This pattern was originally published in 52 Weeks of Socks / 52 x villasukat from Laine Magazine and is now available for individual purchase.

‘Imker’ is Dutch for ‘beekeeper’, and with its all-over honeycomb cable pattern and 1 stitch cable travelling on the sides like little bees, these socks match that name perfectly. Thanks to the density of the cable pattern and the folded cuff, they will keep your feet warm during those cold winter days when you could use an extra layer of wool.
The socks are knitted toe up with a gusset and heel flap. Cable instructions are both written and charted.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4] to fit a foot circumference of 17,5 (21.5, 23, 27] cm / 6.75 (8.5, 9, 10.5)“.
The socks are meant to be worn with 0.5 – 1.5 cm / 0.25 – 0.5” negative ease.

Shown in size 2 with 1 cm / 0.40” negative ease.

Finished dimensions
Foot circumference: 16 (20, 21.5, 25.5) cm / 6.25 (7.75, 8.5, 10)“
Foot length: to own preference
Leg length: 8 (10, 12, 14) cm/ 3.25 (4, 4.75, 5.5)” or to own preference
Cuff length: 5 (5, 6, 6) cm / 2 (2, 2.5, 2.5)“ (folded in half)

Yarn
1 skein of Ovis et cetera Texelaar sock (230m/100g) or 100 g in fingering weight yarn to obtain gauge, f.e. Onion Nettle Sock, Annell Super Extra, Isager Sock Yarn

Recommended needles

• 2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needle with total length of at least 80 cm / 24” (or size to obtain gauge)
• Optional: cable needle in same size as circular needle

Gauge

• 28 sts x 38 R to 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking
• 32 sts x 40 R to 10 cm / 4” in cable stitch pattern after blocking

Used stitch patterns and techniques

• Judy’s Magic Cast On
• Stockinette stitch
• Left/right leaning increases
• Cable knitting (with or without cable needle)
• Gusset heel with wrap & turn short rows
• 2/2 rib stitch
• Stretchy bind-off