If you’ve never knitted a pair of socks, you’re missing out. Yes, it can take awhile. Yes, I have many single socks laying here and there. BUT, to wear a pair is like heaven on your feet. They are cushier, prettier, and so satisfying. There are so many options in socks that it’s hard to stop.
I can’t wait to get my hands on this new book from Landauer called “The Little Sock Knitting Book” by Christopher Verlag. I need no other reason than the yellow ones on the cover.

Inside, the author uses the simple, everyday pair of socks as the footstools for understanding how knitting works, showing how it’s possible to work from cuff to toe or toe to cuff. Learn cast-on stitches, shaft patterns, and more – each packaged with careful step-by-step photos. This book will get you started on your journey to the comfort of sock knitting. If you can’t wait until July when the book is released, Checker has you covered.
“Love To Knit Socks” is from Annie’s. It will be just as satisfying, and maybe more, because it is available now!

This extensive pattern book features 14 beautiful sock patterns showcasing a variety of techniques and methods. From top-down to toe-up and even unique spiraling socks, readers can master multiple ways to knit socks while also trying different cuffs, heels and toes. Socks with different textures, techniques and leg lengths are included. Oh the joy!
One of the other great things about knitting is the amazing options in needles and accessories. KnitPro has some beautiful, fun to knit with, needles that are a perfect accompaniment to these books. Symfonie Dreamz Fixed Circular Needles.

Made of laminated birchwood, these needles are smooth with metal connectors and a nylon cable. They come in many beautiful colors adding to the treat you can experience when knitting. KnitPro has an entire range of needle types and sizes for you to try at a very reasonable price point. They are brand new and definitely worth a try.
If there is one downside to sock knitting, it would be that the completed pair don’t last forever. The urge is to wear them every day but we know (from experience) that isn’t a good idea. All of a sudden your big toe pokes through or your heel gets very thin. It can be the most depressing day of the year because you have no more of the yarn you knitted them with. Alas, there is a solution! Clover is releasing some Darning Yarn in May!

This is just one of the amazing color groups being offered. AND, the yarn is 50% wool and 50% acrylic. Each card has three shades /colors of darning yarn and each color is 17-1/2 yards.There will be no sock that I can’t color match. I feel like I need them all. You might even have a favorite pair of store bought socks that have a hole. Now you can darn them, darn it!