Large Diamond Socks Pattern #305

All sizes

MATERIAL:
3 balls Sock yarn 3 ply, m. c. (1 oz. ball)
1 ball Sock yarn 3 ply, 1st c. c. for diagonal line (1 oz. ball)
1 ball Sock yarn 3 ply, 2nd c. c. for diamond (1 oz. ball)
1 ball Sock yarn 3 ply, 3rd c. c. for center of diamond (1 oz. ball)
1 pair knitting needles each No. 1 and No. 2
1 set sock needles No. 2
1 set of yarn bobbins
2 stitch holders
1 card Nylon for heel and toe reinforcement

GAUGE: 7 sts. = 1 inch

Note: Wind 3 bobbins of M, take 4 long strands of 1st c. c., 4 bobbins of 2nd c. c., and take 2 long strands of 3rd c. c.
Main Color = M
1st c. c. for diagonal line = L
2nd c. c. for diamond = D
3rd c. c. for center of diamond = C

With M and No. 1 needles cast on 64 sts. and work back and forth in ribbing K 2, P 2 for 3 inch. Break off yarn. Change to stock, st., pattern, and No. 2 needles. Follow Chart No. 305. 1st row: Attach a strand of L, K 1, L, attach a bobbin of M, K 8 M, attach a bobbin of D, K 4 D, attach a strand of C, K 6 C, attach another bobbin of D, K 4 D, attach another bobbin of M, K 8 M, attach another strand of L, K 1 L, attach another strand of L, K 1 L, K 8 M, attach another bobbin of D, K 4 D, attach a strand of C, K 6 C, attach another bobbin of D, K 4 D, attach another bobbin of M, K 8 M, attach another strand of L, K 1 L. 2nd row: P 1 L, 8 M, 4 D, 6 C, 4 D, 8 M, 2 L, 8 M, 4 D, 6 C, 4 D, 8 M, 1 L. 3rd row: K 1 M, 1 L, 8 M, 12 D (break off C strand and 2nd D bobbin), 8 M, 1 L, 2 M, 1 L, 8 M, 12 D (break off C strand and 2nd D bobbin), 8 M, 1 L, 1 M. Follow Chart No. 305 from here on until 96 rows are completed. Start heel and finish instructions as Diamond Chevron Socks Pattern working instep pattern as shown on Chart No. 305.