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Perfect socks for men

In 1985 ICA kuriren published "Sticka sockor" - a collection of sock patterns originating from a competition for their readers. From the submitted socks some were chosen for publication and knitting instructions for each item were written. This book is no longer available in stores. You will have to search the second-hand market.

The pattern for "the perfect sock for men" is a very good basic pattern for socks knitted with a rather thin (420 metres per 100 grams) sock yarn on needles 2,50 mm. The rib is continued on the upper part of the foot giving the sock great flexibility and the heel has a standard slip 1, knit 1 stitch to make it stronger.

Knitting men's socks in thin yarn takes a lot of time, but the result is rewarding.
I like these socks a lot. They will be very useful in spring and autumn, and indoors on cold summer days.

The yarn used for these socks is Drops Fabel. it is the first time I use this sock yarn. It has been recommended by my friends as a good and durable sock yarn. I do hope that is true - I would be really disappointed if all the hours spent knitting these socks were waisted.

Sticka sockor - ICA kuriren (ICA-förlaget AB) 1985

And by the way - I knitted two pairs (and one more pair is on it's way).