Sock of the Month Pattern Collection 1996 by Mary Dominski

These listings are for paper copies of the patterns, individually or as a bound collection.

Patterns are graded according to skill: ** Intermediate *** Advanced **** Expert

January *** This boot top sock is done in lustrous hand dyed 25% Mohair / 75% Wool yarn in Magenta and Teal. This is the perfect sock over stirrup pants on a winter's day. Gauge 21 sts = 4".

February**** Twining cables and country hearts evoke the spirit of Valentine's Day. Knit out of our sport weight 25% Silk / 75% Wool blend yarn using two color knitting in Cranberry and Natural White. Gauge 7.5 sts = 1".

March**** If you start on March first, you can knit a pair of these Aran socks in time to dance a jig on St. Patrick's Day. This sock has plenty of Celtic cables done in Natural Cream sport weight 100% Wool. Gauge 6.5 sts = 1".

April*** This is the month of Aries, the Ram, lambing time for many shepherds. Knit in sport weight 20% Cotton / 80% Wool yarn, white sheep graze in a Spring Green Meadow dotted with Pink Clover. Gauge 6 sts = 1".

May** Knit a textured Gansey pattern in our sport weight 25% Silk / 75% Wool yarn using the color Red Trillium to celebrate the flowers that bloom in the Wisconsin Woodlands. Gauge 26 sts = 4".

June*** Wisconsin Dairyland Fantasy Sock!!. Whimsical purple and white Holsteins keep you in the mooooood to knit all summer. Knit in the sport weight 25% Silk / 75% Wool yarn. Gauge 7 sts = 1".

July** Tennis anyone? Knit this simple sock with a turn-over cuff in sport weight 20% Cotton / 80% Wool yarn from your choice of colors: Natural white, Denim, Thistle Flower. Gauge 6 sts = 1".

August*** Hand painted blue yarn is combined with natural white, both sport weight 100% Wool. This yarn is reminiscent of Blue Willow China and afternoon teas. Gauge 6.5 sts = 1".

September** Bands of Golden Autumn Leaves encircle the cuff of this Red Poppy colored sock. Simple rhythmic patterns decorate the foot in this Sport Weight 25% Silk / 75% Wool sock. Gauge 6.5 sts = 1".

October** An intriguing wavy slip stitch pattern reproduces ripple colors of Autumn firelight: Copper, Red, and Blueberry in Sport Weight 25% Silk / 75% Wool blend yarn. Gauge 7 sts = 1".

November*** Symmetrical cables make this sock quick to knit and warm to wear. Knit in 25% Mohair / 75% Wool medium weight yarn in either Amethyst or Natural Gray. Gauge 6 sts = 1".

December*** You could hang these socks by the chimney with care but we think they would be more fun to wear. Knit in antique holiday colors in 20% Cotton / 80% Wool blend. Gauge 6.5 sts = 1".