An unusual cable treatment, and a very attractive one, gives the impression that you are cabling over a far greater number of stitches than you really are. Because Gemmell is an accomplished and merciful designer, a simple 2 over 2 cable is as demanding as this sock gets. The box heel is practically relaxing to work, and the star toe fits beautifully and eliminates any need for grafting. This is a wonderful design that suits men or women equally well. Second gauge given below is an educated guess at what could work to make a man-size sock.
