Twisting cables wind across these cozy socks like frost-covered vines climbing through a Nordic woodland. The sculptural motifs travel from cuff to instep, creating an elegant silhouette that is both striking and wearable.

Designed for knitters who love texture and engaging stitch patterns, these socks combine classic sock construction with richly detailed cable work. The flowing lines and whimsical shapes make them a satisfying knit and a beautiful addition to any handmade wardrobe.

Features:
• Sculptural cable motifs
• Textured yet comfortable fit
• Detailed instructions
• Suitable for intermediate knitters familiar with cables
• Ideal for solid, heathered, and naturally dyed yarns

Inspired by northern landscapes, folklore, and the quiet magic of traditional handcraft, these socks are perfect for knitters who appreciate gothic whimsy and timeless design.

Yarn
Fingering weight sock yarn, approx. 400 m/100 g
For example, Knit Picks Storll or DROPS Fabel Uni 50 grams 2 (2, 3) skeins.

Needles
Size 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles, dpn’s or 100 cm (40 inch) circulars for magic loop or a circular needle suitable for small circumference work.
Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge
32 sts and 36 rows = 10 cm (4 inch) in St st

Size
19 (21, 23.5) cm / 7.5 (8.25, 9.25) inch foot and ankle circumference, 10 cm (4 inch) leg length.
Size S (M, L)

Notes
If you want (need) the cables to be mirror images, on the second sock, switch every 2/1/2 LPC with 2/1/2 RPC and vice versa.

Notions
Tapestry needle
Cable needle
5 Stitch markers
4 stitch holders or safety pins.

Tutorials
Figure-8 cast on method
Better way to ssk (it’s not the “improved ssk”)
Pick up stitches without leaving holes!