8 SUMMERY Sock Knitting Patterns 🌞🧦

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Hi everyone! Here are some fun sock patterns for summer that may just have what it takes to pull me out of the sock-knitting doldrums. I so hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave some of your own favorites in the comments! Edited to include remarks from my husband: Re: yoga socks “Hey, it’s the assless chaps of the sock world.” “They’re like sock dickies.” 😐 Show links can also be found here: www.woolneedleshands.com/show-links/may24 #knittingpodcast #sockknitting

[@valeriehowden471]

Thumbs up for your hubby's comments.

[@WildeBookGarden]

NO why would he tell the truth in this way 🤣

[@katibere1966]

Thanks for the great sock patterns!

[@lindarogers3608]

OK you know what I’m going to ask: What’s the pretty sweater you’re wearing? I want one!

[@cascadiagrove6367]

Agreed, supere cute and summer friendly!

[@thedreadednyondo]

Yes, please, give sweater details! Definitely want one.

[@ellenbbelgium]

I love this sweater too!! ❤

[@JustWriter]

Ditto!

[@andreamiller6200]

I live in hot Tucson and must say that my sock knitting mojo is the only mojo I can count on year round because socks never hit my lap and swelter there. As hot as Tucson is, there is air conditioning and my feet always thank me when I don my hand knit socks. Very excited for this inspiration!

[@CrackerJuice707]

Same here! I've always preferred traditional knitted items but of course as you would know, Tucson is just sweltering and obviously not ideal to have a big knit blanket or a heavy cabled sweater on your lap, but socks are always my go to no matter the time of year!

[@lauriepusateri7493]

Awe Andrea. I love Tucson. My daughter went to University of Arizona and we have great memories of visiting her there.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I totally get it! Y’all are HOT over there. My grandma and much of my family on my mom’s side is from/lives in that area and I can see where little items are the most appropriate. (Soo looking forward to getting back down to that area!)

[@ginnyc]

I live in Tucson, too! We probably won't see the 80's again until September, maybe! Daytime temperatures 90 to 110's definitely require cute little socks! 🏜️💜

[@summerruffini1932]

I know what you mean about dry weather here in Denver! I need socks just for the house as well! Thanks for the sock mojo!

[@carolellenwood2922]

Ok. What is that fabulous sweater????? And love the socks!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I bought this sweater on clearance from Old Navy a couple of months ago because it's cotton and I love a good cotton sweater. However I also had ulterior motives for maybe duping it one day. ☺️

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

You can knit any lace sock as a shortie and have summer socks lol. My favourite pattern is the Elfin Lace Socks by Iris H. They are knit toe up in a pretty and easy to memorise leaf lace pattern.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

100%! I was thinking the same thing when I was searching for patterns for this video. ☺️

[@KathleenSalt-g7g]

I love your sweater today! I think this info is so timely, not only because summer is around the corner, but because my feet are too hot most of the time and I need some cooler socks. I also like to have socks on most of the time. Slippers don't cut it for me:)

[@amyarcher4330]

Appreciate this for one of the few summer-sock resources easily found on KZbin :)

Thanks so much for the inspiration!! I had never thought of yoga socks for sandals.

[@jhuntsman17]

Tayler love the sock patterns you showed. Also love love your sweater!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you! So this is an Old Navy cotton sweater, but I’m obsessed with the idea of duping it. ☺️

[@marthaterhune2156]

Tayler, can you tell us about the sweater you're wearing in the video? Is it hand made or store bought? Either way can you share some details. It's super cute on you!

[@ifig3nia]

Ditto from me, Tayler! I just watched 1 min of the video, paused it and came here in the comments in search for info on the sweater! I'd love to knit something like that...

[@soyarnoverit]

Came here for this! I too would love this info

[@parsnips1974]

I have my refreshing sparkling water popped open, and I am ready to hear about summer socks. Thank you.

[@gillshand5820]

What is your sweater? Thanks

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

This is a cotton sweater from Old Navy. 🧡

[@valeriehowden471]

More for the to-do list! I was gifted some merino wool and the colours weren't my fave so I made some shorties to wear around the house. This spring I wore them in sneakers and they were sooo comfortable. Now I think I will make a few more pairs cause they are good when I'm behind in my pedicure schedule.

[@lindseylimore3643]

I’m here for you in that sweater girl!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you Lindsey! 😘

[@chileanchinch]

I just made the weekend shorty socks by summer lee designs for my husband and he loves them. Those ruffles on the shorties are too cute !

