I am a sock knitter. I haven’t left my house without a sock in my bag for thirty-five years, and I even did my Master Spinner in-depth study on spinning sock yarn. That in-depth study taught me a lot and I have some strong opinions on what constitutes a good sock yarn.
In 2006, I did a Master Spinner in-depth study on designing sock yarns. These twelve sample socks represent several choices we can make when we choose sock yarns. Some yarn samples fared better than others, leading me to some conclusions about what to look for in a yarn that will make great socks.
All images by Michelle Boyd.
