Diamond by Paula Pereira

Diamond

Knitting
November 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch with US 1 ½ (2.5 mm) needles, after blocking
US 0 - 2.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
320 - 400 yards (293 - 366 m)
1 (2) - Foot Circumference: 8 (9)” / 20.5 (23) cm / Foot Length: Adjustable
English
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Introduction

Diamond socks and / or slippers is a great pattern for beginners! Knitted from the toe up to the cuff, Diamond has a fun to knit geometric stitch motif, where small diamonds create a big one, and most of the fabric is worked circular in Stockinette Stitch. The pattern is adjustable and you can try as you knit, as we can do with top down sweaters! I hope you enjoy and have a fun knitting time with Diamond socks and / or slippers!

SIZES
1 (2)
Sample shown in size 1 with 9” / 20.5 cm length uses 320 yds / 293 m of the pattern yarn with the indicated gauge.
IMPORTANT: The yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations or modifications. Keep in mind this is an adjustable pattern.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference: 8 (9)” / 20.5 (23) cm
Foot Length: Adjustable

Yarn
1 (1) skein of Murky Depths Dyeworks Deep Sock 80% superwash merino wool 20% nylon – approx. 400 yds / per 100 g skein, #Salted Caramel.

Needles:
Main Fabric US 1 ½ (2.5 mm): 32“ (80 cm) circular needles for Magic Loop method
Cuff US 0 (2.0 mm): 32“ (80 cm) circular needles for Magic Loop method
Adjust needles sizes if necessary, to obtain the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions Locking stitch marker, cable needle (optional), stitch holders or waste yarn and tapestry needle.

Gauge
32 sts and 44 rnd = 4“ (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch on US 1 ½ (2.5 mm) needles, after blocking.
32 sts and 45 rnd = 4” (10 cm) in Chart stitch motif on US 1 ½ (2.5 mm) needles, after blocking.

Notes
There is one chart for the left foot and one chart for the right foot, with mirrored motifs.
The sock stitch motif is organized in sections with different colors on the charts: Rounds 1 to 37 (beginning of the stitch motif = worked one time / 37 rnds total); Rounds 38 to 49 (12 rnds repetition motif section = worked 3 times / 36 rnds total); Rounds 50 to 86 (end of the stitch motif = worked one time / 37 rnds total); Round 87 (Cuff Rib = worked twice and until reach 1.5” / 4 cm).
The instructions, from the Magic Cast On forward, will refer to the needles as “Top needle (TN) and Bottom needle (BT)”.