Knitting socks is a very popular pastime for some people and there are many clubs, groups and online networks for those who are passionate about knitting socks. Here we’ll discuss the techniques used, yarn choices and why socks make such a popular knitting project.
This is a great time to start knitting socks. The number of patterns available online is continually growing and many of them can be found for free. Is it the color and texture of the yarns that you love so much? Or perhaps it’s the self-patterning yarns that provide beautiful stripes or the intricate look of Fair Isle? Maybe it’s the gorgeous hand-dyed yarns, where each skein is a unique work of art? Being able to create something so unique and personalized is only one of the reasons why people get “hooked” on knitting socks; they’re the most portable project, easily fitting into a purse or briefcase, and can be done anywhere at any time. When travelling on an airplane, commuting or carpooling to work (as long as you’re not doing the driving), and any other place where you’re required to wait, take advantage of that time and work a row or two - its all progress and turns idle time into productive time.
If you’re new to knitting socks, we recommend you start with a basic pattern using Stockinette Stitch for your first pair. Starting out with a more complicated pattern will quickly have you frustrated long before you’ve finished your project and it would be best if you could focus your attention on the construction and techniques of knitting the socks, rather than on an advanced stitch pattern.
The most common difficulty Newbies encounter when they’re knitting socks for the first time involves “turning the heel”. The technique involves knitting only a few stitches across the row, then turning your work before you’ve reached the end of the row. It’s difficult for most novice knitters to visualize this process so we’ve compiled a few excellent online videos for you to watch; each one is dedicated to a different part of the process of knitting socks and our thanks go to Dorret Conway of knitknack.co.uk for creating these informative videos.
Dear Grandma,
Thank you for the wonderful hand
knit socks. We all love them so much
they have become our Sunday Socks.
There are two main choices you have for knitting socks: the Toe-Up method or Cuff-Down. If you’re someone who prefers to knit from the toe up, or would like to learn, here are a couple of videos explaining the different techniques:
Socks are quick to knit, a lot easier than you might think but very impressive to those who don’t know how. They’re beautiful, portable and they make great gifts. If you can Knit, Purl and K2tog, you can be knitting socks too!
This is a great time to start knitting socks. The number of 
