Keep your toes warm with these cozy knitting patterns for socks and slippers. Find easy knitting patterns for scrap yarn slippers and shaped tube socks to knit.
By Penny Zukoski, from the The One-Skein Knitting Patterns Collection issue
Because they are constructed to withstand powerful storms, lighthouses are frequently depicted as symbols of strength, shelter, protection and peace. This stitch pattern reflects a strong pillar accented by two twisting “waves.”
View ProjectBy Laura Chau, from the June 2016 issue
These dressy men’s socks are worked top down with a ribbed cuff and an easy staggered purl ridge stitch pattern on the leg and instep. A traditional slip stitch heel flap and gusset transition into the foot, where the sole and toe are worked in comfortable stockinette stitch.
View ProjectBy Dana Gervais, from the June 2016 issue
A knit alternative to the traditional Father’s Day tie, make dad a pair of socks and a scarf to match. These socks are designed specifically for men’s feet, features wide circumferences, a square heel and rounded toe. The easy to memorize stitch pattern has a masculine look and results in a light fabric, making it an ideal sock for warmer weather. The scarf is cozy, but lightweight, and is an easy knit that will keep him warm and stylish. The scarf is knit using a simple two-row repeat.
View ProjectBy Ciara Ní Reachtnín, from the April 2016 issue
These gorgeous, variegated top-down socks feature a cluster of cables along the sides which can be modified to adjust the height of the socks. Customize the length and style of your socks by playing with the number of cable repeats.
View ProjectBy Ciara Ní Reachtnín, from the February 2016 issue
Valentine knits are typically bright and cheery, but there’s an understated beauty in darker shades. These Secret Admirer Socks are subtle and sophisticated and make for a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
View ProjectBy Penny Zukoski, from the December 2015 issue
The Ski Lift Socks take their name and inspiration from a favorite winter past time: skiing. This intermediate sock can be knit using four double-pointed needles or two circular needles. With three size options in the pattern, these socks make for a great Christmas present.
View ProjectBy Sarah Menezes, from the April 2021 issue
Bring some luxury to your feet with these cute, bright socks. Featuring a tree and owl motif, and embellished with pretty beads, these intermediate socks will make feet happy.
View ProjectBy Renee West, from the October 2015 issue
Traveling Vines features zig-zagging rows of slipped stitches that cover the fronts and run up the sides of these royal purple socks. These socks can be made in three different sizes to suite any sized feet.
View ProjectBy Penny Zukoski, from the October 2015 issue
These socks take their name from the overlooked beauty of a wheat field and all the little wheat spikes on the wheat stalks. Worked up in a perfect fall red, these cozy socks will keep your feet warm on chillier days.
View ProjectBy Penny Zukoski, from the August 2015 issue
The colors in this pair of socks evoke the lush greenery along the beach while the special twist and cross stitches add delicate details along the entire sock. Warm, vivid colors and an intermediate design help make this sock a summertime favorite.
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