Delving into a designer's website is a dangerous thing ... like these too: Emsket socks
Starting to eye patterns using the stranded (2-colour) technique, as I want to master mittens (and then gloves) and the stranding makes a double layer that provides extra warmth. Plus I've seen some gorgeous stained glass effects that people have created by doing these patterns in a dark solid yarn and and a rich jewel-toned varigated yarn.