argyle

or Ar·gyle

[ ahr-gahyl ]

adjective

1. (of knitted articles) having a diamond-shaped pattern in two or more colors.

noun

1. Knitting. a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc.
2. a sock having this pattern.

argyle

/ ɑːˈɡaɪl /

adjective

1. made of knitted or woven material with a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colours

noun

1. often plural a sock made of this

Word History and Origins

Origin of argyle¹

1790–1800; variant of Argyll; so called because originally patterned after the tartan of this clan

Word History and Origins

Origin of argyle¹

C20: after Campbell of Argyle (Argyll), the pattern being an adaptation of the tartan of this clan

Example Sentences

Plaid fabrics sewn on the bias into skirts and tops made out of argyle sweaters formed the core of the collection.

From Seattle Times

Dean, 25, wore a stiff shirt, cravat, argyle jumper and pinstripe team blazer.

From BBC

A chunky scoop of yellow even bounced onto his argyle sweater — and, yes, he ate that too.

From Salon

The front of the funeral program bore a photo of Otieno, smiling broadly in a button-down shirt and argyle sweater.

From Washington Post

Knitwear with raised argyle pattern were layered prettily with super-cropped sweaters with ruffled draining.

From Seattle Times