While people see many different things in them (I had suggestions ranging from rain on windows to labyrinths to musical pieces), the cables on these socks do seem to evoke a contemplative mood.

The pattern assumes familiarity with cabling and basic cuff-down sock construction techniques. It will go a lot faster if you know how to work cables without a cable needle - I have not included a tutorial for this in the pattern since there are a number of good ones, such as this one, already available. The cable pattern is currently provided only in charted form.

Four sizes are included:
Small (64 stitch cuff, to fit approximately 7 inch foot)
Medium (68 stitch cuff, to fit approximately 8 inch foot)
Large (76 stitch cuff, to fit approximately 9 inch foot)
Extra Large (84 stitch cuff, to fit approximately 10 inch foot)

These fit considerably tighter than a stockinette sock with the same stitch count.

If you’re printing the pattern in black and white, you’ll want to make note of the highlighted columns on the chart.

Thank you very much to Sabine, Zwulli, aimeeRN, smaragdgruen0, Knitweazle, kesalm, nevolik, Ammerseewestcoast, carolfitz2, spek2me, mfour2884, tastywench, beckymerr, and my other testers!