Vinca minor is the name of this Society Socks colorway--and the botanical name of the dwarf periwinkle. Surely these socks were destined for my gardening mother, who loves both plants and handknit socks. The “flowers” are formed with an easy slipped-stitch pattern that would be attractive in any multi-colored yarn.

When Heather Hertziger—proprietor and dyer at T&H Fiberworks—sent me this vivid, pink-and-green skein of Heather’s Favorite Sock, I thought immediately of spring: flowers and little green growing things. After a false start, however, (I’ll get back to you someday, eyelet flowers!), my obsession with slipped stitches took over and grew into ...

Socks for springtime! The idea for these sprightly socks began to germinate in the deepest, darkest depths of winter, inspired by the vivid colors of Wollmeise and the knowledge that spring was coming. By the time I actually began to knit, the snow was melting, and as the socks flew off the needles, the first of the spring flowers had arrived. ...

At last, the “manly” set is complete with these Manly Mitts, which match the Manly Hat, Manly Scarf, and Manly Möbius. These are a no-nonsense accessory for a guy who needs his fingers free, knitting up quickly in worsted-weight yarn. The central cable is easy and intuitive (and not too fussy), with complementary “barbed wire” stitch borders.

In an undyed yarn, the barbed wire stitch and crisp cables pop on this attractive-yet-burly hat. A sleek accessory for the discerning man in your life, the Manly Hat is interesting to knit (a must when knitting for someone suspicious of bright colors) and coordinates with the Manly Mitts, the Manly Scarf, and the Manly Möbius. Knit all four for...

My friend Brandon and I were browsing a clothing store when he said—fondling a machine-made horror—“I should buy a scarf!” I said (the refrain of knitters everywhere), “Don’t buy that; I can knit you one!” It had to be a möbius, since Brandon is a theoretical physicist, and it’s snug and warm to keep his neck cozy while he bikes to and from cam...

I can watch a pond for hours, fascinated by the ripples. There’s always something surprising in living water, whether it be fish or flowers. This shawl was inspired by water and the things that dwell within—fishtails (do you see the koi?) dive below the stems of the lacy papyrus blossoms that trail away into nothing.

This scarf is for a rabbit—a rabbit named Herne, who belonged to dear friends and is gone, but not forgotten. He probably

Last fall, I asked my little brother if a scarf would be an acceptable birthday present. He said, “Okay, but it has to be manly.” Fortunately, the steel gray yarn I was eyeing for the project was definitely manly. I figured a border of moss, uh, barbed wire stitch would be manly, too, especially surrounding a bold, manly cable. The Manly Scarf ...

This little scarf was designed to use up that one skein

Truly mindless socks for all those times you can’t look at your knitting--perfect for bright yarns that might fight with a fussy pattern. These easy socks are an excellent choice for beginners.