(And Lynn, what a wonderful phrase. Ummmmwhat? My ravelry queue has gotten a little bit longer now. You can find the rounded wedge toe pattern here. 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. You definitely rock socks. It just goes to show, that a knitter should be brave and try different things, because we CAN do it. . Love the fallen leaves and spinners on the ground in your cowl photo. ART!). Love all the socks. OK, go ahead, I cant possibly wait. Steph, A round up of some sock knitting patterns, and a few of our favourite sock yarns. Required fields are marked *. I am not relaxed right now, either. Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes . Mindless knitting works well for me when watching television or taking them with me on a road trip . (Not that I knit a lot of socks anyway, just, if anyone deserved a pair from me its him.). Ever since hearing you speak, and meeting you (in San Mateo we brought the muffins and the contraband *shhhh* beer) she has been quoting you like crazy and telling people (.at work) to leave her alone so that she can knit. They are gorgeous, one and all. The gauge is, however, a matter of taste and you may also knit with a looser gauge if you prefer softer fabric over more long-lasting sock. Have you used the oven mitt yet? Big time. Required fields are marked *. 1. I like to make my socks either with plain stockinette or then I use either 3 by 1 or 2 by 2 ribbing on the whole leg and on the instep. Ive never made a pair of socks started some but the first one is still sitting on its needles years later. Each pair is lovely. Im lucky if I can get one pair in 36 days. Not that Id mention it. My Ravelry queue just got a lot longer! (No noa real one, in the car and all; those trips from the 60s were well, fun, but theyre over). 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. Thats funny. Theyre like the mob! First comment? Any ideas on which sweater you want to do? Stephanie Love your books and the blog. Yay! Shop our pretty fabrics, quilt kits, books and patterns online or visit us in person at 22476 Hwy MM Lebanon, MO. Yippee! The pattern requires no picking up of stitches. love the rivendell socks especially! Can you feel it at all? Cant wait to hear about St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. Yes, there are two prizes. Excerpt of Stephanie Pearl McPhee aka [http://www.yarnharlot.ca]Yarn Harlot at [http://www.fullthreadahead.com] Full Thread Ahead. So, knitting dilemma solved. Then simply knit the second sock. Would you knit ME a sweater?? Included are directions for knitting with 56, 64, and 72 stitches. Six pairs of socks in 36 days? And I am glad you get to stay home and chill out now. I dont think hed like the Francie socks although I think they are wonderful. Your knitting doesnt have to be underfoot all the time. Now? So soft and fuzzy. When you posted the first picture of those Francies last week, I was like, yeah, whatever, but now that I see them finished in their entirety, THEY MUST BE MINE. And now I have two sock drawers that are bulging and probably other socks that wont fit in them. So, I started another pair of socks and ordered another copy of your book. (oh dear, we sound staid). Cheers, Barbie O. I understand OH, so Completely about DONE with that project!!! Even mens socks! I bet youre back on socks when you come to see us (and me! I love the Rivendells the best; they really do make you think of LOTR. i remember the socks being modeledthey were very cool. Great colour combos and a wonderful hand, you will find it a pleasure to knit with. Happy sock knitting! I hope you had a nice Mothers Day! Youve solved one of my knitting problems at well Winterlong will be just perfect for some skeins I have sitting in my stash. And an easy blanket project to work on while watching movies. No one else doing sock wars? Didnt you know that? PS. Thats a lot of socks for such a short period of time! Thank you! Do explain. No wonder youre sick of them. I really enjoyed meeting you in Atlanta and look forward to being able to do it again sometime. I thought youd want to know. My husband broke his leg in January (he slipped on some ice while walking the dog), and the recovery period is long. Waiting for the doctor, sitting on the bus, waiting for the water to boil). All in all, it would probably be more productive for me to try to bribe Denny into doing it for me. Wow, socks. I think you should knit some lace now. Oh I can certainly understand the stick a fork in it attitude about socks I hit that same wall myself a few weeks ago. I am so thankful that I stuck with it and didnt give up on knitting them. You are awesome! West Yorkshire Spinners makes an incredible sock yarn right in the heart of Yorkshire! Every year I manage to forget. Youve made me want to knit socks again! Then take your drawing and measure the outline from the back/central part of the heel to the end of the longest toe. You should be standing when you measure your foot. Twinned