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An example of an Argyle style pattern

Argyle socks

The argyle (occasionally argyll) pattern is made of diamonds in a diagonal checkerboard arrangement. The word is sometimes used to refer to an individual diamond in the design but more commonly refers to the overall pattern. Most argyle layouts contain layers of overlapping motifs, adding a sense of three-dimensionality, movement, and texture. The overlapped argyle design is claimed to be the oldest known attempt at two dimensional spacing in history.^{[citation needed]}

The argyle pattern is said to have been derived from the tartan of Clan Campbell, of Argyll in western Scotland.^{[citation needed]}

It has seen a resurgence in popularity in the last few years, due to its adoption by Stuart Stockdale in collections produced by luxury clothing manufacturer, Pringle of Scotland.^{[citation needed]}

As a knitting pattern, argyle is generally accomplished using the intarsia technique.

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