Hiirnaqtuq Socks

Hiirnaqtuq (pronounced here-knock-tookh) socks are inspired by the award-winning children’s picture book, “The Sweetest Kulu,” written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk. The book tells the story of an Inuit newborn being welcomed into arctic landscapes and the sweet fierceness of a mother’s love.

The socks feature a simple slipped stitch pattern at the cuff that brings to life the places where mountain, sky and sea meet. Although the colorwork looks complex, it’s easily created with slipped stitches and is designed for beginning sock knitters.

The pattern name, Hiirnaqtuq, is Inuvaluktun (or Inuit) for something sweet.

SIZES
Finished sock foot circumference:
7 (7½, 8, 8½, 9) inches
17.75 (19, 20.25, 21.5, 22.75) cm
The foot length and sock height can be
customized based on your own feet and
preference.
YARN
Little Skein in the Big Wool
House Sock
90% SW American Targhee, 10% nylon
410 yards/100 g per skein
Colorway: Sitka Spruce
Mini-skein
100 yards/25 g per skein
Colorway: A Song of You
Kits are available at littleskein.com
NEEDLES
Size US 1.5 (2.5 mm) DPNs
or size needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE
32 stitches and 48 rows over 4 inches
(10 cm) in stockinette, after blocking.
OTHER MATERIALS
stitch marker
yarn needle
progress marker (optional)