I bought this beautiful blue speckled sock yarn on my honeymoon, and it took me a while to work up the courage to pull it out of my stash and…
When to Start Toe Decreases on Knitted Socks With Pepper’s Magic Toe Calculator!
The most common question I get asked about knitting cuff-down socks is: when do you start the toe decreases? And that’s not just from newbies – experienced sock knitters sometimes…
Book Review: Get Inspired by Summer Lee’s The Sock Project
Honestly, I bought The Sock Project by Summer Lee for the eye candy: the photos alone are worth the price of admission! (Yes, I did judge the book by its…
Learn How to Knit Colorwork Socks With KnittyMelissa
I’ve knitted well over 100 pairs of socks, but not that many have been colorwork creations. And, honestly, there is a reason for that… because they rarely turn out the…
Vanilla Socks & Vintage Vibes with Regia Pairfect
I’ve had a ball of Regia Pairfect yarn in my stash for nine years. I know exactly how old it is because I was on vacation in Seneca Falls when…
Hobbii Yarn Review: Glitter Self-Striping Sock Wool
Hobbii yarn has been pushing ads into my Facebook feed for a couple of years, but I have always hesitated to try it. How could yarn this cheap possibly be…
Knitting Outside the Box: Mix It Up With Yucca’s Soda Water Toe-Up Socks
Earlier this year, I celebrated knitting my 100th pair of socks, and I can count on one hand how many of those were knitted from the toe-up. Yes, I’m definitely…
Pretty Lace Socks (And Sock Blocking Questions Answered!)
I just finished knitting these beautiful socks as a gift for my cousin and I love how they turned out! The pattern is my go-to lace sock pattern, Monkey by…
How to Knit Vanilla Socks That Aren’t Boring
The term “Vanilla Socks” in knitting refers to a very basic sock pattern that is usually just stockinette all the way. You don’t really need follow a pattern for Vanilla…
How to Wrap Knitted Gifts
You’ve just spent 30 hours knitting a beautiful pair of socks for a friend, mindfully creating over 26,000 stitches, one by one, each filled with love. You’ve woven in the…