Your First Knit Socks in the 2018 Knit A-long

Thank you to everyone who participated this year in the 2018 Knit A-long. This year we made our first pair of knit socks together. It was a big undertaking but you really stepped up and made some beautiful pairs of knit socks. Rather than just let the end of the KAL pass us by I wanted to pull out some of the finished socks and show them off.

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2018 Knit-Along:

A knit-along is a community event where we all get together and work on the same project at the same time. This allows us to work together as a group and ask questions and share out inspiration from the pattern.

If you are a slower knitter or can’t start on the start date don’t worry, the pattern will always be available on the Marly Bird website for you to come back to.

Our sock KAL was a 6 week event. We started slow learning how to use DPNs without fear and then moved through each section of the sock. If you took my advice and worked each section on both socks each week you had a finished pair of knit socks in six weeks.

Some people moved faster than others and completed more pairs of socks but this wasn’t about how many you could make. It was about learning new skills, becoming confident with using DPNs and about having a great time as a community. I think that we really nailed that!

I am so proud of all of you! If you haven’t started your first pair of knit socks yet be sure to start from week 1 and work along with the video tutorials each week to make your own.

Finished Knit Socks:

Past KAL:

Every year we have a new knit a-long and we even have a yearly crochet a-long as well. Although we only do one KAL a year you can always go back and work on projects from previous years. To find the other KAL projects that we have worked on you can head to the KAL/CAL section of the blog.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Knit-Along?

So here’s the thing… a Knit-Along, or KAL, is basically a community event where we all pick the same project and work on it together! It’s a super fun way to get inspired, ask questions, and share what you’re making.

I’m a beginner, can I still do the sock KAL?

Honestly… yes! This KAL was designed to help you learn new skills and gain confidence, especially with using DPNs. The pattern is available anytime, so you can start from week 1 and follow along with the video tutorials at your own pace.

What if I can’t start the KAL on the official date?

Don’t worry about it at all! The pattern will always be right here on my website, so you can jump in whenever you’re ready. It’s not a race… it’s all about learning and having a good time!

This was the 2018 KAL, are there other KALs I can do?

Yes! We have new knit-alongs and crochet-alongs every year, but you can totally go back and tackle projects from previous years. Just head over to the KAL/CAL section of the blog to see all the past fun projects.

I loved this KAL! How can I stay connected?

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! You can follow me on social media like Facebook and Instagram, join my Facebook group “MarlysMinions,” subscribe to my YouTube channel, or sign up for my newsletter. That way, you won’t miss out on any future crafting fun!