Jormungandr Socks

Pattern available in ENGLISH and GERMAN

In Norse mythology, Jormungandr is the sea serpent that encompasses Midgard (our world), biting its own tail.

These socks with their winding braids are a fabulous combination of mystic pattern and beautiful form. They look best when made from solid or semi solid yarns. Charts and written instructions for variations in sizes are included.

These socks form a set with the matching *Jormungandr Mitts *and is the first in a series of four Norse inspired sets:

Jormungandr Mitts & Jormungandr Socks  Oden’s Mitts & Oden’s Socks  Frigg’s Mitts & Frigg’s Socks  Heimdallr Mitts & Heimdallr Socks

This pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience.

Techniques used are:  – knitting and purling in the round  – simple decreases  – knitting cables