Measure around the ball of the foot. An average width woman’s size 9 foot will measure 9 inches. Multiply foot measurement times gauge, minus 10% for negative ease, for a snug foot.

This easy scarf or cowl is the same on both sides. It is knitted with just two alternating rows. The edge stitches give it a nice even edge. Be sure to knit it somewhat loosely so that the scarf is soft and drapable. Use two balls of yarn for a nice long scarf or cowl.

Use any aran weight white yarn to substitute for the Sandstone Farm yarn. Number of yards is approximate. The pair of finished socks weigh 3 3/4 ounces.

The original version of this pattern had a typo where the stitch number for the foot was 52, then 56. The correct number is 52 stitches for the foot. Version 2 is correct.

This toe shaping is an experiment to avoid grafting. Unfortunately it results in a nipple at the end that is unattractive, so you may want to substitute a traditional grafted toe.

If you want just the instructions, just print page 5 of the pdf. The pdf of the pattern is 5 pages long with pictures, but the pattern is written concisely on page 5.

The pattern is long and detailed and has pictures, but the last page has short pithy directions to print out if you want to save paper and toner.

Knit in the round to the armholes. I used a long circular needle and the magic loop method.

This pair of socks contains many elements from my Sock Summit 2011 experience; a Bosnian square garter stitch toe, arch-shaped soles, knit on an Addi lace circular needle, Classic Elite Summer Sox yarn, and a final flourish of an Anna Zilboorg tubular bind-off. The socks are a gift for my friend Alice who gave me a room in Vancouver the night b...

Features a square heel design, and twisted rib for the leg.

Design Features: The extra stiches in the cast-on make for a flexible top edge on the cuff. This easy heel design allows the self-patterning stripes to wrap nicely around the foot with minimal interruption.

A great way to use up that wonderful self striping yarn that you have left over from another project. Even a small amount can be used - just make the toe out of solid coloured yarn if needed, and you can start the colour change halfway down the instep if need be. The trick is to wind your self striping leftover yarn into two equal weight balls,...

Note that picot hem turning row is formed by yo, K2tog. My original pattern had an error of yo, K1. This has been corrected in the current pdf copy of the pattern.

Note that picot hem turning row is formed by yo, K2tog. My original pattern had an error of yo, K1. This has been corrected in the current pdf copy of the pattern.

The Strong Heel pattern is from Strong-heel Socks by Gerdine Crawford-Strong, Knitter’s Magazine Fall 2003, pages 36 to 42.