“Magic Diamond” socks? Just like a magician would say “Now you see it, now you don’t”, you can choose how many diamonds to have on your socks. Front, back, foot – or not – the choice is yours!
Magic Diamond Socks are perfect for those times when you need a simple pattern with just a bit more interest than a plain sock, and the purl stitch diamonds provide just that. Perfect for confidence-building, these socks are knitted in 4ply with a simple, textured pattern. They have a heel flap and gusset; the heel flap is created with slip stitches to give a comfortable, cushioned heel.
Useful to know
Size
To fit ball of foot circumference 8 [8½:9:9½] inches ; 20 [22:23:24] cm
Yarn
1 x 100g ball Stylecraft Head Over Heels in Eiger (now discontinued)
Materials
2.5mm needles – short circular needle, DPNs (double pointed needles) or 80cm circular for magic loop
1 set DPNs size 3.0mm (optional for a looser cuff)
1 set DPNs size 2.5mm (not required for magic loop)
Stitch holder (optional)
Stitch markers
Wool needle
Tension
30 sts to 10 cm (4 ins) in stocking stitch (worked in the round) on 2.5mm needles.
This pattern is for:
- Knitters who can confidently cast on, knit and purl. (I’ll help you with the rest!)
- Knitters who are ready for the next step of reading a chart (although written instructions are available)
- People who like to knit and wear socks that have just enough pattern to be interesting, but not enough to cause trouble!
Printing info:
The pattern is 8 pages long.
- 6 pages of pattern including written instructions and charts
- 2 pages of additional information at the end
This pattern is based on my Basic 4ply Socks pattern, which means that you can find photo and video help in the Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials. You can find out more here:
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