The Parish of Hemester

Sockan Hemester was created during the summer of 2020, the year of the coronavirus and travel restrictions when we all had to think about how we traveled and who we met and how. Many of us chose Hemester — to vacation at home and discover the hidden gems close to home. 

Sockan Hemester's three small pattern borders are inspired by our Swedish nature with waves, leaves and the highly coveted sunbeams. 

Sockan is knitted from the cuff down to the toe with two or up to four colors. You choose whether you want to knit the pattern borders of the sock cuff uniformly in the same color or whether you want to knit the pattern borders in different colors. With Sockan Hemester, you have the opportunity to use those small leftovers of just a few grams of sock yarn that are left over. And if you wish, you can also knit the cuff, heel and toe in a contrasting color. 

The description is designed for the Magic Loop technique, but can of course also be knitted with five sock needles if desired. 

Gauge 

36 stitches and 44 rows = 10*10 cm after blocking. 

Size 

Circumference of foot and cuff: approx. 19.5cm 

The length of the foot is adjustable. 

Yarn 

Sock yarn approx. 420m/100g tex 

Meilenweit 50 Cashmere or Meilenweit 50 Uni from Lana Grossa, 210 m/50 g

Main color: 60g 
Pattern color 1: 1-2g 
Pattern color 2: 1-2g 
Pattern color 3: 1-2g 

Keep in mind that yarn usage varies depending on how long the foot is knitted.