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Knit Socks to Make for Someone You Really Love

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easy sock knitting patternsI 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 to knit something for yourself.

Self-care and all.

One of my favorite simple but lovely sock knitting patterns is Hermionie’s Everyday Socks by Erica Luder. I knit myself a pair of these in luscious Malabrigo sock yarn and they are definitely one of my favorites.

I recently came across the Business Casual socks from Tanis Gray, and they look like a nice everyday sock with a little something extra, too. Inspired by argyle but a lot less fussy, these socks come in two sizes and are a free download from Tanis’ site.

Do you have a favorite sock knitting pattern? I’d love to hear about it!

Looking for more knitted socks designs and patterns to keep you warm this winter? Check out these knitted sock patterns Etsy. And these Knitting Pattern books on Amazon.

Looking to buy your Yarn online? Check out these online yarn specials.

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Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF – Pembroke Coat

Oh, this one has proper old-Hollywood winter charm.

The Pembroke Coat is a vintage knitted coat pattern that instantly made me think of crisp winter walks, leather gloves, polished boots, and the sort of coat your grandmother would have casually worn while looking impossibly elegant. It has that beautiful longline shape, a classic collar, button front, sleeve tabs, pockets, and a smart plaid-style design that gives it such a tailored finish.

This is not a quick “knit it while watching one movie” sort of project — and honestly, that is part of the appeal. The Pembroke Coat is one for knitters who love a satisfying vintage knitting pattern with a proper garment construction feel. The updated PDF includes the original vintage reference image along with a modern mockup, which makes it much easier to picture how this coat could look in today’s wardrobe.

I especially love that this pattern still feels wearable. Made in grey, camel, forest green, burgundy, or navy, it would be a gorgeous handmade winter coat with that timeless “where did you get that?” look.

As with most vintage patterns, I’d recommend reading through the instructions first, checking your gauge carefully, and being prepared to make small adjustments for fit and modern yarn substitutions. But for confident knitters who enjoy heirloom-style projects, this is a really lovely one to add to the queue.

You can find the Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF in the CraftGossipStore on Etsy.