As the weather gets colder, it’s time to break out the wool and the woolies. I took a basic sock pattern and added a diagonal pattern for a bit of fun. The yarn used is Lion Brand Sock-Ease and it is usually easy to find (I get mine from Michael’s). One ball makes the pair, which is great so you don’t have to worry about matching up dye lots. The pattern is set out below and I would rate it as an intermediate pattern but an easy sock pattern. In other words, I don’t consider sock knitting a beginner project but, if you’ve successfully knitted a pair of socks before, this pair should cause you no problems. These are knitted in the round on 5 double-pointed needles (size US 2) and for the gauge: 8 stitches equals 1″. The pattern is for a woman’s regular calf and ladies’ size 8 foot. Sock Cast on 64 sts (16 on 4 needles). Row 1: Join to begin round and work in K1, P1 across all four needles. Row 2-6: Continue in K1, P1. Diagona...