Weekend: sock knitting and reading

Time for uninterrupted stripes and seamless knitting in the round. The No Heel Turn Sock Pattern is finally written up. (Please excuse the makeshift cardboard sock blockers...)

This sock knitting pattern does not require to work a heel-flap and there is no need to pick up stitches.

The heel in this pattern is created simply by working increases, followed by an equal number of decreases.

If you are able to knit on double-pointed needles in the round, you are confident to work k2tog and ssk decreases, and you have toyed with the idea of getting into sock knitting, this pattern will be a beginner-friendly entry into the wonderful world of top-down vanilla socks.

The free pattern is available via my main blog.

throwback to my favourite socks that are no longer with us 💔💔💔

Travel Knitting

No matter what I’m designing, socks are my go-to travel knitting. These have a few extra bells and whistles… 1x1 cuff ribbing, eye of partridge heel flap, and more 1x1 ribbing in the gusset.

Recently gifted socks, definitely not matchy-matchy. Let's just say that Fame Trend has VERY long color shifts. Ack.

今年は引き揃えの糸でいくつかの靴下を編みました。無数の組み合わせを考えるのは楽しいです。まだいくつかオーダーをお受けできるものもあります🧦 それと、タンスの角ギリギリで落ち着くシーちゃん。 #knitting #knitaddict #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #sockknitting #sockknittersofinstagram #cat #catsofinstagram #catstagram #catlover #catsagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CkFrLZOBp4j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I had to try the Hermione's Everyday Socks pattern at some point. Just to see if it really is as good as everyone says. And yeah, it definitely is. Super nice fit. The pattern repeat is short enough that you just wanna knit one-more-row. And the instructions are very clear. But oh my was it weird to knit from the cuff down. I haven't done that in years. It's probably still not my go to. But if I ever have a variegated yarn again, I'll probably consider this pattern, because it does fit very nice with the color changes. Not too busy to lose the structure, but something more is happening than only that. #knitting #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #knitblr #sockknittersofinstagram #sockknitting https://www.instagram.com/p/CppWTEHoOr-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It's cold out there! So it's a good thing this Bigfoot has some cozy socks that actually fit! This Bigfoot is a gift for a friend (who has named him Biggie) but finishing him and his little socks has me excited to make and create cute things again. So I'm going to try and get some things listed in my Etsy shop and of course share them here! Besides some cute cryptids with cozy accessories what other kinds of things would you like to see? If anyone has any suggestions or even things they'd like to commission, I'm all ears! . . . . . #tinyhappyknits #tinythingsmakemehappy #knitting #knitaholic #knitaddict #knittersofinstagram #toyknitting #knitbigfoot #bigfoot #knittersgonnaknit #makersgonnamake #sockknitting #sockknittersofinstagram #sockyarn #handknitsocks #sockknitter #sockknitters https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNyG2cOPRC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s second sock time, y’all. #knitting #sockknitting #knitfastdiewarm https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn-CGSOJ_3SwufsPDiDFnWoRRzwdcMA4B7FTRQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

✨TOMORROW: STELLAR SOCKS by: @millysknitdesigns ✨- Kits?! ….ABSOLUTELY! ✨Our shop update tomorrow (3/16 @ 12 PM EST) will consist of kits in both Roan Sport / Homestead Sport combos and Rose (100% Superwash) Sport / Homestead Sport combos. To check out some of these combos and be notified about the update, be sure and subscribe to our newsletter on our website….(🤫and you may also snag a discount code for your first order when you subscribe)…..🙆🏻‍♀️just sayin’ ✨The pattern is graded in 4 different sizes. ✨AND we are hosting a #stellarsockskal! The KAL will begin on April 1st and run through the end of April (30th). ✨3 winners will be chosen using the hashtag: #stellarsockskal and a random number generator (from instagram under “Recent”- ie: in chronological order), and gifted a @millysknitdesigns pattern, as well as a $60 gift card from @primroseyarnco. ❗️the more you post, use the hashtag, and tag @millysknitdesigns & @primroseyarnco , the better chance you have to win ♥️❗️ ♥️Oh, and it’s official! We are all now sock knitters over here at Primrose! #primroseyarnco #millysknitdesigns #stellarsocks #sockknitting #sockknittersofinstagram #sockknitter #sockknittingaddict #sockknittersofig #operationsockdrawer #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork (at Primrose Yarn Co.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0f4SPP4U7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Pair Number 8 is done! Whew. The pattern is "Rivercat Socks" by @brendaknits, she has some great patterns on both @hi.ravelry and @knittymag. (I've made quite a few of them over the years) The yarn is by @backyardfiberworks, it's their Meadow Light base in colorway "Urchin". #12SocksOf2022 #SockKnittersOfInstagram #SockKnitting #KnittingSocks #Knitting #Knit #Hobbies #HandKnitSocks #HandKnit #Handmade #MakingStuff #Goals #KnittersOfInstagram #MakersGonnaMake #Yarn #BackYardFibers #Patterns #RivercatSocks #FiberArts #ArtsAndCraftsDay #UseYourYarnStash #GiftsForFriends https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJ4sTtPFyW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Once again: knitting socks.

i like these socks!

Short Socks

Fourteen inches left over. I call that a happy ending. I knit this worsted yarn on US 1 DPNs for a super dense fabric. Don’t do that.

• Retrosaria Rosa Pomar Mungo, 007 Manga (50/50 recycled wool/cotton)

At last I can post these socks, which I knitted for an Xmas present from Meilenweit yarn.

February focus on expression in red. Lots of new colors in #pendragonyarn Shown in fingering/sock weight, superwash merino wool, 555 Yd. 4oz. skeins. Come see @fiberartstudiotour “Fiber-lishous February” tour! Saturday, 02/11/23 From 11am till 4pm Lot’s happening here: Kathleen @craicpotwoolwork will be here. Come ask her about her new pattern, The Feileacan, a crochet cape that’s made with mini-skeins, that you can collect on the tour! Wae @colorwae_fiberarts will have a pop-up shop here. Normally she’s in New Market outside, but due to the winter weather- we thought you’d enjoy shopping inside. Come check out all her cozy fibers and great colors. Aquilla @aleftyknitterpodcast is doing another @erlbacherknittingmachines sock making demo! It’s was so successful last month we are doing it again! If you love making socks, you’ve got to come see! And, of course, all of that we can’t wait to show you from @avalonspringsfarm Hand dyed yarn, spinning fiber, farm yarns, felting supplies, goat soap, notions and more. See you soon! #avalonspringsfarm #handdyedyarn #superwashmerino #sockknitting #sockknittingmachine #erlbacher #erlbachergearhart #crochet #miniskeins #fiberartstudio #fiberlishious #winterknitting #newpattern #crochetcape #yarnyarnyarn #yarnlove #knit #farmyarn #localyarnshop #localyarn #fiberartist (at Avalon Springs Farm) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoQQplMJ_yW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=