Great sock knitting ideas

Every Friday for the next few months, we are going to provide a little inspiration for your holiday gift craft by featuring free patterns and yarn ideas. In honor of Soctoberfest, here are a few of our favorite sock patterns.

Hat-heel sock- from the current issue of Knitty. If you are looking for a new adventure in sock knitting, look no further. This sock is knit starting at the heel by making what looks a bit like and earflap hat and then stitches are picked up to knit the foot and the cuff.

Clandestine sock- also from the new knitty. We love this Cookie A. pattern as well as the yarn that goes with it. These socks combine several techniques in one pattern so they will keep you interested from start to finish.

Jaywalker- a favorite sock pattern by Grumperina. The repeat is easy to memorize and the pattern really jumps out when knit with self-striping yarns such as Zauberball or Trekking.

Cable Twist Socks- we recommend these worsted-weight socks for first-time sock knitters looking for something a little more interesting than plain stockinette stitch. They are great knit with Cascade 220SW.

Knee Socks
The October KAL theme is knee socks so here are a few of our favorite knee sock patterns.

Knee socks- This basic knee sock pattern is perfect for the knitter who doesn't want to do the measurements and calculations required for a custom sock.

Clessidra- These beautiful cabled stockings are perfect to wear with your favorite skirt on those cold Fall mornings.

Lacy Cables Knee Socks- One of our favorite knee sock patterns (though it is more of a formula than a pattern.)


Customer Favorites
Here are a few patterns suggested by ReBelle friends and customers.

Froot Loops
Zombie Socks
Pomatomus
Hedgerows
Seaweed Socks
Charade