Stranded colourwork socks always feel delightfully snuggly on your feet, thanks to their double-thickness fabric. This pair from Carol Meldrum will certainly lift your spirits, with their cheerful combination of red, teal and purple.

They’re knitted top-down, using red for the cast-on before moving to purple for the ribbing. Carol has used an afterthought heel to make knitting the colourwork easier.

Her design is worked in West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply, a classic sock yarn which is available in an extensive choice of solid, striping and self-patterning colourways.