Onnenmuruset Socks
These simple colourwork socks are a great choice for the whole family. Designed by Minna Metsänen, the pattern is clear and easy enough even if you’re a beginner. The socks are also a nice way to make use of your scrap yarns!
Designer
Minna Metsänen
Size(s)
Shoe size approx. 30(34)38(42) (EU); foot length adjustable Size of sample 34
Yarn demand
Yarn (version A): Novita 7 Veljestä Size of sample 34 main colour (053) Berry Porridge, (644) Rowan or (170) Navy 70(80)100(100) g contrast colour 1 (587) Cranberry, (060) Sand or (043) Lichen 20(20)40(50) g contrast colour 2 (510) Caramel, (064) False Morel or (014) Ice 10(10)20(30) g contrast colour 3 (010) Off White, (010) Off White or (011) White 10(10)20(30) g Yarn (version B): Novita 7 Veljestä Size of samples 38 and 42 main colour (053) Berry Porridge, (644) Rowan or (170) Navy 50(60)80(<100) g contrast colour 1 (587) Cranberry, (060) Sand or (043) Lichen 25(30)40(40) g contrast colour 2 (510) Caramel, (064) False Morel or (014) Ice 25(30)40(40) g contrast colour 3 (010) Off White, (010) Off White or (011) White 25(30)40(40) g
Needles and other supplies
Double-pointed needles Novita 3.5 mm (US 4) or size needed
Stitch patterns Twisted ribbing in the round: *k1 through back loop, p1*, repeat *–*.Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rounds.Colourwork: work stockinette st following the chart and instructions.Stockinette stitch (flat): knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows.
Gauge 23 sts in stockinette st and colourwork = 10 cm / 4 in
Construction The socks are knitted from cuff to toe.
Version A (single-colour foot)
Using the main colour, cast on 44(48)52(56) sts and divide them onto four needles, 11(12)13(14) sts each.The beginning of round is between needles I and IV.Work twisted ribbing in the round for 3(3)4(4) cm / 1.25(1.25)1.5(1.5) in.Knit 1 round using the main colour.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I(II)III. Repeat the 4 st pattern 11(12)13(14) times.Work rows 2–20 of the chart, then work rows 1–4(4)14(14) once more.Using contrast colour 1 (Cranberry in the sample), knit 1 round and decrease 1 st at the end of each needle = 40(44)48(52) sts.Use the main colour for the rest of the sock.The leg now measures approx. 14(14)18(18) cm / 5.5(5.5)7(7) in.
Begin the heel flap: knit the sts of needle I onto needle IV [= 20(22)24(26) sts].Leave the other sts on hold.Turn work and begin reinforced stitch pattern:
Row 1 (WS):slip 1 with yarn in back, purl to end.Turn work.
Row 2 (RS):*slip 1 with yarn in back, k1*, repeat *–* to end.Turn work.
Repeat rows 1–2 a total of 10(11)12(13) times, then work row 1 once more.21(23)25(27) rows in total.
Begin turning the heel. Continue the reinforced pattern as established.Work the RS row until 7(8)9(9) sts remain.Skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), turn work.Slip 1, p6(6)6(8), p2tog, turn work.Slip 1, work to last 6(7)8(8) sts, skp.Continue in this manner, decreasing at the ends with 8(8)8(10) sts in the centre.When only the centre sts remain, divide the heel flap sts onto two needles, 4(4)4(5) sts each.Knit the 4(4)4(5) sts on the right.The beginning of round is now here.
Using the left needle with 4(4)4(5) sts, pick up 10(11)12(13) sts from the left end of the heel flap + 1 st from between the flap and needle II.Knit the 4(4)4(5) heel flap sts and knit the picked-up sts through the back loop.Needles II and III: knit all sts.Using the needle with 4(4)4(5) sts, pick up 10(11)12(13) sts from the right end of the flap + 1 st from between needle III and the flap. Knit the picked-up sts through the back loop and k4(4)4(5).
