Olkipukki - Knitted Sock Pattern

Olkipukki Socks

Olkipukki, The Yule Goat, is a well-known Christmas decoration at least in Scandinavia. Olkipukki is a Finnish word and it’s literal translation is ‘a straw ram’. Olkipukki is made of straw, and this handmade figure’s roots date back to a long time ago. Olkipukkis are one of the most traditional Christmas decorations in Finland, but according to what I have read, olkipukki has also been associated with the autumn harvest festival of Kekri. The burning of olkipukki is intended to strengthen fertility and ensure grain harvest.

The Olkipukki Socks are knitted as a stranded knit with two colors. The red ribbon details are made by using the duplicate stitch technique.

**This is a digital pattern, there is no physical product included**

The 18-page long PDF-pattern includes clear charts, written instructions, and photos for short leg and long leg version, as well as two different calf and foot widths.

Designer: Heini Perälä - Heinikki design, Finland
Foot size: EU 38 / US Women's 7.5
Leg Length: (including the cuff and heel) is about 49 cm / 15½ in. Foot length 24 cm / 9½ in.
Upper calf circumference: Narrower size best suited for about 37–39 cm / 14½-15¼ in calf. Wider size best suited for about 40–42 cm / 15¾-16½ in calf
Needles: 2.50 mm / US 1.5 (5 double-pointed needles) + darning needle for duplicate stitching
Yarn: Fingering weight 260 m / 100 g (284 yd / 3.5 oz), Lankava Sulo
Main Color: 85 (100) g
Contrast Color: 50 (60) g
Duplicate stitching in DK, Lankava Mainio: 10 g

Gauge: 33 stitches and 36 rows in stranded knitting = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in

This pattern is intended for for personal use only. Thank you!

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