I like my coffee blonde and sweet with extra whipped topping. The gentle cables of these socks are spaced generously, to allow for some down time to chat while knitting, but still evoke the twisty whipped-cream topping of your favorite espresso drink. These socks are the perfect fall and winter accessory, giving a playful feel to cold-weather dressing.

FINISHED SIZE
About 7 (8, 9)“ (18 20.5, 23 cm) foot circumference.
Project shown measures 7” (18 cm).

YARN
Fingering weight (#1 superfine).
Shown here: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash Merino wool, 20% nylon; 435 yd 398 m/3½ oz 100 g): natural, 1 skein.

NEEDLES
Size U.S. 1––2½ (2.25––3 mm) double-pointed (dpn) or 32” (80 cm) circular (cir) for magic loop method.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder or spare needle; tapestry needle.

GAUGE
36 sts and 52 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette st after blocking.

NOTE
-On the toe, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts to maintain the Rib Pattern between the first and last two stitches on the top of the sock.

BOOK ERRATA
On the stitch guide, page 114, the 3/3 RC should read:
Slip 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold in back, k3, then k3 from the cable needle.

Thank you to Sockspinner for the sharp eye.