{"product_id":"truuduse-socks-aleks-byrd","title":"Truuduse Socks","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1u7hyub\" data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"185\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eTruuduse Socks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eEstonian: loyalty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eTruuduse\u003c\/em\u003e comes from an old zigzag motif used in Estonian handicrafts as a symbol of loyalty and faithfulness, which inspired the sock’s distinctive geometric twisted-stitch design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"403\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1f438su\" data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"425\"\u003ePattern Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eThese socks are worked from the cuff down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eA traditional Estonian twisted stitch technique, known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"539\"\u003evikkel\u003c\/strong\u003e, is used throughout the design. Originating from the island of Kihnu, vikkel stitches form structured decorative panels or stripes that extend from the leg down into the heel flap and toe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eTo assist with clarity, it is recommended to use different coloured stitch markers to distinguish between the left and right vikkel sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eThe heel flap features two twisted-stitch panels on either side, with an \u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eEye of Partridge\u003c\/strong\u003e stitch pattern in between for reinforcement and durability. The Eye of Partridge is a slip-stitch heel pattern where alternate stitches are slipped on right-side rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eThis design incorporates a traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eKihnu heel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming a comfortably fitting square heel shaped with short rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"196d002\" data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eAdvanced\u003cbr data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eSuitable for knitters confident with twisted stitches, basic cables, and chart reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xn00ip\" data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eOption 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eExmoor Sock 4ply by John Arbon Textiles\u003cbr data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e(60% Exmoor Blueface, 20% Corriedale, 10% Zwartbles, 10% Nylon; 200 m \/ 220 yds per 50 g)\u003cbr data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eColour: \u003cem data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eMizzle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eQuantity: 2 skeins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eAny fingering weight yarn\u003cbr data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eApproximate requirement: 400 m \/ 440 yds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"659mrv\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eNotions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e• 12 adjustable stitch markers in 5 colours (recommended distribution: 4, 4, 2, 1, 1) for marking:\u003cbr data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e– Vikkel left \u0026amp; right\u003cbr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e– Heel turn\u003cbr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e– BOR (beginning of round)\u003cbr data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e– Pattern repeats\u003cbr data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e• Tapestry needle\u003cbr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e• Cable needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1jow7tf\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e1, 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sezv7y\" data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eFinished Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eA. Leg length: 6.25\" \/ 16 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eB. Leg circumference (unstretched): 7\" (8\") \/ 18 (20) cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eLeg and foot length are adjustable.\u003cbr data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eRecommended ease: 0–1\" \/ 2.5 cm of negative ease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ghhkm8\" data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eSkills Used\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003e• Knitting in the round\u003cbr data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e• Ribbing\u003cbr data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e• Twisted stitches (vikkel)\u003cbr data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003e• Chart reading\u003cbr data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e• Short rows\u003cbr data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003e• Decreasing\u003cbr data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e• Kitchener stitch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aleks Byrd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50900474265764,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8192\/9380\/files\/TruuduseSocks.jpg?v=1743547227","url":"https:\/\/www.grumpyginger.com.au\/products\/truuduse-socks-aleks-byrd","provider":"Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}