At heart I am a crocheter, but I do enjoy making an easy knitting project from time to time. Knitting socks is something that I enjoy doing; nothing complicated. Just simple socks in stockinette stitch knitted from the toe up using a color changing yarn for the body of the sock and a matching solid color for the toe, heel and cuff.
In a set of tutorials I would like to show you how I knit simple toe-up socks that I have named Happy Socks simply because these socks make me happy. I will show you all the steps involved and break it down into manageable pieces to help you to stay happy too. If you have never knitted socks before it can be a lot to take in!
Resources
- “Happy Toe-up Socks” video tutorial YouTube playlist
- “Happy Toe-up Socks” Full written pattern PDF
- Sock yarn
- ChiaoGoo Knitting Needles
Happy Socks Pattern and Tutorials
I have broken down the process of knitting a sock into 8 parts. I will release each part separately over the next two weeks and I will add the links as they become available.
- Part 1 – Yarn & needles
- Part 2 – Cast-on
- Part 3 – Toe
- Part 4 – Foot
- Part 5 – Heel
- Part 6 – Leg
- Part 7 – Cuff
- Part 8 – Cast-off
Video tutorials
I show and discuss all parts of the process to knit toe-up socks in a series of video tutorials. They are all available in THIS playlist.
Materials to knit socks
I use the following materials in the video tutorials
- Scheepjes Our Tribe Olive Wreath (879)
- Scheepjes Our Tribe Marie (962)
- 2.5mm circular needles with 70cm cable
- 2.5mm Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) (length 15cm)
- stitch markers & darning needle
In the first part I go into details on what you need when you want to knit socks, but in essence you need two things; sock yarn and knitting needles that are the correct thickness for your yarn and gauge.
In the video tutorials I use Scheepjes Our Tribe yarn, which comes in both color changing and solid colors. The Our Tribe is a bit of a fuzzy yarn, but if you are looking for a more clean yarn, Scheepjes Metropolis could be what you are looking for.
Scheepjes Our Tribe is available from Wool Warehouse (UK/Int), Love Crafts (USA), Caro’s Atelier (NL/EU) or your favorite Scheepjes Stockist.
Scheepjes Metropolis yarn is available from Wool Warehouse (Ships International) and Caro’s Atelier (NL/EU) and well as many other Scheepjes Stockists.
Additionally, there are many independent yarn dyers that make the most beautiful color combinations, perfect for knitting colorful socks. Personally I believe life it too short for boring socks!
My favorite knitting needles are ChiaoGoo stainless steel needles with the red cable. I have used other brands and cables, but somehow I always return to these. ChiaoGoo knitting needles are available from Jimmy Beans Wools.
Extra’s with paid version of pattern
Here on my website I have everything for Happy Toe-up Socks available for free in 8 parts because I feel that the possibility to craft should be available to everyone, no matter what your financial considerations are.
If you would like to and if you are able to, you can purchase the pattern for Happy Socks for a small fee on RAVELRY or through my WEBSHOP. The pattern download contains 3 English Language documents, these are
- The full long version of the pattern with ALL the details needed to knit toe-up socks. For a first time sock knitter all these details can be useful to get to grips with the proces.
- The short version of the pattern has many details removed compared to the long version. Only the essential information remains. The short version does not contain any photographs to make it more print-friendly.
- A Printable Happy Sock Template to keep track of details per person when knitting socks. Details like how many stitches to cast on, increases, foot length, etc. The Printable Happy Socks Template has the pattern in short on the back for easy reference. The photo below shows the handout.
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With love,
Esther
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