25 New Knitting Patterns for Cheerful, Eccentric Footwear!"
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The Whimsical Colorwork Socks Review
A Bit About the Author
Whimsical Colorwork Socks was written by Charlotte Stone!
"Charlotte Stone is the creator and designer behind Stone Knits. She is internationally well-known for designing colorwork knitting patterns, her speciality being socks with unique, whimsical designs using the stranded colorwork technique.
Having been knitting since she was a child, Charlotte has been successfully designing colorwork socks since 2017. She now has a large collection of sock patterns available on Ravelry and Etsy and is well recognized for her mastery in designing colorful, intricate and fun sock designs. Charlotte enjoys teaching workshops on how to knit colorwork socks, sharing her skills and techniques all over Europe since 2019. She also hosts a best-selling online tutorial series on sock knitting with Domestika which has had over 13,000 participants so far.
Originally from London in the UK, Charlotte has been living for many years in the hills above Zürich, Switzerland, with her family and very demanding cat Ivy. If you would like to follow her knitting (and cat!) adventures, you will find her at @stoneknits on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and YouTube too."
Inside Whimsical Colorwork Socks
"Playful Sock Motifs to Charm & Delight
Prepare to be charmed by the sweetest collection of colorwork socks you ever did see! These adorable sock patterns from bestselling author and designer, Charlotte Stone, are easy to create and full of whimsy. Each project makes something fun to freshen up your sock drawer or to gift to family and friends.
Featuring a plethora of delightful motifs, you can roam the forest with Fuzzy Hedgehogs, Foxy Feet, and Catching Butterflies, or take a stroll through a lush garden with Enchanted Bluebells or Hysteria for Wisteria. Spark a bit of magic with Mystic Mermaids, Walking on Sunshine, or Magic Night Sky socks. Celebrate the seasons with new holiday patterns like Hop to It, Witching Hour, and Merry Berry. And because the tiny toes in our lives deserve sweet socks too, Charlotte dedicates an entire chapter to patterns for little ones, including Strawberry Delight, Tiny Tannenbaum, Boo Booties, Fluffy Lambs, and more.
With detailed instructions, large colorwork charts, and captivating details, you can bring a myriad of whimsical socks to life that you’ll want to wear―and knit again―as soon as you bind off."
Sock knitters are like blanket crocheters - some people just love to make the same kind of project over and over again! That said, most knitters will give socks a try at least once - and these socks might be just the ones to make you take the leap!
There are 25 total patterns in , all of which use the stranded colorwork technique, where you float the unused yarn along the back of your work.
There's a section of front with a ton of information and helpful tips. If you're new to socks, or new to colorwork socks, you'll want to read through for sure! Charlotte has been teaching sock knitting for many years now, and you can tell that she has answered a lot of questions - and transferred that knowledge into this book.
The patterns themselves are broken into 6 categories: Woodland Wonders, Petals and Purls, Tiny Toes: Baby and Toddler Socks, Merriment Making, and Magical Wonders - 5 patterns per section. All adorable!
Rahter than using shoe sizing for her sock sizes, Charlotte has based the sizing in Whimsical Colorwork Socks on actual foot measurements, which means you're more likely to get a fit you love.
There are written instructions, of course, as well as colorwork charts for each design. The patterns are thorough, and approachable for newer knitters as well sock lovers.
I love that there's a section for Baby and Toddler Socks included here too! It makes this book even more valuable as a gift-making resource. And if you've never made a sock before, it's a great size to try it out on - just like making a dishcloth when you find a new stitch pattern!
At the back of the book you'll find a list of all the yarns used - and there's quite a big variety. There's also a super handy Abbreviations list, and *even more* tips and techniques!
Charlotte's sock designs are all unique and fun - and as someone who once swore off knitted socks... I think I might have to give them another chance! These are just too cute!
Get your own Copy Of Whimsical Colorwork Socks today!
Pre-order your own copy of this book on Amazon, or ask for it at your local bookseller! It releases November 24th with free Amazon shipping for release day, so you'll get it hot off the press!
Giveaway
Giveaway is open in the US and Canada. The giveaway ends December 8, 2026, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Kingsumo form below. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.
One winner will receive a paperback copy of Whimsical Colorwork Socks courtesy of Page Street Publishing. They will be notified by email.
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