Billowing Braid Socks

*Make some cozy house socks with DK weight yarn! These cabled socks are knit top-down with a broken rib stitch and a plump cabled braid. Choose between four sizes and enjoy the relaxing rounds of textured stitches. The DK weight gauge produces a quick to knit project that’s perfect for gift giving or a fun weekend project for yourself.* **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4) **Finished Measurements** 6 (7, 9, 10)′′ / 15 (18, 23, 25) cm leg and foot circumference. Measurements taken after blocking. Size 3 shown on a size US 13 / EU 47 size foot that has a 10.5′′ / 27cm foot circumference. The sock fits with 1.5′′ / 4cm of negative ease. Socks are designed to fit an actual foot circumference of 7.5 (8.5, 10.5, 11.5)′′ / 19 (22, 27, 29)cm. The socks are designed to fit with negative ease. Choose a size with a finished foot circumference measurement that is approximately 1 – 2′′ / 2.5 – 5cm smaller than your actual foot circumference, so that the sock will fit nice and snug on your foot. The lengths of the cuff, leg, and foot are easily customizable by knitting more pattern repeats for a longer leg or foot or fewer pattern repeats for a shorter leg or foot. Watch this Westknits video to learn my tips for knitting socks that fit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Cogdr70mA **Yarn** DK weight **Yardage** Approximately 220 (260, 310, 350)yds / 201 (238, 283, 320)m total **Shown in** West Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino Wool; 252yds / 230m per 100g skein) Colorway - Avocado **Needles** US 3 / 3.25mm circular in 40′′ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge Magic loop method is used for knitting in the rnd. Watch this Westknits video to assist with the Magic Loop technique. https://youtu.be/hpFHbHmrCcc You can use DPNs if you prefer. Watch this Westknits video to assist with knitting with DPNs. https://youtu.be/y9bvVy08PeE **Notions** 3 stitch markers, tapestry needle **Gauge** 22 sts & 36 rnds = 4′′ / 10cm in stockinette stitch after blocking **Westknits Workshops** Venture into the world of Westknits with my series of online workshops. New to sock knitting? Check out my How to Knit Socks workshop as I guide you through every technique for knitting beautiful socks that fit perfectly. Westknits Workshops can be watched as many times as you like and at your own pace as you learn new knitting skills. Sign up here! https://www.westknits.com/collections/workshops **Westknits Kits** We have dozens of curated color palettes to inspire your next Westknits project. Collect a Westknits kit at Stephen & Penelope! We ship worldwide! https://www.stephenandpenelope.com/pages/westknits-kits All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only.