These classic socks with a cabled diamond motif and a reinforced oeil de perdrix heel are luxurious, classic and cosy. Knit them in any sock yarn, in small, medium or large.

The small has a circumference of 20 cm (8 in), the medium
23 cm (9 in) and the large 25.5 cm (10 in).

I haven’t specified a yarn because these socks can be knitted in any 4 ply (fingering) sock yarn. The samples illustrated were made using Rowan Fine Art Premium Sock Yarn in Lapwing (colour discontinued) and Artesano Definition Sock Yarn in Crocodile (yarn discontinued). (How is my luck with choosing yarns?!) The definition of the motifs is more pronounced in the Artesano yarn, but the Rowan yarn is softer and squishier.

The pattern includes comprehensive written instructions and charts, and instructions for knitting with four DPNs or magic loop on a 80 cm (32 in) or longer circular needle.

I’ve written the pattern so that two socks can be made from one 100 g (3½ oz) hank of yarn, but this means the large socks are one pattern repeat (one diamond motif) shorter in the leg. If you prefer a longer sock, you’ll need two hanks.