That’s right, knitters! I’ve got another brand-spanking-new pattern, just for you!
(Actually it’s kind of 4 patterns in one! I know! Crazy!)
Last week, Knit Picks published another great collection, Knits for Everybody. It’s such a smart book- I know I’ll be keeping my copy close at hand.Knits for Everybody is a collection of four super simple patterns (hats, sweaters, socks and mittens), useful staples that everyone can use (and make customize, if that’s how you roll). But here’s the awesome part: They are literally for everybody. The sweater sizes go from a 3-month-old baby all the way up to a Men’s XXL. The hats fit everyone from a preemie to a big-headed adult (like me). And, my socks go from a 4″ foot circumference all the way up to a 10.5″ circumference.
My sock pattern is a super simple knitted sock with a heel flap in literally every size. But here’s the cool part: You can follow the directions to knit from the top down (my favorite), or from the toe up (my second favorite), and end up with virtually the same sock. That way you can use whichever method feels right for you.
And, I’ve provided two slightly different variations: Socks (knit in sock weight, with a long ribbed cuff) and Slippers (knit in super-squishy worsted with a shorter cuff).
Of course, you can jazz up these socks and slippers whatever way you like. Add stripes? Yes. Change the ribbing? Why not! Work some cables? Sure! You can customize these socks (or any other pattern in the book) with no problem for socks that are truly your own!Want to win a copy of Knits for Everybody? Tell me which pattern you would make, and who it would be for. Socks for your auntie? A hat for your nephew? A sweater just for you?
Winter is on the way in my neck of the woods so I think I’d knit some mittens:) But everything would be useful at this time!
I would make a sweater for my goddaughter!
Socks for my husband with the size 15 feet!
I’d make the squishy worsted socks for everyone, because who doesn’t love thick socks during the colder months?!
Socks, especially for my shoe size-11 12 year old manchild.
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I would use the sock pattern to make thick house socks for my aging father-in-law who has Parkinson’s disease. He is mostly housebound now and warm custom socks would cheer him during the winter.
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Omgoodness, what a great sock! I love the crispness of the gusset. I would definitely make one for myself and another to gift.
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HAT! HAT! HAT!! I need to make a hat so I would love some help and guidance 😀
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