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Free Knitting Pattern – Bounce Socks

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Knitting your own socks has many benefits. One of the most obvious benefits is that you can make them to fit your feet perfectly. When you knit your own socks, you can adjust the pattern to fit your foot size and shape, ensuring a comfortable fit that is tailored to your needs. Additionally, handmade socks are often made with higher-quality materials, making them more durable and long-lasting than store-bought socks.

Another benefit of knitting your own socks is that you can customize them to your liking. You can choose from a wide variety of colors and patterns, allowing you to create socks that match your personal style. You can also add different embellishments such as cables, lace or colorwork to make them unique. Homemade socks also make great gifts for family and friends, as they are unique and personalized.

When it comes to yarns, there are many options available, but some yarns are better suited for socks than others. Wool and wool-blend yarns are considered some of the warmest options for socks. Wool is naturally insulating, so it keeps your feet warm even in cold temperatures. Additionally, wool fibers have a natural elasticity, which helps to keep the socks from sagging and stretching out of shape. Other options include alpaca, cashmere, and synthetic yarns like nylon. These fibers are also known for their warm and durable properties.

This particular pattern uses “Bounce” yarn, a yarn that is made from a blend of wool and nylon. It’s a soft and durable yarn that is perfect for socks and it’s machine washable and dryable. The pattern is free to download on the Mary Maxim website and it’s a great way to create a warm and comfortable pair of socks that will last for years to come.

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Apple Knitting Patterns for Fall and Back to School

It feels like it’s too early to be thinking about back to school, but as I write this my daughter has just a couple of weeks of summer left! So let’s get in that school and fall knitting spirit by looking at some apple knitting projects. 

If you have a 22 needle circular knitting machine, knitting an apple is one of the easiest things you can do. I have an apple pattern over at Our Daily Craft that will take you just a few minutes to knit and they’re a great addition to your fall decor. 

Apple hats are a classic, and whether you want to knit a hat that looks like an apple or one with apples on it, we’ve got you covered. For hats that look like apples check out the rolled brim version from Emma Crochet Design 4 U, which uses worsted weight yarn and comes in sizes for kids of all ages; and the ribbed brim version from Hand Knit Hugs. This one also calls for worsted weight yarn and comes in four kids sizes. Both include a stem and leaf. 

If you’d rather have apples on your hat, try the Red Apple Hat from Little Red Window. This one is sized from newborn to 2T and calls for four colors of worsted weight yarn. 

How about apple socks? You’ll find Ariel Chang’s Apple Picnic Socks as a free download on Ravelry. These use three colors of sock yarn and come in three sizes. Stone Knits also a pair of stripey apple socks that show the inside of the apple. These also have three sizes but they use six colors total, with the main color being a self-striping yarn. 

If you want a little apple accessory for the house, the apple potholder from Nifty Knitter Designs is cute and a great way to practice double knitting. It uses two colors and you’ll find the colors in the reverse on the other side. The pattern only uses about 50 yards of each color of worsted weight yarn, so it’s a great use for odd balls, too. 

Once you’ve got your double knitting skills sorted you can also try the double knit apple scarf from Crow and Chai Shop. The Winter Apples scarf is shown in red and gold, but you can use whatever colors you like. There are apples, stars and random stitches in the design, which calls for DK weight yarn. There’s also a matching fingerless glove pattern.