This top-down cabled sock is engaging but not too difficult to knit. The cable is a little unusual, with a variable stitch count. It’s no harder to work than a standard cable, but looks much more interesting.

You can run the cable down the front of the sock, or down the back. Make a fraternal pair, or two the same – it’s your choice!

Suitable for knitters with sock and cable experience, the pattern is written for DPNs, Magic Loop or Two Circulars, as you prefer.

SIZE & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Adult XS (S, M, L, XL)
Foot circumference 6¾ (7 ¼, 7 ¾, 8 ¼, 8 ¾) inches. Choose a size with approximately 1 inch of negative ease.
Leg length: adjustable to fit; sample show has leg 6¼ inches long
Foot length: adjustable to fit

MATERIALS
1 x 100gm skein ModeKnit Yarn ModeSock (60% superwash merino, 30% bamboo, 10% nylon; 382yds per skein); sample uses colour ‘Lyanna Blue’

US #1.5/2.5mm needles for small circumference in the round: DPNs, 1 long circular or 2 short circulars as you prefer
cable needle
stitch markers

GAUGE
32 sts and 44 rounds = 4 inches in st st

Both socks start the same way. Once the leg is complete, the instructions for the Front-motif sock and Back-motif sock diverge.

Note-This pattern is exclusive to the ModeKnit Yarn Sock Club for six months.