There are times when we all need a bit of peace and quiet – a sanctuary space for ourselves – and these socks are perfect for those times. With cables that take enough thought to keep worries at bay but still grow fast enough so that you don’t think you’ll be knitting forever, you can take your time to knit them and shut the world outside for just a short while.
These socks are constructed as top down socks with a heel flap and gusset. The cable is a variation of a six-stitch cable which I have called the Slalom Cable as the “tracks” created by the combination of twisted knit stitch and purl reminds me of ski tracks winding down a snowy mountainside. You might even think that they are a metaphor for how life twists and turns but keeps on moving – and you could be right!
The heel is knitted in Eye of Partridge Stitch which creates a durable, cushioned heel, and this stitch has been repeated on the toes. This pattern is written for four sizes, and the length of the sock is easily adjusted for any foot.
Useful to know
Size
To fit ball of foot circumference 8 [8.5:9:9.5] inches ; 20 [22:23:24] cm
There is advice on the size to choose in the pattern notes.
Yarn
1 x 100g ball West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply in Hidden Gem
For WYS yarn stockists, click here.
Materials
2.5mm needles – short circular needle, DPNs (double pointed needles) or 80cm circular for magic loop
1 set DPNs size 3.0mm (optional for a looser cuff)
1 set DPNs size 2.5mm (not required for magic loop)
Stitch holder (optional)
Stitch markers
Wool needle
Tension
30 sts to 10 cm (4 ins) in stocking stitch (worked in the round) on 2.5mm needles.
This pattern is for:
- Knitters who can confidently cast on, knit and purl. (I’ll help you with the rest!)
- Knitters who fancy trying out cables – these are not difficult so will suit an adventurous beginner, but if you’ve never knitted cables before and want to look at an easier pattern, try my Easy Cable Socks pattern with photo and video tutorials to help.
- People who like cables!
This pattern is based on my Basic 4ply Socks pattern, which means that you can find photo and video help in the Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials.
Printing info:
The pattern is 11 pages long.
- 9 pages of pattern including written instructions and charts
- 2 pages of additional information at the end
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