The Alternate Stitch

Jake Blauvelt standing in Vermont with his family
Community · Here in VT · Our Partners ·
At Home in Vermont: Jake Blauvelt Video
by Darn Tough Vermont

Made in Vermont is part of our brand mission, and we found a partner in Jake Blauvelt who understands its meaning. Jake is a highly-respected and accomplished snowboarder, constantly captivating audiences with his smooth, creative, and effortless riding style. 

Made in Vermont - a person walking down a row of knitting machines at Darn Tough socks
Here in VT · Video ·
Still Made in Vermont, USA: Video
by Darn Tough Vermont

We don't knit socks in Vermont because it's easy. This community made us who we are, and we're proud to still knit every pair of socks right here in Vermont, USA.

A woman at the Darn Tough Mill examining a sock that's just been knit
Here in VT ·
Darn Right: Socks Made in USA
by Darn Tough Vermont

So, what does it mean that all Darn Tough socks are still made in Vermont, USA? All the knitting, washing, drying, finishing, and packaging behind these USA made wool socks occurs in Vermont Mills, run by Vermonters. And we've never done it any other way. 

A letter address to Darn Tough, written in a bunch of fun pen colors
Here in VT · Lifetime Guarantee · Video ·
"She Got All the Pens Out" Warranty Letter Video
by Darn Tough Vermont

It’s people like Kate who remind us why we have the best customers on the planet. And while you might not have her artistic chops, just know there's plenty of room on our fridge for your note.

Darn Tough logo overlaid on a row of knitting machines from the Darn Tough Mill in Vermont
Community · Here in VT · Video ·
We Don't Have a Great Story; We Are a Great Story Video
by Darn Tough Vermont

Together, we all win. And together, we’re creating something that people are passionate about. We don’t have a great story; we are a great story. It’s more than just about knitting socks or making a living. The responsibility of Darn Tough stretches across multiple disciplines.

A hiker headed up a mountain Vermont with topographical lines drawn over the image
Here in VT · Staff Picks ·
Exploring New England: Places & Socks We Recommend
by Darn Tough Vermont

We knit socks designed to take your feet out your front door and onto less traveled roads… although they're equally good for couch surfing. As a Vermont-based company, it’s safe to say we know New England best. So, if you’re planning a 2025 trip to the Northeast, here’s some places (and socks) we recommend.

A Darn Tough customer service representative holding up her favorite sock to wear
Here in VT · Staff Picks ·
Staff Picks: Customer Service Bares All
by Darn Tough Vermont

If anyone’s qualified to convince you that buying a pair of Darn Tough socks is a good (nay, great) idea, it’s our Customer Service team. Not only do they answer the call, but their sock picks do, too. Curated by our all-star team of sock-talkers, this round of Staff Picks is dedicated to the friendly folks behind the phone.

Darn Tough Employee Working
Community · Here in VT ·
Support You Can Count on: A Tribute to Our Customer Service Team
by Darn Tough Vermont
Here at Darn Tough, we have an adage, “You don’t outsource for quality.” While typically we are referring to the socks we make, this statement rings true in all areas of our business, especially in regard to our Customer Service Team.
The people who make darn tough socks at the mill
Here in VT ·
Who Makes Darn Tough Socks?
by Darn Tough Vermont
We get asked a lot about Mill tours. We don't currently have them, but if you've ever wondered who makes Darn Tough socks and what our process is, we did want to give you an inside look.
Spotting Bigfoot in Vermont
Here in VT ·
Spotting Bigfoot in Vermont
by AJ Ferguson
Do you remember Bigfoot aka Sasquatch? They have been spotted in the Green Mountain State. Hearing about this legendary American cryptid made me think of a question. If Bigfoot bought a pair of Darn Tough socks, which ones would they choose?
Laura seated at her desk in the Mill, smiling
Here in VT ·
45 Years of Service: Thank You, Laura
by Darn Tough Vermont
There's a handful of people still here who witnessed the birth of Darn Tough all those years ago, people here from day one that are still coming into work day-in and day-out. Of those people, no one has been here longer than Laura.
A Darn Tough employee holding up her favorite underrated sock - the Fruit Stand
Here in VT · Staff Picks ·
Staff Picks: Hidden Gems
by Darn Tough Vermont

Let’s face it… we knit a flock ton of socks. And some of our “best” pairs don’t always make it as best sellers. For this round of Staff Picks, we asked our employees which pairs they think don’t get enough attention, and more importantly, why they think they should.

