SOCK KNITTING

When selecting yarn for sock knitting, it is important to consider the weight and fibre content of the yarn. The yarn should contain at least 20% nylon for a durable and long-lasting finished pair of socks.  The other 80% can be wool, or any fibre you prefer. Fingering weight yarns are the most popular for knitting socks as they are lightweight and give a great fit.  You will need at least 100g of sock yarn to complete an average sized pair of socks.

In my last two blog posts, I talked about the anatomy of a sock in Part 1 and the option of knitting socks using double pointed or a circular knitting needle in Part 2.  Once you decide what type of knitting needles to use for your socks, you need to select the material they are made from. In this blog post, I cover the most common materials knitting needles are made from.

 In this blog, I am going to talk about which knitting needles to use. Whether you knit a pair of socks using double pointed needles or on a circular knitting needle using the Magic Loop method, it's all a matter of personal preference. Sometimes I start knitting my socks using the Magic Loop technique, then I switch to my double pointed needles when I am turning the heel and then switch back again when I start the instep. Knitting Socks on Double Pointed Needles is a very common method and a good starting point for any beginner knitter.  Knitting socks using The Magic Loop Method allows you to create a tube using one circular knitting needle.

Are you intimidated by the idea of knitting socks for the first time?  Or are you a beginner knitter and want to knit your first pair of socks?  I am here to encourage you that socks are not difficult to knit and requires only basic knitting skills.  I am not kidding and YES you can !!!

How many times have you put the socks you are knitting in your project bag only to have the stitches slip off the knitting needles, or you lose that pesky 5th needle somewhere in your bag.   Our handcrafted knitting needle cozy is your solution and is designed to hold your double pointed needles (all 5 of them) together without getting lost or having stitches slip off your needles.