We've been asked what inspired us to create the Think Outside The SOX contest. The truth is that we’ve done something like this before.

In 1996, Knitter’s Magazine held a contest inviting knitters to submit original designs for socks with the purpose of creating an event that would combine participation and interaction between knitters, Knitter’s Magazine (where the contest was announced and covered), and STITCHES (where finalists were featured). The sock contest was an amazing success. Hundreds of knitters from four countries entered with some of the most imaginative designs the world had ever seen. Out of that contest, XRX, Inc. published a book, SOCKS SOCKS SOCKS, which is still one of the best-selling books in the industry.

We knew you’re ready to do it again! But this time, there are many more sock knitters, crocheters, and all those beautiful sock yarns! With eight co-sponsors, there are more categories, more energy, and more prizes you can win. This contest has 26 amateur categories and over $20,000 in prize money.

The participation and prizes were great last time... and this time it’s even better. Remember... you could win $6000 if you can Think Outside the SOX!