Tapestry needle, scissors, sock blockers (optional), stitch markers (optional). At first you work just a few plain rounds between the increase rounds but the further you work your toe the more plain rounds you work between the increase rounds. Knitting Tutorial - The Black Squirrel's Favorite Toe-Up Sock Recipe What sweater are you thinking of knitting on? You could also hold two strands of fingering weight double instead of using DK weight if you'd prefer. back. Items per Page. 10 Best Free Sock Knitting Patterns Blog.NobleKnits Very Vanilla Socks is a free Knitting pattern by Jo-Anne Klim, available as a Downloadable PDF and includes instructions in English, German. Your knitting doesnt have to be underfoot all the time. Have you seen Stephanie knit? Thanks for all the inspiration and happy travels, always! OMG! Did I miss the day you finished it? Lovely patterns and colours. . I am extremely envious that you can bang out a pair or two of socks in one weekend. With this pair, I'm up to heels #13 & 14. I cant wait to use mine. The socks are gorgeous, and I hope to make so Loksins myself very soon, if I can get out of the dyeing kitchen long enough! You have the nicest readers. Hopefully soon I will try to conquer my first pair of socks! Ill send you my top 5 tips of how to make a durable pair of socks. It's possible because I've made a collection of interactive patterns that will do the math for you. Still, if you wanted to really worry us, you could have announced the plan and never mentioned the word it would have been like waiting for the other shoe to drop.. I want to knit them all! The knitting situation is a mess. My favored method is plain vanilla socks using the magic loop method . Im coming to Canada soon and want to knit on the plane. I thought that considering that there are lace socks, cabled socks, plain socks, large socks, little socks, socks with picots and socks with ribbing I thought it would be really hard to get sick of them. Did I miss something? Wow! If you are looking for some inspiration for stitch patterns see a list of 9 of my favorite knitting stitch dictionaries. Im going to go have that 2nd cup of coffee now.. oh the knitters without borders colorway is great! dear, stephanie, My daughter in law, God gave to me because, she knew that neither of my daughters would have any interest in knitting, painting, or cooking and entertaining, My daughter in law, Lisa thompson has given me two of your books, both of them signed. ;) enjoy the sweater. I need a simple sock pattern with detailed instructions and pictures! Oh, how I wish I could bang out a pair or two of hand knit socks in a weekend.. Yeah, Ive just got to ask, though Im sure it may qualify as sacrilegious, REALLY?!? They are all fantastic. if not, maybe i wont get killed first round then! Go! Beautiful work. Arthritis be darned, I am knitting two shawls for myself right now and a pair of mittens are in the works for my husband. And the KWB socks reminded me to send some money to MSF for the Burma Cyclone and then I really got my act together and set up a regular donation. the sock yarn (and dpns) are patiently waiting for your return and arent upset at all.. the dpns are tired and need a break. I have umpty-ump things to knit for various swaps, through mid-December at least. Free Sock Knitting Pattern - Biscotte Yarns You can find the rounded wedge toe pattern here. This is a universal sock pattern that you can use to knit perfectly fitting vanilla socks of any size and with almost any yarn. The Leyburn rocks, 100%! Wear your knits, people! My feet do a good job of adding scent to the socks. THANKS! Short row heel also known as hourglass heel is the one used in most commercial socks. Once again I bow down before you. Are you someone who prefers ribbing all the way down the leg and foot? You can share it with me on Instagram by tagging me@knitgrammeror leavinga review with an imagebelow. Another little added bonus??? I am excited to see your sweater selection. oh and the socks are beautiful! The first half of the increases are made each round while the second half is worked every other round which makes the toe rounder than the wedge toe. Shes on bookbookbook the first, but coming along cant read and knit at the same time yet. Here you can find a guide for selecting a good quality yarn for your sock knitting project. I quite like the socks now. Hippity hoppity sale on Hobbii. (Come on now even the busiest people have lulls in their day. (Sounds a little like a Bristol Ivy commercial!). Great socks! Its not a walk around the block!! It also helps that sock yarn is so cool and I have become a collector. Beautiful socks! I wanted the approval of