This time of year I always start thinking about knitting socks again.
Whether you’re a seasoned sock knitter or looking out for your first pair, the Cinna Socks from Rachael Raimo – Maven Crafted are a fun and easy choice.… Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
This time of year I always start thinking about knitting socks again.
Whether you’re a seasoned sock knitter or looking out for your first pair, the Cinna Socks from Rachael Raimo – Maven Crafted are a fun and easy choice.… Read More ...
52 Weeks of Socks is a modern collection of sock patterns from Nordic knitting experts Laine. What is more special than a pair of hand-knitted socks? Perfect for curling up at home on cozy winter evenings and crisp autumn mornings, … Read More ...
I’ve never actually knit a pair of socks without toes or a heel, but I know they are great for people who do activities like yoga, Pilates and dance who might want a little warmth for their feet but still … Read More ...
One of my favorite things about early summer is when the strawberries are ripe. It’s such a short window of time when you can get great local berries, but it’s totally worth seeking them out for their good flavor.
The … Read More ...
If you’re a certain age you might remember socks with pom-poms on the back. You might have even knit short socks or slippers with a pom-pom on the back as one of your early knitting projects.
That’s what the Hop, … Read More ...
People who knit socks will tell you that handknit socks are just about the best thing ever. They are cozy, you can make them to fit your feet perfectly and you can customize them with the colors and patterns you … Read More ...
I couldn’t let May the Fourth slip by without sharing a Star Wars-inspired knitting pattern, and the Jabba Socks from Erika Wine are just the thing.
They’re otherwise a pretty standard pair of socks, worked from the toe up with … Read More ...
I think most of us who are still staying at home most of the time are mostly sick of staying at home by now, which is when self care becomes even more important than it already was.
The extent to … Read More ...
I don’t know exactly where I saw these awesome Starfleet Academy socks shared on the Internet recently (though it was somewhere on Facebook) but I am so glad I did.
StitchyDragon Creates says this is the second pair of Trek-inspired … Read More ...
I have only ever knit a couple of pairs of shorty socks, because I’m convinced I don’t wear socks much when the weather is warm.
That’s completely untrue, though. I love socks all the time, and short socks are not … Read More ...
My daughter is really missing her dance classes in covid times (she used to take it at school and they aren’t offering it this year) but I think she might love some dance-inspired socks to remind her of her love … Read More ...
I haven’t knit a lot of short socks but I have a great affection for the ones that I do have. It’s sometimes nice, especially when just hanging out at home, to have socks that just cover the feet and … Read More ...
Knit up these wonderful socks designed by Sari Nordlund. This pattern uses Novita Venla which a 4 ply yarn and as a thin yarn, it is suitable for knitting the most intricate fairsle patterns. Venla is ideal for socks, scarves … Read More ...
Are you a beginning knitter who’s confused about which stitches, needles, and yarns to use? Are you clueless when it comes to terms like “cast on” and “purl”? Author Emma Brown learned to knit sitting at her grandmother’s feet. By … Read More ...
Knit two socks at a time, while working from the toe up! In this delightful guide, Melissa Morgan-Oakes shares her revolutionary knitting technique that allows you to try on the socks as you work, avoid running out of yarn, and … Read More ...