Quick news
Hello, hello, I hope you’re having a great week!
Just a quick post today to let know you a few things …
Firstly – thank you so much to everyone who has entered (and is still entering) the Winwick Mum Sockalong 10th birthday giveaway. It’s been so lovely to read all your comments about your socks, what you’ve been up to and where you are, and I am really glad that knitting socks bring you joy and comfort in so many ways.
There are 10 days of giveaways this year to celebrate the 10th birthday and you can still join in – you need to add your comment to this post – you have scroll a looong way down now past all the comments but when you get to the bottom, there’s a box where you can add yours and you’ll be included in the next draws.
I’m updating one single post every day with the winners, and that’s the giveaway results post which you can find here. It’s better for me to do that than write 10 individual winner posts or try to send emails as it’s easy for that information to get missed, and not everyone who reads the blog is on my email list or opens the emails – I quite understand as we all get a lot of them!
It’s been lovely to see so many pairs of the Basic 4ply Socks on the needles too – it’s really made me smile to see your photos on social media and in the Facebook groups – thank you!
Finally, a couple of weeks ago I mentioned my new pattern Ryegrass which I am releasing (or re-releasing, as it was originally in a magazine many years ago) and the date is going to be this Friday, 9 May. It comes hot on the heels of the Sockalong birthday, but I’ve done that deliberately as it means that it will be included in the birthday discount code – BIRTHDAY10 for 10% off patterns and books in the blog shop, Ravelry and Payhip until 31 May.
I’ll be back on Friday with all the info about the pattern … see you then! xx
I’ve managed one pair of socks with contrasting rib,heel and toe. They were supposed to have been a Christmas Gift but 🤷♀️ they got an I.O.U. instead 🙄. Still to start the second pair. Hopefully, he’ll get them before he goes on his Cruise.
I have always been scared to trying socks due to the heel construction, but a wool shop owner convinced me to try and directed me to this website….I am now on the foot section of my first sock and am delighted! what a brilliant website and instructions!
Happy birthday!
Hello Christine, a happy 10th birthday, I only started knitting socks a few months ago, I completed 1 and now starting on the other, the lady I am knitting them for was very pleased that the one I finished fitted her, it was a challenge I took up and can now say, ‘yes, I can knit socks’ and it was all thanks to you 😊 x
Can’t wait for this new pattern, after almost 20 years of sock knitting I became all socked out and haven’t made a single pair in the last couple of years. This new pattern really appeals to me and I have found myself hunting out my sock needles!
They are GORGEOUS!
I love to knit socks as they are so portable. Basic or patterned they are practical and fun. Can’t wait to see the new pattern.
Hello Christine,
I find it hard to believe that ten years have passed since I joined and started knitting socks! The donated socks at Yarndale, the tiny socks we wore…meeting you, treasured memories and a feeling of belonging to an amazing group…Thank you from my heart.
My sock drawer is overflowing but I can’t stop knitting- it’s an addiction! I thought socks were way beyond my knitting skills until I discovered your Sockalong. Since then I’ve knitted about thirty pairs and I’m still going strong. Looking forward to the latest pattern which looks as impressive as Mosaic. I love a pattern that looks difficult but with your instructions is achievable, even for a fairly novice knitter like myself. Thank you.
I follow your blog and the relevant fb pages AVIDLY ! 😊
I’ve posted before that I’ve only ever made ONE sock (during lockdown and using your basic sock pattern)
However I’ve continued to buy WYS sock wool, including your Christmas specials (typical yarn hoarder! 🤣) and I’ve now dug out my favourite from my stash – Kingfisher – and I’m measuring my foot and getting everything ready to actually cast on. Wish me luck. 😊
Hi Christine, congratulations on the 10th birthday of Sockalong. As a child I watched my mother knit socks on four needles – I never mastered this technique! Fast forward 70+ years yes, really and lockdown. I discovered Winwick Mum, Basic four-ply socks and the shirt circular needle – eureka 💡! I have worked my way through the WYS ‘Country Birds’ collection, plus a few more. I am now an official ‘sock snob’ and will only wear my own creactions. Thank you so much.
