These socks were inspired by Dutch style fishtail braids (test knit in all 3 sizes). Three different styles of braided cables are incorporated for variety and interest, with a stockinette toe for comfort. Vissenstaart Socks are knit cuff-down and feature a cabled heel flap with slipped stitches for reinforcement and a gusset.

PATTERN DIFFICULTY LEVEL: as ranked by test knitters
Intermediate; skills required include: cables on RS & WS,
picking up stitches, short-row shaping, decreases, kitchener

SIZES:
Adult S (M, L): to fit 7.5 (9, 10.5)“ /19 (22.5, 26) cm foot
circ with ~ 1”/2.5 cm negative ease

GAUGE:
Stockinette st & smaller needles, 36 sts & 50 rows = 4”/10 cm
Stockinette st & larger needles, 34 sts & 46 rows = 4“/10 cm

MATERIALS:
fingering weight sock yarn:
Style 1: Size M shown above in Noumea Hand Dyed Sock Yarn: 75% Merino wool/25% nylon-polyamide
(100 g/3.53 oz) 400 m/437 yds, Color 003: 1 skein and Eggplant: about 10 yds.
Style 2: Size M shown above in Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock: 75% Merino wool/25% nylon-polyamide
(100 g/3.53 oz) 400 m/437 yds, Color dusty turquoise: 1 skein
U.S. 2 (2.75 mm) needles
U.S. 1.5 (2.5 mm) needles
Cable needle
4 Stitch markers (1 unique m to signify BOR)
Darning needle

Thank you Dominique, Ellen, Jennie & Larisa for your help test knitting! And Dominique for your help with my pattern name :)

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