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Tidbits

In Cuff Down, Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

MaterialsThese teensy weensy socks are the perfect way to decorate your tree (or life)! Each uses less than 8 yards (7 m), and is finished in no time flat. These are fabulous little decorations, designed specifically to fit on A Needle Runs Through It’s new wee sock blocker hangers. Finished Measurements: TEENSY! approximately 2″/5cm in circumference, with a 1.5″/4 cm …

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Broken Chain

In Cuff Down, Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

MaterialsThis is a new take on a sock I designed for a sock club years ago. I always wanted to develop this pattern for a more meditative knitting experience, and of course, add a toe-up option, so voila! These socks feature a really fun Broken Chain medallion pattern, slipped-stitch heels, and both toe-up and cuff-down versions. Great for variegated, speckled, …

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Good as Hell

In Cuff Down, Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

MaterialsThese socks have me tossing my hair, checking my nails, and feeling Good as Hell. I think you’ll agree with tester Melynda M., who said this about this pattern: “One row we twirl, the next row we unfurl & purl, then knit & slip. Easy to memorize, and a beautiful texture.” Finished Measurements: Youth medium/adult extra-small (adult medium, adult extra- …

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Saturday in the Park

In Cuff Down, DK weight yarn, Patterns, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

MaterialsIt doesn’t have to be the Fourth of July to have a Saturday in the Park; all you need is a blanket and your knitting. These socks are just the thing to grab for your chill day. Finished Measurements: Youth Medium/Adult Extra Small) (Youth Large/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult Extra Large): 6 (6.5, 7, 7.75, 8.25)”/15 (16.5, 18, …

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Summertime Rolls

In Cuff Down, Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

Materials”Fall into a sea of grass And disappear among the shady blades…” These socks will have you rolling into summer with their easy textured patterning that lends itself to variegated yarns and solids alike. Finished Measurements: Youth medium/adult extra-small (youth large/adult small, adult medium, adult large, adult extra-large): 6.25 (6.75, 7.25, 7.75, 8.25)”/16 (17, 18.5, 19.5, 21) cm. To fit …

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Socks for Busy Bs 6

In Cuff Down, DK weight yarn, Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

This is the sixth of my annual sock collections, published in 2021. Patterns included are: Summertime Rolls (fingering weight), Good as Hell (fingering weight), and Saturday in the Park (DK weight). All patterns are written for both toe-up and cuff-down knitting, and each has a gusset increase/decrease technique, making for 3 aesthetically-different gussets. Buy Now on Payhip Buy Now on …

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Socks for Busy B’s 2

In Cuff Down, Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

This is the second of my annual sock collections, published in 2017. Socks for Busy B’s 2 is a collection of fun and easy patterns that are perfect for throwing in your bag or pocket and working on while doing other things. All three patterns have multiple sizes for adult feet, and both toe-up and cuff-down instructions. Like the first …

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Socks for Busy B’s 1

In Cuff Down, Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

This is the very first of my annual sock collections, published in 2016. Socks for Busy B’s is a trio of sock patterns custom-designed for folks like us – busy, with short attention spans & little brain-space for lots of figuring. Three patterns that are a joy to knit, and fast, to boot (plus, they look cute with ankle boots). …

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Down Time

In Cuff Down, DK weight yarn, Patterns, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

These socks are just made for all of those minutes of down time. (Or up time, the socks aren’t picky!) Grab your favorite skein of DK-weight yarn, a cool drink, and fill your sock drawer and down time with sock knitting. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Adult extra-small (small, medium, large, extra- large): to fit 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)”/17.75 (19, 20.25, 21.5, …