In photography, the depth of field refers to the distance between the closest and most distant objects that are both in focus in an image. A shallow depth of field will only focus on a narrow range of items, and everything else will be blurry. Photos with greater depth of field will have more things in focus and very little will be blurred. The cables on these socks were a fun excuse to experiment with depth of field while photographing them.

These socks are knit from the cuff down and graded to five sizes. Swirling cables and columns of eyelets add visual interest to the front and back of each sock. They feature a heel flap and gusset, and are closed with a wedge toe.

Sizes

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Finished sock dimensions: 6.5” (16.5 cm), 7.5” (19 cm), 8.5” (21.5 cm), 9.5” (24 cm), 10.5” (26.5 cm) circumference (Note: most people like their socks snug, so choose a finished sock size that is slightly smaller than your actual foot)

Materials

Fingering weight yarn, 280-440 yds (256-403 m)

Sample shown knit in Louise Robert Super Sock, 75% Merino SW, 25% Nylon, 437 yds (400 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)

Gauge

4” (10 cm) square = 32 stitches x 40 rows in stockinette

Needles

One set of needles for your preferred style of small-circumference knitting in a size to match gauge listed above

Suggested needle size: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Tools

One stitch marker for beginning of round; optional additional markers between pattern repeats
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Skill Levels

Intermediate. Techniques include cables, increases, decreases, knitting in the round, stockinette grafting.