Knit the Stars: Zodiac Sock Collection

For most people the first signs of Spring are a welcome sight. Crocuses poking their leaves through frost, trellises going back up in gardens, and (likely) a fair bit more mud and rain.

We are living in a time when many of us might feel disconnected, uncomfortable, lonely, sad or anxious. COVID-19 (and 2020 on the whole) has affected us in different ways, but we have all been affected. My hope is that this pattern offers relief and community further proving that “We are all in it together.”

“He that has a good harvest, must be content with some thistles.” -Spanish Proverb

The Revival Socks are designed with the first signs of Spring in mind. The Framed Ovals pattern looks like tiny leaves beginning to sprout up in rows and uses just knit and purl stitches to create the look.

With twisted cables and a delicate stitch pattern, the Awakening Socks whisper of the first vines and early buds of Springtime. The pattern uses a unique stitch that is quickly learned with a distinct look.

This is the twelfth pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this, all prior and subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.

Like waves carved in the sand, either on a beach or the desert, this pattern features a series of undulating crests and waves created in time and with consistent work. Unlike waves in the sand, these lovely ripples are not created by the wind but carefully by hand.

This is the eleventh pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this and all subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.

This is the tenth pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this, all prior and subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.

The Westerturm was built as one of at least eight gate towers of the fortress wall in the German city of Duderstadt. This particular tower has a very distinctive twisted spire.

Kouyou literally means “crimson leaves” in Japanese but more broadly is used to describe the changing colors of the leaves of Autumn. With its openwork pattern, Kouyou is the perfect accessory for transitional Autumn days whether spent taking in festive fall activities or to toss on while running errands.

The name for this shawl comes from the Icelandic word for “slopes,” of which this shawl has plenty. Knit on the bias, this shawl leans right, then both left and right and finally dips to the right at different rates to create a unique shape that compliments the gradual slope of color.

This is the ninth pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this, all prior and subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.

There will be a KAL running in the Fish Belly Fiber Works Group for this design from October 7 until December 7. We’d love for you to join us!

This is the eighth pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this, all prior and subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.

This is the seventh pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this, all prior and subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.

This is the sixth pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this, all prior and subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.

This is the fifth pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this and all subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.

Like cherry blossoms falling from the trees, Haneka is delicate and light. The kanji for the word Haneka itself (羽華) incorporates the characters for “feather” and “flower” and imparts thoughts of springtime and summer breezes. The center panel of flowery lace is a lovely contrast to the textured wings.

This is the fourth pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this and all subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.

This is the third pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this and all subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.

This is the second pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this and all subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.

This is the first pattern from Knit the Stars - a 12 pattern collection of Zodiac-inspired socks. By purchasing the ebook you will automatically receive this and all subsequent patterns in the collection when they are released.

One look at this cowl and one color will appear as the main color. But look closer, or from another angle, and the main color will shift to another. Through gradual syncopated brioche this fully reversible cowl appears to change color before your eyes.

Amaranth was said to be an imaginary flower that never fades. It has been referenced by writers like Aesop as a symbol of everlasting beauty and by Milton in Paradise Lost where the Amaranth grew alongside the tree of life.

At some point every little girl wants to be a princess. Some of us never outgrow the dream. Being a princess requires having a free spirit, a little spunk and the willingness to stand out from the crowd and be true to yourself.

These are not your Grandpa’s ho hum argyle socks! A myriad of cabled diamonds are nested inside one another creating a raised argyle-like effect.

Imaginary Companions is a richly textured, snug fitting beanie written in child and adult sizes. The stylish, textured stitch pattern continues through the crown decreases to the top of the hat.

Most knitters I know have a bounty of yarn scraps left over from completed projects or an abundance of minis from swaps and fellow yarnie friends. What do you do with these scraps? Make a scrap blanket of course! This project makes excellent use of ALL of the leftover yarn. Each new yarn is joined at the end of the one before it.

I originally discovered The Yarn at Home Mom yarn when my son sent me on a quest for rainbow yarn with “gold sparkles” for a pair of socks. I was blown away and from then on I was hooked on Shannon’s squishy and vibrantly colored yarn!

Retki is the Finnish word for excursion. Whether you take your Retki Hat camping in the mountains, apple picking on a farm, or to cover your hair for school drop-off, it is the perfect hat for any outing.