Kissing Cousins

Discover the ultimate in mindless comfort knitting with our Stockinette Socks pattern, featuring the innovative Kissing Cousins design. This unique approach allows you to create a pair of socks in a single continuous tube of knitting using an afterthought heel. While I have a fondness for Kitchener stitch, there are times when I find the process of finishing one sock before starting the other a bit tedious. That's why I've developed this method for knitting both socks simultaneously—making cozy creations quicker and easier than ever.

The Kissing Cousins pattern is aptly named as it produces two socks that are related but delightfully unidentical: one sock is knit cuff-down while the other is knit toe-up, all conjoined at the toes. After you complete the afterthought heels, you'll simply separate the toes and use a Kitchener stitch to gracefully graft them together, creating a seamless and polished finish.

To embark on this fun knitting adventure, you should be comfortable working in the round and familiar with directional decreases (such as k2tog and ssk), along with lifted increases (LLI and RLI). Additionally, mastery of Kitchener stitch is essential for grafting the live stitches of the toe. If you're up for the challenge, you’ll find this project both enjoyable and rewarding!

Gather your supplies, which include your favorite yarn and needles, a yarn needle, and three lengths of waste yarn to facilitate the afterthought heel construction. This Stockinette Socks pattern is not only a great way to unwind but also an excellent opportunity to hone your knitting skills, making it perfect for knitters of all levels. Enjoy the satisfaction of creating a unique pair of socks that are as much fun to knit as they are to wear!