Strolling Chikens Socks - Knitting Kit
Pattern + all the yarn in one parcel. Genuine Ístex lopi from Iceland, in the colours shown — or swap them for your own, free.
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- Ships worldwide from Iceland
- Genuine Ístex lopi from Iceland
- Pattern emailed right away
- Swap colours free
Overview
- Includes: Knitting pattern + the lopi yarn for this design
- Yarn: Hosuband — genuine Ístex lopi
- Designer: Tove Richter
- Kit Option: With needles, Without needles
What's in the kit
- 1 × Hosuband - 0001 White
- 1 × Hosuband - 9244 Yellow
- Knitting pattern in English — sent to your email right after purchase
- 1 × Hosuband - 0001 White
- 1 × Hosuband - 9244 Yellow
- Knitting pattern in English — sent to your email right after purchase
Choose “With needles” and we also pack:
- 1 × Addi - Double ended 4.5mm / 20cm
STROLLING CHICKENS SOCKS
The Socks are playful toe-up Icelandic wool socks that combine durability, warmth, and charming design. Worked in Hosuband, a reinforced Icelandic wool yarn, they are breathable yet strong, making them ideal for everyday wear. The design features striped foot sections and delightful chicken motifs on the leg, creating a cheerful and distinctive Nordic look. Designed by Norwegian knitwear designer Tove Richter, the socks reflect her focus on expressive motifs and practical construction. The socks are knitted toe-up with heel shaping and ribbed cuff for a secure fit. The result is a durable, breathable pair of Icelandic wool socks that retain their shape and character over time.
What’s in the kit
The yarn included in the kit is enough to make the largest size of the socks. Knitting pins are optional and included only if you choose the ‘With needles’ variant. Kit yarn follows the original palette below. Pattern format: PDF.
Note: Red, black, grey, and brown leftover yarn for embroidery details are not included.
| Size | Foot length before heel | Toe length |
|---|---|---|
| 35–37 | approx. 12 cm | approx. 6 cm |
| 38–40 | approx. 14 cm | approx. 6 cm |
| 41–43 | approx. 16 cm | approx. 6 cm |
| 44–46 | approx. 19 cm | approx. 6 cm |
| Color | 35–37 | 38–40 | 41–43 | 44–46 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 9224 Yellow | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B 0001 White | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Gauge
17 sts in stockinette stitch = 10 cm on 4.5 mm needles.
Construction
The socks are worked toe-up in the round, beginning with toe shaping and increasing to full foot width. The foot is knitted in alternating color stripes, followed by a shaped heel worked back and forth. The leg features striped sections and chicken motif chart. Embroidery details are added after knitting. The socks are finished with ribbed cuff.
Shipping
Physical knitting kit; ships worldwide.
More info — yarn, care, shipping & returns
Genuine Ístex lopi — the same wool Icelanders knit with, spun in Iceland from the fleece of Icelandic sheep. No substitutes.
Care of the finished garment — air out between wears; hand wash cool and dry flat. Full care guide
Shipping — DHL Express worldwide, fully tracked. Rates & times
US & Canada duties — collected at checkout; nothing to pay on delivery. How it works
Returns — unused kits in original condition; see our return policy.
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Why knitters love our kits
- Pattern and yarn, matched for youNo yarn maths. The right colours and amounts for this design arrive in one parcel.
- Real Ístex lopiThe same wool Icelanders knit with — spun in Iceland from the fleece of Icelandic sheep.
- Pattern in your inbox right awayEmailed when you order, so you can read it through while the yarn travels.
- Your colours, freeSwap any colour for another in the same yarn at no extra charge.
- No surprises at the doorUS and Canada duties and taxes are settled at checkout.
- Iceland's biggest kit shelfOver 500 lopi kits, packed by our family-run team since 2013.
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