over 4 dpns, 16 sts per dpn. Beg of rnd lies between dpn I and IV, mid back.
Work 13 cm / 5.1” in 2/2 ribbing, as follows: *p1, k2, p1, rep from * to end of rnd.
In the next rnd, continue working in 6/2 ribbing and work rnd 1 of the cable pattern mid front, acc to chart, as follows: *k3, p2, k3, rep from * once more, k3, p2, k2, work cable pattern over 18 sts, k2, p2, k3, **k3, p2, k3, rep from ** once more. Work rows 2-21 of cable pattern, then work rows 22-37.
Rep rows 22-37 and at the same time, when the shaft measures approx. 28 cm / 11”, start decreasing in rnd 28 of patt rep, as follows:
Decrease-rnd 1: k1, k2tog, work in pattern to the last 3 sts, skp, k1 = 62 sts.
Work 4 rounds without dec’s.
Decrease-rnd 2: k2tog, work in pattern to the last 2 sts, skp = 60 sts.
Work 4 rounds without dec’s.
Decrease-rnd 3: k1, p2, skp, work in pattern to the last 5 sts, k2tog, p2 and k1 = 58 sts.
Rep decrease-rnd 3 every 4th rnd 3 more times. There are now 52 sts on the ndls and rnd 35 of the cable pattern was worked.
Work 1 rnd without dec’s and redistribute the sts over the 4 dpns, as follows: dpn I 14 sts, dpn II 12 sts, dpn III 12 sts and dpn IV 14 sts. Work next rnd to the last 14 sts, k7, k2tog, k2, k2tog and k1.
Start working the heel flap, work all sts of dpn I onto dpn IV, as follows: k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog and k7. The heel flap now has 24 sts. Work back and forth in st st over these 24 sts, for 23 rows, end with a WS row.
In the next RS row, start decreasing for heel shaping, as follows: k to the last 9 sts, skp, turn work, sl1, p6, p2tog, turn work. sl1, k to the last 8 sts, skp. Continue working as set, decreasing sts on each side, until only the center 8 sts remain. Distribute these 8 sts over 2 dpns, 4 sts per dpn. Knit 4 sts. Beg of rnd now lies in the middle of the heel, at the sole of the sock.
Along left side of heel, pick up 12 sts + 1 st between the heel and the next dpn using a spare dpn. Knit 4 heel-sts and knit the picked up sts tbl. Work the 24 sts of dpn II and III in pattern as set, work rnd 22 of cable pattern. Along right side of heel, pick up 12 sts + 1 st between dpn III and the heel, using the dpn that only holds 4 heel-sts, knit the picked up sts tbl and then k the 4 heel-sts. There are now 58 sts on the ndls.
Slip 2 sts from dpn II onto dpn I and slip 2 sts from dpn III onto dpn IV and start working dec’s for the gusset, as follows: k2tog at the end of dpn I and skp at the beg of dpn IV. Rep these dec’s every 2nd rnd, until 48 sts rem. Distribute these sts evenly over the 4 dpns, 12 sts per dpn.
Work rnds 22-37 of cable patt on the instep of the foot 2 times, then work rnds 22-29 once (the length of the foot is approx. 21 cm / 8.3”), subsequently, continue working rnd 30 of cable pattern and at the same time, start decreasing for the band-toe, as follows: k2tog at the end of dpns I and III and skp at the beg of dpns II and IV skp. Work rnds 31-41 of cable pattern and rep the dec’s in every 2nd rnd, 3 more times, then work the dec’s in every rnd, 5 more times. There are now 12 sts on the ndls. Cut yarn, thread yarn end through rem sts, pull tight and secure at the inside.
Work the second sock in the same way.
Finishing
Lightly steam the socks.
