How much yarn do you need for a pair of socks
If you knit some specific pattern there is usually specified how many yards (meters) or skeins you need for each size and you should buy yarn according to that number. However, if you are...
Category: Knitting
3 basic heel types of knitted socks and their variations
In this article I introduce you to the three most commonly used heel construction methods for both cuff-down and toe-up socks. These are the short row heel, afterthought / peasant heel as well as...
Star toe pattern for toe-up socks
Star toe is formed by working the increases evenly around the sock in four sections. First the increases are made every round and after a few rounds every other round. The pattern is written...
Sock knitting FAQ
How much yarn do I need to make a pair of socks? What is a good gauge for sock knitting? What size needles should I knit my socks with?
Sock patterns for Filcolana Arwetta
Arwetta is my go to sock yarn when I’m knitting my everyday socks. Socks made with Arwetta can easily be worn in sneakers and they feel very soft next to the skin. Because Arwetta...
When to start toe decreases
The answer to this question heavily depends on how many stitches you have on your sock and what is the toe shape you are aiming for as well as the yarn and needles you...
When to start heel on toe-up socks
When someone starts to knit their first pair of toe-up socks the most commonly asked question is when to start making the heel or gusset increases. Well, the answer heavily depends on the type...
Simple two color bind off method for double knitting
A while ago I made a short tutorial of how to make an alternating color cast on edge. If you wish to have similar look for your cast off edge see the tutorial video...
Fixing the neckline of my Zweig sweater
This is a story of how you can fix a big mistake in the beginning of a top down sweater without having to rip back the whole body. I casted on Zweig sweater last...
Quiet stars cardigan by Joji Locatelli
This year I wanted to learn how to knit a jumper or cardigan seamlessly top down. After browsing Ravelry a while I found Quiet stars cardigan by Joji Locatelli which matched my criteria of...