The benefits of knitting children's socks are plentiful - they are cheap to make, are warmer than store bought socks and last longer, and best of all the child can actually have some input into the color schemes used. Listed below are some of the free sock patterns making the rounds on the internet currently, these represent a wide range of styles and uses to fulfill most needs. A good tip for making these children's socks is that when you discover a pattern that is especially appealing to your child make several pairs in your child's favorite colors - this way it is possible that at the least you can get your kids to keep their socks on in cold weather. Child's Long Stockings - This is an easy pattern for for a pair of high top socks, found at http://www.patonsyarns.com/pattern.php?PID=4304&cps=21191 Children's Slipper Socks - At http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/pattis-slippers.html you can get find a pattern for some really cute and warm footwear...