December Pattern Sale

Having a sale! All patterns are 15% through the end of December. Visit ravelry.com/designers/lola-rogers and use coupon code LOOKY2025 to get your discount.

Just Published: Spare Rib Socks

My new sock pattern just went live! They're worked in sport weight yarn with old-fashioned garter rib texture, so they're very cozy and very quick to knit. A great gift sock. I added a touch of cabling to slightly taper the leg, and to look elegant and sophisticated. More information on Ravelry.

Spare Rib Socks Test Knit

Calling all knitters! I'm looking for testers for my new Spare Rib Sock pattern. These socks are worked top down in handsome garter rib, with a touch of cabling to slightly taper the legs, and my reinvented forethought heels to keep the socks from sliding into your shoes. The dk / heavy fingering yarn is… Continue reading Spare Rib Socks Test Knit

Building a Better Sock

Like a lot of knitters, I first learned to knit socks with Dutch heels--the kind where you knit half of your stitches into a flat flap (usually with slipped stitches to thicken the fabric) and then pick up stitches along the sides of the flap and continue in the round--like this favorite old sock of… Continue reading Building a Better Sock

Monocot Socks Test Knit Completed

UPDATE 3/3/2025: Testing for the Monocot Socks is done and the pattern is now available on Ravelry. This was a great test knit. You should see the cute socks everybody made. _______________________________ Hey Knitters! I’m looking for testers for my Monocot Socks. These are vintage-style socks worked top down in quick stockinette, with small touches… Continue reading Monocot Socks Test Knit Completed

My First Published Pattern

More than 20 years ago, I knit my husband one of the ugliest sweaters ever created by human hands. I made it in three colors of boucle (I know!). It had big pale blue buttons that looked like Necco wafers. The body was too short and the sleeves were way too long. The button band… Continue reading My First Published Pattern