When I get dressed in the morning, reaching into the sock drawer has been part of my routine again for a few weeks now. Unfortunately, there's no other way. And when I'm in the home office, comes in addition to my normal stockings on top now always a few self-knitted socks. This keeps the feet warm and I find knitted socks just great. In my eyes, the foot warmers are no longer old-fashioned.

Because autumn has really arrived now and we also want to start providing you with the first gift ideas for Christmas, in this article we show you beautiful sock designs, tell you our yarn favorites and also make a little excursion into the world of felting.

New design from Sandra

Like so many, the sock hype has not spared us. No sooner did the first designs appear on Instagram, it itched mightily in our fingers until we all fell over one by one. Sandra has become the first weak, which is why it is only fair that she provides you and us with its own design.

The socks Trudi are knitted double-threaded from the Premium Silk of REGIA, a really very productive yarn. You start at the toe - toe up is what it's called in the jargon. The special eye-catcher is then the broken rib pattern that extends over the instep and shaft. The cuff of purl and interlaced knit stitches is cast off in Italian. I tell you, who once started with it, wants nothing else for cuff finishes!

The Premium Silk color palette is small but fine. There should be something for every taste. In addition, if necessary, you can also switch to the other crown yarns from REGIA: Silk Color (for all lovers of splashes of color), Cashmere, Bamboo or Merino Yak.

To the knitting kit "Socks Trudi
To the tutorial "Socks Trudi
To all yarns from Schachenmayer

The delicate shimmer and clear stitch definition of Premium Silk make this yarn the perfect sock yarn for me. Closely followed by Premium Cashmere, because #dieworldneedsmorecashmere ✌ .

Sandra

Socks from Paula-m and PetiteKnit

With the above mentioned yarns you can knit - also double - the Basic Socks from Paula-m. With the catchy two-two rib pattern, you'll be on your way in no time and quickly have a pair of socks in hand. Our tip: From size 40/41, it's worth investing in three balls and knitting two pairs of socks. Alternatively, you'll have to knit a shorter shank in this size to get by with one skein.

For the basic socks you can also fall back on SANDNES. We have packed Perfect into the knitting kit. Due to the 20 percent synthetic fiber content and the superwash treatment, the yarn is extremely robust.

To the knitting kit "Basic Socks

My current favorite are the crown yarns from REGIA. Gladly also double knitted - at the moment I just prefer to wear heavy socks. But the next thing I need is a pair of cashmere!

Marisa

Whatever yarn you decide to use: I really like Paula-m's sock tutorial. As always, it's super detailed and garnished with nice details like an Italian stop at the cuff. It's precisely this that ensures that nothing presses against the calf. How do you work an Italian cast on in rounds? We'll explain that to you in a video, of course:

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The Italian stitch cast on in rounds makes for a nice stretchy cuff

If you like the socks from Paula-m, we can also recommend the Sunday Socks from PetiteKnit. They also have a double rib pattern, but they don't have an Italian stop and have a differently worked heel.

To the knitting kit "Sunday Socks

If you want to knit socks that you can also comfortably put in your shoes, the Everyday Socks - also from PetiteKnit - might be something for you. Here you can again fall back on the sock yarns from Schachenmayer. The socks are knitted from the shaft to the toes, the heels are worked with short rows. Striped or plain - the choice is yours!

To the "Everyday Socks" tutorial
To the pattern "Everyday Socks Junior

#socktober at LAMANA

Do you know the sock yarn from LAMANA? Merida is a blended yarn of merino, silk and polyamide. For a pair of socks with a normal shaft length you need two balls of Merida (200 meters per 50 grams). By the way, in October (or "Socktober") you can find free sock pattern at LAMANA. The stockinette stitch knitted model includes sizes 18 to 47. For the small sizes you can even get by with one skein.

As always with LAMANA convinced me here the color palette all along the line. The muted colors make you really want to cozy knitting hours on the sofa.

Sophia

About the sock yarn Merida
To the sock pattern from LAMANA

Socks all day long

You want the full sock experience? All right, 😉 SANDNES has published its own themed booklet on what is probably the biggest classic among home-knitted items. In the booklet you'll find a total of nine pattern for women's, men's and children's designs. We have created the kits for you with Smart or Perfect by SANDNES. Attention: Currently the booklet is not available. But we expect a package with supplies in the next few days and keep you up to date!

To all knitting kits of the theme booklet

Another classic - but among the pattern - seems to be the book "52 Weeks of Socks" by Laine from Finland. We keep reordering it, you keep buying it empty. We'll see how long that lasts 😉 .

Saturday coffee net whisper 2020 Laine 52 socks
Photo: © Laine Publishing

In the book you will find pattern for socks and slippers - one more beautiful than the other. I sometimes (unfortunately far too rarely at the moment) just sit down with this book and leaf through it. The women at the small Finnish publishing house simply know how to present knitted pieces in a beautiful and high-quality way. By the way, with "52 Weeks of Socks" you also have a great Christmas gift.

About the book "52 Weeks of Socks".

Now it is felt!

Long time no longer made, but once again really want it: Felting! Jaaaaahren ago I have crocheted me once slippers (!) And then felted. Unfortunately, I no longer have them, which I regret very much. Fortunately, there are Ravelry and designers who have something suitable in the portfolio. For example, there is Nina Ruth, who has designed felted slippers.

Knitted here with the Fritidsgarn from SANDNES. You work both in rounds and in rows; the knot on the shaft is knitted as a long tube, then sewn together and then attached to the actual shoe. And then you felt! To do this, you put the finished knit in the washing machine. This is always such an exciting moment. But it's just so much fun!

To the fritids yarn from SANDNES
To the pattern "Tova Twist Tøfler

Knitting becomes even more beautiful with the right accessories

It's like always: A good pair of needles here, a great tensioning set there - bang! - the most beautiful hobby in the world becomes even more beautiful. From needles to sock tensioners, you'll find everything here. Maybe you want to try the sock wonder from addi? Or would you prefer the double pointed needles from Chiaogoo? And how about a pin to show everyone that you are a proud sock knitter?

You can choose between sock tensioners from Twig & Horn and KnitPro. The goal for both: To bring the socks into shape after washing and to help the pattern unfold (I can really imagine how my husband would smile at this sentence. But we all know that socks also deserve washing and (!) stretching).

To the sock blockers from Twig & Horn
To the sock blockers from KnitPro

You can also find our needles in the accessories section. Sandra and I are self-confessed needle-play knitters when it comes to socks. Marisa, on the other hand, uses the Sock Wonder. How good that there is a suitable accessory for everyone!

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To all our circular knitting needles

Photo: © Twig and Horn

The cute sock pin is available from Twig & Horn. I really like such little things. A small pin here, a pretty needle measure there - so the knitting experience but only to the round thing! Every now and then I look for nice pattern in a book... I'm off! Have fun knitting (socks)!

To the sock pin
To the SoxxBook of Stine and Stitch