Dog Sledge Socks Knitting Pattern

This project was prompted by a reference in Edith (Jackie) Ronne's autobiography about a pair of yellow socks she knitted in the Antarctic. As Jackie did not describe the design of those socks, Mimi Seyferth created her own design, which she based on a model of a dog sledge (sturdy sled) made by Jackie's husband, Finn Ronne. These cheerful socks will make anyone's winter day bright.

Finished Size: 8½ (9½) inches (21.6 [24.1] cm) foot circumference; foot length is adjustable

Yarn: Spud & Chloe Fine Sock, 80% wool/20% silk yarn, sock weight, 248 yards (226.8 m)/65 gram (2.3 oz) skein, 2 skeins of #7811 Bumble Bee;

Needles: Needles, 2 circular 24 inches (60 cm) size 1.5 (2.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle

Gauge: 30 sts and 44 rows = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in charted patt and St st

Originally Published: Knitting Traditions, Spring 2015.

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