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Sizes: 10 to 12

No. 603 – Mens Cable Socks

REQUIREMENTS:
YARN: 4-ounces of 3-ply Sport or Sock Yarn.
NEEDLES: 1-pr. No. 2 single pointed.
Two stitch holders.

GAUGE: Pattern 10 sts to an inch

STARTING AT THE CUFF: Cast on 68 sts and work in tight ribbing of k 2, p 2, for 3½ inches. On the last row increase to 78 sts. Now work in the following pattern: Row 1: K 1, p 2, * k 6, p 2, k 1, p 2, repeat from * across row, ending with k 6, p 2, k 1. Row 2: K 3, * p 6, k 5, repeat from * ending with p 6, k 3. Rows 3-4-5-6: Repeat rows 1 and 2. Row 7: K 1, p 2, * slip next 3 sts onto a dble pt needle and hold in back of work, knit next 3 sts, knit the 3 sts off the dble pt needle (cable twist), p 2, k 1, p 2; repeat from * across row, ending with p 2, k 1. Row 8: K 3, * p 6, k 5, repeat from * across row, ending with p 6, k 3. Repeat these 8 rows for the pattern. Work even until the piece measures 11 inches in all, or length desired, ending with row 8 of pattern.

HEEL: Knit 4 sts, k 2 tog, k 4, k 2 tog, k 4, k 2 tog, k 2, (17 sts on right hand needle); place next 38 sts for instep onto a st holder, remaining 20 sts onto a 2nd st holder. Working on the first 17 sts, purl 1 row, knit 1 row for 25 rows, always slip­ping the first st on a purl row; ending with a purl row.

SHAPING OF HEEL:
K 2, slip 1, k 1, psso, k 1, turn; sl 1, p 3, turn;
K 3, slip 1, k 1, psso, k 1, turn; sl 1, p 4, turn;
K 4, slip 1, k 1, psso, k 1, turn; sl 1, p 5, turn;
K 5, slip 1, k 1, psso, k 1, turn; sl 1, p 6, turn;
K 6, slip 1, k 1, psso, k 1, turn; sl 1, p 7, turn;
K 7, slip 1, k 1, psso, k 1, turn; sl 1, p 8, turn;
K 8, slip 1, k 1, psso, k 1, (10 sts).
With the same needle, pick up and knit 14 sts along side of heel; in pattern work off the 38 sts of instep onto needle, now place all these sts from needle onto a free st holder. Knit the 20 sts off st holder as follows: K 2, k 2 tog, k 4, k 2 tog, k 4, k 2 tog, k 4. Purl 1 row, knit 1 row on these 17 sts for 26 rows, always slipping the first st on a knit row, ending with a knit row.

SHAPING 2ND HALF OF HEEL:
P 2, p 2 tog, p 1, turn; sl 1, k 3, turn;
P 3, p 2 tog, p 1, turn; sl 1, k 4, turn;
P 4, p 2 tog, p 1, turn; sl 1, k 5, turn;
P 5, p 2 tog, p 1, turn; sl 1, k 6, turn;
P 6, p 2 tog, p 1, turn; sl 1, k 7, turn;
P 7, p 2 tog, p 1, turn; sl 1, k 8, turn;
P 8, p 2 tog, p 1, (10 sts).
With the same needle, pick up and purl 14 sts along side of heel, place a marker; work across 38 sts of instep in pattern, place a marker, purl remaining 24 sts.

GUSSET DECREASES: Knit to within 3 sts of first marker, k 2 tog, k 1, slip marker; work across instep in pattern, slip marker; k 1, sl 1, k 1, psso, knit to end of row. Next Row: Purl to marker, slip marker, pattern across 38 sts, slip marker, purl to end of row. Repeat these last 2 rows until 68 sts remain on the needle. Drop off markers. Work even keeping the 38 center sts in pattern and 15 sts at each side in stockinette st until the sock measures 8 inches for Size 10; 9 inches for Size 11; or 2 inches less than length desired. (Measure from back of heel). With the right side of the work facing you, knit across row, decreasing to 60 sts. Next row: Purl 15 sts, place a marker on needle; purl 30 sts, place a marker on needle; purl last 15 sts.

TOE DECREASES: Knit to within 3 sts of first marker, k 2 tog, k 1; slip marker, k 1, sl 1, k 1, psso, knit to within 3 sts of 2nd marker, k 2 tog, k 1, slip marker; k 1, sl 1, k 1, psso, knit to end of row. 2nd row: Purl across, keeping markers in place. Repeat these last 2 rows until you have 20 sts on the needle Bind off, fold so that the decreases are at the sides. Sew across toe. Sew sole and back seams. Make the other sock the same way.

No. 610 – Men’s Rib and Cable Socks

REQUIREMENTS:
YARN: 3-ounces of 3-ply Sport or Sock Yarn.
NEEDLES: 1-pr. No. 2 single pointed.
Two Stitch Holders.

GAUGE: Pattern 10 sts to an inch

WORK AS GIVEN FOR NO. 603 making the cuff for 2 inches. Then work in the pattern until the piece measures 6 inches in all, or length desired to heel. Starting with HEEL: Complete as given for No. 603.