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Note: The spit-splice method works only with wool and other natural fibers that will felt. Synthetics or wool yarn that has been treated so that it can be machine washed (for example, “superwash” yarn) cannot be spliced together in this way. Also, be sure to make the splice before you are actually out of yarn. You'll need at least a 6” (15cm) tail left and 6–8 stitches to go before starting the new color.

Fireside Stripes

Use your imagination to experiment with color, as you create these warm and wonderful socks knit with two strands of yarn. For a work of art you'll be proud to wear, pick your favorite hand–dyed or variegated yarn to use throughout and add three coordinating solids sequentially to make subtle stripes. You can also combine a solid color with three changing complementary colors. This fun technique offers an easy way to play with colors and a new world of sock possibilities. The Eye-of-Peacock stitch on the heel is especially nice.

Diamonds & Cables

Classic cables adorn these stretchy unisex socks. The larger size is worked in DK-weight yarn and features a sculptural center-front diamond cable. The smaller-sized version, a perfect introduction to knitting cables, is the basic garter rib and four-stitch cable combo, worked in fingering-weight yarn without the center diamond cable.

Pattern Stitches

Fingering-Weight Version

Cable & Garter Ribbing

Instep (37 stitches): P1, (K1, P2, K2, P2, K1, P1) four times.

Heel (35 stitches): (K1, P2, K2, P2, K1, P1) three times, ending K1, P2, K2, P2, K1.

Cable & Garter

See Cable & Garter Chart on page 139.

DK-Weight Version

Diamond Cable Ribbing

Instep (37 stitches): K1, (P2, K2) 2 times; P1, (K2, P1) 6 times; (K2, P2) 2 times, K1.

Heel (37 stitches): P1, (K1, P2, K2, P2, K1, P1) 4 times.

Diamond Cable

See Diamond Cable Garter Chart on page 139.

Sizing Options

Go up or down in needle size to increase or decrease the circumference of these socks. To shorten the socks or use less yarn, work fewer pattern repeats for the leg and/or foot. The Diamond Cable DK-weight model has four leg and four foot pattern repeats; leg length from cast on to heel is approximately 8” (20cm) and foot length is approximately 11” (28cm). The Cable & Garter fingering-weight model has five leg and four foot pattern repeats; leg length from cast on to heel is approximately 7½” (19cm) and foot length is approximately 9¾” (25cm).

Cable & Garter Chart

Diamonds & Cables

Straight-Laced

Reveal a different side of your personality with lace socks that are simple to knit and fun to wear. This easy pattern knits up quickly and makes a stretchy sock that fits a variety of foot lengths — perfect for gift giving! Knit them in worsted- or fingering-weight yarns.

Reinforcing Socks

You can make your socks more durable by knitting in a strand of reinforcing yarn or thread. You hold the reinforcement together with the regular sock yarn as the parts are being knit. Some sock parts often reinforced are the heel flap, heel cap or turning, and the toe. You may also wish to reinforce other parts that receive hard wear, such as the ball of the foot and the extension onto the sole of the stitches that remained after turning the heel. Doing this is an optional procedure, as even 100% wool socks knit to a dense gauge live on for years without this reinforcement.

Peaks ’n’ Valleys

Combine a simple chevron lace stitch with self-striping or variegated yarns for a new slant on lace. The two-row repeat lace pattern is easy to learn and creates an attractive, stretchy sock that fits well. Another good beginning lace project! As an alternative, use two or more solid-colored yarns to create your own striping pattern.

Simple Ribs

These great-fitting unisex socks can be made in both worsted- and DK-weight yarns. The ribbing creates a comfortable, stretchy sock that fits a variety of foot widths — a can't-miss pattern when making a surprise gift for someone