Snake Charmer is a design capturing the feeling of child-like curiosity over something unknown. The simple, zig-zag cables is reminiscent of a snake - dancing along to music played just for them.

This is a simple and fitted cabled sock design - leaving tons of room for yarn color choice. Paired with a garter German Short Row heel, these socks are designed to fit snugly and display beautiful little snakes dancing along your foot. With the twists and turns of these slithering snakes, it’s easy to memorize from the first repeat!

Note: This sock pattern has been written for both cuff down and toe-up instructions!

Finished Measurements:

Small - 8-9 inches
Medium - 9.5-10 inches
Large - 10.5-11 inches
X-Large - 11.5-12 inches
XX-Large - 12.5-13 inches

Measurements refer to the circumference of your foot. Length is customizable.

Due to the stretchy nature of this design, these socks do have some natural positive ease built in.

Gauge: 32 sts x 48 rows = 4” in stockinette

Yarn: 200-320 yards of Glenheavenknits 4 Ply Sock Fine Bendigo Merino - sample colorway used is Flower Market

Needles: US size 2 / 2.75 mm needles 32” circular needles for magic loop (either DPN’s or 9” circulars can be easily substituted for magic loop method)

Additional materials: stitch markers, cable needle, scissors, tapestry needle

Skills involved: Ribbing, simple cables, increasing, decreasing, German Short Row heel, and kitchener stitch - OR - Judy’s magic cast on and a stretchy bind-off

You may sell finished products made from this pattern with credit and a link back to the pattern