Becoming a sock knitter helps when you have a good pattern as a basis. This pattern not only teaches how to make a basic sock, but analyses fit from the top down and discusses simple ways to "make a sock your own." Perfect for classes, included are a diagram labeling the parts of a sock and a list of sock lengths according to shoe size.

• Handmaiden Sea Silk would work well for this. Natural Dye Studio lace or fingering weight is also suitable as is Lanas Puras worsted and several of the yarns from Natural Dye Studio.