One of the most common questions I hear from sock knitters is: when should I start my toe decreases? It’s an easy question to answer for the math-inclined among us….
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…
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’d spin up this list of…
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 of self striping sock yarns because…
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’ve knitted these socks before in light blue, pink,…
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 color in the Knit Picks…
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’s a beautiful lace sock pattern that is easy to…
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 adorable sock blockers? 2. Do…