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Recipe for how I convert patterned socks to anklets

A pair of knitted anklet socks

  For last year’s Socktober KAL in The Sweater Collective Ravelry group I decided to knit a pair of Arabesque Socks, but then started running out of time to get them finished by the end of the month. “No worries!” I thought, feeling lazy, “I’ll just turn them into shortie socks!” In the end I couldn’t…

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Free Pattern | Retta Scarf

A finished example of the Retta Scalf

by Jessica Gore of The Sweater Collective The Retta Scarf is the perfect everyday accessory; warm, stylish, and surprisingly easy to knit. A central nine-stitch cable is bordered by twisted stitches and garter stitch, creating a classic design that looks good however you want to wear it. The DK weight yarn is held doubled throughout knitting this…

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Free Pattern | Day Off Socks

A finished pair of day off socks

The Day Off Socks knit up in no time, and are a great way to experiment with a toe-up construction if you’ve been wanting to give it a try! SIZE Small: 15.5cm (6″) circumference, fits approximate foot circumference of 19cm (7 ½”); women’s EU 37–39/US 6 ½–8 ½Medium: 18cm (7″) circumference, fits approximate foot circumference of 22cm (8 ¾”); women’s EU 40–42/US 9–10, men’s EU 40–42/US 7 ½–8 ½Large: 20cm (8″) circumference, fits approximate foot circumference of…

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