Sock-knitting Resources
Was that fun? Want to try something else? There are lots of sock patterns available for free online.
www.ravelry.com Subscription is required, but it’s free to join.
And there are some great books entirely devoted to sock knitting.
Knitted socks... in action!
Cat Bordhi, Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles: A Manual of Elegant Knitting Techniques and Patterns, Passing Paws, 2001
This is a self-published pamphlet that demonstrates very clearly the two circular needle technique. She has several other sock books as well.
Ann Budd, Favorite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave, Interweave Press, 2007
A collection of sock patterns from Interweave Knits magazine
Nancy Bush, Folk Socks the History and Techniques of Hand-knitted Footwear, Interweave Press, 1994
Probably more on the history of socks than you wanted to know and then some.
Nancy Bush, Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns, Interweave Press, 2005.
More vintage sock patterns and interesting history
Linda Kopp, The Joy of Sox: 30+ must-knit designs, Lark Books, 2009
This book wins the prize for sauciest title!
Anna Zilboorg, Magnificent Mittens and Socks: The Beauty of Warm Hands and Feet, Xrx Books, 2010
Patterns for tapestry style mittens and socks. Zilboorg is a pioneer. Her books are not easy to find, but this one has been re-printed.
Anna Zilboorg, Simply Socks: 45 Traditional Turkish Patterns to Knit, Lark Books, 2001
Incredible, gorgeous, inspiring book with a discussion of Turkish knitting technique. The motifs can be adapted for other projects.
Laura's finished sock
Laurel's Technicolor Dream Socks