Abbreviations
acc = according
beg = begin(ning)
CN = cable needle
CO = cast on
dpn(s) = double pointed needle(s)
dec(‘s) = decrease(s)
est. = established
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 sts together
ndl(s) = needle(s)
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 sts together
patt = pattern
rem = remaining
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sl = slip
sl1 = slip 1 stitch purlwise
skp = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
st st = stockinette st
tbl = through back loop
WS = wrong side
Translations charts and legends:
1 M re = k1
1 M li = p1
2 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 1 M re und von Hilfsnadel 2 M re = C2/1L: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in front of the work, k1, k2 from CN
1 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Hilfsnadel 1 M re = C2/1R: sl 1 st onto CN and hold in back of the work, k2, k1 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Hilfsnadel 2 M re = C2/2L: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in front of the work, k2, k2 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Hilfsnadel 2 M re = C2/2R: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in back of the work, k2, k2 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 1 M li und von Hilfsnadel 2 M re = T2/1L: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in front of the work, p1, k2 from CN
1 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Hilfsnadel 1 M li = T2/1R: sl 1 st onto CN and hold in back of the work, k2, p1 from CN
Diagramm = Chart
18 M Zopfmusterrapport = 18 sts cable patter repeat
Finished dimensions
Skostorlek ca 38/39
Stitch patterns: 2/2 ribbing in the round: *p1, k2, p1, rep from *. Cable pattern in the round: work acc to written instructions and chart. 6/2 ribbing in the round: *k6, p2, rep from *. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all sts. Stockinette stitch worked flat: knit the RS rows and purl the WS rows.
Gauge/Tension: 21 sts in st st = 10 x 10 cm / 4” square, the width of the cable pattern (18 sts) is approx. 6,5 cm / 2.6” and the height (16 rows) is approx. 6 cm / 2.4”
CO 64 sts and distribute the sts evenly over 4 dpns, 16 sts per dpn. Beg of rnd lies between dpn I and IV, mid back.
Work 13 cm / 5.1” in 2/2 ribbing, as follows: *p1, k2, p1, rep from * to end of rnd.
In the next rnd, continue working in 6/2 ribbing and work rnd 1 of the cable pattern mid front, acc to chart, as follows: *k3, p2, k3, rep from * once more, k3, p2, k2, work cable pattern over 18 sts, k2, p2, k3, **k3, p2, k3, rep from ** once more. Work rows 2-21 of cable pattern, then work rows 22-37.
Rep rows 22-37 and at the same time, when the shaft measures approx. 28 cm / 11”, start decreasing in rnd 28 of patt rep, as follows:
Decrease-rnd 1: k1, k2tog, work in pattern to the last 3 sts, skp, k1 = 62 sts.
Work 4 rounds without dec’s.
Decrease-rnd 2: k2tog, work in pattern to the last 2 sts, skp = 60 sts.
Work 4 rounds without dec’s.
Decrease-rnd 3: k1, p2, skp, work in pattern to the last 5 sts, k2tog, p2 and k1 = 58 sts.
Rep decrease-rnd 3 every 4th rnd 3 more times. There are now 52 sts on the ndls and rnd 35 of the cable pattern was worked.
Work 1 rnd without dec’s and redistribute the sts over the 4 dpns, as follows: dpn I 14 sts, dpn II 12 sts, dpn III 12 sts and dpn IV 14 sts. Work next rnd to the last 14 sts, k7, k2tog, k2, k2tog and k1.
Start working the heel flap, work all sts of dpn I onto dpn IV, as follows: k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog and k7. The heel flap now has 24 sts. Work back and forth in st st over these 24 sts, for 23 rows, end with a WS row.
In the next RS row, start decreasing for heel shaping, as follows: k to the last 9 sts, skp, turn work, sl1, p6, p2tog, turn work. sl1, k to the last 8 sts, skp. Continue working as set, decreasing sts on each side, until only the center 8 sts remain. Distribute these 8 sts over 2 dpns, 4 sts per dpn. Knit 4 sts. Beg of rnd now lies in the middle of the heel, at the sole of the sock.
Along left side of heel, pick up 12 sts + 1 st between the heel and the next dpn using a spare dpn. Knit 4 heel-sts and knit the picked up sts tbl. Work the 24 sts of dpn II and III in pattern as set, work rnd 22 of cable pattern. Along right side of heel, pick up 12 sts + 1 st between dpn III and the heel, using the dpn that only holds 4 heel-sts, knit the picked up sts tbl and then k the 4 heel-sts. There are now 58 sts on the ndls.