With these 50(54)58(64) sts, work stockinette st and begin gusset decreases: at the end of needle I, k2tog; at the beginning of needle IV, skp.Repeat the decreases on every other round until there are 10(11)12(13) sts on all needles.
Work stockinette st until the sole measures 15(17)20(22) cm / 6(6.75)7.75(8.75) in or until the sock covers the fifth toe.
Begin toe decreases:at the end of needles I and III, k2tog, k1; at the beginning of needles II and IV, k1, skp.Decrease as established on every other round until 6(6)7(7) sts remain on each needle.Then work the decreases on every round.When 8 sts remain, break yarn, pull it through the sts and securely weave in.
Knit the other sock in the same manner.
Version B (colourwork only)
Using the main colour, cast on 44(48)52(56) sts and divide them onto four needles, 11(12)13(14) sts each.The beginning of round is between needles I and IV.Work twisted ribbing in the round for 3(3)4(4) cm / 1.25(1.25)1.5(1.5) in.Knit 1 round using the main colour.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I(II)III. Repeat the 4 st pattern 11(12)13(14) times.Work rows 2–20 of the chart, then work rows 1–4(4)14(14) once more.Break yarns.The leg now measures approx. 14(14)18(18) cm / 5.5(5.5)7(7) in.
Begin the heel flap: knit the sts of needle I onto needle IV [= 22(24)26(28) sts].Leave the other sts on hold.Turn work and begin reinforced stitch pattern using the main colour:
Row 1 (WS):slip 1 with yarn in back, purl to end.Turn work.
Row 2 (RS):*slip 1 with yarn in back, k1*, repeat *–* to end.Turn work.
Repeat rows 1–2 a total of 10(11)12(13) times, then work row 1 once more.21(23)25(27) rows in total.
Begin turning the heel. Continue the reinforced pattern as established.Work the RS row until 8(9)10(11) sts remain.Skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), turn work.Slip 1, p6(6)6(6), p2tog, turn work.Slip 1, work to last 7(8)9(10) sts, skp.Continue in this manner, decreasing at the ends with 8(8)8(8) sts in the centre.When only the centre sts remain, divide the heel flap sts onto two needles, 4 sts each.Knit the 4 sts on the right.The beginning of round is now here.Do not break yarn.
Now work row 5(5)15(15) of the chart (single-colour row).Using the left needle with 4 sts, pick up 10(11)12(13) sts from the left end of the heel flap + 1 st from between the flap and needle II.Knit the 4 heel flap sts and knit the picked-up sts through the back loop.Needles II and III: knit all sts.Using the needle with 4 sts, pick up 10(11)12(13) sts from the right end of the flap + 1 st from between needle III and the flap. Knit the picked-up sts through the back loop and k4.
With these 52(56)60(64) sts, resume the colourwork pattern.Work row 6(6)16(16). Note: Begin the pattern repeat on needle I at the right end of the chart as before. This way you will automatically maintain pattern on all needles.There is now one 4-st pattern repeat more on needles I and IV.
On the next round, begin gusset decreases: at the end of needle I, k2tog; at the beginning of needle IV, skp.Note:Work the decreases with the colour that will remain in the pattern.The colourwork pattern will break during the gusset decreases, but after the decreases it will be complete again.Make sure to maintain the pattern on all needles during the decreases.Repeat the decreases on every other round until there are 11(12)13(14) sts on all needles.
Work colourwork until the sole measures 15(17)20(22) cm / 6(6.75)7.75(8.75) in or until the sock covers the fifth toe.Note:If desired, work some more rounds before starting the toe decreases.
Begin toe decreases:at the end of needles I and III, k2tog, k1; at the beginning of needles II and IV, k1, skp.Decrease as established on every other round until 6(6)7(7) sts remain on each needle.Then work the decreases on every round.When 8 sts remain, break yarn, pull it through the sts and securely weave in.
