Why Do You Like Socks?

This is asked of me time and time again. I think a better question would be, Why does sock knitting bring you joy? Let me tell you my personal reasons.

To begin with, socks are very portable so I can have knitting with me at all times. Not only does this keep projects moving along, but when I am knitting it calms me. (Crochet can be substituted for knitting if that suits you!) I am not good at meditation. If I am thinking k2, p2 I feel I can get to the same spot.

Socks are small so I feel accomplished every time I finish a pair or even just a sock. Of course you must do the second sock!!

As a sock knitter, I can custom fit each sock to the person I am making it for. Which heel works best, or do I need to make a special toe? And- the length of the sock is perfect. Love that negative ease! Also, the length of the leg can be made to the preference of the recipient.

I learn so many techniques while knitting socks. Everything you learn while knitting a sock can be used in the making of a sweater, shawl, cowl, etc. If you make a mistake, you only have to rip out a bit. So less tears! This also keeps your interest up. Do you like lace work? There is a sock for that! Do you like stranded knitting? There is a sock for that! You name it and a pattern can be found or created.

But, the very best part is the joy it brings to the people you give the socks to. I know they are not just being kind because I always get requests for more socks!

So are sock knitters the happiest people you know? Well maybe not all, but probably most! Just drop by a sock social sometime and see if that’s not true!

-Randi
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Favorite yarn in the shop right now: 
Spun Right Sock Yarn- Trunk show this Saturday December 7
Favorite “Unyarn”: Sock Ruler
Outside of the shop: I love to play pinball. Interested? I can tell you the best places to go!