Simple Skyp Socks

Calico Simple Skyp Socks

This is just a short post to show off some socks that I just finished.  It’s the first time I’ve made Simple Skyp socks with a multi-colored yarn and I’m…

Knit Picks Felici Sock Yarn Idea

Knit Picks Felici Striped Socks: My Favorite!

I currently have about 20 skeins of Knit Picks Felici Sock Yarn in my stash, and believe it or not, that’s a pretty tame number compared to some Felici fans! …

Smaug Socks FiveBoroughYarns

Knitting Inspiration: Magical Mermaid Socks!

I saw this gorgeous sparkly teal yarn from FiveBoroughYarns on Etsy and I was like, “OMG! That reminds me of a mermaid tail!’ And then, it turns out that the…

verybusymonkey Little Leafy Socks

Little Leafy Socks & Stunning Heathered Sock Yarn!

I can’t decide what I love most about these socks: the gorgeous fuschia heathered sock yarn from Knit Picks or the delicate leaf-motif in this pattern by verybusy monkey.  The…

Summer Lee Little Boxes Socks

Little Boxes Socks Pattern Review

I knitted this pair of Little Boxes Socks, a new shortie-sock pattern by Summer Lee. Summer posted lots of pictures of colorful sample socks on instagram in the month leading…

Silverplait Socks

Silverplait Socks! (More like Copperplate?)

I’m a big fan of the Ariel Altara’s pattern for Silverplait Socks – I’ve knitted a few pairs of these cabled beauties and they always turn out great!  I’ve gotten…

Read This Before Gifting Knitted Socks

When I first started knitting socks they were such a labor of love that I couldn’t imagine ever giving them away… no one else could ever appreciate the hard work…