Knee high socks are back!
All the way back in the Roman Empire, pieces of fabric were wrapped around calves for warmth and protection. The army used knee high socks for soldiers to keep warm from cold nights, and to keep dry, preventing foot rot. Knee High socks became more popular as a fashion accessory in the 1920's. Over the years they became very popular worn with mini skirts and are now commonly used as a part of a uniform for schools. In the 60's and 70's, knee high socks were drawn towards sexual activity and pornography. Knee high socks are communally used for athletes, such as runners, to create a support system and warmth to the calves.
Knee high socks come in many colours and lengths. They can be pulled up above or below the knee and come in various thickness's. A huge trend right now is to pull off the rocker/bohemian/school girl look with your favourite dress, skirt or pair of shorts and pair them with your Knee High socks! They look great with some cute heels, or tall leather boots!
Knee high socks are super easy to make and a fun way to be creative. They've also been seen on many celebrities such as Lea Michele, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift!
Wan't to make your very own pair?
~take and old pair of socks and pull them high!
~ Measure the top of the sock to where you want your knee high sock to sit.
~trace out the old sock onto some hard paper and add on the extra length.
IT'S THAT EASY
Check out below for ideas and ways to make your own knee high socks!
http://www.purlbee.com/2012/11/21/whits-knits-little-cable-knee-highs/
http://www.yarnspirations.com/patterns/knee-high-stretch-socks.html
https://www.pinterest.com/emilyfilch/knee-high-socks/
All the way back in the Roman Empire, pieces of fabric were wrapped around calves for warmth and protection. The army used knee high socks for soldiers to keep warm from cold nights, and to keep dry, preventing foot rot. Knee High socks became more popular as a fashion accessory in the 1920's. Over the years they became very popular worn with mini skirts and are now commonly used as a part of a uniform for schools. In the 60's and 70's, knee high socks were drawn towards sexual activity and pornography. Knee high socks are communally used for athletes, such as runners, to create a support system and warmth to the calves.
Knee high socks come in many colours and lengths. They can be pulled up above or below the knee and come in various thickness's. A huge trend right now is to pull off the rocker/bohemian/school girl look with your favourite dress, skirt or pair of shorts and pair them with your Knee High socks! They look great with some cute heels, or tall leather boots!
Knee high socks are super easy to make and a fun way to be creative. They've also been seen on many celebrities such as Lea Michele, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift!
Wan't to make your very own pair?
~take and old pair of socks and pull them high!
~ Measure the top of the sock to where you want your knee high sock to sit.
~trace out the old sock onto some hard paper and add on the extra length.
IT'S THAT EASY
Check out below for ideas and ways to make your own knee high socks!
http://www.purlbee.com/2012/11/21/whits-knits-little-cable-knee-highs/
http://www.yarnspirations.com/patterns/knee-high-stretch-socks.html
https://www.pinterest.com/emilyfilch/knee-high-socks/
