Every October at SweetGeorgia, we celebrate the practice of knitting your own socks with the month-long celebration called Socktober! Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or just starting out, sock projects offer a range of benefits that are as comforting as… well… slipping into a pair of cozy socks. Sock knitting is fun and easily portable, and wearing your finished hand-knit socks is an incredible joy.
We’ve compiled information below to help with joining in the Socktober fun. Whether you’re starting from scratch or adding to your sock stash, step into the season of cozy knits with us!
Hand-Dyed Sock Yarns
Embark on a creative journey with the vibrant hues and captivating colours of hand-dyed yarns, breathing life into every stitch you create. Some of our SweetGeorgia fingering-weight yarns popular for knitting socks include yarn bases: Mohair Silk Sock, Tough Love Sock, Trifecta Fine, Sock Yarn Blanks, and our Sock Kits.
But these yarns are not just about socks; they are versatile enough to use in a wide array of projects. From shawls and scarves to sweaters and accessories, the possibilities are endless. Let the magic of fall flow through your fingertips as you create beautiful, warm pieces that will brighten up the chilly days ahead.
Explore Sock Knitting at the School
Sock knitting is a fantastic way to expand your knitting skills. As you progress through techniques like knitting in the round, using double-pointed or circular needles, and turning a heel, you’ll become a more versatile and confident knitter.
Whether you are interested in learning how to knit socks for the very first time, or would like to explore different techniques helping you to make a pair of perfectly fitting socks, there are a library of online courses at the School of SweetGeorgia for all levels:
- Custom Top-Down Socks for Beginners taught by Tabetha Hedrick
- Custom Toe-Up Socks taught by Tabetha Hedrick
- Heel & Toe Variations for Top-Down Socks taught by Tabetha Hedrick
- Two-At-A-Time Socks taught by Tabetha Hedrick
- Spin to Knit Socks taught by Rachel Smith
Circular Sock Machine Knitting
Follow along Felicia’s sock knitting adventures using her mulberry-painted Erlbacher Speedster CSM. Sharing a variety of projects including knitting contrasting heels and toes and grafting and finishing toes, you can find a collection of her CSM posts at the blog.
You can also learn how to get started cranking your own socks on a CSM machine with Felicia’s upcoming Circular Sock Machine: Foundations course at the School of SweetGeorgia. Learn about your machine, sock structure, and knit three unique socks!
For using your CSM with handspun yarn, Felicia also compiled all of the details about how she spins and cranks her socks into a downloadable ‘Knitting CSM Socks with Handspun‘ PDF guide. It includes notes about the handspun yarn used, CSM cylinder comparison, links to supplies, tools, and more.
Join in the Sock Knitting Chat
We would love to hear about all of your hand-knit sock adventures! We have two places to share your project plans, progress, and more: at the SweetGeorgia Community space in the #knitting channel, and at the School of SweetGeorgia Forums (for SOS All-Access members).
Please also tag us on Instagram with @sweetgeorgia, @schoolofsweetgeorgia and the hashtag #sweetgeorgiayarns. We love to be inspired by your photos!
