Monica Knits

SocksThe basic sock series would not be complete without a photo of the pair of socks. I had originally planned on knitting a pair of loden green / fawn colored mosaic socks, but the green stitches photographed well, so I used the yarn for the basic socks pattern instructions. One can never have enough hand knitted socks!

Normally I use the basic sock pattern with self-striping yarn, of which I have a number of favorite colors. When I offered to knit my father a pair of socks in any style and color for father's day, he selected the basic sock pattern, in a dark blue yarn. Look for the father's day sock article next week. Read on....

Acute AngleMarkers, a larger foundation needle, swapping first and last stitches, parking idle stitches at cable center, knitting transition stitches at an acute angle, and maintaining a consistent stitch direction all serve to ensure consistent high, quality in hand-knitted socks.

Weave Yarn EndThe final steps to sock construction are illustrated: weaving in yarn ends, adding elastic to the cuffs (optional) and blocking, followed by a discussion on creating different designs from the basic pattern.