It’s time for my favorite part of knitting a sock! The leg is at the perfect length and it’s time to work the heel. I’ve tried many different heels for socks and this is my go-to favorite. It fits really well, it holds up with wear, and it’s really fun to make. The heel is worked flat,…
Socktober 2026 – The Leg & How to Read the Stitch Pattern
The texture pattern for the leg is a 4 round repeat. I have a fondness for 4 round repeats. They’re easy to memorize and quick to complete. Socks fly off my needles when the pattern makes me do “just one more repeat” before I put them down. You won’t need a row counter for these,…
Socktober 2026 – How to Cast On with Self Striping Yarn
First, a note on sizing… I’m including 3 stitch counts to fit Small/Narrow (Medium/Standard, Large/Wide) ankles and feet, based on stitch gauge of 8-8.5 sts per inch (2.5cm). If you’re a seasoned sock knitter, you’ll know where you want to start. If this is a new adventure for you and you don’t know what size…
How to Knit Perfect Adorable Baby Socks
Step-by-step Tiny Toes Baby Socks pattern for knitting perfect baby socks – guaranteed to stay on tiny feet. Printable Pattern now available for purchase at my Etsy shop 🙂 No need to worry, the Tiny Toes Baby Socks Tutorial will remain free on the site! A printable pattern is now available for those of you…
