Hi, Timber.

I'm considering that pattern as my first-ever pair of socks/hose. What do you think? Too challenging? I've heard that a top-down pattern is a bit easier. (So far I've done three scarves and a hat with cables, knit in-the-round. But I like to really challenge myself, and I usually win in the first couple of tries.)


I have a question about the cable/braid pattern. The way it's called out, it seems that it's just a standard (simple) cable:

FC4: Front cross. Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold at front of work,
K next 2 sts, K2 from cable needle.

BC4: Back cross. Slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold at back, K next 2 sts, K2
sts from cable needle.

I don't understand how that results in the braid (fancy cable) that's shown in the pics. What am I missing?


One of our LYS has a fabulous selection of sock yarns. Some are solids, but others are subtly multi-colored. Not with the variegated colors, but instead with colors that will, I think, result in sort of a tweed-look to the socks. I don't want to make frilly hose, but I don't think I need to restrict myself to just single-solid colors either. I'll make a guage square before I start a sock, just to make sure it'll look alright. There are so MANY neat yarns out there!!

Knit on!

boB