CABLE SOCKS
Note All stitches are slipped purlwise unless otherwise stated.
Cast on 60 ( 64: 68) sts using 2.5mm DPNs and Yarn A, and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist stitches. PM to mark beg of round.
CUFF
Rib Round K1 ( 0: 1) tbl, *P1, K1 tbl; rep from * to last 1 ( 0: 1) sts, P1 ( 0: 1).
Rep Rib Round until piece measures 3cm from cast-on edge.
Break Yarn A and join in Yarn B.
LEG
Commence working from Chart B for your size as follows:
Round 1 *Work across Row 1 of Chart B for chosen size; rep from * once more.
Join in Yarn C.
Rounds 2 to 26 Work as set from Chart A. Rep Rounds 1 to 26 from Chart A once more. If you would like the leg to be a little longer before beginning the heel flap, repeat only Rounds 25 to 26 until leg is desired length.
Break Yarns B and C, and join Yarn A to work Heel.
HEEL FLAP
Worked over next 30 ( 32: 34) heel sts.
Using Yarn A and with RS facing, work back and forth as follows:
Row 1 (RS) *Sl1, K1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 ( WS) Sl1, purl to end.
Rep these 2 rows until 30 ( 32: 32) total heel flap rows are completed.
TURN HEEL
Row 1 (RS) K16 ( 17: 18), ssk, K1, turn.
Row 2 ( WS) Sl1, P3, p2tog, P1, turn.
Row 3 Sl1, K4, ssk, K1, turn.
Row 4 Sl1, purl to 1 stitch before gap, p2tog, P1, turn.
Row 5 Sl1, knit to 1 stitch before gap, ssk, K1, turn.
Rep Rows 4 to 5, until all heel sts worked.
Note You may have to omit the final K1/P1 on the last 2 rows for some sizes. [16 ( 18: 18) sts]
Next round K8 ( 9: 9), PM for beg of round.
HEEL GUSSET
Begin working in the round again.
Using Yarn B and with RS facing, knit across heel
flap sts, pick up and knit 15 ( 16: 16) sts along the side of the heel, pick up and knit 1 st at corner from row below to prevent hole, PM, work across next 30 ( 32: 34) instep sts from Row 1 of Chart B as set, PM, pick up and knit 1 stitch at corner from row below to prevent any holes, pick up and knit 15 ( 16: 16) sts along the side of the heel and knit across 8 ( 9: 9) heel sts to end of round.
[ 78 ( 84: 86) sts]
SHAPE GUSSET
Throughout, stripe yarns as set from Chart B. Dec round Knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, K1, sl SM, work across 30 ( 32: 34) instep sts from Chart B as set, sl SM, K1, ssk, knit to end.
[2 sts decreased]
Round 2 Knit to marker, sl SM, work across 30 ( 32: 34) instep sts from Chart B as set, sl SM, knit to end.
Rep these 2 rounds until 60 ( 64: 68) sts remain.
FOOT
Set-up round (partial) Remove SM, knit to instep
SHAPE TOE
marker, this is now the new beg of round.
Next round Work across 30 ( 32: 34) instep sts from Chart B as set, sl SM, knit to end.
Rep this round until foot measures 3 ( 3.5: 4) cm less than desired length, ending after a Round 2 of Chart B.
Change to Yarn A.
Dec round *Sl SM, K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, K1, sl SM; rep from * once more. [4 sts decreased]
Next round Knit, slipping markers.
Rep these 2 rounds until 40 ( 44: 44) sts remain. Work dec round only until 20 sts remain.
FINISHING
Slip 10 instep sts onto one needle, then slip 10 heel/sole sts onto another needle. Holding the two needles parallel, graft sts using Kitchener stitch. Weave in ends. Block gently to measurements, following any yarn care instructions on the ball band.