sock knitting tips

4 Sock Knitting Patterns for Beginners

I had a friend text me recently to ask what pattern she should choose to knit her first pair of socks, so I thought I…

How to Knit Self-Striping Socks

I love to knit self-striping socks because they look beautiful and the yarn does all the hard work! I tend to collect a lot…

My Favorite Cable Knit Socks + 3 Expert Tips on Choosing the Right Yarn for Knitting Cables

If you’re looking for an easy pattern to make cable knit socks, you should definitely check out Silverplait by Ariel Altaras.  I&#8217…

Secret Tip for Knitting with Knit Picks Hawthorne!

I purchased this gorgeous skein of Knit Picks Hawthorne Tonal to make a pair of socks for my pal Jess.  I saw this deep green…

4 Ways to Knit Cookie A’s Free Monkey Socks Pattern

Cookie A’s Monkey Socks are one of the most popular free sock patterns out there, and it’s no surprise why: it…

Knitting Help: Do You Need to Use a Sock Blocker?

I use a lot of adorable sock blockers in my knitting photos which often prompt one of two questions: 1. Where did you get those…