I’ve knitted 11 pairs of socks this year but they’re all toe up! This year I’m going to gird my loins and try a pair of your basic socks. Wish me luck!!
1 pair and another on the needles. Best wishes on 10 th birthday.
Based. In Welsh Marches.
Hello and happy birthday! I made a pair of top down socks a few years ago, however have hit a massive brick wall mental block and cannot for the life of me manage a heel turn any more. I’m blaming the menopause! I will persevere as I’ve bought plenty of sock yarn to try!
I have knitted several pairs of socks now, mainly for my sisters my granddaughter and of course me! The one thing I seem to struggle with is doing the kitchener stitch at the end. I’ve yet to get it right. Yours looks so neat and I wish I could get it like that.
I love knitting socks. Very good for de- stressing. I have knitted at least 10 pairs of socks this year. Friends love them as gifts.
I have knitted six pairs of socks since last year all from the basic 4 ply pattern. Thank you for your advice and support.
Wow 10th anniversary! So far since I discovered you I’ve only knitted ladies or children’s socks so for this celebration I’m knitting a pair for my husband – the toes are so long!
Thank you for your patterns and tutorials. My first pair of socks was done using your basic pattern and your brilliant sockalong tutorials. Since then I’ve made about 20 pairs, including cables, and they’re all for me! I wear handmade socks everyday in winter. They have been a godsend in the cold north east of England. Knitting socks is so calming. I’ve always got a sock on the needles. So thank you again!
Your new pattern is lovely, I’m looking forward to adding colourwork to my sock knitting repertoire. I have knitted two pairs of the basic 4ply sock in your Super sock book using self striping
I love sock knitting and have introduced it to several friends who are also now hooked on sock knitting! Happy 10th Anniversary!
I started knitting socks in 2020 after seeing someone knitting them in an outdoor knitting group. I was recommended to look at Winwick Mum and there’s been no stopping me. At least 36 pairs and counting. Thank you so much Christine, for all the inspiration and help. I have a drawer full of sock yarn so onward and upwards! 😀x
Knitting socks helped me through a really tough time. My husband had to have chemotherapy for bowel cancer. Knitting socks whilst waiting for him(4 hrs ish) helped me get through it. Thank you winwick mum, you helped me more than you will ever know.
Happy Anniversary. Your basic sock tutorial got me started on socks and I was able to understand the construction to the point I can now knit without a pattern for any size foot. Thank you – I will always be grateful.
Happy birthday 🥳
I’m onto my 40 something pair of socks since 2022. It took me ages to make the first pair but after joining this group and learning from its members I’m improving all the time. Long may it continue.
Thank you Christine for your tutorials and encouragement – without you I’d never have tried to knit a sock. My husband’s life is transformed by his handmade socks he’ll never go back to shop bought xx
Happy Birthday! Knitting socks relaxes me, and your patterns are always so good.
Sorry, forgot to say that all my socks in the past year have been 8 ply (all from your pattern). My son and I love them. I live in North Somerset, England.
Hi Christine, so Happy 10th Birthday. Without you I would really not be knitting socks at all! Big congratulations on such a special thing to celebrate.
I can’t stop knitting socks, always have a pair on the go.
Hi Christine, I’m from the Adelaide Hills is South Australia. I love knitting socks and love your weekly emails.
I’ve knitted 4 pairs of Basic 4ply socks since May, 2024
Happy 10th Birthday
Thank you for such wonderful instructions! You make all of this so simple. Happy Tenth Sockalong!
Thank you Christine for taking the mystery out of knitting socks.
I’m on my 3rd pair of socks since Valentines Day! The yarn for the Treasure Socks has arrived! And I can’t wait to make those stranded beauties.
I absolutely love wearing handmade socks. They fit better, and are more comfortable too!
Happy 10th birthday to you from all the happy feet out there.
