The Wilgen socks are all about the three braided cables that run along the front of the foot and the leg, mimicking the braiding which is often done with the branches of willow trees. To give those braids all the attention they deserve, it’s recommended to use a tonal or a subtle speckled yarn.
The socks are knitted toe up with a gusset and heel flap. Cable instructions are both written and charted.

Sizes
1 (2, 3) 4, 5 to fit a foot circumference of 17.5 (18.5, 20) 21, 22 cm / 7 (7.5, 7.75) 8.25, 8.75“.
The socks are meant to be worn with 0.5 – 3 cm / 0.25 – 1.25” negative ease.

Shown in size 3 with 3 cm / 1.25” negative ease.

Finished dimensions
Foot circumference: 14.5 (15.5, 16.75) 17.75, 19 cm / 5.75 (6.25, 6.5) 7, 7.5“
Foot length: to own preference
Leg length: 8 (11, 11) 14, 14 cm / 3.25 (4.5, 4.5) 5.5, 5.5” or to own preference
Cuff length: 2.5 (2.5, 3) 3, 4 cm / 1 (1, 1.25) 1.25, 1.5“

Yarn
1 skein of Ovis et cetera Texelaar sock (230m/100g) or 100 g in fingering weight yarn to obtain gauge, f.e. Onion Nettle Sock, Annell Super Extra, Isager Sock Yarn

Recommended needles

• 2.25 mm / US 1 circular needle with total length of at least 80 cm / 24” (or size to obtain gauge)
• Optional: cable needle in same size as circular needle

Gauge

• 32 sts x 44 R to 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking
• 40 sts x 44 R to 10 cm / 4” in cable stitch pattern after blocking

Used stitch patterns and techniques

• Judy’s Magic Cast On
• Stockinette stitch
• Left/right leaning increases
• Cable knitting (with or without cable needle)
• Gusset heel with wrap & turn short rows
• 1/1 half twisted rib stitch
• Stretchy bind-off