ones from the book, Ultimate Mittens and a couple pairs of socks on the list for myself. If I make something I (or my kids or husband) dont enjoy wearing I wont publish the pattern. Though they all look great, I like the Rivendell pair best, there is is something extra magical about that pattern in purple. I guess Im behind the fashion curve for sure. I cant believe you are that fast although I should after all this time. Am. I am totally in love with the Rivendell socks, what a fantastic pattern. I am packing the socks right now! And I LOOOOOVE knitting them! http://emilytheslayer.livejournal.com/232103.html. Your socks are, of course, awesome. I recommend it. As always, its great to read about your projects and adventures. Would love to send you some LGF Suri Sock yarn for you to knit with! :o) Lovely patterns and colours. Sorry folks! Now go ahead and select a toe pattern for your sock! Wheres the angst??? I have two socks on needles, the Loksins, and i just started the Francie Socks as well last night. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is one of my all time favorite books- I first read it in 4th grade. Are you going to find an opportunity soon to have him pose holding one of your WIP socks? What a dazzling array! Cant wait to see what you knit next ps the stash n burn interview was great.. I was going to tell you just now, as I unpack and repack my suitcase to head out the door for St Andrews-By-the-Sea, that I was feeling a little tired today. I cant believe no one brought this up but sock-wars starts today! Is there a secrect to this phenom (other than incredible speed)?? Vanilla Sock Methods by Crazy Sock Lady Craft Knitting Category Feet / Legs Socks Mid-calf Published June 2020 Suggested yarn Barnyard Knits Merino Nylon Fingering Yarn weight Light Fingering ? But I wont but I can wish! Thats a lot of socks! Also, I think this is in one of your books somewhere, but would you show us how to darn socks properly? Other free Sock patterns are out there without all the sales that we have to go through just to get to the next 2 sentences necessary to follow this pattern. Step 1: Cast on 30 stitches and knit 30 rows in plain stockinette stitch using the same yarn and needles you want to knit your socks with. Enjoy the change. . I can see how youd be ready for a change though. So after seeing some of your socks, I jumped in the knitting pool and have learned some of the basics. Very nice! This tour I knit the Rivendell socks out of "I am the Eggpant" Dyed in the Wool Handmade sock yarn. January is Selfish Knitting Month. Those last socks are particularly interesting. One of the most popular plain vanilla sock patterns on the internet is the ever talented Yarn Harlots sock pattern. Im amazed that you managed airports and still knit such beautiful socks though I guess the interminable waiting part would help. You dont have to worry about matching stripes. How does the texture on the soles of the socks feel? Im in TO tomorrow for a conference. I finished my serendipity (rocking sock club) socks that you held for me at WEBS! Our Patons Kroy Socks Patterns Collection. I kept looking at him thinking.. I think I know that guy It is as if it doesnt happen every December. Notice I dont say if I might knit TWO. If you are gifting the socks you can check the typical sock lengths here. They are small, light, easy to keep track of and come in a charming variety of difficulties. That might just be enough of I wanna make! to get me out of my Basic Sock Recipe mindset. Im banging out a pair of socks for my father, but by banging out, I mean I hope to have them done in a month. 12. This is the second time that a reply of mine has been repeated after I was informed that something that I had omitted something in the posting procedure. (!) Generally speaking, what I say isnt really worth repeating. 10 2833. It is not selfish to knit for you. We promise that once you start wearing them you wont ever want to stop. Of course, i just got my first skein of noro sock and am awaiting my first skein of fleece artist basic merino sock 2/6 (or however they said it). We hired someone to clean the house once a week as soon as we realized there was no way I could handle it by myself (DH and I are both college profs). I had to ask even though the answer may be in December. Is it already picked out, or are you surfing Ravelry for inspiration as we speak? I followed your sock directionsI didnt even use the cheat sheet pattern. Im temporarily displaced to the deep south so sweaters and warm thick stuff is just not gonna happen for awhile. Yarn Harlot Thrummed Mittens. I know what you mean, Im on this weird hat jag while I try to come up with something good for my next big project. Thats lots of sockand I love the Francie pattern, brilliant. Yank out the small spool, and knit the coordinating thread with your sock yarn when you go to knit the heels and toes. That Ken is such a handsome devil! Its on sale at littleknits.com Im gonna