Aran Socks — Geometric Cable Socks
I wanted to give the usual Aran socks a bit of a modern look, so I arranged the Aran pattern geometrically and added a fresh appeal in bright fuchsia pink. Lang Yarns Regina is a rare combination of cotton and alpaca, and the silk blend gives it just the right amount of luster. Socks are an item that allows you to enjoy bold colors — play around with various shades you might not normally wear!
Aran Socks are worked from the toe up using the magic loop method. Instep and front of leg are worked on one needle; sole, heel, and back of leg on a second needle. Instructions are in text; the cable pattern stitch is in both text and chart.
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Sizes
Small (Medium, Large)
To fit women’s shoe sizes: 3–6 (6–9, 9–12)

Finished Measurements

• Foot Circumference: 18 (20.5, 23) cm 7 (8, 9)“
• Foot Length from back of heel: 23 (25.5, 28) cm 9 (10, 11)“ — adjustable
• Leg Length from base of heel: 16.5 (18, 19) cm 6.5 (7, 7.5)“ — adjustable

Yarn
Lang Yarns Regina 50% cotton, 24% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 6% wool: 175 m (191 yds) / 50 g; DK
Fuchsia Pink (66): 2 balls; 175 (210, 256) m 191 (230, 280) yds
Note: Any adjustment to foot or leg length may require additional yarn.

Needles
3.75 mm (US 5) 80 cm (32″) or longer circular needles for magic loop
Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions

• Locking stitch marker
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle

Gauge (after blocking)
31 sts and 34 rows = 10 cm (4″) in Cable Pattern on 3.75 mm (US 5) needle