Beginner sock knitting: Sockalong – accessories and matching yarn
There’s just a week to go now before we start our Sockalong. Excited? I certainly am! It’s been great to really think about what goes into making a sock and in which order to...
Category: Tutorials
Beginner sock knitting: Sockalong – tension squares, casting on and Sock Stitch Calculation
This post was written as part of the Winwick Mum Sockalong, a series of free tutorials which tell you everything you need to know about how to knit socks for beginners. This post deals...
Beginner sock knitting: Sockalong – needles
Today’s Sockalong post is all about the needles, but before we start I must say thank you so much for all your support – it’s great to know so many of you are going...
Beginner sock knitting: Sockalong – yarns
Well, hello! It’s nice to see you for this first pre-Sockalong post! I’m very excited about the whole idea and I’m really looking forward to getting started. Where do we start? Well, we could...
Twinkle Star socks – free pattern and tutorial
“Twinkle, twinkle, little star …” The star socks are here at last, and thanks to everyone for your comments on the blog and Facebook about what to do about the outline! As you can...
Basic 6ply boot socks – free pattern and tutorial
One of the things about owning a dog is that you’re out every day, whatever the weather. I learned early on that walking in anything other than wellies or walking boots was a mistake...
