These simple cabled socks are a timeless classic inspired by a particularly windy intersection in Newton, MA. Staggered 2x2 cables and ribbing make these a neutral, unisex design. The socks are mirror images of each other and come in 3 adult sizes.

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Finished Dimensions
Sizes: Adult S (Adult M, Adult L)
Foot circumference: 8-9in (9-10in, 10-11in) / 20-23cm (23-25cm, 25-28cm)
Actual circumference: 7-8in (8-9in, 9-10in) / 18-20cm (20-23cm, 23-25cm)
Cast on sts: 56 (64, 72) sts

Recommended ease: negative 1in - 2in / 2.5cm-5cm
Note: the sizing is based on the foot circumference, not the foot length. The foot length is customizable. Measure your foot circumference by measuring around your foot at the ball, or around your ankle. They are usually about the same.

Gauge
4” x 4” / 10cm x 10cm = 30sts x 42 rows in stockinette in the round

Needles
Suggested: US 2 (2.75mm) or correct needle size to make gauge

Yarn
437 yds / 400m (100g) any fingering yarn but you will likely use less

Sample (Adult M) used approximately 200yds / 218m (50g) of 4ply fingering 75/25 Superwash Merino Nylon hand dyed by FineLeafFibres, in colorway Forbidden Marshlands

Notions

• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Cable needle

Skills Required

• Knitting and purling

• Simple cables

• Decreasing stitches

• Picking up stitches

• Kitchener stitch