Sock Knitting for October: Planning Your #Socktober Projects [Includes Sock Pattern Discount!]

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 basic sock pattern to honor the memory of my cousin Collin, who passed away in 2020.

Springtastic Socks: Shortie socks that are oh-so-quick to knit!

Air Quotes Socks, from the Conversations Socks ebook (which is also on sale for 50% off this month!): Sport weight socks with an easy-to-memorize pattern!

Form + Function Socks: A great pattern with simple colorwork that I know has less-than-great photos (TBH they border on embarassing. - what was I thinking?!?). My plan is to re-knit this design in October so that I can update the pattern with much more professional-looking (and prettier!) pictures.

So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your October sock knitting projects today and take advantage of my exclusive Socktober Sock Pattern sale - the 50% off discount ends at Midnight CST on 9/30/24!

Don't forget to tag your posts with #handmadebystefanie on Instagram if you are knitting one of my patterns for Socktober!

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