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I should make a pair of the stories for Branden. He wears ankle socks a lot and likes the knit ones I’ve made him. Thanks for the motivation!

[@valerieconrad1005]

I'm knitting my first pair of shorties right now! They're pretty basic. I'm using my messed up variation on Hermione's Everyday socks. I figure I'll double up the cuff to make it sturdy and soft. Hoping it will go well! I love the pom pom slippers!!! I typically don't wear socks in the house, but if I had a nice pair of slippers, I think I would wear them!

[@pampreviti2704]

YES! YOGA SOCKS!! My daughter just became a yoga instructor. And I LOVE to knit socks, especially in my Southern New Jersey summers. 🌞🥵TY for the inspo.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Oh cool!!! There are a ton of patterns to choose from. I just love them. ❤

[@ihesharema]

Taylor!!!!! I love this top and color on you ❤

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you Ihesha! I'm really having a moment with oranges right now!

[@catnapper3923]

What a great idea for a ramble. I love knitting socks in the summer because (you already know this in your hot and long summers out west) you don’t have a big thick heavy shawl or sweater all over you in the summer heat. You have a small colorful fun project that is finished quickly. Summertime is the best time to knit socks. Many thanks.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Yes! Soo right! And I’m glad you enjoyed this one. Thank you for watching!

[@maryfoster5189]

I have just started a sock knit-asking with my daughter. I haven't made socks in decades. They hurt my feet. She is helping me formfit my feet for comfort. Your podcast was very encouraging! I'm using West Yorkshire Knitters in Fairy Lights and that is lots of fun too.

[@eleanorpans1456]

Has anyone successfully added some sort of grippiness to house slippers/socks? I would love to knit my parents those simple house slippers but would want something that could help prevent slipping and falling for older folks.

[@chileanchinch]

A friend has adding hot glue gun to socks to reduce slipping over

[@Katepwe]

Yoga socks make as much sense to me as fingerless mitts! For me, the purpose of socks are to keep my toes warm. I’ve made all these and they’re really good patterns and found on Ravelry - and free 👏…My Shorty Socks, Leftover Sneaker and Simple Garter Stitch Slipper (similar to the Simple House Slipper that was previewed).

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I can see that. My husband made that very clear to me as well. He called them the “assless chaps” of the sock world. They’re not for everyone. 😅

[@sunrhyze]

I would recommend also considering the Jelly Rolls by Mara Catherine Bryner. Really cute, and my only warning would be to go up a needle size for the slip stitch stripey part in the middle of the foot (I don't remember if the pattern recommends that, but I do!). This is another sock that lets you use up small amounts of many colors.

[@alisonsmith376]

Hey, we always take value, Tayler! These all look fun, thanks. Also, Earth Tones Girl has a few cute shortie sock patterns - I mention her because she has accompanying tutorials for beginners. 🧦

[@noelleparris9451]

I'm making her No Fear Shorty Socks now with leftover yarn from a vanilla sock set 👍🏾 I learned a lot from Denise and her tutorials.

[@tovalieberman8326]

Ooooh I love how adorable the Weekend Shorty Socks are!!! Just love them!!!!

[@SewMerri]

Thanks for sharing! Always love a free pattern but not opposed to paying either. Shorties for summer? Perfect!! Cheers! ~M

[@aliceboss3134]

don't be sorry about sharing your designs, you work hard for them and you have every right to plug them!

[@chrissyfarmer2949]

Fun, inspiring episode! I actually knit socks every summer. I am a very slow sock knitter, but they are perfect projects for this time of year in terms of how much space they take up on the go, size of project bag, in your lap, etc. I really like those simple house slippers & will definitely give them a go. Thanks for sharing.

[@EmsIsFab]

You mention a silk blend for socks. I do not recommend silk for summer because, even though light weight, silk is INCREDIBLY insulation and would feel significantly more warm than wool would in my opinion. A fingering-weight wool knit at a looser gauge (e.g. maybe going down a sock size but going up in needle size for a looser fabric that still fits) would be much more breathable and less... sweaty in my experience.

