December 13: Socks, Socks, Socks!
With the numerous styles and trends we’ve seen come and go over the years, the one thing that has remained consistent is SOCKS! One of the first yarns we stocked way back in the 90’s was sock yarn from Stahl of Germany.
Mom loved knitting socks, and spent countless hours researching different construction and developing better techniques. While consolidating 25 years of class instructions onto one working computer, I decided it was time to reintroduce her passion for socks to a new generation of sock knitters.
Realizing that today’s knitter wouldn’t necessarily care to sit and knit random heel and toe swatches, I decided to incorporate these construction techniquesĀ into unique sock designs and our Sock Boxes were born!
The Sock Box isn’t just sock yarn, nor is it simply a sock pattern. It truly is a virtual classroom in a box. I have poured every ounce of mom’s knowledge into these patterns, along with a few perfecting finishes of my own, with step-by-step instructions on how to make a PERFECT sock. Anyone can write a simple sock pattern. Our instructions take sock knitting a step further, with detailed information on knitting perfect socks without unpleasant holes or gaps.
Sock Box No. 1 features a hand painted Peruvian wool/bamboo blend,Ā Pilsner Pleating, an adapted Niantic Heel and Toe, German short rows and more.
I dyed the yarn and coordinated colorways myself for Sock Box No. 2, which features mind-boggling (but easy to knit) Helix stripes, Peasant Heel, and Wedge Toe.
Each sock box includes artisan beaded stitch markers, a project bag, and full-color photo instructions. $75/box, which is quite a deal when you consider what all you are getting in this box. The instructions and detailed explanation of techniques are unlike any other!
Mom also loved for things to match…precisely! When knitting with the modern color shifting yarns and such, matching colors at seams can be nearly impossible. Mom didn’t care how much yarn she’d waste, but she’d find the point where the colors matched no matter what!
The current trend is PERFECTLY MATCHING socks. She would have loved this!
It started with Schoppel’s DasPaar. DasPaarĀ is packaged in 50 gm skeins, with each sock knit from a separate skein wound so that they begin and end at the same point for a perfect match.
Then Urth Yarns got in the game with their matching Uneek Striped Sock Kits. Urth Yarns just delivered this limited editionĀ Christmas color!
And now Regia has taken it to a new level with their PAIRFECT line of sock yarn.
The Pairfect socks are knit with one-100gm skein. The yellow you see in the skein is only the starter thread, and detailed instructions are printed inside each ball band. Super cool! We have both the Rainbow Colors and fair isle prints designed by Arne & Carlos. Regia takes it a step further with their NO KNOT guarantee, for uninterrupted patterning.
And I know mom would have flipped over Addi’s new FlexiFlip needles. These are the bomb! This revolutionary new way of working in the round is a fabulous alternative to traditional double points and the 2-circ/magic loop methods.
I incorporated instruction on using the FlexiFlip needles into our Sock Box patterns. Not only have they made the socks easier to knit, they have really simplified instruction writing. ThisĀ allows me to give more clarity, especially when it comes to the finer technical points.
Now that I hopefully have everyone excited to make socks, I have some fun prizes to give away today.
Everyone gets a free download of our Basic Sock pattern. (Oops, you’re too late, however our pattern is available for purchase any time!)Ā This is the go-to pattern for many a sock knitter. We’ve seen more than our share of well-worn and loved copies that have been used to make dozens of socks over the years. Download your copy today, for the link will go away tomorrow!
We are also giving away:
- 2 skeins of DasPaar + a set of Addi FlexiFlips
- 1 Uneek Sock Kit + a set of Addi FlexiFlips
- 1 skein of Regia Pairfect + a set of Addi FlexiFlips
To get in on the drawing, state in the comments:Ā Sorry, drawing is over!
- which yarn you’d like to win (DasPaar, Uneek, Regia PairfectĀ . . .Ā only pick one!)
