Whisper Cable Socks by Anna Radchenko

Whisper Cable Socks

Knitting
September 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in in stockinette stitch in the round, after blocking, using US 1 (2.25 mm) needles
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
232 - 348 yards (212 - 318 m)
1 (2, 3)
English
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A timeless sock design that celebrates the beauty of simplicity, enhanced by gentle cable accents. The stitch pattern is intuitive and rhythmic, making it easy to settle into a relaxed knitting flow, while the textured details add depth and structure to the fabric. The result is a versatile, modern classic — an engaging yet approachable project you’ll want to knit again and again.

This design can be worked entirely in a single color, or finished with a contrasting color toe for a playful accent. Sample socks were knitted in both versions: one pair using only the main color, and another featuring a contrasting toe to highlight the shape and add a touch of personality

Construction
These socks are knitted with a cuff-down construction. Worked seamlessly in the round from the cuff to the toe, the pattern is thoughtfully presented with a detailed written description and a video tutorial.

The knitting pattern includes:
information about the necessary tools;
written description;
video tutorial;
recommendations for washing and blocking the finished product.

Finished measurements
7.1”(18 cm) / 8.2”(21 cm) / 9.4”(24 cm) cuff circumference
4.3” (11 cm) cuff (leg) length, length adjustable
9.6”(24.5 cm) foot length, length adjustable

Measurements were taken after blocking.

Recommended fit is 0.2” / 0.5 cm of positive ease in circumference. If you want more positive ease, use larger knitting needles than those used in the original pattern.

Gauge
34 sts x 44 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch in the round, after blocking, using US 1 (2.25 mm) needles

Yarn
Mondim by Rosa Pomar, 100 g / 385 m / 421 yds — 100% wool, or any fingering weight yarn

Bar A Tricot, 100g / 354 m / 387 yds – 80% wool, 20% nylon

Yardage
Approximately 50 g / 190 m / 208 yds of MC for Size 1
58 g / 223 m / 244 yds of MC for Size 2
66 g / 255 m / 279 yds of MC for Size 3
3 g / 11 m / 13 yds of CC

or approximately 60 (80, 90) g / 212 (283, 318) m / 232 (309, 348) yds of MC

Notions
US 1 (2.25 mm) circular or DPN needles (main needles), US 2.5 (3.00 mm) circular or DPN needles (cast-on needles), scissors, stitch markers, tapestry needle

Techniques Used: stretchy cast-on, working in the round, knitting and purling, increasing and decreasing, Kitchener Stitch

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