The sock pattern I use the most often is by far the Sock Surgeon’s Afterthought Heel, which is a bit more like a recipe than an actual pattern, but it…
Knitting Quick Tip: Picking Up Stitches on Long Edges
I’m working on a cool log cabin style blanket right now that is constructed by knitting a square in the center and then picking up stitches along the edge of…
Helpful Tools For Keeping Your Place in Knitting Charts Using a Knitting Tracker
I’m knitting some fantastic socks by verybusymonkey right now called Paisley that have a fairly elaborate stitch pattern. I wouldn’t say the pattern is difficult, but it is impossible for…
How to Remove Pills from Hand Knit Socks
I spent forever knitting these Nebula socks and I absolutely love them, but after several trips through the washer they have become covered in pills and fuzz: I finally sat…
How to Use a Sock Ruler (A Mathy Post)
I thought I’d write a quick post to share one of my favorite knitting tools with you. It’s called a Sock Ruler and you can get one on Etsy (just…
Sock Blocking & How to Soften Yarn!
I’m blocking a pair of socks this afternoon and I thought I’d give you a peek into the process. This is a pair of no-purl Monkey socks that I made…