- the color you’d like to win (to see the colors, simply click on the name of the yarn you’d like to win)
- the size of FlexiFlips you’d like to win –Ā choose from sizes 0(2mm), 0-1(2.25mm), 1(2.5mm), 1-2(2.75mm), or 2(3mm)
I’ll select one winner for each yarn. You have until midnight tonight!
Heidi
13.12.2018 at 00:45Regia #9137 Summer Night, Addiās size 1
Iāve been wanting to knit a pair of socks and this is the yarn Iāve been thinking about the most.
Machelle
13.12.2018 at 06:02Uneek #52 and size 2 FlexiFlips please.
Beth Seeliger
13.12.2018 at 07:01Regia Pairfect yarn in #9136 Garden and Flexi-Flips in size 1-2 (2.75 mm).
Bernadette Ray
13.12.2018 at 07:49Regia Pairfect Arne & Carlos/#9137 Summer Night and Flexi-Flips size 1-2 please.
Barbara Kinney
13.12.2018 at 07:58I have been waiting to try the flex needles, but have not purchased a pair because I have so many needles as it is. But the flex needles intrigue me. Thank you so much for the sock pattern. You have made the chose of yarn difficult, but I like Das Paar #2207/Azorenhoch.
Emily Schnabl
13.12.2018 at 08:14Uneek 57–size 1 flexi flips
knorthup
14.12.2018 at 08:25Congratulations! Youāve won a Uneek sock kit and a pair of Addi Flexi Flips. Please pick up your prize before 1/31/19 or it will be put back in the prize hopper.
Barbara Seiver
13.12.2018 at 08:27I applaud your direction on sock yarn! I’d choose Regia Pairfect Arne and Carlos #9136 Garden, and 0-1 Flexi Flips. I’ve had great success with both DP’s and 2 circs, but I’m up for trying Flexi Flips, too.
Stevie
13.12.2018 at 09:05Das par, old school! 3m!! I’ve never made socks before!
Mary B
13.12.2018 at 09:11Holy cow this is an awesome gift! Iām liking Regiaās Fall Night, and size 1-2 needles.
I think it would be fun, and helpful to me, to have a lunch & learn on these flexiflips
Jenny E.
13.12.2018 at 09:13I like the Uneek-color 25 with size 0-1 needles
Mary Bass
13.12.2018 at 09:14Regia 1735 Rainbow and size 2 Flexi flips.
Rachael King
13.12.2018 at 09:26DasPaar – Hobbygardner, FlexFlips Sz 1 I ā¤ļøSocks!!
Tammy Adamson
13.12.2018 at 09:31Flexi-flips size 1-2, Regia Pairfect #9139 Star Night please.
Debbie walker
13.12.2018 at 09:40I have always wanted to make a pair of socks. It is on my bucket list. I would love to win some Das Parr yarn in color #2321 hobbygardener. Iām not sure what size needles so Iām going to guess a 2. Thanks for all of great explanations about different sock patterns.
Courtnie Vance
13.12.2018 at 09:40Uneek 25 and size0-1 flexiflips
Carol Powers
13.12.2018 at 09:41This is so generous! I love the Registration neon rainbow and size 0 flexi flips.
Suzie Hukill
13.12.2018 at 09:42Uneek 52 and size 1. I met your lovely mom when I took your sock class a few years ago. Love all the beautiful sock yarns available now.
Clarissa Coble
13.12.2018 at 09:45Uneek #57 and size 2. I struggled all summer trying to teach myself socks. I managed one pair after many failed starts.
Anita
13.12.2018 at 09:45Regia color #9138 Island and US size 2 Flexi-Flips. Thank you for the pattern download.
Beatrix Haggard
13.12.2018 at 10:18Regia Pairfect in Island and US size 0 Flexi-Flips. I just started watching Arne and Carlos recently and didn’t even realize that you carried the Pairfect yarn!
Teresa
13.12.2018 at 10:18I absolutely love the Uneek Sock Kit #25 the holiday color. Addi FlexiFlips 1-2(2.75mm).
Thanks for the sock pattern.
