Want to make sure that your hand knitted socks last as long as they possible can? We look at how to select the best yarn, and patterns, which needles to use and how to care for your socks once they’re finished.

If you wear hand knitted socks you will need to know how to darn them properly! Care for your knitted garments and lengthen their life with a neat woven patch darn.

We’ve gathered together a selection of our favourite books on sock knitting. Including patterns and technical guides to the yarn and fibre used in knitting socks, as well as specialist techniques, and of course, lots of project inspiration.

Nylon is commonly found in many commercially available sock yarns, but what is is? Where does it come from and do we really need it? A look into the history of nylon, and how it is made.

Making a gauge swatch is the first step to success in any knitting project. Our complete guide to swatching tells you how to knit your swatch, measure your gauge, and what to do if you need to make any adjustments.

Ever wanted to learn to knit, but not sure where to start? Our beginners guide to learning to knit. Including tools, resources, troubleshooting and next steps, will ensure that you have everything you need to be successful.