Quarries Socks

Inspired by the lead work windows found in the many National Trust properties we’ve visited I found out that the diamond shaped leaded ones were known as quarrels or quarries. Glass divided by either wooden glazing bars or lead canes. I have used a simple two stitch cable, without a cable needle in sight to recreate the shape. The ones shown are in Sirdar Heart and Sole yarn in the colourway Twist & Shout.

Ingredients

Fingering or sock weight yarn 60 to 80 grams (I used 80 grams for a size 7 due to stripe matching)

Set of five 2.5mm double pointed needles

Tapestry needle

Measuring tape

Scissors

Two stitch markers (optional but helpful)

If you decide to knit these on a small circular needle you will also need an additional three stitch markers to mark the stitch count for each needle

Sizes

Foot circumferences:

Small – 7.5 inches – 56 stitches

Medium – 8.5 inches – 64 stitches

Large – 9.5 inches – 72 stitches