When knitting socks the first thing to do is to choose which yarn you want to use. There are many great sock yarns on the market these days. Even self-striping sock yarns are available. Also the sock yarns are just the right weight for a good pair of socks. Many believe that wool yarn is the best sock yarn.
Even a novice can learn how to knit socks. The most difficult part of knitting is reading the pattern. Be sure to look closely at every pattern for the instructions that are being illustrated.
Materials needed to knit socks: - 2 sizes of 3 double-ended knitting needles - the smaller size is for the ribbing. - 5 balls of sock yarn possibly more depending on sock pattern. - Pattern (make working copy) - Stitch markers - Scissors - Yarn needle - You need a highlighter to mark the working copy.
There are two techniques to knit socks: with or without heels. If you're not sure which technique to choose, consider that socks with heels are known to be more comfortable.
The sock size depends on the size of the ankle. If you create a sock with a heel, you will need to measure the foot and figure out the heel placement. When you measure the ankle, subtract 1" for an adult size and " for a child's size. Usually, the ankle size for for a male is 10" and is 8" a female.
You should use sock yarn for the best fit on your socks and should calculate how many stitches you need to cast on your needles. The stitches should be evenly split between the 3 ends of the double point needles. You should mark the 1st stitch for the beginning of the round. Do the ribbing 1st, using the smaller needles for this. Once the ribbing is finished switch to the larger needles. The stockinette stitch is a great stitch to use for both the ribbing and making a plain pattern. This stitch produces a great fitting sock.
It's time to work on the heel, placing half the stitches on a needle. The stitches should start at the beginning of the round. Then place the second half on a different needle, which allows the heel to be knitted from the front to the back using a single needle. Once again the stockinette stitch is used for 2 thirds to 3 quarters of the rows on the heel. Then you need to reduce the heel area and turn. Now is the time to create the gusset. You should wind up with two selvedge edges in between the heels. To form the gusset pick the stitches up. To finish the heel, knit the rest of the stitches. The gusset should then be decreased.
Regarding the foot, it should be 2" shorter than the foot measurement. Start knitting at the center with a quarter of the stitches on the first needle, half the stitches on the second needle the last quarter of the stitches on the third needle. Then alternate between rounds. The sock can be finished using several techniques. One way is to keep decreasing to the toe, either casting off or binding off and then sewing the remaining together. - 16463
Even a novice can learn how to knit socks. The most difficult part of knitting is reading the pattern. Be sure to look closely at every pattern for the instructions that are being illustrated.
Materials needed to knit socks: - 2 sizes of 3 double-ended knitting needles - the smaller size is for the ribbing. - 5 balls of sock yarn possibly more depending on sock pattern. - Pattern (make working copy) - Stitch markers - Scissors - Yarn needle - You need a highlighter to mark the working copy.
There are two techniques to knit socks: with or without heels. If you're not sure which technique to choose, consider that socks with heels are known to be more comfortable.
The sock size depends on the size of the ankle. If you create a sock with a heel, you will need to measure the foot and figure out the heel placement. When you measure the ankle, subtract 1" for an adult size and " for a child's size. Usually, the ankle size for for a male is 10" and is 8" a female.
You should use sock yarn for the best fit on your socks and should calculate how many stitches you need to cast on your needles. The stitches should be evenly split between the 3 ends of the double point needles. You should mark the 1st stitch for the beginning of the round. Do the ribbing 1st, using the smaller needles for this. Once the ribbing is finished switch to the larger needles. The stockinette stitch is a great stitch to use for both the ribbing and making a plain pattern. This stitch produces a great fitting sock.
It's time to work on the heel, placing half the stitches on a needle. The stitches should start at the beginning of the round. Then place the second half on a different needle, which allows the heel to be knitted from the front to the back using a single needle. Once again the stockinette stitch is used for 2 thirds to 3 quarters of the rows on the heel. Then you need to reduce the heel area and turn. Now is the time to create the gusset. You should wind up with two selvedge edges in between the heels. To form the gusset pick the stitches up. To finish the heel, knit the rest of the stitches. The gusset should then be decreased.
Regarding the foot, it should be 2" shorter than the foot measurement. Start knitting at the center with a quarter of the stitches on the first needle, half the stitches on the second needle the last quarter of the stitches on the third needle. Then alternate between rounds. The sock can be finished using several techniques. One way is to keep decreasing to the toe, either casting off or binding off and then sewing the remaining together. - 16463