Slip 2 sts from dpn II onto dpn I and slip 2 sts from dpn III onto dpn IV and start working dec’s for the gusset, as follows: k2tog at the end of dpn I and skp at the beg of dpn IV. Rep these dec’s every 2nd rnd, until 48 sts rem. Distribute these sts evenly over the 4 dpns, 12 sts per dpn.
Work rnds 22-37 of cable patt on the instep of the foot 2 times, then work rnds 22-29 once (the length of the foot is approx. 21 cm / 8.3”), subsequently, continue working rnd 30 of cable pattern and at the same time, start decreasing for the band-toe, as follows: k2tog at the end of dpns I and III and skp at the beg of dpns II and IV skp. Work rnds 31-41 of cable pattern and rep the dec’s in every 2nd rnd, 3 more times, then work the dec’s in every rnd, 5 more times. There are now 12 sts on the ndls. Cut yarn, thread yarn end through rem sts, pull tight and secure at the inside.
Work the second sock in the same way.
Finishing
Lightly steam the socks.
Abbreviations
acc = according
beg = begin(ning)
CN = cable needle
CO = cast on
dpn(s) = double pointed needle(s)
dec(‘s) = decrease(s)
est. = established
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 sts together
ndl(s) = needle(s)
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 sts together
patt = pattern
rem = remaining
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sl = slip
sl1 = slip 1 stitch purlwise
skp = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
st st = stockinette st
tbl = through back loop
WS = wrong side
Translations charts and legends:
1 M re = k1
1 M li = p1
2 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 1 M re und von Hilfsnadel 2 M re = C2/1L: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in front of the work, k1, k2 from CN
1 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Hilfsnadel 1 M re = C2/1R: sl 1 st onto CN and hold in back of the work, k2, k1 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Hilfsnadel 2 M re = C2/2L: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in front of the work, k2, k2 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Hilfsnadel 2 M re = C2/2R: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in back of the work, k2, k2 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 1 M li und von Hilfsnadel 2 M re = T2/1L: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in front of the work, p1, k2 from CN
1 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Hilfsnadel 1 M li = T2/1R: sl 1 st onto CN and hold in back of the work, k2, p1 from CN
Diagramm = Chart
18 M Zopfmusterrapport = 18 sts cable patter repeat
Finished dimensions
Skostorlek ca 38/39
Stitch patterns: 2/2 ribbing in the round: *p1, k2, p1, rep from *. Cable pattern in the round: work acc to written instructions and chart. 6/2 ribbing in the round: *k6, p2, rep from *. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all sts. Stockinette stitch worked flat: knit the RS rows and purl the WS rows.
Gauge/Tension: 21 sts in st st = 10 x 10 cm / 4” square, the width of the cable pattern (18 sts) is approx. 6,5 cm / 2.6” and the height (16 rows) is approx. 6 cm / 2.4”
CO 64 sts and distribute the sts evenly over 4 dpns, 16 sts per dpn. Beg of rnd lies between dpn I and IV, mid back.
Work 13 cm / 5.1” in 2/2 ribbing, as follows: *p1, k2, p1, rep from * to end of rnd.
In the next rnd, continue working in 6/2 ribbing and work rnd 1 of the cable pattern mid front, acc to chart, as follows: *k3, p2, k3, rep from * once more, k3, p2, k2, work cable pattern over 18 sts, k2, p2, k3, **k3, p2, k3, rep from ** once more. Work rows 2-21 of cable pattern, then work rows 22-37.
Rep rows 22-37 and at the same time, when the shaft measures approx. 28 cm / 11”, start decreasing in rnd 28 of patt rep, as follows:
Decrease-rnd 1: k1, k2tog, work in pattern to the last 3 sts, skp, k1 = 62 sts.
Work 4 rounds without dec’s.
Decrease-rnd 2: k2tog, work in pattern to the last 2 sts, skp = 60 sts.
Work 4 rounds without dec’s.
