There are a number of resources on this website when it comes to knitting.
In this free guide you will learn everything you need to know about knitting sturdy socks with plastic-free, all natural sock yarn.
You can find all of the related blog posts listed down below.
The articles range from specific pattern recommendations (including socks, hats, sweaters, cardigans) to sheep breeds, fibers in yarn, tips for knitting with sock yarn, knitted gift suggestions, becoming a test knitter or knitwear designer, summer yarns & patterns and more!
Some of the most popular posts are
How to Modify a Knitting Pattern for a Different Yarn Weight
DK Weight Sock Knitting Patterns: 6 Recommendations
How To Use Up Leftover Sock Yarn (Free Knitting Pattern)
I have also published several patterns (in English only) which can be found here: Knitting Patterns. They are available for purchase on Ravelry, Etsy, Lovecrafts and Making Stories. At the moment, there are four different sock designs, one hat and one shawl pattern.
If you are interested in trying out my hand dyed, all natural yarns, you can find more information on the different yarn bases, knitted samples and in depth description about the yarns and company values here.
In today’s world, knitting with all natural sock yarn is a bit unusual. Yarn brands generally offer a merino/nylon blend for sock knitting, in most cases with a superwash treatment on top. The nylon is added to increase stability and the superwash treatment provides the convenience to simply throw your handknittted socks into the washing …
Update (Jan 29th, ’23): I included an additional pattern suggestion. Today I want to share some recommendations for DK weight sock knitting patterns with you. I am sitting here typing this post on a gloomy, rainy Monday morning. Therefore it feels like the perfect time to put on cozy socks, pull out the blankets and …
Welcome to part II of how to write and self-publish knitting patterns. This mini-series consists of two parts. In case you haven’t read the first post, I recommend that you start with reading part I first and then continue with part II. You can find the first part here. How to Write and Self-Publish Knitting …
Have you ever wondered how to write and self-publish knitting patterns? In this post I will walk you through the whole process step by step and share what I know about designing and releasing a knitting pattern. We will see how long this post will get. I might break it up into several parts in …
Today I want to share my favorite free & simple sock knitting patterns with you. I have compiled a list of my top 5 recommendations. These are my go-to sock knitting patterns that I have each made numerous times. All of these patterns have rather simple, intuitive pattern repeats which make them the perfect choice …
The best summer yarns are not necessarily wool yarns. Today I want to talk about wool yarn alternatives for your summer knitting projects. If you like to knit year-round but don’t like the warmth of wool during the warmer months of the year, there are some alternatives to consider. Not only is it less sweaty …
I have compiled a list of 5 knitting patterns for summer tops that I want to share with you today. I don’t know about you but I always feel like summer comes overnight. And although I don’t mind knitting wool sweaters and cozy socks year-round, I also like making garments to wear during the warmer …
Today I am finally taking the opportunity to talk about creating a handmade wardrobe. Essentially, my dream of creating a handmade wardrobe originates from the desire of living a more sustainable life. Back in 2015, we made a number of changes to our life in order to be more sustainable and more intentional. For me, …
Have you ever asked yourself what to knit with sock yarn instead of socks? Did you ever buy a single skein of yarn simply because it was beautiful? Do you have a collection of single skeins of sock yarn laying around just because there are only so many pairs of socks you can knit? If …
Have you ever wondered how to be a test knitter? Look no further, because today I am going to share different ways how to become a test knitter. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn …
