Basket Maker Socks are an option for those who enjoy classic textured socks. Delicate cables separate the columns of garter and stockinette for a fun twist on a basket weave theme. Cables here are just over two stitches, so they are easily done without a cable needle.

Skill level: advanced beginner to intermediate; need to know Judy’s Magic Cast On, magic loop, wrap&turn short row method.
Finished dimensions: Small: foot circumference about 7” (17.5cm), Large: foot circumference about 8” (20 cm). Length of the foot is calculated for shoe sizes from 6 to 11, and recommendations are given for other sizes.
Suggested Yarn: sock weight yarn, a total of about 3.3 oz (95 g) or 390 yds (364 m) for Small size, 3.5 oz (100g) or 420 yds (384 m) for Large size.
Needles: US size 1 (2.25 mm) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge. You may also use dpns, distributing each half of the sts on 2 dpns (2 dpns for instep side, and 2 dpns for sole side)
Gauge: 8 st and 12 rows = 1” (2.5 cm) in stockinette