Inspired by one of Johnny Cash’s most famous songs, this pattern features a cable panel that looks like a chain-link fence. The ribbing on the back of the leg represents prison bars, and also provides the necessary added stretch for a heavily cabled sock.

This is a cuff-down sock, written for the magic loop method. It has a ribbed garter stitch heel flap that requires no purling. Because the cable panel is quite wide, instructions are provided for only two sizes: medium (large), with 77 (81) stitches per round; however, the fit is more like a vanilla/ribbed sock with 73 (77) stitches, since the cables pull in. Adjusting the pattern to accommodate a larger foot should not be difficult.

Instructions are mostly charted. The pattern assumes familiarity with basic sock knitting concepts, chart reading, and cables.

You are free to sell anything you make using this pattern, but please do not sell the pattern itself or otherwise claim it as your own.

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