Intarsia diamonds decorate the front and back of this beautiful sock. A non-traditional argyle in a non-traditional sock pattern, these socks are worked flat and joined with a clever, contrasting crocheted slip stitch. Sizes included range from wee bairn to tall folk.

This sock is knit flat, on two needles, from cuff to cuff. The front leg, foot, and back leg feature intarsia diamonds. The sole of the foot, short-row toe, and heel are knit in solid, contrasting colors. Matching cast-on and bind-off methods are used. A crocheted slip stitch side seam in a contrasting color joins and finishes off the sock.

You Had Me At Argyle is featured in the eBook collection Stepping Out: Unique Moves. Toe-up and cuff-down in the round aren’t the only way to create a sock! Unique Moves features four sock patterns with unusual constructions from the brilliant mind of designer Holli Yeoh. Featuring socks knit from the centre out, flat, and more, this set of patterns reimagines how socks can be knit, but the clear instructions and helpful diagrams require no stretch of the imagination from the knitter.

This knitting pattern includes detailed written directions, charts and written charted instructions, front and back images, assembly diagram, and adjustable foot/leg length.

Sizes + Finished Measurements
Sizes: Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult XS)(Adult S, M, L, LX).
Finished foot circumference: 5 ¼ (5 ¾, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10, 10 ¾)“ / 13.5 (14.5, 15, 18)(20.5, 23, 25.5, 27.5) cm.
Foot length: 5 ¾ (6 ½, 6 ¾, 7 ¾)(9, 10, 11, 12)/ 14.5 (16.5, 17, 19.5)(23, 25.5, 28, 30.5) cm.
Meant to be worn with approx 10% negative ease—choose a finished size approx 0.5” / 1 cm (smallest sizes) to 1.25” / 3 cm (largest size) smaller than foot circumference measured around ball of foot.

Yarn
Fingering weight or sock yarn in five colours;
MC 65 (80, 90, 110)(170, 185, 235, 255) yd / 60 (75, 85, 105)(155, 170, 215, 235) m;
C1 30 (35, 55, 90)(115, 140, 180, 210) yd / 25 (35, 50, 80)(105, 130, 165, 195) m;
C2 and C3 10 (10, 10, 15)(50, 50, 45, 45) yd / 10 (10, 10, 15)(45, 45, 40, 40) m each;
C4 30 (35, 40, 50)(65, 85, 100, 115) yd / 25 (30, 35, 45)(60, 75, 90, 105) m.

Shown in Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Mini Pack (affiliate)(75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 462 yards/100g) in Snorkle.

Substitution Notes
This can be a fun stash busting project using yarns from different brands, being sure they are all sock weight. Look for wool blends with some nylon, mohair or silk for strength and a tight twist and multiple plies for a sock that will last.

Needles + Notions
2.25 mm (US 1) Needles for working flat;
2.25mm (US B-1) crochet hook;
Locking Stitch Markers;
Yarn Needle.

Gauge
34 sts and 48 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch worked flat, blocked.

Techniques
Chinese Waitress Cast On (instructions included), Double Chain Bind Off (instructions included), simple intarsia from chart or written instructions, short row heel, basic crochet slip stitch (instructions included).

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