Farmer’s Favorite Socks

Wear them with clogs, boots, or Birks. These comfy socks have a touch of colorwork and surprise cables running up the backs of the heels. Knit up in soft, lofty DK-weight wool, they fly off your needles—making them a good fit even for the sock-averse knitter.

MATERIALS
Yarn Laxtons Sheepsoft DK (100% British wool; 241 yd [220 m]/3½ oz [100 g]); Coverdale (MC), 1 (1, 2) skein(s); Kettlewell (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 34 rnds = about 4" (10 cm) in St st, blocked.
Finished Size 7 (8, 9)" (18 [20.5, 23] cm) leg circumference, lightly blocked. Sample shown measures 8" (20.5 cm).

NOTES

• This pattern is written for knitting with four dpn.
• To knit an in-between size, try knitting at a slightly looser or tighter gauge.
• The ribbing is very elastic. Your sock will appear very narrow until washed and blocked.
• The small colorwork band will be less elastic than the ribbing and cable portions. If you find the band to be too constricting, try working it on a needle one or two sizes larger for more ease.
• If you wish to make the leg or the foot longer, you may require an additional skein of MC yarn.

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When not spending time with her family and pets, writing software, or teaching knitting, Debbie O’Neill obsesses over all things knitting, reading, gardening, and cooking. Find her on Instagram @nuttycreationsdesigns.