Socks never go out of fashion because winter is inevitable, and unlike items made for expandable body parts, socks will usually always fit. Despite their unfailing utility, socks are also often a background project for me, taking the main stage when I’m tired of thinking, or I need something to keep me company on a walk, in the movie theater, or during a meeting when I need to keep my hands busy to focus. As soon as I finish one pair I cast another on almost immediately. Socks are the unsung heroes of the knitting world.
These are simple stockinette for the foot, made from the toe-up and using a heel flap that goes across the bottom of the heel and wraps around the back of the heel, as shown in the top picture. I finished with 1×1 ribbing for the cuff. If you’re looking for a pattern that incorporates this kind of sock heel, see my Girl with the Purled Toes or read more about it in my tutorial. 
The yarn was sent to me from Germany by Carina, so it feels like an extra special pair of socks. It’s Schachenmayr Regia Strata Color in the colorway Kiwi. Frequent readers know that I’m a bit Regia obsessed. The yarn has a 10 year guarantee on the label. That’s very appealing when socks are an item that have a finite life span. I have Regia socks I’ve been wearing since 2006, so I think their guarantee is pretty legit. I especially try to make Matt socks in durable yarn since he has fewer pairs than me (higher rotation in the wearing) and he’s pretty hard on his socks. Sometimes I feel I should make him more pairs, but I’m so in love with my sock stash it’s very hard to part with socks for others. I try to buy some sock yarn specifically for him to help myself be more generous when knitting socks, but it’s very rare that I don’t fall head over heels for a project intended for someone else.
I’m very excited to say that I have a new pattern coming soon! I am finalizing the photo edits and pattern organization. I was without my computer for most of July, so the process has been slower than anticipated, but I can’t wait to share the results. Stay tuned for more.
I now have 7 pair of socks hand knit by moi, for moi! I love making them and wearing them. I gather that you have tons of knitted socks. To wash them, I put them in a lingere bags for the wash, take them out of the bag and lay them on a flat surface to dry. What is your washing method?
Oh, I thrilled to say that I just started reading while knitting. I read your post about kitting while walking and I was amazed. Since I have fallen twice in the past year on my daily walk, I would probably get stabbed by the needles during a fall. Not recommended for klutzes like me!
Oh, gosh – on top of my Christmas crafting, now I have to think about making more of my socks to wear when it gets cold!
Oh wow. I didn’t know Regia has a 10 year guarantee on their yarn. This is for all of their yarns or certain lines? The heel is really great on your husband’s socks. I like the fit. Gonna check out your links.
Reminds me that I need to start on some socks for when I move to Wisconsin. All of your socks (and projects in general) always look lovely.
I also always have a pair of socks on my needles. I must have 20 pairs by now but never tire of knitting them or wearing them.
What a lovely post! I really like the wraparound heel – going to check that out for a future pair. I’m a recent convert to always having a pair of background socks on the go – agreed, socks are our unsung heroes!
Cute!
Wait…you knit while you walk? On the other hand, or in this case, foot…I thought I was the only one obsessed with handmade socks!