“At their right, eastwards, the torrent fell, splashing over many terraces, and then, pouring down a steep race, it filled a smooth-hewn channel with a dark force of water flecked with foam, and curling and rushing almost at their feet it plunged sheer over the edge that yawned upon their left… Frodo turned to watch the sleek necks of the water as they curved and dived. Then he lifted his eyes and gazed far away. The world was quiet and cold, as if dawn were near.”
—J.R.R. Tolkien “The Forbidden Pool”

Skill Level: Intermediate. Heavy cabling, complicated charts & sock construction.
Materials: 320-350 yds / 290-320 m of sock yarn. The socks pictured are a size Medium and used 300 yds of Koigu KPM in the color code 1002/Dark blue.
Needles: US1 (2.25mm) sock needles
Tools: Cable needle (if necessary), tape measure, scissors, & tapestry needle
Sizing: Small (Medium, Large, Extra-large) sizes measure 7.5(8, 8.5,9) inches 18.5(20,21.5,23) cm in circumference. Leg height, gusset depth, and foot length are all adjustable to fit and preference.
Gauge: 8 stitches and 12 rounds per inch / 2.5cm in stockinette stitch.