r/Sockknitting

The sock bug has really bitten me this year and I have been working my way through Summer Lee patterns from the books. Though up next are a few Stone Knits for fall and Halloween!

Obviously, I love shorties and am missing one DK pair I gave to my mom.

I like to use 9in circs and magic loop or DPNs for the toe or heel when needed.

From the light cable sock on the left and around:

1. Clog Socks (Strong Heel)
2. True Crew Sock Set - Fine Rib (Strong Heel)
3. Drew’s Socks (Eye of Partridge)
4. Lobstah Socks (Strong Heel)
5. Cuff Club 1 February shorties (HF&G)
6. Shortie Sock Set Vol III (Shadow Wrap)
7. Simple Garter Rib (Garter Heel)
8. Helical Socks (HF&G)
9. Helical Socks (HF&G)
10. True Crew Sock Set- Stockinette (Strong Heel)
11. Dustland Socks (Garter Heel)
12. Honeycomb & Moss Socks (HF&G)
13. The Fisherman Fade (Shadow Wrap)
14. Soma Socks (Strong Heel)

I have made many plain coloured socks before especially for my boyfriend who loves them. I thought I would try colourwork to make him some for his 30th soon but it's not working. I am trying the stone knits fish/lobster/crab set patterns and my floats were too tight for the medium size and didn't fit around his heel. I sized up and it fits great around his heel but the sock itself looks so massive. I got him to close his eyes so I could try them on his feet (it's a semi surprise) and it fits but looks too loose. The pattern gets you to increase 12 stitches around the colourwork section which makes sense but it honestly looks too big. My gauge is very loose so I stay on the 2.25 mm needles for this section, but I'm wondering if it would be better to size the sock down and size up needles for the colourwork section, but then I'm worried the stitches will be too obviously big. Omg someone pls help me I have soooo much fun working on these but I'm getting so disheartened cos it just isn't clicking :(

I love sock knitting so much! yarn is Fine Print from Purl Soho in Peacock Feather, and I adapted a vanilla sock pattern to make a shorty sock. Also loosely based on Summer Lee’s weekend shorty sock.

Madeline tosh sock yarn for the black variegated and random neon (yellow? green?) single ply merino no label.

I love a peasant heel.
DPNs 2.75mm bamboo
Gauge 30 stitches x 28 rows = 4”

With black, cast on deck of cards, 13 stitches per needle.
Knit two rounds, twisted 1x1 rib for 14 rounds (~1-1/2”).
Knit two rounds, then add neon and knit 1 round. Knit two rounds black, 1 round neon for 4 neon repeats. Then switch to 2 neon rounds and 1 black stripe for 4 neon repeats. Continue this pattern for sock 1, start with 2 neon rows for sock 2.

Knit for 25 rounds (~2-1/2”), add waste yarn for peasant heel. Continue knitting in pattern until ready toe start.

For 8” foot, knit 4” after heel before toe.

Toe 4321:
Decrease, then knit 4 rounds, decrease, then knit 3 rounds, decrease, then knit 2 rounds, decrease, then knit 1 round, decrease on each next 4 rounds. Graft closed.

Pick up heel and remove waste yarn. Pick up 1 extra side stitch on each needle for 14sts/needle. Knit 1 round then same as toe 4321.

I'm knitting my way through Summer Lee's The Sock Project book. This was the second set of socks that I knit. It is the afterthought heel.

Link to Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/CoffeeCraftsYaps/basic-sock-no-2-the-afterthought-heel

I'm currently knitting this colourwork cat sock and wondering about making the pair mismatched on purpose. What do you all think?

A. No, don't be weird. Make them both the same.

B. Yes, but not too different. Make the second sock with purple cats instead of grey, but still have the purple toe, heel and cuff.

C. Completely flip the colours so just the cats are purple and the rest is grey for the second.

Just wondering what’s everyone’s go to row count for cuff-leg-foot?

For example, I’m a size UK7 and normally do 30-35-40 split, my mum is the same size but prefers the socks taller, so for her I’d do 40-40-40.

(Pic of one of my last years socks for tax 🧦)

First pair of socks for someone else! And my 11th pair so far. Thank god for pretty yarn.

I didnt photograph two of them cause they in the laundry basket lol 😅😅 sorry! 😆

Yarn: all Hedgehog fibres - Sock and like two Skinny Singles

Pattern: self drafted shorties recipe with shadow wrap heel, special guest a pair that used the Daisy Socks pattern (free on ravelry) knit up during Athenaishawk's sock KAL.

Nice pattern, Skew from knitty. Yarn is Universe Halloween sock wool from Hobbii.

Needles 2.5mm in magic loop and Drops Fabel yarn

French tutorial on yt

The yarn is self striping, I’m not that talented. I cannot believe I finally cut the right length off the second skein. I’m only doing ankle socks forever now.

knit my first pair using Crazy Sock Lady Vanilla Socks on 9in circulars. Really enjoyed the process and think I’m going to try and afterthought heel next. Started knitting earlier this year so would love any feedback! the yarn is from Road Trip Sock Yarn and a special colorway for my LYS.

My first finished colour-work cuffs, the first I did slightly tight and the 2nd slightly loose.

Also my first finished pair with a short row heal, learnt this heal from Simply Ribbed Socks by This Handmade Life but made it 1x1 rib, (haven’t finished that pair yet, as they are all over 2x2 rib which is taking a while, even though they are looking great.)

This is the A1 Sock, free pattern by Stepanka Drchalova. Super beginner friendly with links to videos embedded in the pattern and tons of adjustments that you can make in case you have a narrow foot, etc. Highly recommend. And they are made in the indestructible washing machine and dryer friendly Kroy socks yarn

UPDATE: Thank you very, very much to everyone who has shown interest in this pattern so far, it means a lot. At this time, the only size I don't currently have an applicant for is the Adult IV. If you are interested in testing this size, please do let me know! I will be reaching out to everyone who applied this afternoon. 🤍

Seeking test knitters to help with ALL SIZES of my first pattern - The Rosemary Socks

CONSTRUCTION

The Rosemary Socks are worked cuff-down with a heel flap and sole gusset. Seeded ribbing worked in a single color creates an all-over texture that fits snugly to the foot.

SIZING

Baby (Toddler) Youth (Adult I) II (III) IV

Socks should fit snugly with negative ease. Your selected size should measure 2.5 – 5 cm / 1 – 2" smaller than the circumference of the widest part of the foot:

10 (12.5) 15 (17.5) 20 (23) 25.5 cm / 4 (5) 6 (7) 8 (9) 10" finished circumference

MATERIALS

• 2.5 mm / US 1 needles
• Fingering weight sock yarn
• Approximately 90 (155) 250 (335) 420 (520) 575 metres
• 3 stitch markers, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors

DEADLINE

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

If you find yourself in need of flexibility regarding this deadline, I’d be happy to discuss.

TESTERS

With your insight and honest feedback, I’m hoping to gather the following from testers:

• Feedback from the knitting process regarding this pattern’s clarity, accuracy, fit, etc.
• Roughly how much yarn your size used
• A few clear photos of your socks

No previous pattern testing experience required! All skill levels are welcome to apply.

APPLICATION

To help keep myself organized, I’ve created this Google form for tester applications. Please let me know if you any questions in advance. Thank you!!