Book of Socks – Study + Knit

“Socks are the breakfast of our knitting diet, a physical and metaphorical underpinning to our day. They get us off to a good start, send us out into the world, and give a good indication of how the day will go. Is the cuff too tight? Frustration and discomfort from the get-go. Fabric won’t breathe? A stifled day. Has the foot sprouted a hole? Or two? A sense of sloppiness prevails—along with a fear that you’ll have to remove your shoes and expose your secret to the world.”  Clara  Parkes, Book of Socks

This 12-month study and knit will take place every second Wednesday of the month, June 2026 through May 2027.
We will spend time reading and discussing the different aspects of fiber, yarn structure, and sock-knitting techniques as laid out in the book.
Then,  we will knit!

You must have some basic sock-knitting experience.
You must know how to knit from a chart.

The book contains 20 sock patterns, and we will knit 10 of the patterns.
Don’t worry, friends, no colorwork socks this time around!

I hope that by using specifically structured yarns, you will experience the importance that yarn plays in the overall sock-making, structure, wear, and longevity.

Time: 6:30 pm – 8 pm Central Time
Dates:
June 10th – Introduction and begin study
July 8th
August 12th
September 9th
October 14th
November 11th
December 9th
January 6th, 2027
February 10th
March 10th
April 14th
May 12th

You will find the book to purchase on many sites; these are the sites I prefer:

• Thriftbooks
• Barnes & Noble
• World of Books
  …and don’t forget to check your local yarn store!

To peruse the patterns, you can find the book on Ravelry.