Charming Colorwork Socks
If you like colorwork and making socks, then Charming Colorwork Socks is a must buy for you. This book contains 25 adorable patterns, including holiday themes, animals, and my personal favorite: coffee socks.
Most of the patterns involve only working with two colors at the same time, so it’s ideal for colorwork beginners who don’t want to manage too many strands at once. There isn’t much in the way of tutorials in the book, although there is a section on washing and care as well as managing floats in the beginning. I didn’t mind because I prefer video tutorials anyway.
The sizes included in the pattern start with 56, 64, and 72 stitches respectively, which translate roughly to S, M, L depending on your needle size. For context, I wear a size 6 (US) women’s shoe and fit in a 56 stitch sock and my best friend wears a size 11 (US) women’s shoe and fits into a 72 stitch sock.
Some of the patterns have a gusset/flap heel and some a short row heel, and instructions are given for both.
I’m currently working on the “I’m Batty for Halloween” socks and loving them.
So if you are a colorwork knitter or know one, this book is totally worth it. Every pattern is adorable and the instructions are clear and simple. Happy knitting!
– Elyse
Add a dash of whimsy to your knitted socks as you work your way through this colorful collection of patterns. While stranded colorwork can seem intimidating at first—especially on such a small accessory!—beginners to both knitting socks and colorwork are in good hands, as prolific knitwear designer Charlotte Stone walks you through all her most helpful tips, tricks and techniques. You’ll learn how to carry your yarns with proper tension, choose colors that work well together, make adjustments for the perfect fit on feet of every shape and size and so much more!
More experienced knitters will be delighted by the treasure trove of charming designs on offer. Knit adorable animals onto your socks with patterns like Autumn Mice or Counting Sheep. Imbue your socks with fun florals in the Raindrops on Roses or Tiptoe Through the Tulips patterns. And whip up socks inspired by the great outdoors, so your feet can look as adventurous as you feel! If you’re on the hunt for great gift ideas, look no further—knit a playful pair of socks in just a day or two and share the handmade joy with family and friends!
Colorwork knitting is a fantastic way to infuse your handknits with cheerful hues and delightful designs, and with this collection of patterns you’ll never settle for boring socks again.
Crafting
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I’ve actually been looking up more colorwork sock patterns recently, so thank you so much for this wonderful share!
Oh boy, this looks like fun! I’m personally of the “I’m totally going to get into knitting/crochet/beading/etc” and then a month later dropping it type, but I know some more dedicated peeps who’d love this! Holiday shopping in progress
I like those bat socks, but am still in my knit wardrobe acquisition phase where seasonal things with limited usage annoy TF outta me. Like, if I’m gonna bother to make it, I better get more use out of it than just a measly month. (Also, get off my lawn…)
Those tulip socks on the cover look good though. I *cough* may have a weakness for sock patterns, collections, and books… I buy them way faster than I knit them. Oops?
I BEG of you, fellow knitters, please make sure you take the strands into account when picking a size and working them. No matter how good the colorwork looks on the public side, they will reduce the amount of stretch the socks have. Try on as you go! (When I wrote my handpainted socks book, one of the samples came in looking beautiful but the stranding made them impossible to wear, even on a thin model foot. We had to have them reknit.)
One thing to note, these patterns are top-cuff-down, which means you start with the leg part and knit the foot last. I have long, wide feet so I have learned the hard way that I need toe-up patterns so I can fit as I go.
The patterns truly are adorable though.
Thank you for this! I’m taking notes from the comments too – you all are great 😀 I’ve always been curious about this type of knitting, I’ve only gotten as far as making cables. It’s nice to see such a cute collection that’s also beginner friendly – I might give this a go!