This pattern was adapted from Barbara G. Walker’s “Balanced Rings” pattern. The cable motif appears on both the back and front of the sock and is flanked by columns of twisted ribbing. Add more twisted rib stitches at the sides to make this sock pattern larger. By wrapping the central cable cross in the middle of the pattern, the repeated motif looks like a 70s macrame wall hanging!

The Macrame pattern is presented both in written and chart form. Instructions for reading charts and for the different cable stitches are included. Please note there are different instructions for the cuff and instep.

Use any needle technique suitable for working in the round. To avoid ladders when working in the round: arrange stitches so the first stitch on every needle is a purl stitch; or knit one extra stitch from each needle on every round so any unsightly ladders will not form over one another.

Use stitch markers to both denote the start of the round and to separate the cable pattern from the side ribs.

Macrame uses one skein of Hedgehog sock yarn. Any suitable, plied, fingering weight yarn is a good substitute.

Gauge: 32 sts and 42 rows in Stockinette stitch.

Enjoy!