Hexie Diamonds

Top-down sock pattern for knitting

The Hexie Diamond socks feature a lovely slipped-stitch cable pattern. It may look complicated but is surprisingly easy and intuitive to knit.

Video Tutorial for doing the slipped stitch cable pattern without a cable needle.
https://youtu.be/KHtWvRRH4HA

SIZES
1 (2, 3)
Recommended ease: 1” / 2.5 cm of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg/Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9)“ / 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm.
Leg Length: 6.75” / 17 cm (adjustable).
Foot Length: Adjustable.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 1 skein of Zed BFL Sock by Yarn Indulgences (80% Blue Faced Leicester, 20% nylon, 420 yds / 384 m – 115 g), colourway Old Rose.

Or approx. 254 (290, 326) yds / 232 (265, 298) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Needles: US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles.
Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle (optional).

GAUGE
32 sts x 42 rows to 4” / 10 cm in St St, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
These socks have a top-down construc­tion with a heel flap and gusset that gives a lovely fit. They are finished with a rounded toe. A simple slipped-stitch cable is worked without a cable needle.

For more information, see: https://lainepublishing.com/