Ever have trouble crocheting socks that fit your ankles just right? Then this is the sock pattern for you! Worked from the heel out, this design allows you to customize a stretchy instep for a comfortable fit. Watch the video to see how these socks are constructed. Then find the "Heel-out Socks" pattern in the Autumn 2024 issue of Crochet World magazine.

Follow along as I show how to use tapestry crochet colorwork to make the "Shadow Plaid Wrap." This tutorial is meant to accompany the pattern, which can be purchased on Etsy and Ravelry.

Learn how to substitute the stacked single crochet wherever you might use a beginning chain-3, allowing you to create a clean start to your rows and rounds.

Learn how to start your crochet project with an adjustable ring (also often called a magic ring, circle, or loop). This technique is especially useful when you’re crocheting in the round and you don’t want a hole in the center of your circle.

Learn how to change colors with tapestry crochet using double crochet stitches.

Learn how to use the invisible mattress stitch to join motifs without a visible seam.