Socktober is back, which means it’s time to explore more free sock patterns we can knit to celebrate!

We love handknit socks at Brown Sheep Company. Our comfortable, durable yarns are perfect for hard-wearing knits like socks. Whether you choose a classic like Wildfoote Sock Yarn or opt for a larger gauge yarn like Prairie Spun DK or Lamb’s Pride Worsted, there is a Brown Sheep yarn for the sock pattern you have your eye on. We’re especially proud to offer an expansive palette of colors for knitters and crocheters to explore and enjoy.

Is it your first time knitting socks? Take a look at our top 10 Tips for Knitting Socks. Want to explore more sock patterns in Brown Sheep Company yarns? Check out our previous list of 7 Sock Patterns to Celebrate Socktober.

But First, Socks

The aptly-named But First, Socks invite knitters to make these quick socks before they knit anything else this fall. Knit in Prairie Spun DK, But First, Socks are knit toe-up and feature an easy rib pattern.

We made these socks last year during our Prairie Spun DK Along and they have been in heavy rotation ever since. (We attempted a similar, albeit less successful photograph with a more alert dog, as seen above!) But First, Socks are fast, super cozy, and easy to knit. This free sock pattern is definitely on our all-time favorites list.

Kells Bock

Are you up for a sock adventure? The Kells Bok Socks feature a range of gorgeous textural details, from the mirrored, Celtic-inspired cables that ascend the front and back to the lace and cable details in the instep and gusset. The Kells Bok Socks are knit with two skeins of Wildfoote Sock Yarn.

Tessellation Socks

Knit in two colors of Wildfoote Sock Yarn, the Tessellation Socks feature an allover diamond colorwork pattern, with options for either a striped or checkerboard sole. The diamond pattern is small enough that there aren’t many colorwork floats to contend with, making this a nice colorwork sock for beginner to intermediate sock knitters.

Comhar Socks 

The Comhar Socks include lots of fun details for sock knitters who want to explore techniques that might be new to them. Knit in Nature Spun Fingering, the Comhar Socks feature a mixture of cable and lace. Worked toe-up on magic loop, sock knitting techniques include a sideways gusset and slip stitch faux heel flap. The sock is ankle length, but can be easily modified for a full length sock.

Doughnuts by the Dozen

The Doughnuts by the Dozen Socks in Wildfoote Sock Yarn are perfect for the adventurous colorwork sock knitter. An allover doughnut motif features both sprinkle and solid doughnuts in a two or three-color sock pattern. We recommend using two colors of Wildfoote for the majority of the sock, then using scraps in a contrasting color for the cuff, heel, and toe.

School Sock from 1817

The School Sock from 1817 is the second-oldest known printed sock knitting pattern, faithfully adapted for modern knitters by Chris Laning using Nature Spun Sport. The pattern features lots of interesting details, like a faux seam stitch at the back of the sock, shorter ribbing on the cuff, and a three-needle bind off at the toe.

Easy Cuff Down Socks

Sometimes you just need a simple, quick sock with a classic rib. The Easy Cuff Down Socks are the perfect sock pattern for beginner sock knitters. Requiring just two skeins of Lamb’s Pride Worsted, they knit up quickly and feature a classic 2×2 rib on the leg. The Easy Cuff Down Socks are knit top-down with a Dutch heel and wedge toe.

Do you have a favorite sock pattern you return to again and again? Let us know!

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