Knit the other sock in the same manner.
Finishing
Steam lightly.
Onnenmuruset Socks
Size(s)
Shoe size approx. 30(34)38(42) (EU); foot length adjustable Size of sample 34
Yarn demand
Yarn (version A): Novita 7 Veljestä Size of sample 34 main colour (053) Berry Porridge, (644) Rowan or (170) Navy 70(80)100(100) g contrast colour 1 (587) Cranberry, (060) Sand or (043) Lichen 20(20)40(50) g contrast colour 2 (510) Caramel, (064) False Morel or (014) Ice 10(10)20(30) g contrast colour 3 (010) Off White, (010) Off White or (011) White 10(10)20(30) g Yarn (version B): Novita 7 Veljestä Size of samples 38 and 42 main colour (053) Berry Porridge, (644) Rowan or (170) Navy 50(60)80(<100) g contrast colour 1 (587) Cranberry, (060) Sand or (043) Lichen 25(30)40(40) g contrast colour 2 (510) Caramel, (064) False Morel or (014) Ice 25(30)40(40) g contrast colour 3 (010) Off White, (010) Off White or (011) White 25(30)40(40) g
Needles and other supplies
Double-pointed needles Novita 3.5 mm (US 4) or size needed
Stitch patterns Twisted ribbing in the round: *k1 through back loop, p1*, repeat *–*.Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rounds.Colourwork: work stockinette st following the chart and instructions.Stockinette stitch (flat): knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows.
Gauge 23 sts in stockinette st and colourwork = 10 cm / 4 in
Construction The socks are knitted from cuff to toe.
Version A (single-colour foot)
Using the main colour, cast on 44(48)52(56) sts and divide them onto four needles, 11(12)13(14) sts each.The beginning of round is between needles I and IV.Work twisted ribbing in the round for 3(3)4(4) cm / 1.25(1.25)1.5(1.5) in.Knit 1 round using the main colour.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I(II)III. Repeat the 4 st pattern 11(12)13(14) times.Work rows 2–20 of the chart, then work rows 1–4(4)14(14) once more.Using contrast colour 1 (Cranberry in the sample), knit 1 round and decrease 1 st at the end of each needle = 40(44)48(52) sts.Use the main colour for the rest of the sock.The leg now measures approx. 14(14)18(18) cm / 5.5(5.5)7(7) in.
Begin the heel flap: knit the sts of needle I onto needle IV [= 20(22)24(26) sts].Leave the other sts on hold.Turn work and begin reinforced stitch pattern:
Row 1 (WS):slip 1 with yarn in back, purl to end.Turn work.
Row 2 (RS):*slip 1 with yarn in back, k1*, repeat *–* to end.Turn work.
Repeat rows 1–2 a total of 10(11)12(13) times, then work row 1 once more.21(23)25(27) rows in total.
Begin turning the heel. Continue the reinforced pattern as established.Work the RS row until 7(8)9(9) sts remain.Skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), turn work.Slip 1, p6(6)6(8), p2tog, turn work.Slip 1, work to last 6(7)8(8) sts, skp.Continue in this manner, decreasing at the ends with 8(8)8(10) sts in the centre.When only the centre sts remain, divide the heel flap sts onto two needles, 4(4)4(5) sts each.Knit the 4(4)4(5) sts on the right.The beginning of round is now here.
Using the left needle with 4(4)4(5) sts, pick up 10(11)12(13) sts from the left end of the heel flap + 1 st from between the flap and needle II.Knit the 4(4)4(5) heel flap sts and knit the picked-up sts through the back loop.Needles II and III: knit all sts.Using the needle with 4(4)4(5) sts, pick up 10(11)12(13) sts from the right end of the flap + 1 st from between needle III and the flap. Knit the picked-up sts through the back loop and k4(4)4(5).