get some for my Christmas knitting Hey, I have one of those too. I quite like the socks now. Happy Birthday to Rachel H. (Remember multi-coloured yarn doesnt always work so well on patterned socks. I have crocheted for a couple of years now, but crocheted socks just dont cut it! You must knit in your sleep, 6 pairs of socks in 36 days. Women's UK shoe size: 1-4 (4-7, 6-10) Cast on: 56 (64, 72) sts. Feel free to use the calculator below. Julie in San Diego. Beautiful socks, every one of em. I almost feel like I never knit for myself, and when I do I feel almost selfish. ;) These ones are Gauge Dye Works again (I swear I'm only a little obsessed with that yarn) in a colourway called Azurite B. Got to the heel and lost my nerve. back. I may be overly sensitive to the possibilty, however, as I have a medical problem which causes my feet to swell. He was unable to walk for two months; hes up and around now, but still quite sore. Another little added bonus??? More than that (since my priorities are still well, mine Im not currently really knitting anything. They dont count. inquiring minds need to know- nine fingers? 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. I wont look at any of this designers other patterns. I have loved your journey through socks. Now I think that I might knit a sweater. Looking forward to something larger from you. Jane. So Im either impressed at your calm, or terrified at your medical condition. You were seriously sick of socks then, and I dont blame you. (Well. Learn how your comment data is processed. Glad to hear you made it home and through the tour ok. You may be sick of knitting the socks, but were not sick of looking at them. particular person as a whole. I want to knit them all! I know the pattern off by heart now. and they fit Ken perfectly, which is awesome, because that was the plan. Knitting socks for yourself, especially when you live where the winters are cold and snowy, is self-preservation. I am not a sock knitter, though you are making me want to put down my teddy bears to try one. No wonder youre sick of them. 73K Followers, 610 Following, 3,770 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (@yarnharlot) I have my crafters glove onI am a continental knitter so all my right hand is doing is holding that needle and slipping some stitches along it oncest in a while. 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. Gauge 8 stitches = 1 inch in stockinette stitch Needle size US 1 - 2.25 mm Yardage 380 - 400 yards (347 - 366 m) Sizes available Small (Medium, Large) I like ribbing because it adapts better to the shape of your foot. You could also hold two strands of fingering weight double instead of using DK weight if you'd prefer. 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. This is a universal sock pattern that you can use to knit perfectly fitting vanilla socks of any size and with almost any yarn. (actual thoughts were unprintable), I highly advise it -stop giving them all away and your sock drawer will fill up as if by magic. With all this traveling I hope you found/scheduled time to be home with your loved ones! This pattern is available in her book Knitting Rules, and is widely available in your local library, if you arent into spending the cash. I am LOLing at the gansey suggestions. I love to have a project where anything else I have to do is an obstacle between me and that project. That yarn is the perfect mix of YH colours. Lots of socks! If you havent seen it. Worked from the cuff down and in the round, this design is . Promise. The instructions are in Knitters Almanac and Knitting Around. Rye . Wait a bit on the sweaterIm nearly done with my current in-progress one! A good rule of thumb is that the fabric should not be see-through. Take a break, enjoy your sweater (forget the gansey youve been killing yourself on tour and deserve to knit whatever you want) and come back to socks when youre rested! One of the most well known patterned socks is Cookie As Monkey Socks. Plus I am scared of heels, and I havent learned to knit with DPNs and not make ladders yet. 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. Seeing all these gorgeous sock and having a friend in the STR sock club who asked me to try on a partially knitted sock that felt wonderful could go a long way to curing me of my phobia. I suppose I could ask him! I havent yet plucked up the courage to try to make my first pair yet. Ok.. the real reason I had to comment is Ive been reading all the old posts since I only recently discovered your super blog. I might have to rethink my summer knitting plans then. Uses fingering weight yarn. . Ive been waiting to see a reasonably close-up picture of the Rhinebeck sweaterfworn or at least draped over a suitable piece of furniture. Wow. Cool cowl, too! I have changed to a larger needled not socklike project. , Cool! Good for you making something for yourself!! I think this pattern just might be the very thing. February 26, 2018 After knitting what