These socks are knit top down with a heel flap. The cable is reversible, resulting in fast, attractive sock that can be worn inside or out.

Errata for Yarn Forward version (not the pdf)
There are errors as the pattern appears in Yarn Forward. The cables should be

C8R: Slip 4 to cable needle, hold to back, p1, k2, p1 from left needle, p1, k2, p1 from cable needle

C8L: Slip 4 to cable needle, hold to front, p1, k2, p1 from left needle, p1, k2, p1 from cable needle