This pattern is included in my new book, Cozy Cables. You can purchase the printed book here.

These socks are inspired by the smokestack we would drive by on breezy fall trips to the Oregon coast when I was a child. Wide, oval-shaped cables enwrap inserts of winding lace that mimic the smoke billowing out of the smokestack. This is the perfect portable project to work on in just a day or two, and only one skein of Universal Uptown Worsted is needed to make a pair. Work them with the Magic Loop method for an easy, no-fuss, on-the-go knitting project. This pattern is charted and includes written instructions for both the right sock and the left sock.

CONSTRUCTION
These socks are worked in the round from the toe up. Judy’s Magic Cast-on begins these socks and shadow wrap short rows make up the heel. The pattern is written using the Magic Loop method but DPNs can also be used. The pattern will direct you on how to distribute the stitches. Written in one adult size but additional stockinette stitches can be added for extra width. The footbed is adjustable from a women’s size 8 to 10.

SKILL LEVEL
Complex

SIZE
US women’s size 8 to 10

Finished circumference:
7 inches (18 cm), blocked

Finished length:
11½ inches (29 cm), blocked
Foot length is adjustable.

MATERIALS
YARN
Aran weight, Universal® Uptown Worsted (100% anti-pilling acrylic), 180 yds (165 m) per 100-g skein

YARDAGE
150 yards (137 m)
Shown In 351 Latte colorway (1 skein)
Any Aran weight yarn can be used for this pattern.

NEEDLES
For sock
US 8 (5 mm) 32-inch (80-cm) circular needle or
4 DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge

For toe & cuff
US 7 (4.5 mm) 32-inch (80-cm) circular needle, or one size down from needle you meet gauge with

NOTIONS
2 cable needles
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Blocking materials

GAUGE
18 sts x 24 rnds = 3½ x 4 inches (9 x 10 cm) in cable pattern in the round using larger needle (blocked)

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Judy’s Magic Cast-on
Shadow wrap knit
Shadow wrap purl
Twin stitch
Triplet stitch