what else can you knit with sock yarn?

Woodi · 03-30-2009, 09:12 AM

besides socks, that is...

I have many balls and don't feel like knitting socks this year. Been there, done that - 8 pairs ago.

I'm thinking shawls for my wee grand-daughters? Will I have to hold the sock yarn together with some other yarn for strength or bulk?

what else do you knit with sock yarn?

Phretys · 03-30-2009, 04:40 PM

I've made several hats, a scarf, and a couple of fingerless gloves using sock yarn. I also have an unfinished toddler pullover that uses self-striping sock yarn.

suzeeq · 03-30-2009, 04:50 PM

In addition to the above - shawls and cowls. You shouldn't have to use another yarn for strength, if it's sturdy enough for socks, it'll be fine for anything else.

kellee0302 · 03-30-2009, 05:07 PM

I've made hats, I've seen patterns for sweaters, I've made hackey sacks, (small balls filled with lentils that tween kids like to kick around in a circle.)

Arielluria · 03-30-2009, 05:33 PM

A light weather scarf, dog sweaters [my personal favorites in any yarn!], fingerless gloves, premie hats, shawls, a bag for your glasses, ipod or cell phone.

Jan in CA · 03-30-2009, 05:40 PM

For starters here's a couple books dedicated to just that subject! The library might have them, too.

http://www.knitpicks.com/Not+Just+So...s_BD30903.html
http://www.knitpicks.com/Not+Just+Mo...s_BD30702.html
http://www.amazon.com/Not-Just-Socks...8430543&sr=8-1

Are you on Ravelry? I searched by yarn weight and subtracted socks from the category and I got 260 pages of patterns. If you are check that out.

cresmoon · 03-30-2009, 06:11 PM

I find the stretchy yarn is really helpful for headbands, if you use headbands.

Plantgoddess+ · 03-30-2009, 09:53 PM

Camisoles, T shirts, Afghans (if you have the stamina). I'm continually looking for patterns using sock weight yarn. I find anything heavier to warm to wear regularly.

knitasha · 03-31-2009, 12:08 AM

For the most part, "sock yarn" is just the commercial name for fingering weight yarn (about 7-8 stitches per inch) with some nylon added for extra strength. (Baby yarn also falls into this category.) It is generally knit on size 1-3 needles -- smaller for socks, larger for other items.

Use it for anything that requires a fine yarn -- lightweight tops, t-shirts, baby things, gloves, shawls, camisoles, scarves, etc., etc., etc.

awos1244 · 03-31-2009, 01:10 AM

I'm making a beaded pillow cover.