Sock Blank Knitalong (and Dye-along!)

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Express your creativity by dyeing your own sock yarn! Our sock blanks allow you to make a custom pair of matching socks.

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Latest Activity: Nov 3

Sock Blank Dyeing Knitalong!

Welcome to the Knit Along for our new double-stranded sock blanks! We’ll be sharing our progress on dyeing and knitting socks from these blanks.

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 Sock Blank" in the upper-right of the group page. Clicking on the link will allow you to join this knitalong.

2. Check out our dyeing tutorial, then purchase your sock blank, dyes, and other equipment. We even have an instructional video to help get you started dyeing!

3. Post questions, pattern feedback, and pictures as you work on your socks.

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

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Discussion Forum

Show us your finished socks! 45 Replies

Post some pictures so we can see your finished masterpieces!

Tagged: dye, dyeing, blank, socks, sock

Started by Knit Picks Admin. Last reply by Victoria Dowding Nov 3.

Dye Pattern - Vertical Stripes 10 Replies

Post examples of your vertically-striped sock blanks here!

Tagged: dye, dyeing, blank, sock

Started by Knit Picks Admin. Last reply by priscillasewmad Oct 3.

Dye Pattern - Freeform Splotches 24 Replies

Post examples of your random, splotchy dye blanks here!

Tagged: dye, knitting, dyeing, blank, sock

Started by Knit Picks Admin. Last reply by Heathers May 13.

Have questions about dyeing your sock blanks? 58 Replies

Post them here!

Tagged: knitting, dyeing

Started by Knit Picks Admin. Last reply by Alison Apr 21.

Laundering Dyed Blanks: Any problems

Has anyone had any problems with laundering their dyed blanks? I have laundered my knitted socks on the delicate cycle each time that I wear them. I have noticed that they are slightly felting. How...

Started by atwhittzend Mar 8.

Needle Length 3 Replies

Is there any way I could get away with using 20 or 30 inch needles instead of 40 inch needles for the magic loop method/

Started by knitterknutter. Last reply by Ari Mar 8.

Need help getting started 10 Replies

I'm an experienced knitter and have made several pairs of socks on dpn's. I have the 2 socks at once, toe up, mnagic loop pattern and a sock blank but I'm having trouble figuring out how to get sta...

Started by Liz-Nana. Last reply by little bohemian Feb 4.