Sock Knitting Tools and Supplies

When making a pair of socks, or any knit or crochet item, it is always easier when you have the right tools and supplies. I have compiled a list, at multiple price points, of tools and supplies that will help you with your sock making journey. Take a look at this list and see what sock knitting tools and supplies you might want to make your next pair easier.

Find My Complete Guide to Learning How to Knit Socks Here.

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Sock Tutorials

Learn how to make your first pair of knit socks using DPNs and worsted weight yarn with Marly Bird. This knit-along event has full video tutorials to walk you through everything that you need to know about making your first pair of knit socks.

Get started on your first pair of knit socks here: https://marlybird.com/announcing-the-2018-knit-along-with-marly-bird-and-red-heart/

My First knit socks with Marly Bird with full video tutorials

Want to make toe up socks using magic loop or 2 circulars or 9 inch circulars? Join the #sockalong with Marly Bird and Rohn Strong from 2020: https://marlybird.com/toe-up-knit-socks-toe-up-crochet-socks-2020-sock-along/

Looking to make your first pair of crochet socks? Grab this FREE video tutorial to walk you through a very basic crochet sock pattern.

Get started on your first pair of crochet socks here: https://marlybird.com/beginner-crochet-socks/

beginner crochet sock video tutorial

Sock Yarns

Sock Knitting Needles

When knitting socks you will typically use a size 1 or size 2 needle. ALWAYS check your pattern for what size you should use and your gauge.

Blocking Tools

Yarn Winding Tools

Ball Winder:

Umbrella Swift:

Sock Books

Knit Sock Books:

Crochet Sock Books:

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  1. Aida Hartmann says:

    This is just not right! I went through each and every yarn link and fell in love with each and every color-ways in the yarns presented. I am supposed to use yarn from my stash, not add to it! I need to reassess my yarn budget, (which I exhausted these past two months) to be able to get some of these yummy yarns! What’s a knitter/crocheter to do? It’s a conundrum!!!!

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Knitting & Crochet Patterns for Every Mood
A cartoon image of a joyful chicken, sitting comfortably in a green armchair, knitting happily with blue yarn, surrounded by pink and white flowers, looking for DIY project ideas. -Marly Bird

Netflix & Chill

Simple projects for when you want to relax and zone out

A colorful illustration of a white rabbit with a unicorn horn, nestled among multi-colored leaves arranged like a fan behind it, projects every mood of peacefulness and whimsy. -Marly Bird

Social Butterfly

Frustration-free projects that you can easily work on in public areas

A whimsical illustration of a white chicken adorned with pink flowers and light pink butterflies, featuring flowing tail feathers and a playful pose, all set against a simple white background, perfect for mood-based projects. -Marly Bird

Smooth Jazz

Projects that require a bit more intense focus (but music is nice!)

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Shhh Be Quiet!

Advanced projects requiring deep focus (but a big payoff, too!)