Dimity by Nicola Diggins

Dimity

Knitting
October 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
240 - 271 yards (219 - 248 m)
X-Small, Small, Medium & Large
English
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The pattern includes instructions for two styles, a shortie style for all but the hottest days and a slightly longer version for when the weather cools.

Sizes
X- Small (Small: Medium: Large)
Actual circumference of sock after blocking 14.5 (16: 17.5: 19) cm / 5¾ (6¼: 7: 7½)in
Choose a size about 10% smaller in circumference than the intended wearer’s leg or foot for best fit.

Gauge
34 sts and 50 rounds to 10cm / 4in worked over Stocking Stitch using 2.25mm / US 1 needles, measured after blocking.
43 sts and 50 rounds to 10cm / 4in over unstretched Lace Rib.
Measure after blocking. You may need smaller or larger needles to match tension.

Yarn
Short Socks
Yarn A: 184 (204: 225: 248)m / 202 (223: 246: 272)yds
Yarn B: 47 (52: 57: 63)m / 52 (57: 63: 69)yds
Shown in Pink Peppercorn and Lime Mortar

Longer Socks
Yarn A: 219 (241: 267: 296)m / 240 (264: 292: 324)yds
Yarn B: 48 (51: 55: 62)m / 53 (56: 61: 68)yds
Shown in Popinjay and Tickled Shrimp

Both long and short Dimity socks are knitted in two colours but they would be great for using up your sock yarn scraps as cast-on or for heels and toes.