With these 50(54)58(64) sts, work stockinette st and begin gusset decreases: at the end of needle I, k2tog; at the beginning of needle IV, skp.Repeat the decreases on every other round until there are 10(11)12(13) sts on all needles.
Work stockinette st until the sole measures 15(17)20(22) cm / 6(6.75)7.75(8.75) in or until the sock covers the fifth toe.
Begin toe decreases:at the end of needles I and III, k2tog, k1; at the beginning of needles II and IV, k1, skp.Decrease as established on every other round until 6(6)7(7) sts remain on each needle.Then work the decreases on every round.When 8 sts remain, break yarn, pull it through the sts and securely weave in.
Knit the other sock in the same manner.
Version B (colourwork only)
Using the main colour, cast on 44(48)52(56) sts and divide them onto four needles, 11(12)13(14) sts each.The beginning of round is between needles I and IV.Work twisted ribbing in the round for 3(3)4(4) cm / 1.25(1.25)1.5(1.5) in.Knit 1 round using the main colour.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I(II)III. Repeat the 4 st pattern 11(12)13(14) times.Work rows 2–20 of the chart, then work rows 1–4(4)14(14) once more.Break yarns.The leg now measures approx. 14(14)18(18) cm / 5.5(5.5)7(7) in.
Begin the heel flap: knit the sts of needle I onto needle IV [= 22(24)26(28) sts].Leave the other sts on hold.Turn work and begin reinforced stitch pattern using the main colour:
Row 1 (WS):slip 1 with yarn in back, purl to end.Turn work.
Row 2 (RS):*slip 1 with yarn in back, k1*, repeat *–* to end.Turn work.
Repeat rows 1–2 a total of 10(11)12(13) times, then work row 1 once more.21(23)25(27) rows in total.
Begin turning the heel. Continue the reinforced pattern as established.Work the RS row until 8(9)10(11) sts remain.Skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), turn work.Slip 1, p6(6)6(6), p2tog, turn work.Slip 1, work to last 7(8)9(10) sts, skp.Continue in this manner, decreasing at the ends with 8(8)8(8) sts in the centre.When only the centre sts remain, divide the heel flap sts onto two needles, 4 sts each.Knit the 4 sts on the right.The beginning of round is now here.Do not break yarn.
Now work row 5(5)15(15) of the chart (single-colour row).Using the left needle with 4 sts, pick up 10(11)12(13) sts from the left end of the heel flap + 1 st from between the flap and needle II.Knit the 4 heel flap sts and knit the picked-up sts through the back loop.Needles II and III: knit all sts.Using the needle with 4 sts, pick up 10(11)12(13) sts from the right end of the flap + 1 st from between needle III and the flap. Knit the picked-up sts through the back loop and k4.
With these 52(56)60(64) sts, resume the colourwork pattern.Work row 6(6)16(16). Note: Begin the pattern repeat on needle I at the right end of the chart as before. This way you will automatically maintain pattern on all needles.There is now one 4-st pattern repeat more on needles I and IV.
On the next round, begin gusset decreases: at the end of needle I, k2tog; at the beginning of needle IV, skp.Note:Work the decreases with the colour that will remain in the pattern.The colourwork pattern will break during the gusset decreases, but after the decreases it will be complete again.Make sure to maintain the pattern on all needles during the decreases.Repeat the decreases on every other round until there are 11(12)13(14) sts on all needles.
Work colourwork until the sole measures 15(17)20(22) cm / 6(6.75)7.75(8.75) in or until the sock covers the fifth toe.Note:If desired, work some more rounds before starting the toe decreases.
Begin toe decreases:at the end of needles I and III, k2tog, k1; at the beginning of needles II and IV, k1, skp.Decrease as established on every other round until 6(6)7(7) sts remain on each needle.Then work the decreases on every round.When 8 sts remain, break yarn, pull it through the sts and securely weave in.
Knit the other sock in the same manner.
Finishing
Steam lightly.