those I made things for and got none. It is as if it doesnt happen every December. Vanilla Latte Socks. Of course. Your email address will not be published. Of course, you DID have lots of airport time.. LOL. Hi Patti! Lightning speed. I just signed up for the 52 pair plunge as a companion to the Summer of Socks. Lots of socks! Knitting socks for yourself, especially when you live where the winters are cold and snowy, is self-preservation. If the fabric seems too loose frog your work and take smaller needles. Im interested in hearing more about the sweater! . Having just gotten into the sock bug this year Im not quite sick of them yet. Im amazed that you managed airports and still knit such beautiful socks though I guess the interminable waiting part would help. Measure foot length: The next thing is to measure the length of your foot. The are all faboo I am especially intrigued by the socks that have a ribbing almost swirly thing going on, very hypnotic, weird/cool thing. Simply cut off the yellow starter thread and begin knitting the first sock. So, I started another pair of socks and ordered another copy of your book. What glorious swag! Youve made me want to knit socks again! Great mini book o. Toe up socks. In my estimation back ache remedies should be secondary to treating the Did I miss something somewhere along the line? And an easy blanket project to work on while watching movies. Weve started seeing it in Michigan as well. As always, its great to read about your projects and adventures. Sock on! And the one-third sweater. I love this style of sock yarn- it's cabled. Designed by Talena Winters. Youre so FAST! My design philosophy is to make simple, useful, and beautiful things. Yardage: 459 Yards in each 100 gram skein (one skein for a pair of socks for most sizes). Is there a secrect to this phenom (other than incredible speed)?? I havent yet plucked up the courage to try to make my first pair yet. This free sock pattern is NOT a unique, rare thing. This pattern is easy to memorize after the first few rounds and is a great introduction to patterned knitting. Step 3: Count how many stitches you need to cover 5 cm / 2 in. You should now have finished your toe and its time to select what kind of heel you would like to make. Then bind off. There's a pdf-version that is this sock pattern with an afterthought heel and wedge toe. May just have to knit me some of the same. Yarn weight: DK. Too bad they dont count toward christmas knitting!!!! (oh dear, we sound staid). And who couldnt love a colorway called I Am The Eggplant? NOTHING but sock yarn. You get this number by multiplying the circumference of your foot with 0.9. I have the stash that my mother left when she died from the thirties to the seventies needles and patterns Thank you for writing such delightful books much love and peace. Theyre all pretty, but Rivendell and Loskins are my favorite (cable sucker). Plain Vanilla SOCKS | knitting pattern | yarn Opal & Drops - YouTube 0:00 / 4:39 Plain Vanilla SOCKS | knitting pattern | yarn Opal & Drops Knitting I Love 21.5K subscribers Join Subscribe. You were seriously sick of socks then, and I dont blame you. Darn you!! Youll have to keep us updated on that sweater! Happy Birthday to Rachel H. If your foot does not fit into one paper, tape two pieces together. Im going to bang out a pair or two of socks for myself over the weekend, make a mental note to stop giving them all away, and make a new plan on Tuesday morning. Paraphrasing airline instructions: Do your OWN socks before helping anyone else with theirs! Cant wait to hear about St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. Personally I recommend you using brighter colors. But what sets this yarn apart from other sock yarns is that the yarn is made up of 35% Blue Faced Leicester! )Ill make her wear it and show you. Have we dubbed this sock porn yet? This heel is worked the same way as the plain flap and gusset heel but instead of stockinette the heel is worked with a slip stitch pattern in order to make it more durable. Join our email list to receive our Weekly Ad, special promotions, fun project ideas and store news. You can do Elizabeth Zimmermanns ingenious Moccasin Sock, where the whole sole can be removed and replaced. Grrrr!!! Beautiful socks, every one of em. . and admit that you really do need to do the stuff that does work. ($3 per skein going to the good guys. While their variegated yarns are a hoot, their solid shades cover all of our bases. Usually, fabric knitted with wool also relaxes a bit after you have given it a soak and dry so knit rather with a bit too tight gauge than a bit too loose. Now go ahead and select a toe pattern for your