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If you want to design a simple pair of socks with minimal shaping, try tube socks. Tube socks are easy to design and make, and their stretchy nature means that a single size can fit feet of various widths and lengths. Although tube socks feature a basic structure that even first-time sock designers can easily tackle, they are also easy to customize. Once you master designing tube socks, you can create easy patterns for beginning sock knitters to follow. more »
Personal style is something to be proud of. We should all strive to have signature pieces in our wardrobe that we are known for. For some it is Converse All Stars and for others, it is vintage tube socks. more »
If the instructions for knitting the heel portion of a regular sock seem as if they've been written in ancient Greek for all the sense they make, try knitting a pair of tube socks. Tube socks can be just as warm as heeled socks and are much easier for the beginning-to-intermediate knitter. Knitters who have never used double-pointed needles before, you may want to check out the link in Resources for tips on how to work with them. Otherwise, if you can knit and purl, you can make tube socks. more »
Tube socks today aren't the sports-only socks they were in the 1970s and '80s. Today they allow a wearer an easy way to show some personal style, and by customizing your tube socks you can make a big impression, show off your taste and get creative with fashion. more »
To make a sock baby, stuff a tube sock with construction paper, tie pipe cleaners around the neck, glue on some eyes, and draw on a smile. Use everyday materials to create a fun toy with tips from a nursery school teacher in this free video on kid's crafts. more »
Dog clothes are more popular than ever. You can purchase just about any style clothing for your pet on line and in department stores. But if you don't want to pay the prices for fancy clothes, making dog clothes from tube socks is a very simple idea and it ensures that your pet will be nice and warm in the winter since the tube socks are a tight fit and cold air will not seep through. Go through your sock drawer and get rid of all the old socks and make a whole new wardrobe for your pet. more »
Kids love huggable sock dolls. They're easy to make, and you can throw them in the washer. Use different kinds of socks to make different kinds of dolls: crew socks with a heel make a sitting doll, and tube socks make a reclining or standing doll. more »
Halloween is a whimsical holiday for many people. The opportunity to dress up in a costume that you would normally not be able to wear adds to the thrill of season. Perhaps one of the easiest yet most effective costumes is the 1980s prep. This throwback to a time of penny loafers a tube socks makes Halloween even more enjoyable. Learn how to dress like an 80s prep for Halloween. more »
If you own a small dog, then you are probably familiar with the temptation that comes with such a cute animal to dress her up in canine clothing, which is especially trendy at this time. However, like our clothing, pet clothing can be expensive. Fortunately, you can use an old tube sock to make a doggie sweater or shirt. It's an inexpensive way to keep your pet warm as well as adorable. more »
Knitting socks on a set of circular needles is moderately easy and requires some knowledge of knitting. This project is a simple tube sock that acquaints the knitter with knitting on two circular needles. The project includes how to measure for a pattern, determine the correct gauge and how to join rounds on two sets of circular needles. more »
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