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Lacy Mock Cable Socks by Kat of Scarlettknits

A deceptively simple mock cable sock that brings a little texture to your tootsies.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 62% [?]

Striped Christmas Stockings by Linda D. Shoup of Planet Shoup

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in the hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.

(Meanwhile, Mommy is hoping that her Kitchener Stitch was strong enough to hold the toe closed and keep all the presents from spilling out. Good luck, Mommy!)

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 60% [?]

My First Socks Pattern by Jane Prater of Merely a Suggestion

Why did you get into knitting? What did you imagine? Sweaters? Washcloths? Felting? Socks?

Ooh, socks. I’ll bet it was socks.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 22% [?]

Maple Sugar Socks by Karin Bole of Pointeshoes Punk Rock and Purl

A luscious autumnal offering. Soft and warm socks with all the promise of sugary goodness.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 21% [?]

Cinderella/Skywatcher Socks by Erssie Major of Skeinspotting

Bitty baby bootiesocks. In a word, squeeeeeeeeeeeee!

But seriously. Future heirlooms, these two sock patterns are beautiful baby gifts for them, and a little practice in Fair Isle for you. And so cute. I can hardly stand it.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 35% [?]

Clessidra by Gabriella Chiarenza of g.bella knits

Feet are not necessarily beautiful. I mean, just think about what they go through in a day. But in these socks, feet can be gorgeous.

Even mine.

Difficulty level: Advanced

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Popularity: 21% [?]

Chicken Feet Sock by Jane Prater of Merely a Suggestion

In the grocery store, I’m not big on chicken feet.
In these socks, though, I’m fanatical.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 12% [?]

Cornucopia Socks by Caroline of SockPixie

Spiral socks go round and round. Make sure you take a coffee break before you get dizzy and fall down.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 16% [?]

Bird Walking Sock by Jane Prater of Merely a Suggestion

I assume that the name refers to the design the stitches form as they march up the ankle and not any requirement to walk like a bird while you wear these.

But just in case I’m wrong, hey, I’ll try anything for a nice pair of hand-knit socks.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 12% [?]

Jaywalker by Kathy of Grumperina

They dodge left, they dodge right. They just barely miss getting knocked down by a yellow cab.

And they’re pretty darn cool socks.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 11% [?]

Basketcase Socks by Dave of Criminy Jickets

Knitting rests the mind, but these socks make your feet a basket case.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 9% [?]

Groovy Socks by Caroline of SockPixie

Why would anybody want to wear store-bought socks when they could have groovy feet instead?

Difficulty level: Intermediate

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Popularity: 8% [?]

Mini Socks by Caroline of SockPixie

A charming way to use up leftover sock yarn, and for a good cause too.

Best suited for knitters with previous experience making socks.

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Popularity: 20% [?]