According to the National Science Foundation, in 2021 65% of those employed in STEM occupations were men and only 35% were women. These socks have twisted rib patterning with simple cables that reminds me a of snap-together circuit set. Educational toys such as this can spark an interest in STEM for both boys and girls.

This sock pattern was designed for the Sock Knitters Anonymous group on Ravelry for the November 2023 Mystery Sock, or MOCK, to fit the stranded colorwork challenge. The inspiration for this pattern is Rhaenyra Targaryen, from the book “A Song of Ice and Fire” and the television series “House of the Dragon.”

This sock pattern was designed for the Sock Knitters Anonymous group on Ravelry for the January 2023 Mystery Sock, or MOCK, to fit the stranded colorwork challenge. The inspiration for this pattern is Rhaenys Targaryen, from the book “A Song of Ice and Fire” and the television series “House of the Dragon.” There will also be a KAL in my KnittyM...

This shawl pattern is written for beginner knitters as a relatively easy project encompassing stockinette, garter, ribbing, simple lace, and directional (i.e. right and left leaning) increases and decreases. It is worked flat using circular needles. Because it is intended for a new knitter who may have limited supplies and/or abilities, the pat...

In the Stranger Things TV series, the character named Eleven uses sensory deprivation tanks to focus her powers, see into the Upside Down, and revisit memories. The simple colorwork was inspired by the gentle ripples in the tank’s water while the color change between the leg and the foot represents the water line where half of her is floating a...

These bulky mitts work up quickly and make a great gift – or a cozy pair for yourself! The 2x2 ribbing gives a range of stretch for fit, and the optional cables create a carrefore (French for crossroad or intersection) and add a classy touch at the wrist.

This hat pattern is written for beginner knitters as a first project worked in the round using both circular needles and double pointed needles. Because it is intended for a beginner who may have limited supplies and/or abilities, the pattern is written as simply as possible and includes detailed instructions and explanations. When applicable, ...

This sock pattern was designed for the Sock Knitters Anonymous group on Ravelry for the January 2022 Mystery Sock (MOCK) to fit the stranded colorwork challenge. Because it is a mystery, no photos are present in any of the clues. Please use a spoiler shield as the first photo of your Ravelry project page if knitting this along with the SKA MOCK...

These fingerless mitts are a super easy, quick knit holding two yarns together and are super cozy! They are also a great way to use up leftover yarns.

This pattern was designed for the Sock Knitters Anonymous group as the January 2021 Mystery Sock, or MOCK, to fit the stranded colorwork challenge.

This pattern shares a cable motif with my Apricity Socks pattern, bordered by lace panels. Apricity means “the warmth of the sun in winter” – and this shawl can certainly provide additional warmth while you wait for spring to arrive or as summer fades into autumn.

This pattern was designed for the Sock Knitters Anonymous group on Ravelry for the January 2020 Mystery Sock, or MOCK, to fit the stranded colorwork challenge. Because it is a mystery, no photos are present in any of the clues.

This pattern is inspired by the foliage in Vermont, particularly the beautiful, changing colors of maple leaves. Each year, tens of thousands of “leaf peepers” travel to northern New England to marvel at the Fall foliage. This shawl features a vertical row of maple leaf motifs – perfect for keeping away the Autumn chill!

Join in on the KAL in the KnittyMelissa Designs group (Aug-Sept 2019)!

This sock was designed in conjunction with Hazel Knits yarn for their 2019 Fibre Space pop up. The colors for the diamond patterning are shown using the Fibre Space color kit, but it is also a great way to use mini skeins or leftovers!

These simple cuffs are designed to keep your wrists and hands warm with two length/style options. Wear the shorter, striping end closest to your fingers to show off the colors and keep your fingers free for activities – perhaps more knitting? Alternately, wear the longer, solid end out to cover more of the hand and keep your fingers toasty! Cho...