Happy, happy birthday Sock-along. You are ages with my eldest so I will always remember your birthday! Thanks you you I have knitted one and a half pairs of socks, which I would never have thought possible! Magic loop and short circular combination works best for me 🥰
Sandra NI
I love knitting socks and it’s great to be part of such a wonderful community!
Happy Birthday! I’m on my 5th pair for myself and also made a pair for a friend. 2 of my pairs have had new toes, and another has had a knitted patch. I lovey woolly socks. Thank you for the pattern, and thank you for this lovely group.
Happy Birthday sock-along! I have always knitted since childhood but was always a bit scared of socks until I found you Christine. I have to date knitted 9 pairs and 1 on the needles for myself and 4 for my husband, all from your patterns. Several balls of your WYS bird colours waiting in the stash. Happy days!
Happy Birthday Sockalong! Ryegrass pattern looks lovely
Happy birthday!! 🥳
Happy 10th Sock-along! Gosh, 10 years. This might explain why I am unable to close my sock drawer properly! Over the years I have taught myself to knit socks on DPN,s, magic loop and short circulars using your fab patterns with super clear instructions. Knitting the Christmas socks started with the Candy Cane pattern and has become a tradition(obsession)! I loved the Adeline pattern which came in a gift box from BSW. WYS yarn, pattern, stitch marker, tea flower and a recipe card for white chocolate muffins or biscuits. The perfect excuse to sit with a cuppa and knit socks.
I look forward to the Ryegrass pattern and wish you many more happy sock-alongs.
Ryegrass pattern is in a magazine insert that I have had years. Of the four patterns in it I have only made the Carousel and Boxy Rib patterns, lots of Boxy Rib, as it’s a nice fuss free pattern when making socks for men.
Happy 10th birthday! I found you about 8 years ago having never knitted before. I’ve done 50 plus pairs now, one of my fave things about autumn – the socks coming out!
I have ordered super socks book. I can’t wait for it to come.
They are lovely Christine. ❤️🌺
I began my sock knitting journey with your basic pattern and always return to it. In my opinion it’s the best pattern, fits my feet so well. Congrats on 10 years
Hi Christine
Congratulations on the long running Sock a Long for the wonderful milestone
Love your work and the regular contact through the blog
I started my sock knitting journey during lockdown, but that was really a switch to work from home. At that time it took several months of frogging before the first pair was completed, but using the sockalong book helped a lot and I now have a drawer full of socks. Over the past year I have made 4 pairs of socks. Happy 10th birthday 🎁
I am enjoying your emails. I am learning to knit socks the way my late Mum knitted my Dad’s socks with the double pointed pins.
i love recieving your emails, they are very informative. i have always been afraid to knit socks
but now i am determined to give them a go it always seems difficult to me, but am going to try
thank you for all the helpful advice you have given us and the beautiful patterns
i have always been afraid to knit socks, it always seems so complicated, but now i have decided to give them a go. thank you for all your emails , i look forward to reading them and thank you for all your beautiful patterns
i have always been afraid to knit socks, it always seems so hard to do, but now im determined to give them a go. thank you for your lovely emails we recieve, they are very informative and i love finding out what your up to as im nosey haha!
sorry i never realised my emails went through so thats why there is so many of them sorry please ignore them good luck everyone
i taught myself to knit when i was a little kid and made many things but could never get the hang of socks until i discovered your pattern..thanks so much!..now its about all i knit!
Happy birthday, and hope you will have many more. What would we do without your encouragement?!
I have made my swatch and will start knitting my socks tomorrow.
I have lost track of how many pairs I have made since discovering knitting socks just before lockdown. I have cast on a 4ply pair in lovely RICO yarn that my daughter gave me for Mother’s Day. She also now uses your pattern as she learnt to knit by using the sock along
Hello. Happy 10th Birthday. I must say I am enjoying reading your blog
I estimate that I have knitted aproximatelt 15 pairs of socks in the last year.
Regards
Lynette