Knitting Pattern PDF Cable Socks – Top Down Sock Pattern

The “Herzlein” cable sock knitting pattern shows you how to knit elegant textured socks with a decorative cable motif. The cable pattern runs from the cuff along the leg and continues across the foot, creating a timeless and cozy pair of handmade socks.

The socks are worked top down, starting with the cuff. The cable pattern begins with the cuff and continues along the leg and foot. A classic heel flap, heel turn and gusset construction provides a comfortable fit.

The pattern includes both a knitting chart and written instructions, making it easy to follow for knitters who prefer either charts or written directions.

This pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience in sock knitting who would like to try a decorative cable design.

This listing is for a digital knitting pattern (PDF), not finished socks.

The pattern includes:

• step-by-step instructions
• chart and written pattern instructions
• sizes EU 38/39 and 40/41
• pattern available in German and English

Skill Level
Advanced beginner to intermediate

• knit and purl stitches
• knitting in the round
• basic cable stitches
• picking up stitches
• decreases

Sizes:
EU 38 / 39
EU 40 / 41

The foot length can easily be adjusted while knitting.

Yarn
4-ply sock yarn, 420 m / 100 g (459 yds / 100 g)
Amount: approx. 100 g

Needles
-2.5 mm double pointed needles
-cable needle
-Alternative: magic loop method

Tools
-tapestry needle
-scissors
-stitch markers (optional)