Parted Prism by Makenzie Alvarez

Parted Prism

Knitting
July 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette in the round
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
400 - 480 yards (366 - 439 m)
6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5)”/16.5 (18, 19, 20.5 21.5) cm circumference
English
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The Parted Prism socks pattern paints a picture of intricate beauty, where classic diamond-like cables take on a sophisticated, almost deconstructed twist. Unlike the familiar, unbroken flow of traditional diamonds, this design introduces deliberate separations within the cable structure. This creates a captivating visual effect, as if light is striking a prism and fanning out into distinct, individual elements. Each “parted” segment offers a clear break in the expected pattern, resulting in a dynamic texture where the very components of the diamond appear to diverge and then seemingly dance apart. This unique interplay of division and subtle tension adds an elegant depth, making these socks a truly fascinating and rewarding project for knitters seeking a blend of classic familiarity with a remarkably unexpected and visually arresting design.

Finished Sizes
6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5)”/16.5 (18, 19, 20.5 21.5) cm circumference

Gauges (blocked)
32 sts x 48 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Stockinette St
Cable Repeat: 31 sts x 36 rounds = 3”/7.5 cm x 3.25”/8 cm

Yarn
Fingering weight yarn; MC: 400 yds/366 m; CC: 85 yds/77 m
Sample Used: Sewrella Yarn; Nylon Sock; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; MC: 437 yds/400 m; 3.5 oz/100 g; 1 hank of Chalet; CC: 87 yds/80 m; 0.7 oz/20 g; 1 mini hank of Birch

Needles
US1.5/2.5 mm - 32”/80 cm minimum circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Cable needle, optional

Notions
4 stitch markers, 1 removable marker
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools

Skills Required
Basic knitting skills
Knitting in the round
Cabling - from chart or written or willingness to learn
Slipping stitches
Picking up stitches
Short rows
Increasing and Decreasing
Judy’s Magic Cast On (YouTube tutorial included)