Your Cart
Loading

Parted Prism

On Sale
$7.00
$7.00
Added to cart

The Parted Prism socks pattern paints a picture of intricate beauty, where classic diamond-like cables take on a sophisticated, almost deconstructed twist. Unlike the familiar, unbroken flow of traditional diamonds, this design introduces deliberate separations within the cable structure. This creates a captivating visual effect, as if light is striking a prism and fanning out into distinct, individual elements. Each “parted” segment offers a clear break in the expected pattern, resulting in a dynamic texture where the very components of the diamond appear to diverge and then seemingly dance apart. This unique interplay of division and subtle tension adds an elegant depth, making these socks a truly fascinating and rewarding project for knitters seeking a blend of classic familiarity with a remarkably unexpected and visually arresting design.


Finished Sizes

6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5)”/16.5 (18, 19, 20.5 21.5) cm circumference


Gauges (blocked)

32 sts x 48 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Stockinette St 

Cable Repeat: 31 sts x 36 rounds = 3”/7.5 cm x 3.25”/8 cm


Yarn

Fingering weight yarn; MC: 400 yds/366 m; CC: 85 yds/77 m 

Sample Used: Sewrella Yarn; Nylon Sock; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; MC: 437 yds/400 m; 3.5 oz/100 g; 1 hank of Chalet; CC: 87 yds/80 m; 0.7 oz/20 g; 1 mini hank of Birch


Needles

US1.5/2.5 mm - 32”/80 cm minimum circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge 

Cable needle, optional


Notions

4 stitch markers, 1 removable marker 

Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools


Skills Required

Basic knitting skills 

Knitting in the round 

Cabling - from chart or written or willingness to learn

Slipping stitches 

Picking up stitches 

Short rows 

Increasing and Decreasing 

Judy's magic cast on - YouTube tutorial included


You will get a PDF (1MB) file