
A diary for all my knitting and making
Sock Knitting: Toe-Up or Cuff-Down?
On today’s post I wanted to dive a little deeper in a big question in sock knitting. When you are knitting socks, first you need to choose direction. Toe-Up vs. Cuff-Down; which one is right for you?
In Search of the Perfect Heel
How is our sock knit-along going on your end? So far I have finished one and a half new socks (of 2 new designs) and I’m also pretty excited to start one more new design idea… Sock knitting is a big deal for me this Spring! But other than that, I also wanted to chat a bit about the most feared and fun part of sock knitting: The Heel!
Finding that perfect Cast-On for Socks
Continuing my series of blog posts on sock knitting! We have already talked about bit about the yarn choices, now it’s time to cast on. This might be a bit late for us all considering our sock KAL, but it’s nice to know about all the options for future reference! You might even use an alternative method for your second sock!
Choosing the Best Yarn for Socks
Today I’m also starting a series of posts on sock knitting! I know this has been the theme this Spring, but it certainly started way earlier: socks are my new favourite little thing to knit. First and foremost it’s time to take a closer look at all the yarn options we have for sock knitting.
The Joy of Sock Knitting!
Have you ever wanted to knit something small, portable, and endlessly customisable but perfectly fitting? That’s exactly why I fell in love with sock knitting - even if it took me 10 years or so. There’s something magical about turning just a simple skein of yarn into a perfectly fitted, cozy pair of socks. If you’ve never tried knitting socks before, let me share why you really should give it a go—and a few tips to help you get started.