Ch 131: The Summer Series: Socks!

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In today’s episode I talk a bit about my recent sock craze. I also dive deep into my fantasy queue of socks I’d like to knit, exploring some lovely patterns and the delicious stash yarn I’m planning to use. Perfect holiday knitting for the kickoff of The Summer Series!

Show Sponsors:

Meadow Yarn

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A Yarn Story

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Show Links:

Monkey Socks

Fish Lips Kiss Heel

Knitting Expat Podcast

Hiya Hiya Sharps

Knit Pro Zings

Seven Sister Arts Sock Blanks

Cobble Stone Sock Pattern

Beyond Vanilla Socks – Part 1

Mina Makes

Lollipop Yarn – Downton Abbey

Susan B Anderson How I Make My Socks Pattern

Susan B Anderson Podcast

Maria Elena Bliss

Mrs Brown’s Bags

Yarn Ink

Flower Shock Socks Pattern

Grocery Girls Podcast

Canada KAL

This Creative Bug course I mentioned in the show is a great way to get started with socks. Here’s the description

Hudson Valley Winter Socks

These top-down, worsted weight socks will keep your toes warm all winter. You’ll learn how to knit a short row heel and toe, as well as a ribbed cuff alongside Jill. Short row heels and toes are re-knittable if after years of wear if your favorite pair develops a hole. So if you have been curious about knitting your own pair of socks but never taken the plunge, this workshop is for you.

That’s all for now! Happy knitting until next week!

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