Cuff-Down Universal Sock Pattern With Variations | Donna Druchunas

Materials Needed

• NOTE: This universal pattern can be customized for your preferred yarn and needle size combination. For example purposes, the following materials are specified for the included Telescope Lattice Socks variation.
• Yarn: 350-400 yd (319-364 m) fingering weight sock yarn, such as Pagewood Farms Alyeska (10% cashmere, 80% merino wool, 10% nylon, 4 oz = 360 yd)
• Needles: US size 2 (2.75 mm) set of 5 double-pointed needles or 2 circular needles at least 16" (40 cm) long, or size to obtain gauge; US size 0 (2 mm) set of 5 double-pointed needles or 2 circular needles at least 16" (40 cm) long, or size to obtain gauge; cable needle
• Gauge: 36 stitches and 44 rounds = 4" over Telescope Lattice cable pattern on larger needles