sock! I always get nervous when I meet someone I respect from afar, worried that they wont be the same in real life. I should have known better. ANYONE and everyone who reads the harlots blog is invited to e-mail me with remedies of any kind. Wont go the the doc to get it fixed sohubby with the 9 fingers. No swatching required! So after seeing some of your socks, I jumped in the knitting pool and have learned some of the basics. I love the feeling I get when someone loves the hand-knit Ive given them (especially when they get compliments on it), but I also love the feeling of getting a compliment on it myself and being able to say yeah, I knit this. Okay Ken could be a foot model seriously I didnt think it was a real foot at first. Now I could probably get a pair done (in a largish fingering weight) in about a work week. . Needles: Knit Picks Options in US sizes 4 and 5, a'la magic loop, with a little bit of dpns thrown in to mix things up a bit Start: January 24 Finish: January 26 . Yay! ), would you like my address? Find local deals on Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles in Bolivar, Missouri on Facebook Marketplace. Thats what I was thinking about today as I tried to pull everything together, and decided to focus on the way Joe and I both had no clean socks, so I got a load of laundry together, looked out the window at the weather (weve had our first snow here although it was air snow, not stay on the ground snow) and decided it was time to make the switch to warm, handknit wool socks for both of us. You will find yourself darning your socks a lot less than you are used to! (Remember multi-coloured yarn doesnt always work so well on patterned socks. by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. OK, to each his/her own.but I have to go and make those puppies. I will share your website with everyone I know. The yarn there is another one I hadnt used before, Classic Elites Alpaca Sox (60% Alpaca, 20% Merino Wool, 20% Nylon) in a colour I adore, what with my fetish for 70s appliance colours. but those are some gorgeous socks. You see, I have an evil secret plan regarding sock yarn and butterflies. This depends on the yarn you're using and your tension. Now one more pair, someday. This particular breed of wool, known for its softness and durability is what makes this sock yarn stand out in a sea of sock yarn. Theres a seemingly endless parade of sock yarns out there, and at the beginning of April, when I decided to only work on socks while I was on tour for the next 36 days, I relished the opportunity to make it through a bunch of patterns Ive been meaning to work on. Cascade has very recently released Heritage Prints, a yarn that knits up in a jacquard style stripe. You make it sound so simple! My body aches just looking at the mountains of knitting you did on one trip. Keep the stitches coming. Required fields are marked *. I wont look at any of this designers other patterns. I started a sweater just to numb the pain. Here is a plain "vanilla" sock pattern knit from the toes-up with a heel flap. I am packing the socks right now! Would the sweater happen to be Joes gansey? I digress. In re darning socks: who says your socks have to match. Id be done to. You definitely rock socks. But what sets this yarn apart from other sock yarns is that the yarn is made up of 35% Blue Faced Leicester! A large swatch in the round and two sleeves all match in gauge but the body doesnt and is over 4 inches too big. But I cant believe most will wade through the constant ads to bother with this site. If you are a seasoned sock knitter you can skip this section and go directly to selecting the toe pattern. LOVE the rivendell. Its not that I dont knit, but I love, love, love to spin! Youve solved one of my knitting problems at well Winterlong will be just perfect for some skeins I have sitting in my stash. Ravelry: Plain Vanilla Socks pattern by K McKiernan I know youll be back remember all those green socks you knitted for that TV show? Your socks are beautiful, and I hope you go back to them, once youve done a sweater. I just added Francie to my queuedont want to download the pattern right now because Im expecting a new computer presentlyyippee! Thanks for wonderful pictures! From the table below you can check the most common needle sizes that are used to knit socks. I'm a retired professor & always delighted by good teaching! These are the lovely Leyburn pattern, knit up in the new STR colourway Knitters without Borders. I was enjoying the sock parade until the last one (thatd be the Francie) when I was hit with that heart-pounding, breath-gasping moment. I must make those socks;) Another fabulous sock yarn that comes in a rainbow of variegated shades (rather than striping) is Cascades Heritage Paints. 