Fiber & Fox: BOX OF SOCKS 2023- all the socks I knit last year and a case for you to knit some too. My favorite sock knitting tools, lots of resources and patterns to get you started on sock knitting in 2024.
Boxes of sockes from years past:
Box of Socks 2022: https://youtu.be/NIHyPhi0XX8?si=5JGYbmbKFklGTK0z
Box of socks 2021: https://youtu.be/YdJy6xNiLi8?si=eRt7k1eyImhCm8yI
Box of socks 2020: https://youtu.be/t4D6d9Ss7rU?si=9pAnrAGvnY3BP1SD
Shownotes:
*those marked with ** are affiliate links, meaning that at no extra cost to you I receive a small commission when you click through and purchase through my links!
Wearing: The Serenity & Shiloh shawl by Fiber & Fox https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/serenity-and-shiloh-shawl
1. blueberry waffle socks (free ) by sandy turner : https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blueberry-waffle-socks
Regia 4-Fadig color line: **https://amzn.to/3UkTeIb
(I couldn't find the exact color I was using but they seem to have a big selection of self striping, self patterning and fun variegated colors for a decent price!)
2. Red Sky at Night Socks by Abby Brown available from The Sock Knitting Bible by Lynn Rowe
** https://amzn.to/3tXD3Wo (a great sock resource with LOTS of info on basics of sock knitting!)
Paton's Kroy sock yarn: **https://amzn.to/48xASHW
(my all time favorite accessible, budget friendly non-superwash, but it's a bit thicker than your typical fingering weight, so may affect your gauge more toward a sport weight!)
3. Herding Cats Socks by Stone Knits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/herding-cats-socks
Sassy Black Yarns: https://www.sassyblackyarns.com/
4. Mermaid Avenue Socks (hello sailor sock set) by Summer Lee Knits: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hello-sailor-sock-set
Beach Bum Yarn: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeachBumYarn
5. Scattered Pearls (Hello Sailor Sock set)- Summer Lee Design Co: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hello-sailor-sock-set
Sassy Black Yarns: https://www.sassyblackyarns.com/
6. & 7. Gingerbread cottage inspired 3x1 rib sock set, no pattern.
Scheepjes invicta colors yarn discontinued.
Bonus free booties pattern (no pattern on the leg warmers!): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-hausschuhe
---Sock tools I love
My Go to needles : Hiya Hiya Flyers:
**US 0/2mm: https://amzn.to/2NklfyN
**US1/2.25mm: https://amzn.to/360Ctb6
**US 1.5/2.5mm: https://amzn.to/3iArcn6
honorable mention: Chiagoo 9" needles:
**US1/2.25mm: https://amzn.to/3qCQP9q
**US 1.5/2.5mm: https://amzn.to/2LQ2C5q
**US 2/2.75 mm: https://amzn.to/3pihqZn
Sock Blockers: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MlynJedrow (not shown in this video, but I do have a wooden pair by this shop)
Metal sock blockers (similar to mine):
**Metal sock blockers in small, medium & large set: https://amzn.to/3HnMbqq
**Rainbow light bulb stitch markers: https://amzn.to/3iwEQr4
**Sock wash: https://amzn.to/2LVMhw2
---Channels to learn to knit socks:
Earthtones Girl (No Fear Sock Knitting Class): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZwTjf0a7DHx4GmgjQ1sjqIWczcSmWoz
The Crazy Sock Lady: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1AVMWlYaMylOE5CMgtjJZPXGPYrnuwzn
Knitty Natty: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNhLQo9TtkoZYHaOlrLeYyX5OL8f9lYmR
Ruth of Orchard House Editing & Design:
Toe up socks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAznT1sofMf_8R1O6E_LeuQ5UndE9T2XL
(one of my 2024 goals is to conquer toe up socks!)
***Or CROCHET socks!:
Rohn Strong:
/ rohnstrong .
Crochetcakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbdva...
Other mentions:
Dying yarn with stuff you have:
/ chemknit. .
Weaving in ends as you go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9A-Q...
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