Borealis Socks

• 10 sizes from baby to XL adult
• Clear written and charted instructions
• Knit from the cuff down

The sweeping cable that meanders up the front of the Borealis socks is inspired by the slow, swirling nature of the northern lights as they travel across the night sky. The robust Doulton Border Leicester yarn gives lovely definition to the cables and comes in a wide range of colours.

With a generous range of sizes for all the family, the beautiful cable design runs up the front of the sock only, and is simplified for the smaller sizes, as shown in the pictures. All sizes are knit from the cuff-down, using a heel flap and gusset construction. 

If you're looking for a sturdy yet stretchy cast-on, these socks use the German Twisted Cast-On method. You can find a helpful, free video tutorial on my Substack.

The Borealis socks are part of the Aurora Collection, which also features the Northern Lights Hat and the Australis Shawl. 

Sizes

Baby (toddler, pre-schooler, child, teen) XS, S, M, L, XL to fit 12.5 (14, 15, 16.5, 18) 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5 cm/ 5 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7.25) 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10” foot circumference.

Yarn Requirements

Doulton Border Leicester Worsted Spun 4ply, Saltholme Colourway
(100% Border Leicester; 300 m/ 328 yds per 100g skein)
95 (115, 138, 163, 201) [246, 269, 311, 348, 386] m/ 104 (126, 115, 178, 220) [266, 294, 340, 381, 423] yds

Needles and notions

2.75mm (US 2) circular needle/ DPNs
Stitch marker
Cable needle
Tapestry needle