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The waving cable pattern in Chrissy Gardiners ribbed socks looks like stacked hourglasses or repeating Xs and Os. Either way you look at it, it makes a great pair of socks. The alpaca-blend yarn has a bit of a halo to soften the pattern while adding a luxurious feel. The socks are worked from the top down to the toe, with the ribbed pattern extending along the instep for a comfortable fit.

About 712" (9, 1012)" (19 [24, 28] cm) foot circumference, 812 (10, 11)" (21.5 [25.5, 28] cm) foot length from back of heel to tip of toe, and 6 (7, 8)" (15 [18, 20.5] cm) leg length. Socks shown measure 712" (19 cm) foot circumference.

Fingering weight (#1 Super Fine).

Shown here: Classic Elite Alpaca Sox (60% alpaca, 20% merino wool, 20% nylon; 450 yd [411 m]/100 g): #1825 russet, 1 (1, 2) skein(s).

Size U.S. 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn).

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

6 stitches and 20 rounds = 2" (5 cm) in stockinette stitch, worked in rounds.

Stitch Guide

C2F (worked over 2 sts)

Slip 1 st onto cable needle and hold in front, k1, k1 from cable needle.

C2B (worked over 2 sts)

Slip 1 st onto cable needle and hold in back, k1, k1 from cable needle.

CO 66 (78, 90) sts. Arrange sts so there are 16 (19, 22) sts on Needle 1, 17 (20, 23) sts on Needle 2, 17 (20, 23) sts on Needle 3, and 16 (19, 22) sts on Needle 4. Join sts for working in rnds, being careful not to twist stsrnd begins at center of back leg; back-of-leg and bottom-of-foot sts are divided between Needles 1 and 4; front-of-leg and instep sts are divided between Needles 2 and 3.

Rnds 1 and 2: K2, *p2 (3, 4), k3, p2 (3, 4), k4; rep from * to last 9 (11, 13) sts, p2 (3, 4), k3, p2 (3, 4), k2.

Rnd 3: C2B (see ), C2B; rep from * to last 9 (11, 13) sts, p2 (3, 4) k3, p2 (3, 4), C2F.

Rnds 4, 5, 6: Rep Rnd 1.

Rnd 7: C2F, *p2 (3, 4), k3, p2 (3, 4), C2B, C2F; rep from * to last 9 (11, 13) sts, p2 (3, 4), k3, p2 (3, 4), C2B.

Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 1.

Rep Rnds 18 until leg measures about 6 (7, 8)" (15 [18, 20.5] cm) from CO or desired length to top of heel flap, ending with Needle 3 completed on Rnd 4 or 8 of patt.

Slip 16 (19, 22) sts from Needle 4 onto Needle 132 (38, 44) heel sts on one needle; rem 34 (40, 46) instep sts will be worked later when the gussets are picked up.

Work 32 (38, 44) heel sts back and forth in rows as foll:

Row 1: (RS) *Sl 1 pwise with yarn in back (wyb), k1; rep from *.

Row 2: (WS) Sl 1 pwise with yarn in front (wyf), purl to end.

Rep Rows 1 and 2 until heel flap measures 2 (3, 312)" (5 [7.5, 9] cm) or desired length from beg of flap.

Note: Try on the sock to make sure the flap reaches the base of the heel when the heel touches the ground.

Work short-rows as foll:

Row 1: (RS) Sl 1 pwise wyb, k16 (20, 24), ssk, k1, turn work.

Row 2: (WS) Sl 1 pwise wyf, p3 (5, 7), p2tog, p1, turn.

Row 3: Sl 1 pwise wyb, knit to 1 st before gap, ssk (1 st each side of gap), k1, turn.

Row 4: Sl 1 pwise wyf, purl to 1 st before gap, p2tog (1 st each side of gap), p1, turn.

Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all heel sts have been worked18 (22, 26) heel sts rem.

Pick up sts along selvedge edges of heel flap and rejoin for working in rnds as foll:

Rnd 1: On Needle 1, K9 (11, 13) to half-way point of heel sts, place marker to denote beg of rnd, k9 (11, 13) rem heel sts, pick up and knit 16 (22, 25) sts along selvedge edge of heel flap; on Needles 2 and 3, work in established patt across 34 (40, 46) instep sts; with empty Needle 4, pick up and knit 16 (22, 25) sts along other selvedge edge of heel flap, then k9 (11, 13) from Needle 1 to marker84 (106, 122) sts total.

Note: gusset decreases are worked at the end of Needle 1 and the beg of Needle 4 only.

Rnd 2: On Needle 1, knit; on Needles 2 and 3, work in established patt across instep sts; on Needle 4, knit to end of rnd.

Rnd 3: On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on Needles 2 and 3, work in established patt; on Needle 4, k1, ssk, knit to end of rnd2 sts decd.

Rep Rnds 2 and 3 until 68 (80, 92) sts rem17 (20, 23) sts on each needle.

Working instep sts (Needles 2 and 3) in patt and bottom-of-foot sts (Needles 1 and 4) in St st, cont as established until piece measures about 612 (712, 812)" (16.5 [19, 21] cm) from back of heel, or about 2 (212, 234)" (5 [6.5, 7] cm) less than desired finished length.

Dec at each side of foot as foll:

Rnd 1: On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on Needle 2, k1, ssk, knit to end of needle; on Needle 3, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on Needle 4, k1, ssk, knit to end of rnd4 sts decd.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until 40 (44, 52) sts rem, then rep Rnd 1 only (i.e., dec every rnd) until 16 (20, 20) sts rem.

Knit the 4 (5, 5) sts from Needle 1 onto Needle 4 and slip the 4 (5, 5) sts from Needle 3 onto Needle 28 (10, 10) sts each on 2 needles. Cut yarn leaving a 12" (30.5 cm) tail. Thread tail on a tapestry needle and use the Kitchener st (see ) to graft live sts tog. Weave in loose ends. Dampen socks and lay flat or place on sock blockers to block.

Worked in a reversible fabric, this mbius wrap has right and wrong sides that look the same. Dropped stitches showcase the unusual texture of the beautiful yarn and ensure a pretty drape. This project is worked in a flat piece and buttons are placed on the right and wrong sides so that it could be fastened with or without the mbius twist. Twisted and secured, youve got a mobius. Straight and secured with one or two buttons, youve got a capelet. Wrapped twice around the neck and secured with one or two buttons, its a cowl. Flat and gorgeous all on its own, its a reversible scarf!