Dicentra is the genus of flowering plants commonly known as bleeding-hearts, which the string of not-quite-heart-shaped cables on these socks remind me of.

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.

Three sizes are included:
Small/Medium (66 stitches, to fit approximately 8 inch foot)
Large (72 stitches, to fit approximately 9 inch foot)
Extra Large (78 stitches, to fit approximately 10 inch foot)

These fit considerably tighter than a stockinette sock with the same stitch count and the cable pattern is fairly inelastic, so if you are between sizes it’s best to choose the larger one and/or use needles one size larger.

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

Thanks very much to nevolik, Cerridwen28, Sabine, Malyma04, KnittingSyren, Yannika, 3rdAgeKnitter, MaughansterKnits, and tastywench for testing!