Socks My Way: Stitch Pattern Savvy

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Knit unique, comfy treats for any set of feet! Mix and match your favorite stitch patterns to create and chart customized, seamless sock designs.

Getting Started

Meet JC Briar, your guide to socktastic stitch patterns! In this first lesson, you’ll learn just what JC means when she says “socktastic.” Plus, you’ll get a refresher course on reading charts, including grid-free stitch maps.

Understanding Sock Anatomy

In this lesson, JC walks you through the basic structure of a knit sock. Then she’ll guide you through the many, many variations in every part of the sock. From the cuff to the heel, all the way down to the toe!

Spotting Patterns With Potential

Learn how to take the basic sock pattern to the next level, as JC shows you how to spot patterns with potential. Watch as she shows which patterns will provide a snug, comfy fit and can easily be resized. Then stick around for demonstrations of a few fancy stitches to help add interest.

Mixing Basic Stitch Patterns

Now that you’ve got an idea of which patterns will work best, it’s time to let JC show you how to modify them to produce something unique. In this lesson, she’ll show you how to mix and match patterns and rearrange stitch components to design your own custom creation.

Test & Refine Your Ideas

JC believes that all pattern ideas should be sketched out, no matter how simple. Watch as she charts her own motif, tells you when you should swatch flat versus in the round, then explains why mistakes are sometimes a blessing when it comes to finding new patterns.

Beautiful Transitions

With JC’s help, you’ve laid the groundwork by learning how to chart and swatch your stitch patterns. Now take those basics and build on them as she teaches you how to integrate each pattern and every part of the sock into a seamless, single piece that flows and looks polished.

Planning for the Perfect Size

JC wraps up your class with an all-important finishing technique: adjusting for fit. Make sure your patterns fit like a dream with JC’s help and learn how much you should stitch to ensure you can try on the sock before finishing.