Diamond Kite by Susan Crawford

Diamond Kite

Knitting
November 2023
1 (2, 3)
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Diamond Kite is a striking pair of colourwork socks featuring a repeating motif and a contrasting heel and toe. You can choose from the two lengths: a low calf or a boot-length sock.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)

To fit mid-foot and leg circumference: 20 (23, 25.5) cm / 8 (9, 10) in

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Leg circumference: 19 (21, 23.5) cm / 7.5 (8.5, 9.5) in
Leg length from cuff to start of heel (Standard length): 14 cm / 5.5 in
Leg length from cuff to start of heel (Long length): 19 cm / 7.5 in
Foot length adjustable to fit.

Sample shown in size 2 standard leg length with foot length 24 cm / 9.5 in (UK size 7, EU size 41, US size 8.5).

YARN
Susan Crawford Bluem Sock, 75% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% nylon, fingering weight (100 m / 109  yds per 25 g skein approx)

Colourway One
2 skeins, shade Dungarees – Yarn A
1 skein, shade Lime Mortar – Yarn B
1 skein, shade Night Sky – Yarn C
1 skein, shade Foggy Morning – Yarn D

Colourway Two
2 skeins, shade Farm Gate – Yarn A
1 skein, shade Lime Mortar – Yarn B
1 skein, shade Loam – Yarn C
1 skein, shade Fence Post – Yarn D

GAUGE
34 sts and 40 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in over stranded colourwork worked in the round, after blocking.

We obtained this gauge using 2.5 mm needles.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Set of 2.5 mm (US 1–2) DPNs, or circular needle if preferred

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle