It's been a hot minute since I had time to do a featured pattern (apologies!) but here's the featured pattern for September 2026... My Moroccan Lantern Socks from July 2019. You can get this pattern for 15% off all month on Ravelry and my website (link in bio) - no coupon code needed. #knitsky

Finally released! Here are my Cascade Falls Socks (my mother thought it looked like a waterfall). This flowing, top-down, lace design is written up for two sizes and includes charted and written instructions. 15% off through midnight September 7 using coupon code VBMcascade. #knitsky #sockknitting

Happy with these @verybusymonkey.bsky.social socks. Now making a t-shirt in the same yarn to complete an outfit!

It’s #wipwednesday and I have a new design in the works! I am pretty happy with this geometric design that reminds me of origami. Shown here in HazelKnits Artisan Sock in Felicity. 🧶 #verybusymonkeydesigns #verybusymonkeysocks #sockknitting #knitsky

#knitting doing a filler project. I don't need more socks, but I can't resist a @verybusymonkey.bsky.social design!

My Bergamot Socks! Here in @hazelknits.bsky.social Artisan Sock in Silly String. They are top-down in a texture and lace pattern. Design is 15% off using code VBMbergamot until midnight on August 2! #knitsky #sockknitting verybusymonkeydesigns.com/products/ber... www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Bergamot Socks

If you didn’t know that bergamot produces lovely, bursting flowers (in addition to lovely tea), then I highly suggest a quick internet search. These top-down, lacy socks have texture and flow, and mak...

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One last #throwbackthursday for July! Here are my Coral Rose Socks from 2019. If you want to make a pair, this design will be 15% off from now until midnight on July 31 using coupon code TBTcoral. verybusymonkeydesigns.com/products/cor... www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Coral Rose Socks

This stretchy, top-down sock is created using a lace pattern that works up beautifully in solid/semi-solid yarns. The pattern is written up for two sizes and includes both charted and written instruct...

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I have been remiss in featured pattern and #TBT duties, but life keeps interfering. Before something else pops up, here's a #throwback from (gulps) 2012, my Canyonlands Shawl. This design will be 15% off using coupon code TBTcanyon until midnight July 22. #knitsky www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Still spinning on the grey BFL for TdF, but here's a sock I started 3 days ago! It's @verybusymonkey.bsky.social Gothic Fountain socks, in @missbabs.com Putnam. The first photo is more true to the yarn color, but the second photo shows the sock patterning better. 🧶

The bright orange sock design is in testing so I am working on something new. Yarn is Dream in Color Smooshy in Prickly Pear. Loving the color and after a few adjustments and redesigns, I am loving the pattern too. Now I just need time to knit 🧶

Misty waters, beautiful brook 💙✨ Enjoyed every moment of knitting these socks! Pattern: Sirocco Socks by @verybusymonkey.bsky.social #knit 🧶

New design in the works ☺️. Rainy and cloudy today, so not the best photo to show off this lovely yarn but I wanted to get back to knitting. 🧶 #knitsky #sockknitting

Introducing my Morpho Socks 🦋! These top-down, lace socks are written up for two sizes and include written and charted instructions. The pattern is 15% off through midnight May 28 using code VBMmorpho. #knitsky #sockknitting www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... verybusymonkeydesigns.com/products/mor...

Sometimes I revisit old designs when in between projects and/or waiting for yarn. So right now I am re-knitting my Vinda Socks from 2018. (Links below) No coupon code needed, but this pattern is 15% off all month long. And keep your eyes peeled for a new design coming soon! #knitsky #sockknitting

April is nearly over, which means my Anniversary Sale is ending soon! Details of the sale in the reply below. Shown here are my Wiggle Stick Socks, knit up in @explorerknits.bsky.social Denali Sock. 🧶 #knitsky

Next up in the past year's designs are my Fission Socks from January 2026. This geometric design works well with a wide range of yarns, and makes for a great, relaxing knit. To make a pair of your own, see the Anniversary Sale details and links in the reply below! #knitsky #sockknitting

Should be part of his next test.

My Mandevilla Socks make me so happy. 😊 I just love flowing faux cables and the rich red yarn. This design is from October 2025, and one of many that I am featuring during my Anniversary sale (details in the reply). #verybusymonkeydesigns #verybusymonkeysocks #knitsky

I just love the look of freshly-blocked lace, don't you? 🥰 #SockKnitting 🧦🧶

It's #throwbackthursday so here's another of the past year's patterns: Coriander Socks! All of my designs are on sale all month using the codes below. VBM2026anniv10 for 10% off purchases, no min VBM2026anniv20 for 20% off purchases over $25 VBM2026anniv30 for 30% off purchases over $50 #knitsky

And something new on the needles… Sometimes you just want something more geometric… and textured… 🥰 Yarn is Malabrigo Ultimate Sock in Indecieta. #knitsky #sockknitting #verybusymonkeydesigns

Introducing my Segmented Socks! As part of my April anniversary sale, you can get these and all of my designs on sale all month long! Details in the reply! verybusymonkeydesigns.com/products/seg... www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knitsky #verybusymonkeydesigns #verybusymonkeysocks

Segmented Socks

This top-down, lace sock design creates a flowing, faux cable look. I enjoyed every stitch of these. Written up for two sizes and in both written and charted instructions.

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Pattern coming tomorrow! 👀 🧦 🧶 #knitsky #sockknitting #verybusymonkeydesigns

April marks my business anniversary so all of my designs are on sale all month! Use any/all the codes on my website or Ravelry through April 30. VBM2026anniv10 for 10% off purchases, no min VBM2026anniv20 for 20% off purchases over $25 VBM2026anniv30 for 30% off purchases over $50 #knitsky

It’s #throwbackthursday again so this week it’s my Narcissus Sock design from March 2020 (an auspicious time!). I just love the sunny color and flowing, geometric design of these. The pattern is 15% off from now until the end of the month using coupon code VBMnarcissus. #knitsky #tbt

It's #throwbackthursday again, and this week I am featuring one of my most popular patterns - Rumpelstiltskin! You can get this pattern 15% off through midnight March 25 using coupon code VBMrumpel. The code will work on #ravelry and my website. Links ⬇️ #sockknitting #knitsky #verybusymonkeydesigns

It's #throwbackthursday time! From February 2018, my Frank Lloyd Wright socks. You can get 15% off this pattern from now until midnight on March 18 using code: VBMwright on my website and Ravelry. #verybusymonkey #verybusymonkeydesigns #verybusymonkeysocks #knitting #sockknitting #socks #knitsky

This week's #ShowMeYourKnits prompt really resonates. I live by a set of 5 core values and "Create Beautiful Things" is one of them! This lace shawl, designed by @verybusymonkey.bsky.social, is one of my favorite beautiful creations. 🧶❤️

Just released! Introducing my Wiggle Stick Socks. A friend saw this design and said they look like divining rods (which can be referred to as many things, including wiggle sticks!). This pattern is 15% off until midnight on March 8 using coupon code: VBMwigglestick. Links ⬇️ #knitsky #sockknitting

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