This sock pattern was designed for the Sock Knitters Anonymous group on Ravelry for the January 2019 Mystery Sock, or MOCK, to fit the stranded colorwork challenge. Because it is a mystery, no photos are present in any of the clues. Please use a spoiler shield as the first photo of your Ravelry project page if knitting this along with the MOCK ...

This simple zig-zag design can be worked as a narrow scarf or a wider wrap. The points provide a fun, funky look combined with the garter stripes and simple lace for visual interest.

This 2-color cowl design features several types of knitted fabric - brioche, lace, cables and stockinette. The soft, squishy tube traps warm air to keep the wearer toasty warm!

The dilemma - you’re having a good hair day but it’s cold outside. What to do??? This hat was born of the desire to knit a simple, stockinette hat that’s not too tight, not too slouchy, and won’t destroy a good hair day.

This pattern was inspired by Heahmund, a medieval bishop of Sherborne during the Viking Era. In the show Vikings, the character is a Bishop Warrior with deep faith. He is also a skilled warrior and a man who loves women and drink, and is determined to drive the Viking heathen from Wessex.

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This light shawl consists of garter sections interspersed with lace panels to give it an airy look. This is a great shawl to grab in the spring and summer for evenings or when the AC is too high! It’s perfect to drape over your shoulders when there’s a summer breeze that makes you feel fine….

Apricity means “the warmth of the sun in winter.”

The song of this name has earwormed me on quite a few occasions, eventually becoming the inspiration for this pattern. I figured if it was going to be stuck in my head, I may as well end up with a pair of socks!

This 2-color brioche cowl design features a diagonal pattern of lines that continues around the neck. The soft, squishy fabric traps warm air to keep the wearer toasty warm!

This 2-color brioche cowl design creates squishy 3-D ovals to keep the warm air trapped near the neck so that you stay toasty in cold weather!

These fingerless mitts are a super easy, quick knit in bulky yarn and make a great last-minute gift!

This Game of Thrones inspired pattern was designed for the Sock Knitters Anonymous group for the November 2016 Mystery Sock, or MOCK, to fit the stranded colorwork challenge.

This pattern joins my Inconceivable and Princess Buttercup sock patterns in my Princess Bride-inspired series. It was developed in cooperation with Invictus Yarns and uses their July 2016 club colorway.

This free pattern was designed for the July 2016 Solid Socks Mystery Sock KAL.

This sock pattern is a tribute sock to the late artist, Prince, whose musical genius was taken from us too soon. I choose the title and the use of clear beads because of the tears shed at his loss. The design features diamonds and the optional beading can easily replicate pearls, reminiscent of his song Diamonds and Pearls. Finally, what color ...

What to do with all of those leftover sock yarn bits? Here is the answer! These leftover-loving socks can be knit in a variety of ways. Use a different leftover for every wave, alternate different colors with the same base color, alternate two colors - whatever you want!

“Believe” was the Sock Knitters Anonymous January 2016 Mystery Sock (MOCK)

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December is a season for holidays, family, and appreciating many of our favorite things.

We all have regrets, whether it’s casting on four new pairs of socks in a feverish frenzy before a KAL deadline or imbibing in one too many Mojitos at book club. Hopefully this combination of cables and texture entices you to cast aside any self-imposed number-of-projects-on-the-needles limits. Cast on today with abandon! (I promise you won’t r...

This asymmetrical sock pattern has cables that cross as they chase each other down the sock. The main cable section is flanked by smaller cables that converge and then separate again on one side. Left and right socks are mirrored.

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This pattern is inspired by the historical character Lagertha as depicted on the television show Vikings. Lagertha is a shieldmaiden, wife to infamous Viking Ragnar Lothbrok and mother to Bjorn Ironside. While a fierce warrior, she dreams of settling down on fertile land to farm. Unfortunately circumstances seem to work against this desire, and...

