Sock knitting is not just fun, sock knitting is practical. You have a great pair of well-fitting comfortable socks at the end of the process. When I created My Favorite Everything sock pattern, I selected each component based on my personal preferences.

I have been studying the stitch patterns in the excellent Barbara G. Walker’s “A Treasury of Knitting Patterns” series. The stitch patterns are well-documented and historically interesting, and there is something new to learn on each page. The Double Basket Pattern from Volume 1 is eye-catching and very tactile. The finished hat is squishy and ...

An easy-to-knit beanie with a 4” cuff to fold up. Great for keeping the ears and neck warm. The cuff pattern continues right into the overall basket weave pattern of the hat.