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Want to Knit Some Cool Socks? This Book Could be Yours

April 24, 2017 by Sarah White

Knitted Socks book

Martha is getting this one.

The book Knitted Socks by Anna Tillman has been on my shelf for a long time. Nearly 10 years, it turns out. So long, in fact, that I have gone through several bouts of being sure I reviewed it somewhere and not being able to find any trace of it (I’m still not sure if I ever did).

It’s a book that takes novelty sock knitting to the next level (I mean, come on, those penguin socks on the cover have flippers, a beak and a tail that stick out from the sock) and allow you to knit fun and funky foot fashions for the whole family. Projects range from kid to adult sizes and have all sorts of options for fun, from socks with pigs that line up when you put your feet together to socks with tons of cables, flip-flop socks, felted baby booties, classic Fair Isle designs and more. There are even socks with tiny pockets for a little bear! (Check them all out on Ravelry.)

There is also information on the parts of a sock, sock knitting tips and finishing techniques that will get your sock knitting off on the right foot (sorry). And in the back you’ll find mix and match patterns so you can design your own socks with different cast ons, ribs, cuffs and toes.

If you’d like a chance to win this book, which is now out of print, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, April 30. I’d love to know if you’ve knit any funky socks before. I have to say all mine have been pretty plain, but the stranded knit heart ones from my color knitting book are my favorites.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

 

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.

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Comments

  1. Lori Thorne says

    April 24, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    I’ve wanted to finish learning about knitting socks! Thanks for the chance to win this book!

  2. Ann says

    April 24, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    Yes please! I learned to knit socks in school (mandatory in Estonia) and my granny who though me to knit was very strict on it. Many years have passed and would love to get back at it!

  3. Christine Martin says

    April 24, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    Those are some cute socks!

  4. Sheila says

    April 24, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    Socks tend to be my meeting/tv knitting, so I usually knit fairly plain ones, with simple, easy to memorize, stitch patterns. Those penguins look fun tho! I think I need to expand my sock knitting.

  5. Linda Rumsey says

    April 25, 2017 at 4:14 am

    All my knitted socks have been plain or lacy but these look like fun!

  6. Cindy Moore says

    April 25, 2017 at 6:36 am

    Now these socks look really interesting

  7. Patty M. says

    April 25, 2017 at 7:06 am

    My favorite socks to knit are fraternals because I have trouble making two things the same. So I gave up and make two related but different! Always interested in finding new ideas about socks.

    From overcast VT,
    The Vermonster

  8. Mary Helene says

    April 25, 2017 at 7:56 am

    No I haven’t knitted Funky socks yet, but this book would be a great way to start.

  9. spierssusan says

    April 25, 2017 at 8:23 am

    No funky sock knitting here, but my sister made a candy corn pair -so cute!

  10. Wendy Passalent says

    April 25, 2017 at 8:24 am

    I have yet to jump into the sock arena. I’m afraid of putting in all the time and effort, and then wearing the bottoms out. Curious how all the sock knitters out there deal with this issue? (Aside of course from putting them in a drawer and never wearing them. )

  11. Faith says

    April 25, 2017 at 10:25 am

    I have not ever knitted any socks but wouldn’t these be cool to start with? Those penguins are adorable!!

  12. Darlene Demell says

    April 25, 2017 at 11:37 am

    I have knit many pairs of socks before but knitting some funky ones sounds like fun.

  13. Margay Roberge says

    April 25, 2017 at 11:58 am

    I haven’t knit many socks yet, but I’d love to try!

  14. Diane Lanier says

    April 25, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    Looks like real fun! Unique patterns not seen elsewhere. Too bad it’s out of print.

  15. Cindy S says

    April 25, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    This book looks so fun! Socks can take “forever” but this could make it worthwhile. 🙂

  16. knittingdancer says

    April 25, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    My sister knits my socks. She has knitted some with cables but I usually just prefer the vanilla socks.

  17. Denise Penn says

    April 25, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    Funky? Yes. Deliberately? Not really. First pair was two at a time on a single needle. Thought I was going to go insane, and it took me forever because I was soooo afraid of making a mistake. But I did it!
    thanks for making this generous offer!

  18. Karyn says

    April 25, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    My go-to sock is usually a knit pattern. My son has been asking for more socks, these would be a fun change. Thanks for the chance.

  19. martha donley says

    April 25, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    I have not knitted funky sock although I do have a kit fit “Shark week” My grandson would love some of those socks.

  20. yarnaddicted says

    April 25, 2017 at 7:19 pm

    I’m a sock beginner and would love to try some fun socks!
    Thanks, Kim R.

  21. Karey says

    April 25, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    My socks are usually pretty standard, but I would love to try the penguin socks! They are so cute!

  22. Kitten WAW says

    April 26, 2017 at 5:55 am

    If you mean INTENTIONALLY funky, well then, no, I haven’t done that. More than that my pride will not allow me to say. Would love to do the pig socks. Thanks for the giveaway.

  23. joyce hancock says

    April 26, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    All of the socks in this book are so cute and pretty. I am a sock beginner, so have not knit anything fancy. I would surely love to try, though.

  24. P.J. Coldren says

    April 4, 2022 at 9:10 am

    I have lots of niblings who would love some of these creative socks – and I do love to knit for my niblings! Thank you for the chance to win.

Have you read?

Knit a Hat with a Flock of Chickens

It’s well known (among knitters, anyway) that knitters seem to love chickens as a motif and a subject of our knitting projects. The Emotional Support Chicken and all the other chicken knitting patterns are just the beginning of our devotion to farmyard friends. 

For example, there’s Farmer Dennis’ Chicken Hat. This free pattern from Stacy Black is a simple worsted weight beanie sized for adults and decorate with a couple of little rounds of colorwork fences and a flock of chickens strutting around the body of the hat. 

You don’t need a lot of any of the colors for the chickens, their facial features or the fences, so this is a great project for using little leftover bits from other projects. The main color for the body of the hat is less than a skein using the yarn suggested, so you might just have everything you need in your house to start stitching up this hat right away. 

The colorwork is presented as a chart, with a 16 stitch section that repeats around the body of the hat. All the color changes are shown on the chart but I think it would be easier to knit the whole chicken in the chicken color and add the eye, beak and other features using duplicate stitch when the knitting is done. That way you don’t have to carry those yarns around the whole hat for just a few stitches. 

As the name suggests, the original hat was given to a farmer who shared their eggs, but anyone who raises chickens or just has a thing for the fowl is sure to love this cute hat. It wouldn’t be too difficult for someone new to stranded knitting or reading charts to make, either, so if that’s you, give it a try. 

The pattern is available for free on Ravelry. 

[Photo: Stacy Black]

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