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Helm’s Deep is a gorgeous cabled sock pattern made for men and women! This fabulous cabled knit sock is inspired by the detailed scrollwork on dwarvish axes in Lord of the Rings. You’ll be amazing at the detailed cables simple crosses can make!

Helm’s Deep is a cuff-down sock pattern with a heel flap and gusset. It has an optional contrasting heel & toe and instructions to help you get the perfect fit every time. Enjoy this fabulous pattern, thoroughly tested for your ease!

Size:
Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9)”/18 (20, 23) cm
Foot Length: 8.5 (9, 9.5)”/21.5 (23, 24) cm

Yarn:
1-2 Colors of Fingering Weight Yarn
Total - 280 (325, 370) yds/255 (300, 340) m

MC - 230 (265, 300) yds/210 (245, 275) m
CC - 50 (60, 70) yds/45 (55, 65) m

Suggested Yarn:
Long Dog Yarn Bounce Sock (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon) 463 yds/423 m, 100 g - I skein in Battle of Helms Deep (from One Collection to Rule Them All)
Long Dog Yarn Bounce Sock Mini (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon) 93 yds/85 m, 20 g - I skein in Frodo (from One Collection to Rule Them All)

Gauge:
32 sts & 46 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette, after blocking

Needles & Notions:
US 1/2.5 mm – preferred method of small circumference knitting (or needles needed to obtain gauge!)
Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Concentration Level:
(Medium-) High - This is one to knit with the chart/instructions nearby, but it’s balanced out by lots of stockinette in the round.

Techniques to Indulge In:
Knitting in the round
Simple decreases
Picking up stitches
Cables