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{'pattern_name': 'Cable Knit Socks with Reinforced Heel', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'size': 'One size fits most', 'materials': {'yarn': {'brand': 'Cascade Yarns', 'line': 'Heritage', 'weight': 'Fingering', 'color': 'Your choice', 'yardage': {'imperial': '400 yds', 'metric': '366 m'}}, 'needles': {'us': '1 (2.25mm) set of 4 double-pointed needles', 'uk': '13', 'metric': '2.25'}, 'notions': ['Cable needle', 'Stitch markers', 'Tapestry needle']}, 'gauge': '32 sts x 40 rows = 4in in stockinette stitch', 'notes': ['These socks are worked from the cuff down.', 'The cable pattern is achieved over 16 rounds.', 'Reinforced heel adds durability for long-lasting socks.'], 'abbreviations': {'k': 'Knit', 'p': 'Purl', 'c4f': 'Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold to front, k2, k2 from cable needle', 'c4b': 'Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold to back, k2, k2 from cable needle'}, 'pattern': ['Cuff:', 'Cast on 64 sts, divide evenly on 3 needles and join in the round. Place marker at beginning of round.', 'Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 15 rounds.', 'Leg:', 'Work cable pattern over 16 rounds:', 'Round 1: *k2, p2, c4f, k4, repeat from * to end.', 'Rounds 2-16: Repeat Round 1.', 'Heel Flap:', 'Row 1: *sl1, k1; repeat from * to end.', 'Row 2: sl1, purl across.', 'Repeat Rows 1-2 for a total of 32 rows.', 'Turn Heel:', 'Row 1: K19, ssk, k1, turn.', 'Row 2: Sl1, p5, p2tog, p1, turn.', 'Row 3: Sl1, k to 1 st before gap, ssk, k1, turn.', 'Repeat Rows 2-3 until all heel sts have been worked, end with RS facing.', 'Gusset:', 'Pick up and knit 18 sts along heel flap, using a new needle, work across instep sts, pick up and knit 18 sts along other side of heel flap. Place marker for new beginning of round.', 'Round 1: Knit to 3 sts before instep marker, k2tog, k1, k across instep sts, k1, ssk, knit to end of round.', 'Round 2: Knit even.', 'Repeat Rounds 1-2 until original stitch count is reached.', 'Foot:', 'Knit even until foot measures approximately 2 inches shorter than desired length.', 'Toe:', 'Round 1: *K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before next marker, k2tog, k1, repeat from * to end.', 'Round 2: Knit even.', 'Repeat Rounds 1-2 until 32 sts remain.', 'Finishing:', 'Graft toe sts together using Kitchener stitch.', 'Weave in ends and block as desired.', 'Repeat for second sock.']}