Sock Journal

We've spent the last few months trying our best to figure out how we can become compliant with new European Union regulations, and today we had to make the call to throw in the towel, at least for now. Keep reading for all of the details, and what comes next.

We had more merino wool yarn spun up in our four staple colorways (baby pink, cinder, gold and purple) and, due to a different ratio of colors spun together in the new yarn, the colors look a bit different than before. Read on for side-by-side comparison images~

The tube sock is a style that definitely has its good points, which is why we've reworked the classic design to eliminate the not-so-great elements, because at Sock Dreams we dream of better socks! 

Dreamer Robyn shares their current favorite sock obsession and their go-to book nest setup! 

Learn how to alter a too-big t-shirt, using a shirt you like the fit of as a pattern! While we no longer carry Sock Dreams logo t-shirts, so many people found this tutorial useful, that we thought we'd bring it back!

A look at why your orders might be getting cancelled, and what you can do to stop it!

Needle felting is the process of repeatedly stabbing wool with a special needle to produce wool felt. The resulting fabric is tough and perfect for patching a bare area on your best wool socks. If you’ve never needle felted in your life, don’t worry—it’s simpler than it seems!

For the best chance of getting your socks by December 24th, don't delay! Follow these handy shipping guidelines!

Plus, a word for our Canadian customers during the Canada Post strike!

Although we love DIY projects repurposing old socks, sometimes you want to keep wearing the sock as a sock! That’s when darning comes in. Learn to mend your holey socks with us!

If you've shopped for clothing in recent years, you may have come across the phrase "slow fashion". It sounds like it's a new buzzword or marketing gimmick, and like any claims of sustainability, it could certainly be twisted in this way, but at its core slow fashion is just an alternative and solution to "fast fashion".

In case you've ever wondered who those people in our photos are, that's us! As a small company that believes in creating clothing for regular people, we don't usually hire models for our product photos or banners. The people you see in the vast majority of our images are our own employees, who hold jobs in the various departments of our company.

Originally posted by Dreamer Jules on August 28th, 2020. It’s been awhile since we’ve featured a DIY tutorial on the blog. We wanted to change that, while hopefully bringing some...