So, having reflected on these bakers-dozen of old socks, what have I learned? Next time I go to buy sock yarn, what should I look for? What are heads-up, warnings-off, and all that? Really, it comes down to sturdiness. Socks get the hardest wear out of any item of knitwear, unless you knit sneakers or … More What I’m Looking for in Sock Yarn

A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Patterns: “Canada” from Knitting on … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Shelridge Farm

A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Patterns: “Traveler’s Stocking” from Knitting … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Malebrigo Sock

A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Patterns: “Highland Schottische Kilt … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Brown Sheep Nature Spun

A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Socks: “Spey Valley” and … More Sock Yarn Longevity: KPPPM

A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Patterns: “Denmark” and “Santa … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Merino-Cashmere-Nylon Blends

A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Patterns: “Uinta Cabin” and … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Knitpicks Stroll

A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Pattern: “Christmas in Tallinn” … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Sock-Ease (yes, Lion Brand)

A daily mini-series in which I give an updated review of some sock yarns I have used, having given the socks some wear. For first post and longer explanation, click here. Pattern link below is to my original review of the yarn when the socks were completed; yarn link goes to Ravelry. Socks: “New England” from Knitting … More Sock Yarn Longevity: Random Kraemer Base