October is the perfect month to cozy up with yummy yarn, needles, and a new sock project. Perhaps you have a few more gifts to finish up for the upcoming holidays, or you just want to treat your own feet to a lovely new pair of handknit socks. While I haven't designed or knit any socks in a while, I'm hoping to join in the fun this October. Unfortunately, my elbow tendinitis has made sock knitting a bit challenging, so I might just have to live vicariously through all the amazing sock projects I see on Instagram. To help you plan your October sock knitting adventures, I've curated some of my favorite sock pattern designs to inspire you. And the best part? Throughout the entire month of September, these sock pattern PDFs are 50% off with no coupon code required. So now is the perfect time to stock up and save! Whether you're a seasoned sock knitter or just starting out, there's a pattern for everyone in my collection. Here are a few of my faves! Collin Sox: A b
I have a new obsession: making cuddle blankets! It all started earlier this year when my work (Missouri Star) had a sale on 2-yard cuts of cuddle fabric (sometimes also referred to as minky fabric ) for just $22 each. I bought a few to make my mom a blanket for mother's day and it turned out beautifully. In fact, it was so soft and luxurious that I almost didn't want to gift it to her! Don't worry, I didn't end up keeping it for myself...instead, I spent a small fortune on MORE cuddle fabric so that I could make a blanket for myself (and one for my husband, and perhaps a few more to give as gifts during the holidays?!). Not only is the fabric incredibly soft and luxurious, it's also machine washable. And each blanket is so easy - you can bust one out in just a few hours of sewing time using this free tutorial. Here's the one I made for myself over the holiday weekend: Tyler's is on deck for my next sewing session! I guarantee that you will become as ob