seems like a gazillion pairs of socks since the start of 2016, I have distilled my basic recipe into this pattern. I'm a retired professor & always delighted by good teaching! I need a knitting plan, the next big thing. Vanilla Latte Socks Free Knitting Pattern. It is symmetrical and you make it exactly the same way regardless if you knit your sock from the toe up or cuff down. I have been repurposing the leg parts as ankle warmers with my knitted slippers. Nearly 10,000 pairs of socks have been made using this pattern and recorded on Ravelry!!!! . You can find all knitting patterns published on Knitgrammer.com here. Yeah, and what Presbytera said, too. This is probably the easiest heel pattern. Its wildly interesting without being at all as difficult as it looks like it might be.). What a lovely array of socks. Should you be someone that prefers the self-striping patterns- fear not! At least that way if I have to frog them it wont have taken up much yarn/time. Another fabulous sock yarn that comes in a rainbow of variegated shades (rather than striping) is Cascades Heritage Paints. Paraphrasing airline instructions: Do your OWN socks before helping anyone else with theirs! Love the socks! If you want to wear your sock in shoes pick fingering weight yarn (also known as sock weight yarn or 4ply yarn) or if your shoes are loose-fitting you can pick a little bit thicker sport weight yarn. Love the Francies. ), Then I finished the Loksins socks, knit from Unwind Yarn Companys superwash merino (colour Northshore), (Shes a little handdyer, so remember that as with all works of art there are going to be limited numbers. Thank you again, Stephanie, for the shout-out for my yarns! Ive looked at all of these components, and I could put together a sock pattern without swatching and it would probably be an acceptable pair of socks, maybe even a great pair if they were my first pair. Such pretty socks! Ken seems happy! The great thing about variegated yarn??? They look great in that yarn. I can only manage one pair of socks per month and Im not even on tour. It has a lot to do with me wearing sandals and happens every time it gets warm. Theyre all lovely. It's possible because I've made a collection of interactive patterns that will do the math for you. Nice workonce again. When on earth did you make them??? I would be happy to see your version! You can stick a fork in me folks because I. My dear Harlotta I swear the whole last few blog entries are making me rather Seussical Oh, the places youll go! Wow!! She gives step-by-step day-by-day instructions on how to de-clutter a space and keep it de-cluttered. Love them all, but especially the last ones you made for Ken. Your tour and pictures inspired me to learn to knit socks. I am taking as a good luck sign that I got the foot to prove I am real. Find local deals on Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles in Bolivar, Missouri on Facebook Marketplace. But what did I buy at MD S&W? This pair of socks was near felted. 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. youre not doing sock wars, are you? We love sock knitting. You can find the flap and gusset heel pattern here. Ive been resisting the Loskins, but Im sold now, and those Rivendell socks are dreamy! You never know when you wont be able to get it again (like Wollmeise that is so hard to get now, but I have at least 10 skeins to keep me occupied). Its not a walk around the block!! I pulled out my hand knit socks last weekend, and most of them have holes in the bottom of ONE. (for a while at least!). You as the Knitter deserve warm feet too!u. Medium - 8"/20.25cm unstretched, 10"/25.5cm stretched Large - 9"/22.75cm unstretched, 11"/28cm stretched Extra Large - 10/25.5cm unstretched, 12/30.5cm stretched Yarn Requirements 100g of any 4ply (fingering) sock yarn should be suitable. I just ordered a skein of the Alpaca Sox in Classic Pinstripe to make my husband his first pair of handknit socks. Someday before my legs are taken from me I will get to one of these events. Your ability to produce them with such ease and ability is even more frightening. Hey, you are So Done with socks, just as you inspired me to get started knitting them! Now I could probably get a pair done (in a largish fingering weight) in about a work week. Lang is often good enough to tuck a little spool of reinforcement thread into the centre of your sock yarn. Yeah. I'm sorry you feel that way. Ive been stuck on those since January. I am extremely envious that you can bang out a pair or two of socks in one weekend. Grrrr!!! If you had the problem, howd you work around it? Socks it is! Perhaps next tour you can do mittens. Hermione. All done, one pair of plain vanilla socks, another contribution to the long-range-planning box. Thanks to Easy Start it is easy to find the beginning of each sock and to start knitting. , I know how you feelIve been doing nothing but socks, and I have this sudden urge to purl. space themed nicknames for boyfriend,