Welcome to the Winwick Mum knitting patterns page!
Whether you are knitting your first pair of socks or your 100th pair of socks, there are plenty of knitting patterns for you here – and not just socks either – you’ll find shawls, cowls, hats, mittens and other accessories too!
IMPORTANT NOTE: My own patterns are either free or for sale ONLY on Ravelry, Payhip and here on the blog. I do not sell finished Winwick Mum products and all my paid-for patterns are £4.50. If you see a website offering finished products or more expensive patterns DO NOT BUY THEM. They are scam websites and will steal your details and your money. If something pops up whilst you’re trying to download a free pattern, DO NOT GIVE YOUR BANK DETAILS as this is an ad and nothing to do with the Winwick Mum pattern.
Click the buttons below to jump to pattern sections – I’ve written a lot of patterns now! (This page is still being updated so the layout style will vary.)
Basic Socks Technique Tutorials Next Step Patterns
More Super Socks – exclusive patterns
West Yorkshire Spinners – Winwick Mum Patterns West Yorkshire Spinners – Christmas
Other Patterns Magazines and Other Places Accessories Printables
Socks
Basic Socks
The Winwick Mum Basic Socks patterns are perfect for every sock knitter – from the newest of beginners to experienced sock knitters alike. Covering a range of yarn weights and in styles from short to long, for adults and children, you can be sure that you can knit for everyone in your life who needs hand knitted socks!
If you are brand new to sock knitting, start with the Basic 4ply Socks pattern which is written to work in conjuction with the Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials. Want to use thicker yarn? Don’t worry, you can use the Basic 6ply or Basic 8ply (DK) Socks patterns with the same tutorials – all of these patterns are based on the same pattern shape so you can use any of them to get started.
Click the photo to go to the blog post where you can download a free copy of the pattern. If you’d prefer to have a printed copy of the Basic 4ply and Basic 6ply Socks patterns and the Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials all in one place, you can get that by buying a copy of Super Socks 🙂
Basic 4ply Socks
Easy top down socks with a heel flap and gusset in 4ply yarn. Ideal for beginners and easy to adjust for any size of feet.
Basic 6ply Socks
Easy top down socks with a heel flap and gusset in 6ply yarn. Ideal for beginners and easy to adjust for any size of feet.
Basic 8ply (DK) Socks
Easy top down socks with a heel flap and gusset in 8ply (DK) yarn. Ideal for beginners and easy to adjust for any size of feet.
Basic 4ply Children’s Socks
The Basic 4ply Socks pattern written to help you knit for smaller feet! Step-by-step Sockalong tutorials will help you knit the perfect pair and adjust for any size!
Basic 4ply Knee High Socks
Based on the Basic 4ply Socks pattern used in the Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials, these knee high socks are perfect for when shorter socks just won’t do!
Basic 4ply Shortie Socks
Based on the Basic 4ply Socks pattern used in the Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials, these shortie socks featuring 5 different cuff styles are a breeze to knit!
Calzini Base
Impara a lavorare a maglia calzini semplici con Winwick Mum! Con l’aiuto di un modello che ti permette di adattarlo a qualsiasi piede, questo è l’unico modello di cui hai bisogno per realizzare calzini perfetti!
Super Socks book
The paperback of the online Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials. Contains Basic 4ply and Basic 6ply Socks patterns, set out by needle type, with space for notes and the perfect size for propping open with your brew!
Project Super Socks
Store all the details of your hand knitted socks in one place! No more pieces of paper stuffed in project bags – with space to record info for 50 pairs of socks, all your details are right here in your Master Plan!
Technique Tutorials
Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll be starting to realise that there’s no limit to what you can do! Take a look this series of tutorials to enhance your sock knitting skills!
Contrast Cuffs, Heels & Toes
An ideal way to use up yarn leftovers – and also to make sure that you have enough yarn for your pair of socks!
Reinforcing Heels, Soles & Toes
Make your socks last longer by continuing the cushioning heel stitch across the soles and toes of your socks.
Two at a Time (TAAT) Socks
Knit your socks two at a time (TAAT) with this photo and video tutorial based on the Basic 4ply Socks pattern.
Avoiding colour pooling and flashing on gussets
If you’re not a fan of the effects of pooling and flashing in yarn, this tutorial is for you!
Blocking Socks with Sock Blockers
Learn about blocking socks with sock blockers to show them off to their full potential!
Blocking Socks without Sock Blockers
Learn about blocking socks with sock blockers to show them off to their full potential!
Should I slip knitwise or purlwise?
Does it matter if you slip your stitches knitwise or purlwise for a sock heel flap? Find out more!
Help! There’s a knot in my yarn!
What do you do if you find a knot in your yarn as you’re knitting? Read on to find out!
Next Step Patterns
Now that you’ve mastered the Basic Socks patterns, you might be ready to move on! These are perfect next-step patterns and many have tutorials (both photo and video) with them to help you build your skills. The Easy Cable, Easy Lace, Easy Colourwork and Patchwork Socks are also available in paperback form in More Super Socks along with another four exclusive patterns – click here to jump to that section.
These patterns are a combination of free and paid patterns and it’s clearly marked on each pattern. There’s always a story behind my patterns and if you’d like to read it, just click on the photo to get to the blog post.
If you choose to buy through Ravelry, you will receive an instant PDF download once your payment has gone through. The link will take you to the pattern page where you can see the pattern details, other projects and you have the option to add to your cart if you want more than one pattern. You don’t need to have a Ravelry account to use this option, although if you do then the pattern can be added to your library. Payments can be made through PayPal or a credit card if you don’t have PayPal. Any VAT or taxes will be added by Ravelry at the time of your purchase.
