Hexie Diamond Socks

**It is my 4th Designaversary and we are celebrating with a sale. Save 25% on all of my patterns...no coupon code required! Runs until March 1, 2026. Happy knitting!** The *Hexie Diamond* socks feature a lovely slipped-stitch cable pattern. It may look complicated but is surprisingly easy and intuitive to knit. Video Tutorial for doing the slipped stitch cable pattern without a cable needle. https://youtu.be/KHtWvRRH4HA **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) Recommended ease: 1" / 2.5 cm of negative ease. Small 56 stitch, (Medium 64 stitch, Large 72 stitch). 7 (8, 9) inches / 18 (20.25, 23) cm,approximate foot circumference. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Leg/Foot Circumference: 7 (8, 9)" / 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm. Leg Length: 6.75" / 17 cm (adjustable). Foot Length: Adjustable. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 1 skein of Zed BFL Sock by Yarn Indulgences (80% Blue Faced Leicester, 20% nylon, 420 yds / 384 m – 115 g), colourway Old Rose. Or approx. 254 (290, 326) yds / 232 (265, 298) m of fingering-weight yarn. Needles: US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles. Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle (optional). **GAUGE** 32 sts x 42 rows to 4" / 10 cm in St St, after blocking. 32 sts x 46 rows to 4" / 10 cm in patt, after blocking. **CONSTRUCTION** These socks have a top-down construc­tion with a heel flap and gusset that gives a lovely fit. They are finished with a rounded toe. A simple slipped-stitch cable is worked without a cable needle.