I saw the Hedgehog socks pattern on Instagram when it was released, and I’ve been meaning to tell you all about it because it looks like a lot of fun.
It’s a toe-up pattern designed by Sheila Bond, and the … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Knitted Baby Socks
Baby socks are so cute, and they’re actually a great way to learn the techniques you need for bigger socks on a small scale.
These cuties were knit by the blogger at Mohu Mohu, and they are from a … Read More ...
Do You Heart Knitting?
I love hearts as a design motif. They’re a fin shape but easy to knit and really lovely in a repetitive pattern across the knit fabric of something (socks, for instance).
The I Heart Knitting Hat from Lulu … Read More ...
Because Who Doesn’t Need Some Harry Potter Inspired Socks?
I’m sure I’ve talked about my love for the Hermione’s Everyday Sock pattern by Erica Lueder before. It’s an easy but still fun pattern, practical and pretty like the girl wizard.
Have you seen Lori Wagner’s Diagon Ally Socks? … Read More ...
Knit a Classic Sock Monkey Style Hat and Socks
I love the look of the classic ribbed socks that are used to make sock monkeys, and you can knit your own with this pattern from Yarnspirations.
The You Better Work socks and Work Sock Hat are a great duo … Read More ...
Knit a Scarf with Sock Yarn
Multicolored sock yarn is a lot of fun for projects beyond socks! This Brindle and Blend Shawl from Knit Picks is a great example. It uses two different colorways of multicolored sock yarn, and you can either use two that … Read More ...
Try Some Different Techniques with These Knit Socks
If you’re a sock knitter, odds are good you have certain methods that you prefer for making socks, such as cuff down on double-pointed needles of toe-up, two at a time, Magic Loop method.
You might like 2 inches of … Read More ...
Slouchy Socks to Knit in Bulky Yarn
Someone once told me that it was wrong to knit worsted weight socks for babies, because it would be like knitting bulky socks for a grownup. To which I replied, I would love some bulky socks. (I also knit a … Read More ...
Grab a Deal on Knitting Designs through 11/29
This time of year is a great time to grab a deal on great knitting patterns. The Indie Design Gift-a-long is a time when you can find lots of independent designers offering sale prices on some of their patterns on … Read More ...
Knit Socks to Make for Someone You Really Love
I don’t usually knit socks for other people, but if you really, really love someone who would actually appreciate the amazingness of knit socks, they do make fantastic gifts.
Of course this time of year is also a great time … Read More ...
A Dozen Knitting Patterns for Gift Ideas
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about gift knitting. Handmade gifts are always special and thoughtful, and nothing beats the warmth and love that goes into a knitted item. This collection of a dozen … Read More ...
Find Your Next Knitting Project in 100 Knits
Interweave publications have been sharing fabulous knitting projects for more than 20 years, some of which have become instant classics.
100 Knits
is a compilation of 100 patterns from various Interweave magazines including Interweave Knits, knitscene and others, as well … Read More ...
How to Knit Two Socks at the Same Time
Knitting socks is a lot of fun. Or, should I say, knitting A sock is a lot of fun; the second one, not so much.
There’s even a term for it: second sock syndrome, which describes the difficulty of knitting … Read More ...
Knit Some Simple No-Show Socks
Usually when I knit something I want to show it off, but if you’re a fan of knit socks and also a fan of not having your socks show when you’re wearing loafers, you just might need a knitting pattern … Read More ...
This Handy Flow Chart Helps You Decide Who to Knit Sweaters For
The pinnacle of knit gift-giving is a knit sweater (though socks are pretty high up there, too, because they take a long time and most people are skeptical about knit socks, so you really have to be careful who you … Read More ...