Have You Seen Skein Theory?

The other day I got word that Skein Theory, the sister publication to The Sock Report, had been released and for some reason I didn’t think to go look at it right away. If you haven’t checked it out either, it is certainly worth a look.

This online magazine has 16 patterns, including lots of sweaters, hats, scarves and mitts perfect for this time of year, as well as a few projects that will remind you that winter doesn’t last forever. I particularly like Sunflower, a buttery top with a large floral motif on the back designed by Janel Laidman andVan Alen, a set of hat, fingerless gloves and cowl worked in a staggered two-color rib and offered by Ann Kuo Lukito.

In addition to the patterns there are tips on installing zippers and carrying colors up the side of your knitting, book and needle reviews and more. Individual patterns may be purchased for $6.50 each or the entire collection is available digitally for $16. Starting later this month print editions will also be available from local yarn shops for $16, and you can buy a digital and print bundle for $24.

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Why should the fireplace get all the fun? Instead of knitting stockings this year, why not whip up a pair of Christmas themed socks? These Christmas sock knitting patterns are lots of fun to make and you can wear them to holiday gatherings for years to come.

For our friends in the southern part of the world, there are the Christmas in July socks from the Kiwi Lodge – Kylie (Ravelry link). These shorty socks are covered in Christmas trees and have bright pink heels and toes for a tropical feel. There’s also an option to make a longer sock if you celebrate somewhere it’s colder.

Twin Stitches Designs (Ravelry) has a fun pattern with mix and match colorwork motifs you can use to build your own cozy Christmas socks. From the sample socks I see Christmas puddings, trucks hauling trees, Santa belts, ornaments and a couple of different borders. There may be more patterns included but the listing doesn’t say. Make a pair that matches or use different motifs on each foot for extra holiday cheer.

If you want to stick to Christmas puddings on your holiday socks, check out this cute pattern from Stone Knits. These lovely socks feature a band of puddings around the leg and a bit of holly by the toes.

These vintage holiday light socks from Grey Owl Knits by Sarah are classic looking and lots of fun at the same time. I love this color combination but of course you can make your lights and stripes whatever colors you like or have on hand. They’re worked using stranded knitting.

And if you’d like even more of a mix of patterns for your socks, try Barbara Ceglédi’s Christmas Chaos socks, a free pattern on Ravelry. The pattern includes 25 little motifs you can choose from, ranging from snowflakes and Christmas trees to elf hats, reindeer and hearts.

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