If you prefer not to buy through Ravelry, you can find my patterns on Payhip HERE, and in my blog shop HERE, although that is for UK sales only (thanks to taxes and VAT!) *Please note, not all of the patterns are in the blog shop as it is still being updated.
If your local yarn shop is signed up to the Ravelry local yarn shop service then you can buy a copy from them and ask them to print it off for you.
Amory Socks
Clever slip stitch mock cables and textured panels work beautifully together on these socks which will suit everyone’s feet.
Boxy Rib Socks
An ideal next step version of the Basic 4ply Socks – easy rib adds texture and interest to your knitting!
Calcite Socks
Simple cables create a textured pattern down the length of these socks. Free pattern with tutorial help.
Carousel Socks
This lacy pattern reminds me of the canopy and poles of a fairground carousel ride! This is a great next step pattern for adventurous beginners.
Don’t be Koi Socks
Designed with not so small daughter to raise funds for her Guide trip to Japan in July 2023, koi fish swim around these fun and easy colourwork socks.
Easy Cable Socks
Get started with cable knitting using this free easy pattern with photo and video tutorials to have you cabling in no time! *Also featured in More Super Socks.
Easy Colourwork Socks
Start colourwork knitting with this easy pattern with photo and video tutorials. *Also featured in More Super Socks.
Easy Lace Socks
Start with lace knitting using this easy pattern with photo and video tutorials. *Also featured in More Super Socks.
Easy Mosaic Socks
When is a colourwork sock not a colourwork sock? When it’s mosaic! Try out this new technique today!
Hope Socks
The cutest baby DK boot socks, perfect for keeping tiny feet warm! A donation from each pattern sale goes to Future Dreams charity.
Impressive Socks
The clever twisted stitches make you look like a sock knitting superstar – you’re bound to impress with these on your feet!
LikeMinded Socks
Socks inspired by social media! Using twisted stitches, these sock are quick and easy to knit – perfect next step socks!
Love Spoon Socks
Cable socks with a central pattern panel that looks looks like a traditional Welsh carved wooden love spoon.
Magic Diamond Socks
Choose where you want the diamonds to appear on your socks and let your needles work the magic!
Monkey Puzzle Socks
Designed for not so small daughter’s 2024 trip to Nepal, the monkey faces magically appear as you work the mosaic slip stitches!
Neat Ripple Socks
Inspired by the Attic24 Neat Ripple blanket, increase and decrease stitches create gentle ripples on these socks.
Patchwork Socks
Learn to knit intarsia in the round with this easy pattern with photo and video tutorials. *Also featured in More Super Socks.
Ryegrass Socks
Love mosaic knitting? You’re going to love this sock pattern which is suitable for adventurous beginners.
Sanctuary Socks
Take some time out for yourself! Slalom cables wind their way down to an Eye of Partridge heel in this cosy pattern.
Sofa Snuggle Socks
DK (8ply) socks pattern perfect for yarns too soft for everyday wear. Donation to Trussell Trust with every pattern sale.
Sun Spot Socks
Tiny slip stitch “suns” add texture to these cheery socks. Perfect for adventurous beginners – and beyond!
Teeny Tiny Socks
Not socks to wear on your feet, but on your project bag or clothes to show the world you’re a Winwick Mum Sockalonger! Perfect yarn festival accessory!
Trailblazer Socks
Show off your sock style and blaze a trail! Increase and decrease stitches create the pattern – perfect next step socks for adventurous beginners!
Treasure Socks
A simple four-stitch colourwork pattern. Use treasured yarn, knit for your treasures or treasure for yourself! Inspired by the TV series Detectorists.
Twinkle Star Socks
Starry socks knitted in sparkly yarn with a pretty star stitch heel to complete the celestial feel! Written instructions and charted pattern.
Watercress Leaves Socks
Delicate lacy socks with a leafy pattern featuring a cross stitch heel flap. Written and charted pattern with photo tutorial for the heel flap.
Project Super Socks
No more pieces of paper stuffed in project bags – with space to record info for 50 pairs of socks, all your details are right here in your Master Plan!
Exclusive patterns from More Super Socks
You can read more about the patterns and look inside More Super Socks HERE.
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West Yorkshire Spinners
I am very proud to work with West Yorkshire Spinners, and even more proud that there are two collections of Winwick Mum colours in their Signature 4ply range!
All of the patterns are available through West Yorkshire Spinners stockists – you can find your local stockist HERE. I’ve added links to buy the patterns either as individual downloads or the complete books, but please do support your local yarn shop whenever you can.
Winwick Mum Collection
Inspired by an amethyst tumblestone, childhood holidays, looking for the positive and Spring dog walks, this is the first collection of Winwick Mum colours and you can read more about the yarns and patterns by clicking the photos.
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Winwick Mum Seasons Collection
With colours inspired by the seasons and a story behind every pattern, you can find out more about the yarns and patterns by clicking the photos.
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Christmas
Every year, West Yorkshire Spinners produces a very special Christmas yarn and I am very proud to have been asked to design a pattern to go with these socks every year since 2017! As you will expect, there’s a story behind each of these knitting patterns and the Christmas yarns, plus information on the designs and how they are knitted, including close-up photos of the patterns themselves. You can find this on the blog post to go with each pattern – just click the picture to get to the post. Some of the patterns are free and others are part of a special Christmas sock pattern book which was published in 2020 and features seven (yes, seven!) patterns.
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Other Patterns
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Magazines and Other Places
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Accessories
Click the photo to go to the blog post where you can download a free copy of the pattern. And yes, there are two crochet patterns in there. Just keeping you on your toes 🙂
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Printables
Click the photo to go to the blog post where you can download a copy of the printout.
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