Knitted Braided Cable Socks
Imagine cozying up on a chilly evening with a pair of intricately designed Knitted Braided Cable Socks. These socks are not just your ordinary pair of socks; they are a work of art. The intricate braided cable pattern adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to your feet, making them a stylish accessory to any outfit. The knitted construction ensures that your feet stay warm and comfortable, perfect for lounging around the house or keeping your toes toasty in your favorite boots. Crafted with care and attention to detail, these Knitted Braided Cable Socks are a must-have for anyone who appreciates quality craftsmanship. The soft, luxurious yarn used in their creation feels gentle against your skin, providing a cozy and snug fit. Whether you're lounging at home or out and about, these socks will keep your feet feeling pampered and looking stylish. Treat yourself to a pair of Knitted Braided Cable Socks and experience the ultimate blend of comfort and fashion.
Materials
- Yarn:
- 350 [375, 400] yds fingering weight yarn
- 5 – 10 yds waste yarn of similar weight and contrasting color
- Needles: Size 1 / 2.25 mm knitting needles for working in the round, or size needed to match gauge.
(A set of double points, 2 circulars, or 1 long circular for magic loop are all ok). - Notions:
- Cable needle
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Project Level
Intermediate: Increases, decreases, picking up stitches, cables.
Sizes
S [M, L]
To fit women’s shoe sizes: 4-6 [7-9, 10-12]
Gauge
32 sts x 46 rows = 4 inches in stockinette.
Abbreviations Used
- CO = Cast on / cast-on
- cn = cable needle
- k = knit
- k2tog = knit 2 together
- m1l = make 1 left
- m1r = make 1 right
- p = purl
- pm = place marker
- rep = repeat
- ssk = sl sl knit
- st(s) = stich(es)
Cable Stitches
4 over 4 Right Cross (4/4 RC): Transfer next 4 sts to cn and hold at back of work, k4, k4 from cn.
4 over 4 Left Cross (4/4 LC): Transfer next 4 stitches to cn and hold in front of work, k4, k4 from cn.
Instructions
Left Sock
Toe
Scroll down for Toe chart.
CO 12 [12, 16] sts with Judy’s Magic Cast-On, a Figure 8 Cast-on, or any similar CO that creates 2 layers of sts with a seamless “grafted” edge. Alternatively, you can use a provisional CO with waste yarn, and graft the toe closed later with Kitchener stitch.
Rnd 1: K1, m1l, k4 [4, 6], m1r, pm, k2, m1l, k4 [4, 6], m1r, k1. (16 [18, 20] sts)
Rnd 2: K1, m1l, k to marker, m1r, sm, k2, m1l, k to last st, m1r, k1. (20 [20, 24] sts)
Rnds 3-4: Rep rnd 2. (28 [28, 32] sts)
For remainder of pattern, slip the marker as you come to it, unless otherwise indicated.
Rnd 5: K each st around.
Rnd 6: K1, m1l, k to marker, m1r, sm, k2, m1l, k to last st, m1r, k1. (32 [32, 36] sts)
Rnds 7-10 [7-12, 7-12]: Rep [rnds 5 & 6] 2 [3, 3] times. (40 [44, 48] sts)
Rnd 11 [13, 13]: K each st around.
Rnds 12-13 [14-15, 14-15]: Rep rnds 5 & 6. (44 [48, 52] sts)
Rnd 14-16 [16-21, 16-24]: Rep last 3 rnds 1 [2, 3] times. (48 [56, 64] sts)
Rnds 17-18 [22-23, 25-26]: K each st around, removing marker when you come to it.
Toe Chart
Left Foot
Scroll down for Foot chart.
Rnd 1: K 1, p3, (k1, m1L) 3 times, (k1, m1R) 3 times, p3, k around. (54 [62, 70] sts)
Rnd 2: K1, p3, k12, p3, k around.
Rnd 3: K1, p3, 4/4 RC, k4, p3, k around.
Rnds 4-6: K1, p3, k12, p3, k around.
Rnd 7: K1, p3, k4, 4/4 LC, p3, k around.
Rnds 8-10: K1, p3, k12, p3, k around.
Rep [rnds 3-10] 5 [5, 6] times.
Sizes S & L only: Rep rnds 3-4 once more.
Size M only: Rep rnds 3-8 once more.
Left Heel Placement
If you are knitting right-handed, the “working needle” is the right needle and the “non-working” needle is the left needle. If you are knitting left-handed, this is switched.
Rnd 45 [49, 53]: K1, p3, k12, p3, k11 [15, 19], k24 [28, 32] with waste yarn, cut waste yarn leaving a long tail, place waste yarn sts back onto non-working needle, k all waste yarn sts with working yarn.
Secure waste yarn by tying a knot in each tail or tying the starting and ending tails together.
