As a knitter, I keep a pair of socks on my needles at all times. They make an easily transportable project, plus they make great gifts for yourself or someone else knit worthy in your life.

These socks feature larger diamonds on the front and smaller diamonds on the back and are knit in a hand-dyed yarn that adds a whole new level of richness. The knit/purl stripes frame each panel of diamonds, showing them off like a tray of solitaires at a jewelry store. The slip-stitch heel flap is simple, but reinforces the strength of the sock and gives a subtle texture that won’t overpower the majesty of the diamonds. The ringlet stitch is easy to master and can be worked into other shapes. Knit in the round on double-pointed needles, these socks are worked from the cuff to the toe.