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| Topic | Handspun Projects |
|---|---|
| Fiber | Wool, Animal Fibers, Blends |
| Project Category | Knitting |
| Project Type | Socks |
| Author | Spin Off Contributors |
| Format | eBook |
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LoginHandspun handknitted socks are a perennial favorite in the Spin Off community. With so many opportunities to play with different fibers and yarn structures, our pursuit of the perfect sock yarn can quickly result in happy, colorful feet every day of the week.
Spinners—including Devin Helmen, Amy Tyler, and Kate Larson—offer their favorite tips for durable socks. Amy discusses how she settled on an alpaca/wool blend for hiking socks, Kate shows cabled yarn construction step-by-step, and Devin shares their strong opinions about twist and knitted gauge. Learn more about which drafting method may work best for some, preferred breeds for socks that will hold up, suggested fiber preparations, and how to adjust a pattern to make your handknitted socks fit better.
From a lace-and-cable mash up to warm, cozy socks with crisp, plump cables, these five favorite sock patterns featuring a variety of beautiful colorways and styles will result in socks that are fun to knit and that will wear nicely.
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