A couple out birding, holding a notebook and camera, wearing Darn Tough bird socks
Here in VT ·
Loons, Owls, & Nuthatches: Sock Designs Inspired by Birding
by Darn Tough Vermont
I’m a birder, and you can often find me walking around Montpelier, VT, with a pair of binoculars around my neck looking into the North Branch Winooski River or up in the trees for birds and wildlife. I also design Darn Tough socks. 
Jake Blauvelt holds his daughter's hands as she rides a skateboard down the ramp
Community · Here in VT · Our Partners ·
From Skateboarding to Snowboarding: Jake Blauvelt Leads Charge for Waterbury Center Skatepark
by Jake Blauvelt
For the past 4 years, a small group of volunteers and myself have been fundraising, strategizing, and jumping through all the necessary hoops in order to be granted the space to construct a state-of-the-art concrete skatepark at Hope Davey Park in Waterbury Center, VT.
Feet wearing the VanGrizzle sock at a hiking shelter, the hiker reading a map
Here in VT · Hiking ·
The Origins of the VanGrizzle Sock
by Owen Rachampbell
People often ask me how I got my trail name, Sir Owen VanGrizzle, Duke of Beartown. It all happened at the Stratton Pond Shelter on the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail in southern Vermont, waaaay back when my best friend Ben and I hiked the Long Trail for our first time in 2010.
Feet posed on the summit wearing hiking boots and the Trailblazer, women-designed socks
Here in VT · Hiking ·
Women Move Mountains: Celebrating Female Trailblazers in the Outdoor Community
by Darn Tough Vermont
Inspired by the International Mountain Day theme, "Women Move Mountains," we proudly present the Darn Tough ‘Trailblazer’ sock. This design honors the incredible women who have played vital roles in the protection and stewardship of our mother earth, past and present.
A Darn Tough employee showing another employee how to fix the knitting machine
Here in VT ·
People Who Have Been Here from Day One
by Darn Tough Vermont
We spoke to three long-time employees who’ve been with us for all 20+ years of Darn Tough’s history. We asked them what life was like before Darn Tough, what’s kept them here, and why they’ve always believed in the brand.
Kate's feet wearing her running shoes and the original Darn Tough running socks
Here in VT · Run & Athletic ·
Darn It: How One Wrong Turn Made Things Right
by Kate Crocker

Hello — This is Kate Crocker, the Product Development Manager at Darn Tough Vermont. I have been working for this amazing brand for 5 years and counting, as of writing this. The story I’m about to tell you is not about how I started working for the company though, but about how I was first introduced to Darn Tough socks.

Exterior view of the main entrance of Onion River Outdoors store in Vermont
Here in VT · Our Partners ·
Meet Onion River Outdoors: Darn Tough’s First Retailer
by Onion River Outdoors
When we were first approached by the “nice Cabot Mills folks” to see if we would be willing to bring in a few pairs of their new brand of high-end Merino Wool socks, we did it more to support a local manufacturer than anything else.
A sign saying "welcome to Northfield home of Darn Tough Vermont"
Here in VT · Merino Wool ·
The History of Merino Sheep and Wool Manufacturing in Vermont
by Darn Tough Vermont
This year marks our 20th anniversary of making socks right here in Vermont. Vermont has a rich history of sheep farming and wool textiles. From the textile mill history behind our Nantanna location, to our commitment to Merino Wool, to the community itself, we’d like to think we’re keeping a legacy alive.
Black and Gray shot of a cow on the farm with cows in the back
Here in VT ·
Vermont Farmers Are Darn Tough
by Darn Tough Vermont
Whether it’s getting stuck behind a tractor, seeing the beautiful red barns tucked into the green mountains, or the weekly farmer’s markets, it's hard to deny how farms have influenced Vermont culture. In our neck of the woods, if you don’t own a farm, chances are you know someone who does.