Knitting Podcast – Join me for a detailed look of my collection of hand knit socks.
My First Socks
Yarn- Noodle Soup Yarns “Fresh Pyjamas”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
I found Voolenvines YouTube tutorial on making top down socks with a reinforced turned heel
Started- 12.10.2020, Finished- 26.10.2020
Toe Up Vanilla Recipe #1
Yarn- Hedgerow Yarns Soft Sock- “Mrs Cringle”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-27.12.2020, Finished- 05.01.2021
CO 20 stitches using Judys magic cast on.
Increased 4 stitches every other row till total 56 stitches
Knit to heel hinge line
Complete fish lips kiss heel. (Ravelry Link)
1×1 rib cuff
Bind off using Sheena’s stretchy sock bind off.
I found this bind off not stretchy enough.
Toe Up Vanilla Recipe #2
Yarn- Truly Hooked Yak Sock – “Acid Trip”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-06.1.2021, Finished- 15.01.2021
Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
2×2 Rib Cuff
Elastic Bind Off
Much stretchier bind off.
Toe Up Vanilla 3×1 Ribbed Socks
Yarn- West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply Self Striping- ” Rum Paradise”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-20.01.2021, Finished- 04.02.2021
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
2×2 Rib
Elastic Bind Off
Toe Up Vanilla Socks #3
Yarn- West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply Self Striping- ” Peacock”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-17.02.2021, Finished- 20.02.2021
Socks for my sister Lindsay
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
1×1 Rib
Elastic Bind Off
Afterthought Heel
Toe Up Vanilla Socks
Yarn- West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply Self Striping- ” Rum Paradise”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-17.02.2021, Finished- 20.02.2021
Socks for my sister Lindsay
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
1×1 Rib
Fish Lips Kiss heel
Elastic Bind Off
Mermaid Avenue Socks- Summer Lee Knits
Yarn- Lockwood Fibres “MYC March 2021”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-02.04.2021, Finished- 19.04.2021
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
1×1 Rib
Elastic Bind Off
The pattern makes the sock a tighter fit so a 64 stitch sock fit fine.
Toe Up Shorties
Yarn- Noodle Soup Yarns “Fresh Pyjamas”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-25.04.2021, Finished- 05.05.2021
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
2×2 Rib 10 rows MC, 3 rows CC
Yarn Over Bind Off
I obviously didn’t like this bind off for some reason as I never tried it again!
Self Important Socks- Deborah Kemball
Yarn- Lockwood Fibres “MYC April 2021”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-09.05.2021, Finished- 20.05.2021
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
2×2 Rib
Elastic Bind Off
Colourwork tightens tension slightly so go up a needle size or make sure to separate out the stitches whilst working them.
Lady Danbury Socks (test Knit) Twinset & Purl (ravelry)
Yarn- West Yorkshire Spinners “Dusty Miller”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-01.04.2021, Finished- 29.04.2021
Cuff Down
Slipstitch Heel Flap and Gusset
Wedge toe and Kitchener Join.
Too big for me- Donated to my sister
Toe Up Vanilla Recipe #4
Yarn- Lockwood Fibres – “MYC May 2021”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-01.06.2021, Finished- 15.06.2021
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
1×1 Twisted Rib
Elastic Bind Off
Last row of rib and bind off in CC
Happy Butterfly Socks – Twinset & Purl -Test Knit (Ravelry)
Yarn- Leftovers and minis from various dyers. Needle- 2.25mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-27.06.2021, Finished- 01.08.2021
Cuff Down
Slipstitch Heel Flap and Gusset
Wedge toe and Kitchener Join.
I did one less stripe for the leg than the pattern.
used Hiya Hiya sharps- sharper points are a better option for the lace sections.
Blueberry Waffle Socks- Sandy Turner– (Ravelry)
Yarn- Lockwood Fibres – “MYC June 2021”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-02.08.2021, Finished- 12.08.2021
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
Picot Cuff –
Change to cc. K5 rows, Yo k2tog all round, K4 rows
Elastic bind off
Whip stitch bind off to first row of CC on WS.
I love these socks- great fit , gorgeous yarn- a real favourite.
Copper Conifer Socks Twinset & Purl– (Ravelry)
Yarn- Lockwood Fibres – “MYC July 2021”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-30.08.2021, Finished- 15.09.2021
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
2×2 Rib
Elastic Bind Off
Another favourite pair this yarn and pattern are just perfect together.
Mistletoe Kisses Socks- Ellie Jones–
Yarn- The Lonely Knitter “Dont give me that, you’ve been smooching with everybody!”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-28.12.2021, Finished- 13.01.2022
Cuff Down (1×1 twisted Rib)
Heel Flap and Gusset
Rounded toe
Holly Crown Socks- Beki Norman (Ravelry)
Yarn- Snuggly Stars Yarn – “Exotic fairy garden”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-17.01.2022, Finished- 31.01.2022.
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
2×2 Rib
Elastic Bind Off using CC
Toe Up Vanilla 3×1 Ribbed Socks
Yarn- West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply Self Striping- ” Rum Paradise”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-01.02.2022, Finished- 06.02.2022.
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
2×2 Rib
Elastic Bind Off
Hermione’s Everyday Socks- Erica Lueder
Yarn- Lockwood Fibres- ” MYC September 2021″
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-13.02.2022, Finished- 26.02.2022.
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
2×2 Rib
Elastic Bind Off
Bloom & Grow Socks – Beki Norman (Ravelry)
Yarn- Hedgerow Yarns – “OOAK Pink Fizz”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-01.03.2022, Finished- 24.03.2022.
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
2×2 Rib
Elastic Bind Off using CC
Cold Brew Socks – Allison Stuefer
Yarn- The Lonely Knitter – “What About Mirabel”
Needle- 2.25mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-01.04.2022, Finished- 09.04.2022.
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
2×2 Rib
Elastic Bind Off
This is a fab pattern- I loved knitting these, I’m going to cast on another pair soon I think.
Rodiles – Belen Fernandez (Ravelry)
Yarn- Noodle Soup Yarns – “Sweet Eggs”
Needle- 2.5mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-01.04.2022, Finished- 09.04.2022.
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
Cuff using Rodiles pattern.
Such fun socks- I’ll be knitting this pattern again for sure- great to use up scraps- some odd socks in this pattern would be fab too!
Vanilla Seed Socks (details in Episode 7 Shownotes)
Yarn- Lockwood Fibres- “MYC October 2021”
Needle- 2.25mm Circular
Method- Magic Loop
Started-215.03.2022, Finished- 21.04.2022.
Toe Up- Turkish Cast on
Fish Lips Kiss Heel
2×2 rib
Elastic Bind off