Decrease-rnd 3: k1, p2, skp, work in pattern to the last 5 sts, k2tog, p2 and k1 = 58 sts.
Rep decrease-rnd 3 every 4th rnd 3 more times. There are now 52 sts on the ndls and rnd 35 of the cable pattern was worked.
Work 1 rnd without dec’s and redistribute the sts over the 4 dpns, as follows: dpn I 14 sts, dpn II 12 sts, dpn III 12 sts and dpn IV 14 sts. Work next rnd to the last 14 sts, k7, k2tog, k2, k2tog and k1.
Start working the heel flap, work all sts of dpn I onto dpn IV, as follows: k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog and k7. The heel flap now has 24 sts. Work back and forth in st st over these 24 sts, for 23 rows, end with a WS row.
In the next RS row, start decreasing for heel shaping, as follows: k to the last 9 sts, skp, turn work, sl1, p6, p2tog, turn work. sl1, k to the last 8 sts, skp. Continue working as set, decreasing sts on each side, until only the center 8 sts remain. Distribute these 8 sts over 2 dpns, 4 sts per dpn. Knit 4 sts. Beg of rnd now lies in the middle of the heel, at the sole of the sock.
Along left side of heel, pick up 12 sts + 1 st between the heel and the next dpn using a spare dpn. Knit 4 heel-sts and knit the picked up sts tbl. Work the 24 sts of dpn II and III in pattern as set, work rnd 22 of cable pattern. Along right side of heel, pick up 12 sts + 1 st between dpn III and the heel, using the dpn that only holds 4 heel-sts, knit the picked up sts tbl and then k the 4 heel-sts. There are now 58 sts on the ndls.
Slip 2 sts from dpn II onto dpn I and slip 2 sts from dpn III onto dpn IV and start working dec’s for the gusset, as follows: k2tog at the end of dpn I and skp at the beg of dpn IV. Rep these dec’s every 2nd rnd, until 48 sts rem. Distribute these sts evenly over the 4 dpns, 12 sts per dpn.
Work rnds 22-37 of cable patt on the instep of the foot 2 times, then work rnds 22-29 once (the length of the foot is approx. 21 cm / 8.3”), subsequently, continue working rnd 30 of cable pattern and at the same time, start decreasing for the band-toe, as follows: k2tog at the end of dpns I and III and skp at the beg of dpns II and IV skp. Work rnds 31-41 of cable pattern and rep the dec’s in every 2nd rnd, 3 more times, then work the dec’s in every rnd, 5 more times. There are now 12 sts on the ndls. Cut yarn, thread yarn end through rem sts, pull tight and secure at the inside.
Work the second sock in the same way.
Finishing
Lightly steam the socks.
Abbreviations
acc = according
beg = begin(ning)
CN = cable needle
CO = cast on
dpn(s) = double pointed needle(s)
dec(‘s) = decrease(s)
est. = established
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 sts together
ndl(s) = needle(s)
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 sts together
patt = pattern
rem = remaining
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sl = slip
sl1 = slip 1 stitch purlwise
skp = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
st st = stockinette st
tbl = through back loop
WS = wrong side
Translations charts and legends:
1 M re = k1
1 M li = p1
2 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 1 M re und von Hilfsnadel 2 M re = C2/1L: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in front of the work, k1, k2 from CN
1 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Hilfsnadel 1 M re = C2/1R: sl 1 st onto CN and hold in back of the work, k2, k1 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Hilfsnadel 2 M re = C2/2L: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in front of the work, k2, k2 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Hilfsnadel 2 M re = C2/2R: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in back of the work, k2, k2 from CN
2 M auf Hilfsnadel vor die Arbeit legen, 1 M li und von Hilfsnadel 2 M re = T2/1L: sl 2 sts onto CN and hold in front of the work, p1, k2 from CN
1 M auf Hilfsnadel hinter die Arbeit legen, 2 M re und von Hilfsnadel 1 M li = T2/1R: sl 1 st onto CN and hold in back of the work, k2, p1 from CN
Diagramm = Chart
18 M Zopfmusterrapport = 18 sts cable patter repeat