[@aknitlife]

Hi Tayler: I’ve knitted the Simple House Slippers for myself and my daughter. They are awesome. I wear them to bed and some times during the day in the colder months with slippers do I don’t wear them out on my hard floors. I’ve knitted over three dozen socks for two years ever since I learned how during the lockdown. Previous to that I had a few failed attempts, unfortunately. Sock knitting really helped me weathered the pandemic because it is so engaging. I don’t mind knitting socks in the summer, provided I don’t have more pressing obligation gifts knitting or tough to understand sweater patterns. I usually knit for other knit worthy people who get cold feet in the winter. Thanks for sharing! Happy knitting! ❤❤

[@kyleparra5536]

love all the patterns! i knit socks daily and definitely need some short summer socks! and now i want cute shoes to go with them!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

OMG I know! What an excuse to get a new pair! ❤️

[@deniseconsiglio-lahti6443]

I don’t knit socks but you should recommend any of your patterns. We are all knitters and appreciate your videos. Lots of great information and inspiration

[@joannamartin7917]

Great list of socks. Plug away! It’s your podcast and I’m here for it!❤🎉🎉

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you Joann! I love that support. ❤️❤️❤️

[@laurabandstra3385]

Don’t apologize for sharing your own patterns!!! Thanks for the ideas. I have some yoga socks in my queue. I might try some more of these patterns that you suggest! ❤

[@carlaquigg462]

The Lynn socks look like shells! Perfect for summer!

[@nataliakwiatek7587]

Hi Tayler, what sweater do you wear? ❤

[@emilyherr6011]

I really love the orange sweater you have on in this video! Did you knit it?

[@chileanchinch]

I'm loving the orange knit too! Looks like cotton. That V shape is so unique

[@nokesbob2256]

Love the weekend shorty socks. They are all cute. I've never knit a pair of socks before. I made huge Christmas stockings years ago, but don't remember how I did it. One day I will dive in.

[@sarahnielsen8057]

I have only ever knit one pair of socks, and probably won’t do it again for a loooong time.. But I enjoyed this i video - looking at all the beautiful socks 😍 Would love to know about that gorgeous orange sweater you are wearing!!!!

[@knittingghost]

I love your pattern round up videos, and all these socks are amazing. I especially love those colorful shorties. I actually just started on some new house socks for next winter since I wore a hole in a store bought pair last winter. Thanks for gathering these awesome patterns together!

[@camriecutler]

What sweater are you wearing?! I love it!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

So this is a store-bought sweater, but I really want to explore duping it!

[@ifig3nia]

You already have a waiting list for that (to be written and released) pattern 😊

[@a.s.8144]

The ravelry user kolibri by johanna has got several designs using a similar technique (Amadeo sweater, tee, blouse and cardigan, Butterfly sweater)!

[@joanspiller1553]

Great video! I need more summer socks, something cooler, so will definitely try some of your suggestions. Thank you.

[@tonyalynnd8732]

I recently finished the Lyne socks and love them. I also did a shortie version of the Mercury socks, a simple lace pattern. The Journey socks are great summer socks too. I wear wool+nylon socks year round on 12 hour nursing shifts and they are the best.

[@lieslnew8247]

Hey Tayler. I have never knitted socks before but those House Slippers are calling to me. We love to caravan and I think these may be perfect to slip on to keep my feet cosy inside the van. 🧦🧦

[@sydssong]

Thanks for the great suggestions! Just finished a Summer Lee socks pattern yesterday and have been looking for a shorties pattern, to possibly wear in sneakers.

[@LATHEANDLOOMPODCAST]

Very nice sock bundle review. I love the idea of the a cocktail socks, will have to give them a try. 🧶

[@colettebouvier9201]

Great patterns -Thanks so much!

[@elligo27]

Strangely enough these past weeks my sock knitting mojo has been increasing along with the temperature - I live in Eastern Canada. I've wanted to cast on summer shortie socks but didn't know where to start so thank you for this pattern round up! Your videos always feel like a chat with a friend 🥰 PS - Never feel bad for promoting your own designs/work (easier said than done, I know 😅)

[@alekfelis]

I'm gonna join the Sock Week at July, so now I'm testing the water, thank you for sharing this wonderful selection!

[@maryfoster5189]

I love Spindrift! After COVID my taste changed and water no longer tastes good to me. Spindrift to the rescue!

[@noelleparris9451]

I just printed some Summer Lee sock patterns today 🤗 After I finish the shorties on the needles now, I plan to cast on one of Summer Lee's 👍🏾 This was a fun ramble - thank you!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

My pleasure Noelle! Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@courtneytroutman6390]

This is perfect! I just picked up some sock yarn and was about to need to go find a pattern for it! I appreciate you doing the hard work for me! 😂

[@rachelmitchell2144]

I live in humid South AL…. With the AC, socks are a regular thing for me in the summer. 😁 Checking out the cocktail socks again now.. 🤓

[@saraw8503]

I knit Lilydale footies. I love them.

