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 Socks” complete sock knitting video tutorials series in one YouTube playlist
- “Happy Socks” Full written pattern including video tutorials in one PDF document (To follow)
- 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 (11 October 2024)
- Part 5 – Heel (14 October 2024)
- Part 6 – Leg (15 October 2024)
- Part 7 – Cuff (16 October 2024)
- Part 8 – Cast-off (17 October 2024)
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)
- 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.
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With love,
Esther
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