Advent 2023

One of my favourite things about Advent knitting is the preparation. I spend many hours leading up to December 1st getting my yarn ready, my needles and project back picked out and most importantly deciding on a pattern.

Personally, I like to cast on my cuff or toes depending on the pattern a few days before December so they are ready to go. December 1st I try to wake up before the rest of the family so I can open my Advent and spend a few quiet moments winding the yarn and knitting my first stripes.

Over the years I have knit many socks and as I am sure it is true for many sock knitters I have come up with a personal recipe that works for me and gives a perfect fit. I don't usually use a specific pattern but rather I will modify my recipe to incorporate a fun twist. Sometimes I will add slipped stitches, a fun cable or a new heel construction. 

Below you will find a list of patterns I have used in years past, in some cases I've knit the exact pattern, and in others, I've used parts of it. I encourage you to have fun with your knitting and try new techniques.

My advent socks:

2018: For this pair, I used my tried and true recipe. A simple 2x2 ribbed cuff and an eye of partridge heel on an otherwise plain stockinette sock.

2019: Cozy Striped Socks

2020: For this pair, I used the same recipe as in 2018 but incorporated a cable from the DunBroch pattern by Kay Jones

2021: For my 2021 pair I did a slipped stitch variation of my Cozy Striped Socks however it is very close to the Cold Brew Socks pattern by Allison Stuefer of Lofty Loops Yarns

2022: in 2022 I used my Cozy Striped Socks recipe again and incorporated the cable from Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman, this is a free pattern on Ravelry