Did you ever have a kaleidoscope when you were a child - that tube of magical light that changed the image every time you turned the tube? Scientifically, a kaleidoscope works by mirrors reflecting light off themselves and an object at the bottom of the tube, but to a child - and the young at heart - it’s pure magic.

The diamond pattern in the Kaleidoscope socks reminds me of the images created inside the tube, and the diamonds change colour as they move down the sock when knitted with self-striping yarn. They are created using twisted stitches, a tiny two-stitch cable that requires no cable needle but produces a wonderful confidence-boosting pattern for any sock knitter - no magic required!

The Kaleidscope socks are constructed as top down socks with a heel flap and gusset, and the heel flap is knitted in Eye of Partridge heel stitch which creates a durable, cushioned heel. This pattern is written for four sizes, and the length of the sock is easily adjusted for any foot.

This pattern can be used on its own or if you need more help, in conjunction with the Winwick Mum Sockalong beginner sock knitting tutorials.

The yarns pictured are West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply in Wildflower from the Winwick Mum Collection with a contrast of Sarsaparilla.