cuff-down yak silk socks

As elegant a design as you could imagine, the cables begin right at the top of the cuff—a sweet design element and a departure from the familiar ribbed cuff.

Why do these socks feel incredible? The yarn. This is Serendipitous Wool’s exquisite blend of superwash merino, yak, and silk—all natural fibers, soft as well as sturdy, with especially rich colors thanks to the natural beige color of the yak base.

Materials
—Agni Y by Serendipitous Wool 100 g skeins, each approx 231 yds (211 m), 60% superwash merino wool, 20% yak, 20% silk: 2 skeins Red Earth or Beautyberry
—Size US 4 (3.5 mm) double-point needles (set of 4 or 5), or size needed to achieve gauge
—Stitch markers
—Cable needle
—Waste yarn

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4)

Gauge
23 sts and 32 rnds = 4” (10 cm) over rev st st

Knitted Measurements
Foot circumference (measured at ball of foot): 7 (8, 9, 10.25)“ 18 (20.5, 23, 26) cm
Foot length: 9 (10, 11, 11.5)“ 23 (25.5, 28, 29) cm
Leg length: 6” (15 cm)

Note: Reverse stockinette stitch is not used for the entire sock. The cable pattern will draw the fabric in to the finished measurements.