Fuel to the fire
Are there any sock fiends out there? Oh, I know who you are.
Here are a few random free sock patterns I've found that you may like:
Cider Moon Saucy socks, similar to Cookie's Monkey socks (still working on those, btw!) but featuring an eye of partridge heel - so exciting!
Mean Girl's Arch-shaped socks look interesting for those of us who like construction details.
Mary Joy Gumayagay's Mirabella Socks are lovely and lacey, and feature Priscilla Gibson-Roberts' short row shaping, which I am just WILD about! However, they are toe-up and my attempts at toe-up have ended in tears and a surgical nuclear strike.
Pamela Wynne's Marigold socks also look great, I may have to learn toe-up after all. Or farm out my toe-up socks to China.
And finally, I am intrigued by Mamallama's Bluebonnet socks, which use yarn-forwards to create an interesting, almost fair isle pattern with (I hope) minimal fuss.
Let me know if you try any of these patterns! I'll post more as I find them.