June 01, 2025
PK 2025 SOCK-STRAVAGANZA KAL
2025 SOCK-STRAVAGANZA KAL
The PK Sock-Stravaganza KAL kicks off today, and we can’t wait to knit along with you! Whether you're a seasoned sock knitter or casting on your very first pair, this two-month KAL (running through July 31st) is the perfect chance to play with bold colors, try new techniques, and build a cozy collection of hand-knit socks just in time for fall. You’re free to use any sock pattern, color, or yarn weight you love—as long as your project is at least 80% Plucky yarn, you’ll be eligible for prizes!
Socks, slippers, adult or kid-sized—anything goes, and WIPs are welcome, as long as they’re worked on during the KAL dates. You can also enter as many projects as you like, and you’re welcome to jump in at anytime!
We’ll have two threads in our Ravelry group:
🧶 The Chat/WIP Thread is your space to post progress pics, ask questions, and connect with fellow sock knitters.
📸 The FO Thread is for finished object photos only (no chatter, please!) and is where we’ll draw prize entries from.
To keep things even more fun, we’ll also be watching Instagram! Just tag your posts with #PKSockStravaganza2025 to be entered to win there as well.
At the end of the KAL, we’ll randomly select three winners—from both the FO thread and Instagram—to receive Plucky prizes.
We can't wait to see all the incredible socks you’ll create. Let the Sock-Stravaganza begin!
Happy Making, Friends!
The Plucky Crew
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May 09, 2025
From Everyday to Extraordinary - Using Bold Hues to Energize Your Vanilla Socks
Sock knitting is near and dear to my heart, so it’s only fitting that during our annual Sock-stravaganza update, we introduce not one, but two new bases—both absolutely perfect for sock knitting! 🧦
And if you're looking to spice up your sock game, I’ve included some easy tips below for transforming your classic vanilla socks into vibrant, head-turning works of art.
Meet Plush Fingering and Plush DK
We’re thrilled to welcome a brand new sock yarn to the Plucky lineup—Plush, and let me tell you, it lives up to its name!
Made from 80% Superwash U.S. Merino and 20% Cashstyle Nylon, this base combines a dreamy soft hand with the strength every sock knitter craves. Plush bridges the gap between our extra-sturdy Feet Fingering and the ultra-soft Primo blends. These new bases are not only easy to work with, but they also take color beautifully!
Plush is wonderfully versatile—not just for socks, but perfect for baby knits, lacy shawls, and textured or cabled projects, too. The stitch definition? Chef’s kiss.
So, What Is Cashstyle Nylon?
Cashstyle Nylon is a special type of nylon engineered to mimic the luxurious feel of cashmere while still adding the durability nylon is known for. It brings the best of both worlds to soft yarns like Merino, making them both buttery-soft and suitably strong.
How to Make Your Vanilla Socks Pop!
Do you ever find yourself bored while knitting plain vanilla socks but still love the ease of mindless, portable projects? Here are a few of my go-to ways to add flair with minimal effort:
1. Bold Heels and Toes
One of the easiest (and most fun!) ways to liven up a vanilla sock is by knitting the heels and toes in a contrasting color. It adds a playful twist without changing your pattern at all.
2. Colorful Cuffs
Start with your pop of color right from the cast-on! Work a few rounds—or even the entire cuff—in your contrast shade before switching to your main color. It's a small change with big impact.
3. Sporty Stripes
Team cuff-down? Me too! I love adding a couple of stripes just after the cuff and again before the toe. It adds visual interest and gives your socks a fun, sporty vibe.
4. Vibrant Yarns for the Win
When in doubt, let your yarn do the talking! A bold speckled or variegated skein can completely transform a vanilla sock. This is a great way to use those irresistible single skeins that jumped into your cart “by accident.” These projects practically knit themselves!
Join Our Sock KAL!
We’re kicking off our Sock-stravaganza Knit-Along on June 1st, and we’d love for you to join us! It’s the perfect opportunity to experiment with bold colors and fun new techniques—and come fall, you’ll have some cozy, hand-knit socks ready to wear.
Join the conversation in our Ravelry group where we’ll chat all things sock knitting!
Happy Making,
Brandy
April 01, 2025
New Chapter for Plucky Knitter...
We have some very exciting news to share with you –
The Plucky Knitter is now under NEW ownership!
Meet our New Owner - Nick Christiansen
Many of you have already met our Production Manager and Head Dyer, Nick, but now he’s delighted to be stepping into the role of ownership!
March 18, 2025
Removing Deodorant Residue from Your Woolens
Being an avid knitter and always on the lookout for tips related to our wonderful craft, and I’m excited to share my latest discovery! Deodorant residue happens in our knits and it can be tricky to remove. So, let me tell you all about what I discovered...
February 21, 2025
Meet the Maker - Katie Degroff Knits
We have really enjoyed collaborating with Katie of Katie Degroff Knits over the past few months, and we thought it would be fun to do a little interview so we can all get to know her a bit better and learn about what inspires the making behind the maker!
February 14, 2025
SPRING KAL Coming Soon!
We're looking forward to knitting with some lighter weight yarns and making some great pieces for summer! Every spring we look forward to hosting our Plucky Spring KAL in our Ravelry group, and this year is going to be just as fun!
December 31, 2024
What are Your Plans for the New Year?
As the new year draws closer, many of us start thinking about the future and what we want to make in the coming months ahead. This is a great time for reflection and goal-setting, as we ponder on the things we want to accomplish in our craft.
In this blog post, we will explore some ways to help you make effective plans for the new year, so you can start 2025 off with a bang!
December 17, 2024
Knit Like a Pro: 5 Tips for Nailing Gauge
Are you tired of spending countless hours knitting a sweater, only to realize it doesn't fit? We've all been there. But fear not, because we've got you covered with some expert tips on how to nail your knitting gauge every time.
December 03, 2024
Gifting Season is Here!
Have you started your gift making for the season? Sometimes it can be so hard to settle on what to make! We've put together a list of 8 FREE pattern suggestions that look fantastic, and make the best gifts!
Plus, get a first look at our upcoming NEW colors and shawl pattern!
November 12, 2024
Full of Gratitude!
Where to Begin to Thank You?! Now is the perfect time to share how appreciative we are for ALL of the support you have shown to our small business over this past year. We are overflowing with gratitude!
November 04, 2024
More NEW Things to Share!
If you've been reading the blog over the past year, you'll find it's a place where we like to share various tips and tricks we've learned through our making, and you've probably also noticed this is a place where we talk in more detail about our various bases and why they all have a place in our Base Library.
So, let's dive in and share more about a few of our newer bases, and a little sneak peek of what else we have planned this month!
October 18, 2024
What's New?
Learn more about why we are calling this base Scholar Worsted 3.0 and what patterns we think will be fantastic for this new base!