This title came from the opening lines of the national anthem of my island home, “Sarnia Cherie, gem of the sea” On a lovely summer’s day, the sea shines like it is made of diamonds, so I married together diamond gansey patterns with baby cables as a nod to our maritime heritage.
The diamond shapes down the sides of the sock are reminiscent of the “clocks” found on fancy stockings in the Georgian era.
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Yarn
Unique Sheep Verve 100g/skein, colorway Golden Mustard, 1 (2, 2) skeins
Actual yarn amounts for each size: 385 [415, 486] yards 352 [380, 444] meters
Note that we give you actual yardage because you’ll barely break into that second skein for the larger sizes.
Needle/Hook
Size US #1 (2mm) dpns
Gauge
8.5 sts and 10.5 rows = 4″ [10cm] in St st
8.5 sts and 10.5 rows = 4″ [10cm] in patt after blocking
Sizes
Women’s Medium
Circumference: leg = 7.5″ [19 cm], foot = 7.5″ [19cm]
Length: cuff = 1.5″[3.75cm] leg = 6.5″ [16.5cm], foot = 9.5″ [24cm]
Women’s Large
Circumference: leg = 8″ [20.25cm], foot = 8″ [20.25cm]
Length: cuff = 1.50″ [3.75cm], leg = 6.5″ [16.5cm], foot = 10.” [25.5cm]
Men’s Medium
Circumference: leg = 8.5″ [21.5cm], foot = 8.5″ [21.5cm]
Length: cuff = 1.50″ [3.75cm], leg = 9″ [22.75cm], foot = 10.5″ [26.5cm]
Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holder (optional), cable needle (optional)
Tutorials
Avoiding the twist when joining in the round
1/1/1 RPC Without a Cable Needle
Picking Up Stitches for a Gusset (vertical edge)
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About the Designer: Janine Le Cras
I learned to knit at my grandmother’s knee at the age of about 7 and knitted right through school and up until my children got to an age where they refused to wear hand knits. I started knitting again seriously after a hiatus of about 10 years. Then I discovered the online knitting community. Knitting on a small island in the middle of the English Channel can be rather lonely.
Thanks to the Internet I have rediscovered my knitting mojo, learned to spin, acquired a stash (both yarn and fibre), bought a wheel and started designing in earnest – not necessarily in that order.
Since then I have been fortunate enough to have designs accepted by several publishers. I have designed for Magknits, Knotions, and Yarn Forward and have had patterns published in several books including Knitting in the Sun, The Joy of Sox, and Sock Club.
I enjoy a wonderful working relationship with the Girls at the Unique Sheep and have designed several things showcasing their yarns including our ongoing series of lace shawl Mystery KALs inspired by classic children’s books.
I also have many designs available on Ravelry, Payhip and also a few now available via KCDesigns, ready to knit in the Knit Companion app.
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