Distract Tom Daley, perhaps, with knitted heart (6)

I believe the answer is:

divert

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'distract' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for divert that I've seen before include "Entertain or sidetrack" , "Entertain or turn from course" , "Amuse or send another way" , "Turn aside and amuse" , "Deflect; entertain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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