Pilaster Socks

Because sock yarn can be very colorful, Debbie chose an alternating cable pattern that would stand out against a simple background. A pilaster is an ornamental element in classical architecture, an upright pillar a bit like a column.

MATERIALS

Yarn Fingering-weight wool yarn, about 320 (350, 420) yd (293 [320, 384] m). Shown here: Quince & Co. Finch (100% American wool; 221 yd [202 m] /50g; fingering weight): aleutian, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): Set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 34 sts and 48 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
Finished Size About 6½ (7¾, 9¾)" (16.5 [19.5, 23.5] cm) foot circumference, unstretched; will stretch to fit about 7 (8¼, 9¾)" (18 [21, 25] cm); suggested foot lengths 9 (9½, 10¼)" (23 [24, 26] cm), length is adjustable; to fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 5½ to 7 narrow (7 to 8½ medium, 9 to 10 wide). Sample socks are 7¾" in circumference and 9½" long.

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