Cables twirl and dance around the legs like ribbons on the breeze in these top-down socks. Show off your cable skills using a semi-solid yarn, or create vivid patterns in a variegated yarn.

FINISHED SIZE 7 (7½, 8, 8½, 9)“ (18 [19, 20.5, 21.5, 23] cm) foot circumference and 8½ (9, 9½, 10, 10½)” (21.5 [23, 24, 25.5, 26.5] cm) long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 9” (23 cm) (solid) and 8½“ (21.5 cm (variegated)

foot circumference.
YARN Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock (80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon; 425 yd [389 m]/4 oz [115 g]): raspberry or chai spice, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s).
NEEDLES U.S. size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
GAUGE 32 sts and 44 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st.