[@debbieperea95]

Love the socks list!!🧶🧡

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you for watching Debbie! ❤

[@billieraine836]

Beautiful ideas, do you have any suggestions for the yarn to use for summer socks?

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I think a good Merino/cotton blend with some Nylon is ideal. 👍❤️

[@jennydawson1281]

I love knitting socks all year but as soon as it warms up I need all the shorties in bright colours and with eyelets .

[@keturahspencer]

I recently made some open tie flip flop socks. They're fantastic. My toes can still grip my sandals. No pattern, just a shadow wrap heel and single rib toes. One third of the stitches go to the big tie and short rows to make it shorter around the pinky toe. I highly recommend making the toes personalized for one's feet in this case as there are so many types of toes.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Oooo interesting! Flip flop socks!

[@eveadams4371]

I have not tried socks yet, but the ankle socks in the thumbnail are gorgeous.

[@mickiwhite4754]

Awesome !

[@isabellemeunier9486]

Great episode, thanks! Those socks with the ruffles: they are sooo cute! I have to make them! 😅

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Aren’t they the cutest! Thank you for watching Isabelle! ❤️

[@cindyasselin4732]

Im new in summer knit. I would love to tank about more "summer" yarn. The only cotton i know is the cotton we used to make dishcloths! 😅

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Stay tuned for Sunday's bonus video. 😉

[@candeeharris7509]

Hi, Thank you for all your content, you always make me smile. SSS is not a problem for me but TAAT sounds like something I might try. Noting I said MIGHT.

[@WildeBookGarden]

I actually just bought a bunch of Summer Lee sock patterns!! currently working on her Stillwater Socks and loving them

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Honestly, I could’ve done an entire Summer Lee lineup. I love them all soo much. ❤️

[@normasmith9596]

I NEVER GET TIRED OF NITTIN SOCK. My next make will be from stone knits - maybe the swans or bats for Halloween

[@akcalo]

I'm soon moving from NY to FL and socks are about the only thing left I'll be able to knit 😂

[@a.s.8144]

Regarding the orange sweater: there are similar designs on ravelry by the designer "kolibri by johanna"!

[@Arieltheonly]

Ive crocheted socks but ine day i wamt to knot some socks. With some colorwork.

[@Mollydogdesigns]

Fun fact- cycling jerseys were made of wool back in the day. Yup, those guys riding around France in July were wearing wool jerseys wicking away all that sweat 🤔😄

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

See! It’s a marvel! ❤

[@renolittle4950]

Did you add what sock yarn you like?

[@mbrewer523]

My first thought for the simple sl house slippers was CoBaSi by HiKoo. It’s a cotton bamboo silk blend that I love for sock making.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I think this would be perfect! Great option. ❤️

[@beverlyhess611]

Loving these sock patterns… have you tried a bamboo blend sock yarn…such a scrumptious feel and look and work great for summer(although I use it for winter ones too bc I ❤ it sooooo much!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I have not! It sounds luscious though Beverly. I need to try it!

[@beverlyhess611]

@@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS I like MaryMaxim Simple Sock Bamboo…I hadn’t worked with bamboo before and the price was good so I gave it a try. Now I’m looking forward to trying other brands of Bamboo…if you try any, let me know what you think! Thanks!

[@veronesepohl7960]

What about the twister lolly socks or the ice pop socks by thecrimsonstitchery? I really feel like Anushka and her gorgeous designs should have been mentioned in this video!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I think these are great options! And there are a ton of fabulous options I did not mention here because…limitations. 🤷‍♀️❤️

[@Shelly_Kelly]

I havenever had sock mojo, maybe I need to take the leap!!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

You should definitely give it a try!❤

[@lisanakao1043]

My sock mojo is up and down. Tow of your suggestions may keep me going.

[@naidamelendez1388]

Hhmm I wonder how many of these patterns are toe up.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

😬 I honestly don’t think any of them are.

[@marthaterhune2156]

I prefer toe up too

[@jeaninekelly4271]

Yoga socks = Hot Flash Socks for us mature ladies.😅

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Lol. I love that. ❤

[@lgm204]

I’m here for shameless plugs. And your husband’s spot on (let’s be honest) assessments of yoga socks. 🧶🇨🇦🏒🧶

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I mean, yeah. He’s usually pretty on point with his honest assessments of impractical knitwear. 🤣 And thanks for coming out for my shameless plug. 😘