This pattern is only available in my new book, Sock Knitting Success. Click here to order yours from your favorite book supplier!

Sign up for the Paper Daisy Creations newsletter to get the BEST discounts on upcoming designs, as well as news of my latest releases!

When I learned to knit, cables were one of the first mysteries I wanted to explore. How could knitters create those incredible twists and turns of stitches across the fabric of their projects? When I tried them for the first time, I was amazed that they were created merely by rearranging the order of the stitches. I was in awe that something so simple produced such graphic results. I was mesmerized by the way that stacking these shuffled stitches could form twists and braids along any hand-knit design.

Whether you’re new to cable knitting or spellbound by the beauty they add to a project, these socks are perfect for playing with cables. Easy four-stitch left and right crosses are worked every sixth round, with the front of the leg mirroring the back. Textured stitches in between create visual interest but also make it easier to “read” the knitting as the cable twists are worked along the knit row of the patterning. No matter how many cables you’ve knit before, I hope these socks will show how fun it is to Give It a Twist!

FINISHED SIZE
Adult S (M, L, XL)

Leg / Foot Circumference
7 (8, 9, 10)“ / 17.5 (20, 22.5, 25) cm; fits leg/foot circumference of 8 (9, 10, 11)” / 20 (22.5, 25, 28) cm

Leg / Foot Length
Adjustable to fit

YARN
Fingering weight

Shown in
The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For Studio Sox (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 440 yds / 100 g): Harvest, 1 full skein

Color Suggestions
The best way to let cables shine is to use a solid, semi-solid, or tweed yarn, featuring a color that is not too dark. They can also look great with self-striping or gradient yarns. Lightly speckled yarns may also look nice, but any yarn with too many colors may overwhelm the twists and textures, hiding the lovely stitchwork that has gone into knitting these socks.

NEEDLES
U.S. size 1 (2.25 mm), or as needed to meet gauge; DPN or needles for small circumference knitting (see page 40 for information on choosing needles)

GAUGE
32 sts and 48 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, cable needle, 6 stitch markers, 1 removable stitch marker

Follow @paperdaisycreations on Instagram to see what’s on my needles! Click here to sign up for my newsletter!