The effect of these socks was described as “ribbing on the bias and cables and all that jazz” – and the name stuck.

These socks were inspired by Lagertha from the “Vikings” television show and represent the intricate braids and twists in her hair.

For these slipped stitch mosaic socks, choose 2 solid colours or 1 solid with a self-striping or that variegated yarn in your stash that refuses to get along with all the other patterns.

Worked bottom-up, this shawlette has a lower border featuring a gently scalloped lace pattern worked on both sides. Decorative decreases form three garter stitch wedges in the upper portion. It can be made in a solid, tonal or graduated colourway in one or two colours, with or without beads.

These socks are knit with different patterns on the front and back. The front is a decorative lace pattern while the back uses a portion of it to create a lacy rib. Once the patterns are set, the knitting is straightforward; however they are not recommended for new sock knitters.

Carambole are mirrored socks with garter stitch texture and eyelets. They are knit cuff-down with a slipped stitch flap heel and will fit a woman’s medium foot.

Made in a merino/silk blend, Florelei is light, airy and warm.

Checks and Balances uses an easy-to-remember pattern to create alternating columns of knit and slipped stitches that pull purl ridges up and down. Make yours fraternal as shown or matching.

A great way to use up small amount of left over sock yarn. Put some thought into the colour sequence or throw caution - and possibly good taste - to the wind and select yarns at random.

This slipped stitch pattern uses a purl round to add depth and texture. It works well with both semi-solids and variegated yarns with short colour runs.

Chase away winter chills with a stylish hat to match Cafe au Lait Mittens. It has an easy to remember lace pattern and knits up quickly.

Celandine Socks are based on Marianne Kinzel’s First Book of Modern Lace Knitting Celandine Design and were designed for the June 2010 Sock Knitters Anonymous “Design Your Own” Challenge.