Foot Chart
Left Leg
Scroll down for Leg & Cuff Chart
Sizes S & L only
Rnd 1: K1, p3, k12, p3, k around.
Rnd 2: K1, p3, k4, 4/4 LC, p3, k around.
Rnds 3-4: K1, p3, k12, p3, k around.
All sizes
Rnd 5 [1, 5]: K1, p3, k12, p3, k around.
Rnd 6 [2, 6]: K1, p3, 4/4 RC, k4, p3, k around.
Rnds 7-9 [3-5, 7-9]: K1, p3, k12, p3, k around.
Rnd 10 [6, 10]: K1, p3, k4, 4/4 LC, p3, k around.
Rnd 11-13 [7-9, 11-13]: K1, p3, k12, p3, k around.
Rep [rnds 6-13 [2-9, 6-13]] 7 [8, 8] times more.
Rnd 69 [73, 77]: K1, p3, (k2tog, ssk) 3 times, p3, k around. (48 [56, 64] sts)
Cuff
Rnds 1-6: (K2, p2) around.
Bind off using a tubular bind-off or other stretchy bind-off.
Leg & Cuff Chart
Heel:
With one needle, pick up all stitches under (before) the waste yarn, and one additional stitch at each side (26 [30, 34] sts)
With the other needle, pick up all stitches above (after) the waste yarn, and one additional stitch at each side. (26 [30, 34] sts)
Double check that all stitches are secured, then carefully remove waste yarn.
You should now have an open heel, with (52 [60, 68] sts) stitches on your needles. Arrange stitches on your needles so that you are starting from one side edge – between extra picked up stitches.
Rnd 1: K1, ssk, k20 [24, 28], k2tog, pm, k2, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (48 [56, 64] sts)
Rnds 2-3: K each st around.
Rnd 4: (K1, ssk, k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sm, k2, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (44 [52, 60] sts)
Rnds 5-6: K each st around.
Rnd 7: Rep rnd 4. (40 [48, 56] sts)
Rnds 8-10 [8-13, 8-13]: Rep [rnds 5-7] 1 [2, 2] times. (36 [40, 48] sts)
Rnd 11 [14, 14]: K each st around.
Rnd 12 [15, 15]: Rep rnd 4. (32 [36, 44] sts)
Rnds 13-16 [16-21, 16-23]: Rep last 2 rnds (rnds 11-12 [14-15, 14-15]) 2 [3, 4] times. (24 [24, 28] sts)
Rnd 17-19 [22-23, 24-25]: Rep [rnd 4] 3 times. (12 [12, 16] sts)
With half the sts on the front needle and half on the back needle, sew heel closed using the Kitchener stitch.
Weave in all ends.
Heel Chart
Right Sock
Toe
Work as for Left Sock Toe.
Right Foot
See Foot chart above.
Rnd 1: K 35 [43, 51], place marker, p3, (k1, m1r) 3 times, (k1, m1l) 3 times, p3, k1. (54 [62, 70] sts)
Rnd 2: K to marker, p3, k12, p3, k1.
Rnd 3: K to marker, p3, 4/4 RC, k4, p3, k1.
Rnds 4-6: K to marker, p3, k12, p3, k1.
Rnd 7: K to marker, p3, k4, 4/4 LC, p3, k1.
Rnds 8-10: K to marker, p3, k12, p3, k1.
Rep [rnds 3-10] 5 [5, 6] times.
Sizes S & L only: Rep rnds 3-4 once more.
Size M only: Rep rnds 3-8 once more.
Right Heel Placement
Rnd 45 [49, 53]: K24 [28, 32] with waste yarn, cut waste yarn leaving a long tail, place waste yarn sts back onto non-working needle, k all waste yarn sts with working yarn. k to marker, p3, k12, p3, k1.
Secure the ends of the waste yarn by tying a knot at each end or tying the two ends together.
Right Leg:
See Leg & Cuff Chart above.
Sizes S & L only:
Rnd 1: K to marker, p3, k12, p3, k1.
Rnd 2: K to marker, p3, k4, 4/4 LC, p3, k1.
Rnds 3-4: K to marker, p3, k12, p3, k1.
Rnd 5 [1, 5]: K to marker, p3, k12, p3, k1.
Rnd 6 [2, 6]: K to marker, p3, 4/4 RC, k4, p3, k1.
Rnds 7-9 [3-5, 7-9]: K to marker, p3, k12, p3, k1.
Rnd 10 [6, 10]: K to marker, p3, k4, 4/4 LC, p3, k1.
Rnd 11-13 [7-9, 11-13]: K to marker, p3, k12, p3, k1.
Rep [rnds 6-13 [2-9, 6-13]] 7 [8, 8] times more
Rnd 69 [73, 77]: K to marker, p3, (k2tog, ssk) 3 times, p3, k1. (48 [56, 64] sts)
Cuff & Heel
Work as for Left Sock Cuff and Heel.