Two at Once, Toe Up, Magic Loop Socks

No more second sock syndrome! Easier to fit! No struggling with double pointed needles! Grafting not necessary!

http://www.knitpicks.com/kpimages/pdf/50631220.pdf

Knitting Tips: What Are “Sock Blanks”?

Well, I never! Ya learn something new every day. Today over at Ravelry (I’m katknit there, too) I read a post about sock blanks. Followed the link, but still couldn’t figure out exactly what they are. Apparently they’re about to become very hot in the wide world of knitting. Sock blanks are white knitted cloth that you buy, dye, then use to knit socks. It’s an ingenious way to design your own color and stripe pattern. What’ll they think of next?

http://knitpicks.com/images/PDF/sockblankdyeing.pdf

Toe Up Express Lane Socks

One thing I dislike about knitting socks from the toe up is that the various cast on methods are awkward. This pattern uses a simple one, the crochet chain cast on. The pattern sequence is easy to memorize, and placing it only along the front rather than all around makes it a quick knit.

Size 2 (US) (2.5 mm) circular needles for magic loop method; otherwise double pointed.

http://www.theinsideloop.com/Issue1/Patterns/Express_Lane.html

Posey Mitered Socks

Wow! These are fantastic! But I’m saving them for a day I want a needlework challenge. Made 2 shades of handpainted yarn on size 1 needles (US) . Very cool!

http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring08/PATTposey.html

Quill Lace Socks

Sportweight yarn, size 3 (US) circular needles. From Knitty.com, Spring 2007.

http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring07/PATTquilllace.html

Tofutsie sox

Another pretty pattern from SWTC:

http://www.soysilk.com/mrcfiles/mrc-patterns/tofutsies-patterns/tofutsies-mockcable.pdfhttp://www.soysilk.com/mrcfiles/mrc-patterns/tofutsies-patterns/tofutsies-mockcable.pdf

http://www.soysilk.com/mrcfiles/mrc-patterns/tofutsies-patterns/tofutsies-mockcable.pdf

no more pinstripes

no more pinstripes

Originally uploaded by katknit.

Now that I don’t have to dress as formally as I used to, I can wear fun things like this red striper. Made this pair using my basic pattern listed lower on the blog.

Cold feet

cables

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Knitted these nice warm sox in Lion Brand Woolease worsted weight. Warmth without itchiness, because Woolease is a blended yarn. The pattern’s from this great book:

Easter egg sox

Easter egg sox

Originally uploaded by katknit.

knitted these socks with Lion Brand self striping yarn, which reminds me of Easter egg colors. Wore them for Easter, but they’re not just for Easter anymore! Making another pair for a gift.

Don’t step on my blue striped sox.

bluestripesox

Originally uploaded by katknit.

I’ve really been enjoying the magic circle technique for knitting socks, which I used to avoid making b/c I dislike using 4 or 5 double point needles. Don’t need Addi-Turbos, my circulars work just fine. Here’s a recent pair of sox made with Lion Brand self striping yarn - lots of people don’t like it - they say the yarn deprives them of using their own creativity - but I think it’s really fun!