Lisa H
13.12.2018 at 10:24Uneek #55 and size 1 FlexiFlips
Melanie Bernard
13.12.2018 at 10:26Your mother sounds like such a wonderful, generous lady. I love the Uneek sock kit, color 57. And 2.75mm is my go-to for socks. Merry Christmas!
Judy
13.12.2018 at 11:11I have many many socks from the SWAK basic sock pattern. So glad to have an electronic copy for when mine completely falls apart.
I would absolute love the new Uneek number 25 with size 1 needles.
Sarah Steele
13.12.2018 at 11:21Thanks for the pattern! Iād love to try the Regia Pairfect in Island and flexi flips in size 1.
Tammie Hulsey
13.12.2018 at 11:25Uneek #59 and size 2. Thanks!!
Karyn Marshall
13.12.2018 at 11:51Wow a great gift for sure. I would love size 1 needles and Uneek 25 Holiday color but I would be very happy with another Uneek colorway too. They are all gorgeous.
Renee
13.12.2018 at 12:29Uneek in 57, size 1 needles.
Jennifer Smallwood
13.12.2018 at 12:38Uneek #52 and size 1 flexiflips please
Cassie Baugh
13.12.2018 at 12:39I would love the pairfect summer night with 3mm needles!
Kathy Plummer
13.12.2018 at 13:12Unreel
Color 57
1-2 needles
Patricia Riden
13.12.2018 at 13:33Uneek – color 53. And size 2 needles. I am going to learn to make So language in 2019.
Teresa
13.12.2018 at 14:11Sock yarn Uneek 55
Needle size 0
Amanda Shirley
13.12.2018 at 14:25I love the Das Paar Hobbygardner and size 1 needles.
Carolyn Kirschstein
13.12.2018 at 17:33Would love Regis pairfect in Rainbow. Addi needles sound great. Size 2 please.
Cheri Watson
13.12.2018 at 18:02Uneek 25 and size 1 or 2
Ellen
13.12.2018 at 18:04Socks are my favorites thing to knit…Iām with your momāthey must match š
Iām in awe of your generosity!
Thanks for the pattern
Linda W.
13.12.2018 at 18:38Your mom is like our own personal Elizabeth Zimmerman, whose teaching and advice stands the test of time. <3
I'd like Regia #1734/Autumn and 2.25mm (0-1) needles. I'm about to make my first-ever pair of socks as a Christmas present, and have been intrigued by the Flexi Flips. (Nothing says "cocky" like giving your son's girlfriend a type of knitted item you haven't made before!)
Sheri Blaylock
13.12.2018 at 18:41I love the Regia Pairfect in Fall Night and the size 1 Flexi-Flip! I cannot wait to try knitting with them! I just bought the Uneek yarn as well! I learned how to knot socks from your mom (after trying unsuccessfully to learn from a book) and her love of them was infectious. Thank you Keely!
knorthup
14.12.2018 at 08:26Congratulations! Youāve won a skein of Regia Parfait and a pair of Addi Flexi Flips. Please pick up your prize before 1/31/19 or it will be put back in the prize hopper.
Jenna
13.12.2018 at 19:43Uneek 25 holiday color and size 1 needles. Nice colors!
Betty Schlotthauer
13.12.2018 at 20:46Uneek Sock Kit #54
Size 2(3mm) FlexiFlips
Sarah Bailey
13.12.2018 at 21:50So many possibilities… Uneek #55 and Addi flexi-flips in size 1/2 – 2.75mm. I love that the Uneek Christmas sock is number twenty five!
Cathy Via
13.12.2018 at 22:10Daspaar in Friends colorway. Size 2. Thanks ..so much fun āŗ
Elise N
13.12.2018 at 22:27All of the choices were so pretty! I’d like Uneek #25 and flexi-flips size 1.
Courtney Wilson
13.12.2018 at 22:36Uneek #55 & size 1 Flexi-flips. I would love to knit socks after I learn how to knit!