Just as the Triwizard Tournament was designed for three champions, this slipped-stitch tweed pattern is designed to use three yarn colors. (If you like, you can fool the Goblet of Fire and throw in a fourth color for the cuff and toe just as Harry Potter unwittingly became the fourth champion!) This can also be a great stashbuster pattern - use...

These socks incorporate cables, lace, and beads on the front of the leg for a triple threat of sock knitting fun! The back of the leg is a simple ribbing & cable pattern that continues down the heel flap. A simplified version of the instep pattern continues down the toe for an extra touch.

These socks are inspired by White Walkers, the frozen beings beyond the Wall in Game of Thrones. The center cable descends down the sock just as the White Walkers descended on Westeros during the Long Night, and the side panels are reminiscent of cracking ice.

In A Game of Thrones, Jon Snow gives his sister, Arya, a sword fighting lesson in which he ends his teaching with the tip, “Stick them with the pointy end.” Inspired by that wisdom, this sock has a centered classic cable which anchors the design while traveling, twisted-stitch cables flank it and add movement to the pattern. (Movement and flank...

These socks incorporate cables and beads to create a design reminiscent maybe of a snowman’s buttons. Or a tuxedo shirt. I have also been told that the cables and twisted rib “medallion” down the center of the sock has a vintage feel, hence the pattern name. But no matter what the design brings to each person’s mind, they are beautiful cabled s...

These socks have a simple lace pattern that creates rows of candy canes– a great beginner lace pattern that’s perfect for the holidays! Knit them in a solid or have fun and add contrasting cuffs, heel & toe - or even stripes!

A sock made entirely of twisted, traveling rib??? Inconceivable!

SKA November 2014 MOCK

Nordic Combined Socks are unique in that they combine both colorwork and cables simultaneously in the design. I love colorwork and I love cables, so I figured why not combine them into one sock? Because of the Nordic feel of the design, my friend Amy suggested the name - and I loved it!

Inspired by one of my favorite movies and a darn sexy actor who left us too soon, these socks are reminiscent of the two main characters in the movie Dirty Dancing - Baby & Johnny.

These socks use a chevron pattern divided by horizontal “welts” of garter stitch, often known as “welting fantastic.” The pattern creates ripples that will showcase a self-striping yarn with wide (5-8 rows) regular stripes, but will also be striking with a non-regular striping, solid, or tonal yarn.

These socks use a relatively simple lace pattern to create the look of vines traveling up (or down) the leg. The pattern covers the entire leg, just as the tenacious Creeping Kudzu vine covers everything in its path.

These socks incorporate a feather & fan pattern along with a gull cable stitch, hence the name Gull Feathers.

These are the second design in my Vikings socks collection based on the television series on the History Channel (the first being my Powerscourt Waterfall Socks). In the second season, Ragnar Lothbrok’s son Bjorn has grown up into a fierce warrior trying to prove himself and earn his father’s respect. At the same time, he is still devoted to hi...

Lucy in the sky with… you guess it - diamonds.

With spring almost here, my thoughts have turned to flowers. This sock utilizes stranded colorwork on the leg with one main color and two contrasting colors for leaf and rose motifs.

Inspired by Princess Buttercup from the book and movie, The Princess Bride, these socks start with a crown cuff denoting her princess status as bestowed by Prince Humperdinck. The cables in the front of the leg are reminiscent of her long, flowing hair. The back of the leg has a simple braid down the center, as Buttercup obviously braids her ha...

I was binge watching “Vikings” on the History Channel and the scenery is gorgeous, especially the waterfalls. I discovered that those scenes are filmed at Powerscourt Waterfall, which is Ireland’s highest waterfall. These socks are inspired by the falls, with the lace panel cascading down the side of each leg like the water, flanked by small ca...

This is a basic cuff-down sock pattern in two sizes suitable for a beginning sock knitter or a more experienced knitter who is looking for a straightforward ribbed sock to show off their yarn (or for an easy carrying-around project). It is written for magic loop and is a great intro to that method, but can easily be adapted to dpns or two circu...