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In Minnesota, it is not uncommon to hear the term Up North, which generally means anything north of the Twin cities metropolitan area. Minnesotans go “up north” in the summer as well as winter. The Boundary Waters canoe area is so popular that children and families return year after year to portage, canoe, hike and camp. The Land of 10,000 lakes is obviously know for spending time on, in or near the water. Boot socks are necessary in many seasons as they are ideal for hiking as well as snow skiing. These cabin socks can be worn inside a hearty winter skier’s boots for Nordic or downhill skiing as well as in summer while hiking on the Gunflint Trail. My husband and I stayed at the Bearskin Lodge for several summer and winter vacations when we were first married. This summer we went back after 30 years away and although we portaged, husband carried the canoe and I carried the poles and gear; we were a bit out of our element (forgot the bug spray.) However, our worsted weight cabin socks served us well. I highly recommend them for any woodsy time at the cabin you have planned.

YARN: 250(300, 350) yds worsted in main color with contrast colors for, trim toe and tiny pompom or tassel.

SAMPLE is knit in Kelbourne Woolens Lucky Tweed (100% merino wool; 210 yds/190 m/100 g per skein) colorway 058 Light Gray and contrast colors 615 Tomato, 412 Navy, 305 Pine and 734 Golden.

SIZES: (Adult S, M, L)

MEASUREMENTS: Cuff/Leg/Foot 8(9, 10)“ circumference (adjustable by adding or decreasing 5 stitches to cast on number)
This stitch pattern has a bit of give to it and is written for negative ease. I recommend measuring your foot and going down in size if in doubt. Alternately, it would be workable to knit the sock at a slightly tighter or looser gauge to allow for better fit.

NEEDLES: US #4/3.50 mm dpns

GAUGE: 20 sts and 30 rounds /4” in Andalusian stitch.

NOTIONS: stitch markers, darning needle, scrap yarn or spare needle

This pattern was written for personal use, please honor the copyright. Do not reproduce.
Tech edit and graphic layout done by Jean Clement. Photography by Amber Lindemann. Model was Johanna Smith.
Test knitters were Randi Barnes, Mary Brevig, Debby Buck, Chris Correa, Larie Anderson, Mary Mahler, and Marsha Nelson.