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Pick one of the 25 fun, fresh sock patterns and knit along with the group!

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Latest Activity: Oct 7

Welcome to the Knit Along for Anna Tillman's book, "Knitted Socks." Joining this group will help you share your progress, get help and encouragement, and keep you moving along!

1. If you are not a member of the Knitting Community yet, click the "Signup and Join" box in the upper-right corner. Once you're a member, you will see a green plus sign and a link to "Join Knitted Socks" in the upper-right of the group page. Clicking on the link will allow you to join this knitalong.

2. Pick a pattern from the "Knitted Socks" book and purchase your materials.

3. Post questions, pattern feedback, and pictures of your knitting progress.

4. Cheer on your fellow sock knitters as you go!

Discussion Forum

Thigh Highs

Hello. I am having a problem with the Thigh High pattern. On page 44 after round 24 it describes how to do the decrease. It say “Working all decreases as set by last round and keeping pattern corre...

Started by Purlingkitty Oct 7.

Joining the group and buying the materials 8 Replies

Okay, I succumbed! Although I have enough sock yarn to make 40 more pairs of socks, and at least 15 sock books, in order not to feel gulity, I bought the book and some more yarn! I decided I would ...

Started by Sockjock. Last reply by Sockjock Oct 4.

How are your socks coming along? 135 Replies

Post stories and photos about your progress here!

Started by Knit Picks Admin. Last reply by Obsessedknitter Oct 2.

How many hours a day do you knit? 13 Replies

I find myself hooked on socks, all of a sudden, but have other things to do, too. I see that some of you finish your socks in just a few days. I'd like to know how you do that.

Started by bikrgran. Last reply by bikrgran Oct 2.

sock books 2 Replies

What sock book would be the best for a beginner/intermediate knitter? Thanks

Started by Sardrea@aol.com. Last reply by Linda Sep 19.

What do you consider when deciding between toe up or top down socks?? 5 Replies

I am getting ready to learn to knit socks but there are way too many options. I definitely want to do 2 at a time on circulars -- so now is it better to start with toe up or top down?? Thanks fo...

Started by eilismaura. Last reply by bikrgran Aug 7.

Count me in! 3 Replies

I bought the book and enough Imagination yarn for 2 pairs of socks. I thought it would be fun to "Do the Twist". My only problem is which colorway do I use. I have Damsel and I have Looking Glass.....

Started by Serene Knitter. Last reply by Serene Knitter Aug 4.

toes up magic loop 11 Replies

Hi, I need help getting started with the toes up magic loop. I just can't get the hang of casting on etc. Is there a video that I can watch with step by step instructions.Thanks....Bimmy

Started by bimmy. Last reply by Norma Aug 1.

SOCKS ON TWO CIRCULARS 19 Replies

I am new to sock knitting and am currently working on my first pair done toe-up on two circular needles. I just got the sock book and am excited to try some of the patterns. I love the little ladyb...

Started by GLENDA MILOR. Last reply by bikrgran Jul 30.

Question about "Do the Twist" sock pattern 1 Reply

One of the pairs of socks I want to do from the book is "Do the Twist" -- but I have a question. On page 116 the cast on for the left sock is 95 stitches, and the cast on for the right sock is 97, ...

Started by stitchinpuffin. Last reply by bikrgran Jul 30.

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Comment by Renee on September 22, 2008 at 5:47pm: I started the striped chevron shaped socks. I am doing them on a set of five needles, four with the stitches and one to work with. This is great since there is one pattern on each needle. This way I don't have to count! I really like the book.

Comment by Sockgirl on September 13, 2008 at 9:12pm: Well, Hi ! I just joined this Sock knit-a-long.. also have enough wool to do 25 pairs of socks and I knit both socks on dpn so I don't get bored and won't finish them.. I'll have to find the book you all are using and get started on one of the patterns.
sockgirl.

Comment by A Hooker on September 13, 2008 at 9:51am: I taught myself to knit,crochet and cross-stitch. I love to knit though and I think socks are my fav. I wanted to share with you the way I like to knit socks two at one time: I bought another set of dp needles in the sizes that I knit socks in and knit them at the same time. I start one sock knit for a while then start the other sock knit that one to where I stopped on the first one and go a little further. I which back and forth until the socks are done. I only knit top down, I haven't try toe up yet. I don't think it takes any longer this way then with two circulars or the magic loop or what every. I like to change the tops of my socks with different patterns. Some I get from books and some I make-up myself. I would make notes so I could make the second one the same as the first. Working with two sets of needles this is not necessary. So if you don't mind dpn maybe this can work for you. Also you need to balls of yarn.

Comment by mrspetey21 on September 1, 2008 at 9:12pm: Help! I am working very hard on the ladybug socks. I am having trouble with the "wrapped stitch". I have tried it and ripped and ripped. Is there a trick or anyone have an adaptation to doing the heel the "standard" way. I am ready to give up. It sounds easy enough but somehow I am not transferring the description to the needles. Thanks.

Comment by Jean on August 20, 2008 at 1:07pm: Hi everyone I ordered the book yesterday so it will be a week or so before I have it, I love knitting socks Toe Up or Cuff Down, using 1 or 2 circulars or double points, they are all fun.
Jean

Comment by knitamaniac on August 11, 2008 at 1:00pm: bought my book, the yarn, and some lovely option needles...then broke my wrist!

Comment by mmadamslibrarian on August 8, 2008 at 12:39pm: HELP!! I bought the items for the Penguin socks, and have tried to start them BUT...am I the only one who is confused about the placing of the charts- and the discrepancy in the picture and the graph. Are graphs a& B worked simultaneously- IF so, why are there several rows of just blue worked in the picture, but not on graph B-unless, one does graph a, then graph b? I'm usually pretty good at color and graphs, but I'm really stumped right now. mmadamslibrarian

Comment by carrier9 on July 19, 2008 at 5:08am: I just received my yarn from KP and decided to try the Slouch Socks. The Tuck instructions are a little daunting but I am going ahead with the plan. There is nothing like trying new things. If anyone has any tips for "tucking" I would really appreciate them!

Comment by MountainAsh on July 18, 2008 at 8:57am: Just got some yarn to make penguin pop out socks and am very excited!!! Should be a BLAST! Did anyone else find it odd that they are not knit in a round??? That's what i get for not reading ahead, oh well, my new seed stitch cuff is cute :)

P.S. I'm a starving grad student and knit picks is the one place that makes knitting affordable!!! Love you guys!

Comment by stitchinpuffin on July 15, 2008 at 4:25pm: Just got my book & yarn --I have 2 pairs I want to do--starting with"Footlets" -- but have a question about my second pair "Do the Twist" -- looking at pg 116, for the left sock the cast on is 95 and for the right sock it's 97 for the same size. The difference of 2 stitches continues thru the pattern -- I'm not a very experienced knitter,so maybe there's a reason (maybe for the twist?!?) -- any info greatly appreciated.
Maureen the stitchinpuffin