This sock is knit from the top down with swirling twisted stitch cable panels around the leg and foot which intersect at the heel. The vertical background provides a contrast to the diagonal elements and is created using a faux cable rib.

Sizes: S (M, L)

Finished Measurements:
Leg circumference 8 (9, 10)", slightly stretched
Foot circumference 8 (8.5, 9)", slightly stretched

Gauge: 32 sts/48 rows = 4" in st st

Materials:
2 (2, 3) skeins of Louet Gems Pearl (185 yd per 50 g) or similar fingering weight yarn
Circular or dpn needles US 1
cable needle
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers