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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: Oct 5

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

Dye Pattern - Vertical Stripes 8 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 5.

Show us your finished socks! 30 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 Yellowflower Oct 5.

Have a new dyeing technique to share? 11 Replies

Post about it here!

Tagged: dye, dyeing, blank, sock

Started by Knit Picks Admin. Last reply by Yellowflower Oct 5.

Where to purchase squeeze bottles 8 Replies

I have looked on the internet for the squeeze bottles but can't seem to find a dupplier. Does anyone have a suggestion?

Started by Nancy Dawes. Last reply by Moms90 Oct 5.

Need help getting started 6 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 Joy Williams Oct 5.

Toe Up Socks

Hi girls. I took two classes on the toe up sock. (I enjoyed the teacher so much!) Once you cast on your stitches, slide them all to the midde of the loop. Then count to the halfway point and pull t...

Started by Shar1ford Sep 17.

Dye Pattern - Freeform Splotches 22 Replies

Post examples of your random, splotchy dye blanks here!

Tagged: dye, knitting, dyeing, blank, sock

Started by Knit Picks Admin. Last reply by knitlinda Sep 13.

Have questions about dyeing your sock blanks? 58 Replies

Post them here!

Tagged: knitting, dyeing

Started by Knit Picks Admin. Last reply by MostlySox...Mostly Sep 2.

Microwave? 8 Replies

All I know about dying is what I've seen on this site. So here's my ignorant question. Can it be done in the microwave instead of the pot on the stove?

Started by DebbieK. Last reply by storiesr Aug 31.