{"id":5620,"date":"2016-02-18T06:00:29","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T14:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.tincanknits.com\/?p=5620"},"modified":"2020-07-14T12:03:24","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T19:03:24","slug":"year-of-the-monkey-learn-to-knit-socks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tincanknits.com\/?p=5620","title":{"rendered":"Year of the Monkey: learn to knit socks!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve asked a big question: what do you want to learn this year<\/a>, and many knitters have replied that they plan to learn to knit socks.\u00a0 Well, 2016 is the Year of the Monkey<\/a> (in the Chinese Zodiac), and if you’re learning socks, we recommend you try Cookie A’s insanely popular (and free) Monkey Sock pattern<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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emily\u2019s first socks were monkeys<\/h2>\n

The very first sock pattern Emily ever knit happened to be Cookie A.\u2019s famous and fabulous Monkey Socks<\/a>.\u00a0 Monkeys are an oldie but a goodie (20,000 ravellers couldn’t be wrong, right?!)<\/em>.\u00a0 She simply followed the clear pattern instructions step-by-step, without over-thinking it, and quite miraculously created beautiful first pair of socks!\u00a0 Then, because she loved everything about the pattern, and sock knitting in general, she knit another pair in red!<\/p>\n

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my first socks were nutkins<\/h2>\n

My first socks were Nutkins<\/a> by Beth LaPensee (another excellent free pattern). I remember feeling like the heel turn was pure magic! How could such simple steps make something that fits a foot so perfectly?! While I thoroughly enjoyed knitting them, I enjoyed gifting them to my now sister-in-law even more. She wears them often and there is really no greater compliment to a knitter than seeing your work right there on someones feet. When we got to talking about our first socks Emily and a realized we had both knit Nutkins! Emily knit a lovely pinky red pair, pretty eh?<\/p>\n

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not ready to tackle sock-weight yarn, tiny needles and lace?<\/h2>\n

Perhaps you want to dip your toes in the water before you commit to a pair of lace socks with 400 yds of sock weight yarn and 2.25mm needles?<\/p>\n

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Rye Socks,<\/a> a free pattern by Tin Can Knits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The free Rye<\/a> sock pattern from The Simple Collection<\/a> is knit in worsted weight yarn, and is sized from baby to big, so you can start with a little, quick sock and learn all the techniques without too much time investment.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s Knit Socks<\/a> is our complete step-by-step tutorial that will guide you through all the techniques, from casting on and establishing the pattern, to turning a heel, picking up stitches for the gusset, and grafting the toe using Kitchener Stitch<\/a>.\u00a0 After you\u2019re comfortable (and have some cozy bed socks), you can forge forward to some more complex sock patterns<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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not a sock knitter?<\/h2>\n

If you already know socks aren\u2019t your bread and butter (or your toast and jam), then maybe you should check out our other in-depth tutorials to help you embark on something new:<\/p>\n

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\"Apple<\/a>\"Dogwood<\/a><\/p>\n

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For most of us, there\u2019s something new to learn<\/a> or master in the world of knitting. Even old dogs can learn new tricks!<\/p>\n

cast on NOW!<\/h2>\n

There are still 10 more days to jump in with both feet and participate in our #TCKnewtricksKAL<\/a> – and learn a new skill in an inspiring and supportive group!\u00a0 On top of the satisfaction and glory, there are some great prizes<\/a>\u2026\u00a0 I\u2019ve challenged myself to learn 2-colour brioche<\/a>, and experiment with new colour combinations<\/a>… what will you learn?<\/p>\n

Other lovely socks from TCK:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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