6 pairs finished (if not all started) in 36 days.Wow You continue to amaze me. Very Vanilla Socks Knitting pattern by Jo-Anne Klim - LoveCrafts And Deirdre at 6/29 9:24? October isnt too soon to start thinking about Christmas knitting. Looking forward to something larger from you. The weekly cleaning helped immensely! Socks it is! I only knit my boyfriend a pair after I was certain that he a) would wear them [we live in Michigan, the answer was yes] and b) he wouldnt destroy them except by normal wear and tear, I love the cowl pattern! Hubby needed new socks as his drawer was pretty dreadful. Thanks for the new term. For instance, Im quite a loose knitter so I knit my fingering weight socks with US 0 (2mm) needles and gauge 32 sts / 4 (10cm), DK weight socks with US 1.5 (2.5mm) and gauge 28 sts / 4 (10cm) and Aran weight socks with US 2.5 (3mm) and gauge 21 sts / 4 (10cm). What a beautiful cowl! Thats a sock every three days that would exhaust me, even without the travel! Bah. It went in about two inches, a puncture wound THEY ARE DANGEROUS this happened after we were on aplane where I could not take my needles so I decided to not complain I started taking plastic needles round. Love your blog, even without spinning! You'll also see smooth sock yarn, and yarn with a fairly tight twist. I guess I wasnt too far off. a pair or TWO of socks over the weekend. But I particularly love the ones Ken is wearing. All the way through, I was listening for the C word, impressed that it didnt show up until five lines from the bottom. One of the most popular plain vanilla sock patterns on the internet is the ever talented Yarn Harlots sock pattern. If you are a seasoned sock knitter and you already know what is the total amount of stitches you would like to have for your sock you can select any of the toe patterns below. Im in TO tomorrow for a conference. My Ravelry queue just got a lot longer! I perform you a service, cherished Yarn Harlot: I take up the other side, knitting one sock in two months, as opposed to your 200 socks in one month. (As if you even had to ask). Please take many pictures. 10 2833. Yea I hate that in-between period where you dont have something you really feel you need to do. Re: socks Im halfway through second socks (on sock two of pair two) now that I finally have caught on that they really are not as hard as I thought they would be (knitterheadedit needs to be a word that applies to the overthinking of things that are not that hard). Be good to you and you will not end up resenting what is done for others. by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. The more there are stitches / 4 or 10cm the more durable the sock will be. A delicious riotous overabundance of socks! Ravelry: Yarn Harlot - patterns ;o). i saw the skeins at the maryland sheep and wool festival but didnt buy it for fear of what it would look like knitted up. Yarn Harlot Thrummed Mittens. The desired length mentioned on the heel patterns refers to the length of your socks foot. I now know I will do more patterned socks. So good to see knitting again. OH ALSO: I should mention that this: http://emilytheslayer.livejournal.com/232103.html this is partially your fault. Im working on Francie right now (after having to rip back the entire leg of one due to knitterly denial they were wayyyy too tight), and it really is a fun little pattern. What lovely yarn! But then I hit the wall. Might as well wait until thats over! Each pair is lovely. At this point might be that the length of your sock is not yet 4 (10 cm). Otherwise, select the wedge toe or the star toe pattern and keep on increasing according to the instructions until you reach the desired circumference. St Andrews by the Sea?! The easiest way to do this is to place a piece of paper on the ground and then trace around your foot. Dear Stephanies AGENT did you hear that? Ive been stuck on those since January. Yes 9 fingers. It was very chilly, but the snow stopped thank goodness. It took me three triesI have very skinny ankles and feettill I got the right number of stitches. Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder . If you had the problem, howd you work around it? P.S. How much yarn do you need for a pair of socks. 25 Terrific and Free Knit Socks Patterns - love. life. yarn. I do hope to learn eventually what the red socks were that I got my photo taken with (along with scores if not hundreds of other knitters) at the Maker Faire. Angus sends his love. I find just plain and simple works for me since I am introducing so many different colors and patterns of yarn. They picked something else. (No noa real one, in the car and all; those trips from the 60s were well, fun, but theyre over). I enjoy knitting socks because i can finish them fairly quickly if i set my mind to it, im scared to start a sweater for this reason i get bored so easily! Really and truly great! This pattern is written for the magic loop method (for long circular needle)but you and adjust it for the double pointed needles as well. She also has a new class on Craftsy that is on my Christmas list. I also have a sweater to work on for home. I knit a pair of plain vanilla socks from the forthcoming Sock Ease from Lion Brand Yarn. You can bang out a pair in a weekend. Trust us! It takes me a month to finish a single pair of socks. If you can make me actually THINK about knitting a sock, youre possessed of super powers. That was Ken at lettuce Knit when I was there for the launch.. The instructions are in Knitters Almanac and Knitting Around. I sort of balance the universe that way. If you dont one day you will put your needles down and not pick them back up. Oh I can certainly understand the stick a fork in it attitude about socks I hit that same wall myself a few weeks ago. Im looking forward to knitting socks that I can finish in the period of one week instead of the stockings Im working on now. Increase lines form a star-like shape. And if you like geeky sci-fi youll love it!! youre not doing sock wars, are you? All done, one pair of plain vanilla socks, another contribution to the long-range-planning box. I pulled out my hand knit socks last weekend, and most of them have holes in the bottom of ONE. Kim. With this vanilla sock pattern you can incorporate any number of fancy stitches or cables on the top of the foot. If you havent seen it. Love the fallen leaves and spinners on the ground in your cowl photo. Theyre lovely. When I was 10 to 15 years old, our neighbourhood version (since we lived half-a-block away) was The psychiatrists kids are completely insane! So - I am not really sure if I like this particular yarn - but I have decided to proceed with using it to knit a pair of plain vanilla socks. If you own any of those I bet they totally suffer from an inferiority complex while hanging out with all their mates in the sock drawer. Now I think that I might knit a sweater. I am totally in love with the Rivendell socks, what a fantastic pattern. THATs alot of socks! Excellent stealthing, by the way. After the first sock is completed, unwind the yarn to the next yellow starter thread and cut it off. Be safe in your travels! Many thanks. Our Patons Kroy Socks Patterns Collection. Lace! Cool cowl, too! Does it work? easy. You must knit in your sleep, 6 pairs of socks in 36 days. No swatching required! (actual thoughts were unprintable), I highly advise it -stop giving them all away and your sock drawer will fill up as if by magic. I would be happy to see your version! That yarn is the perfect mix of YH colours. They also can produce ebooks of special health interest which So I got back to my center-cable EPS sweater. Ive spent the day trying to pull together the disaster that is our house and lives Joe and I have both been travelling and working a lot, and things are getting a little dodgy around here If by dodgy, you understand that I mean that there are dust bison roaming the floors, the only food in the fridge is condiments, and neither of us have a pair of clean socks. maybe not so much my thing) but dragged on forever. Yeah. Then take your drawing and measure the outline from the back/central part of the heel to the end of the longest toe. Your email address will not be published. Or did I mis-read that? (for a while at least!). In this section, I explain how to measure your foot (or how to estimate the measurements based on shoe size) and then decide what size socks you should make. For instance, I knit my socks with gauges 32 sts (Fingering), 28 sts (DK) and sts 21 (Aran) / 4 (10cm). Especially the socks. Bang out a couple pairs over the weekend Boy, dont I wish, Im sort of working on a sweater. And we just so happen to have a couple of REALLY good options here for you! From Rivendell to Francie and everything in between . OMG I am in lovethat is the most sensual looking pair of socksI know its supposed to represent trees and all but dont you just want to stroke those soles????? Thanks so much. I am in that sock boat with you. Knit some lace! Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in. I know the pattern off by heart now. A Study of Pooling in a Variegated Sock Yarn - Lindy's Knits & Laces Three cheers for hand knit socks, the Sock Museum, and all the crazy-fabulous folk organizing this in addition to some little ol' gathering (aka Sock Summit 2009). You can find it on my Etsy shop. This is truly inspiring, but I can see how a sweater would be sweet relief. Now that you know the measurements of the foot the sock is going to be knitted for you can calculate the dimensions of your sock. Got to the heel and lost my nerve. The important thing here is to find needles that get you a good gauge. I was hoping to see your ocean toes did you ever finish them? Great colour combos and a wonderful hand, you will find it a pleasure to knit with. Your ability to produce them with such ease and ability is even more frightening. Im also using Classic Elite Alpaca Sox to knit a pair of bed socks for my sister. Are you going to find an opportunity soon to have him pose holding one of your WIP socks? In the event that I ever actually complete a handknit sock, Im probably going to have to name it Stephanie in your honour, because itll probably be your fault. Also, the way you put up several socks and several patterns so the Harlot Effect is a little less intense. DK yarn makes for a slightly heavier sock that's sure to keep your feet warm and cozy. Baby Yarn; All Yarn; Patterns & Books Crochet Baby Patterns; Crochet Hat Patterns . Thanks for writing such great directions! This type of toe shaping fits well if all of your toes are almost the same length. I bet youre back on socks when you come to see us (and me! Thanks for posting a pic of the STR KWoB colorway. Is it already picked out, or are you surfing Ravelry for inspiration as we speak? When I think harlot, I think socks! I am SO filling my front-seat knitting basket with DPNs and sock yarn. My fav: the Leyburn Socks. 1. . I do. I do believe theres only one stitch involved, so it just might be right for Short Attention Span Knitter, whoever she may be, to practice lever knitting Thanks for the inspiration. Thanks for the Rhinebeck pics. This results in a toe shape which is round and there are no increase lines visible. I picked up some of the flywheel yarn for swatching because the colors were so good. Now? I would have my second pair of socks finished if gremlins had not run off with Knitting Rules. (I tried what I thought was the next step, and ahem, my foot isnt that weirdly shaped). Those are amazing socks. But I am determined to find new ways to knit and continue to fight this disease. Shall we? I just have to take longer than I used to because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and my hands dont work the way they used to. (But were moving Mothers day to June this year, right?) They are very interesting and was wondering, did Ken say they were comfortable? Check out our ever popular sock yarn that is made in Italy called Sock It To MeBold. They are small, light, easy to keep track of and come in a charming variety of difficulties. Six pairs in 36 days? Gotta love lake effect. Such pretty socks! I have taken a pair of isotoners an pinking sheared off the tips of the finger since my fingers are also having a wee bit of PAIN. I might even last w/o the harlot competition! sweetie, Second Sock Syndrome must have came up and bit you in the leg a few times. If you are a loose knitter you should select a smaller needle size than if you are a tight knitter. I finished my serendipity (rocking sock club) socks that you held for me at WEBS! And here I was thinking of how I was getting sick of socks! Ive had Francies on the needles for 2 weeks for my mother, and the first one still isnt done. Thats an average of a pair every 6 days of your tour! ~MJ. These ones are Gauge Dye Works again (I swear I'm only a little obsessed with that yarn) in a colourway called Azurite B. So, knitting dilemma solved. We simply cannot say enough good things about it! Ken seems happy! Included are directions for knitting with 56, 64, and 72 stitches. Im with the crowd, too I love the bottom of Kens socks! (Not that I knit a lot of socks anyway, just, if anyone deserved a pair from me its him.). Ive been resisting the Loskins, but Im sold now, and those Rivendell socks are dreamy! Love the Francies. Weve seen pictures of your girls before, but never of Joe. But I wont but I can wish! Similar colourways do it for me. First comment? I think I may have finally found my niche in knitting! I followed your sock directionsI didnt even use the cheat sheet pattern. Happy sock knitting! Your email address will not be published. I listened while pinning out my Tuscany Shawl:), Hi Stephanie, So much travel = so much sock time! Or yarn? Ummmmwhat? Enjoy the change. Now that you have fed the need that you have for socks what about Joes need for a gansey? Avocado is out but I could see my way to harvest gold. Elfish twists and magical purple