Nyrkys

These stranded colourwork socks were named after Nyrkys or Nyyrikki, who in Baltic–Finnic mythology is mentioned as a god of hunting. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) Recommended ease: 0–1" / 0–2.5 cm of negative ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Leg Circumference: 8.5 (9.5, 10)" / 22 (24, 25) cm. Foot Circumference: 7.5 (8.5, 8.5)" / 19 (21, 22) cm. Leg Length: 7.5" / 19 cm (adjustable). **MATERIALS** Yarn: Premium Merino Yak by Regia (58% wool, 28% polyamide, 14% yak, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g). MC: 1 skein in colourway Teal (7514). CC1: 1 skein in colourway Mint (7513). CC2: 1 skein in colourway Gras Green (7516). Or approx. 241 (262, 289) yds / 220 (240, 264) m (in MC), 35 (44, 52)  yds  / 32 (40, 48) m (in CC1) and 57 (66, 79) yds / 52 (60, 72) m (in CC2) of fingering-weight yarn. Needles: US 2 / 2.75 mm DPNs. Notions: Stitch marker. **GAUGE** 27 sts x 35 rows to 4" / 10 cm in St St, after blocking. **CONSTRUCTION** These socks are knitted from the cuff down with a stranded colourwork motif. The heel flaps are knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for durability.