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Raindrop Heel Socks Part 5:  Foot and Toe | Wabi Sabi

Raindrop Heel Socks Part 5: Foot and Toe

The end is in sight!  This last part of the tutorial details how to work the foot and toe of a sock, as well as some handy tips on grafting and weaving in ends.

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Raindrop Heel Socks Part 4:  The Gusset | Wabi Sabi

Raindrop Heel Socks Part 4: The Gusset

An alternative gusset decrease method for better-fitting socks.

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Raindrop Heel Socks Part 3:  Turning the Heel | Wabi Sabi

Raindrop Heel Socks Part 3: Turning the Heel

Learn how to turn a heel in this part 3 of our sock tutorial.

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Raindrop Socks Part 2:  The Heel Flap | Wabi Sabi

Raindrop Socks Part 2: The Heel Flap

Part 2 of the  tutorial focusses on the heel flap of the sock.

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Raindrop Heel Socks Calculator | Wabi Sabi

Raindrop Heel Socks Calculator

This calculator will help you figure out the the numbers you need to make a custom-fit pair of socks with no need for math on your part with any sock yarn you'd like!

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Raindrop Socks Part 1:  Getting Started | Wabi Sabi

Raindrop Socks Part 1: Getting Started

Part one of our Raindrop socks tutorial focuses on casting on, knitting the cuff, and knitting the leg of the sock.

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Ease-y Socks:  Picking the Right Size in a Pattern | Wabi Sabi

Ease-y Socks: Picking the Right Size in a Pattern

How do you tell what size to pick in a sock pattern?  This quick tutorial will make sure you're on the right track.

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Sock Tools | Wabi Sabi

Sock Tools

You've picked out your yarn, and have a set of needles ready to go for your socks.  What else do you need to pack in your project bag?

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Selecting Sock Needles | Wabi Sabi

Selecting Sock Needles

Magic loop or dpns?  What about the ultra short 9" needles?  Bamboo or metal?  So many choices!!!  This article will help you understand the different techniques used for knitting in the round, and help you pick a style that's best for you.

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Knitting socks that match | Wabi Sabi

Knitting socks that match

A few ideas for being able to reproduce your work on the second (or third, or fourth!) sock.

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How to pick great sock yarn | Wabi Sabi

How to pick great sock yarn

You can't make a great pair of socks without a great yarn to make them from!  This guide will give you some tips on what to look for when checking out the yarn shop (or your stash) for your next project.

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Why knit socks? | Wabi Sabi

Why knit socks?

Ever been asked by a well-meaning relative or friend "Why bother to knit socks?"  Here are some possible answers!

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All New Stretchy Cast On | Wabi Sabi

All New Stretchy Cast On

Video instructions for impertiknits stretchy twinned cast on.

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Tutorial Tuesday:  Starting Guide to Hats | Wabi Sabi

Tutorial Tuesday: Starting Guide to Hats

All about hats!

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