If you're new to reading knitting charts—or just feeling a little intimidated by those grids of symbols—you’re not alone! Charts can look...

If you’ve never knit Half-Twisted Ribbing before, don’t worry—it’s much simpler than it sounds! In the Snapdragons Socks pattern, this stitch pattern plays a quiet but powerful role. It creates those lovely, slightly textured vertical lines that mimic snapdragon stems and help the socks hug your feet just right. ✨

In this post, we’re walking through essential tips for casting on, setting up your stitch pattern, and working through that first chart repeat with confidence.