News — sock yarn

So you have some lovely hand-dyed or unusual fiber sock-weight yarn, right? Single skeins you've purchased over the years, or maybe just two little balls of yarn... stash-bound beauties that have no set purpose. What can you make, besides, you know, socks? Here are 10 projects that you can make with a single skein (or its equivalent yardage) of fingering-weight yarn, and that aren't that one shawl everyone makes with a single skein of sock yarn. You know that one. All images are from the Ravelry page for the pattern, and all patterns are FREE! 1. Taylor by Jennifer Lysen...

There are many sock patterns on the internet, and I know how hard it is to choose the right pattern for your feet and be sure they'll fit. That's why I love this Infinitely Adjustable Sock Pattern. This pattern, if made exactly as written, will fit most women's feet. Because the foot and leg are ribbed, they will stretch to hug skinny ankles or wider calves. I have made them in medium for myself, and for my teenage son, just by knitting the foot on his socks a bit longer. These pretty yellow socks are made in Cedar House Yarns' Sapling...

Our customer Kelly makes the prettiest socks! These are made from a pattern at Knitty called Eternal Spring, in our lovely Cedar House Sapling Sock. The color is Undertow, a pretty light blue. Make a pair for yourself with just one skein!