Did last week’s episode on sock and sock-yarn projects get you craving more sock-inspiration? Satisfy your hunger for a socky good time with these episodes from our archives, each featuring an interview with a different sock expert! Click on the titles to see the episode guides or listen directly from this page.

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96 :: All About Socks: 20+ Tips, Patterns, and More for Knitting & Crochet Socks – Michelle, Zontee, and Liz share their favorite resources for sock patterns for crocheters and knitters, as well as an interview with Ann Budd, author of Getting Started Knitting Socks and Sock Knitting Master Class.

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105 :: 20 Gift Ideas for Yarncrafters, PLUS 5 Sock-Making Tips from Clara Parkes of Knitter’s Review – Designer and author Clara Parkes joins us to talk about her book, The Knitter’s Book of Socks, sharing 5 tips on making handmade socks last! Skip to 20:05 to listen to this interview.

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90 :: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Yarn Development PLUS 10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – Join us for an interview with designer Candice Eisner Strick, whose book Strick-ly Socks features her unique method of sock construction. Skip to 19:12 to listen to this interview.

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88 :: 11 Stories of Why We Knit & Crochet – Designer Judy Sumner, author of Knitting Socks East Meets West, shares her insights into the world of Japanese stitches and why they inspire her sock designs. Skip to 21:36 to listen to this interview.

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[Pattern pictured: Knit Simple Striped Socks]