Knitting Tips: Sizing Socks for Adults and Children

These charts can be used to determine the length of knitted/crocheted socks for particular sizes. You might want to increase the foot length by 1/2 inch or so to accommodate shrinking, growth, or snugness.

Men’s Sizes
Shoe size / Foot length

Women’s Sizes
Shoe Size / [...]

Child’s Lace Socks

So pretty. I don’t usually care for white socks, but these are appealing.  Go up a couple of needle sizes, or use a larger gauge yarn, for adult socks.

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Cable Ribbon Socks

I love the smooth, flat surface of the cables, which twist in alternate places but aren’t unduly thick or bulky. From Classic Elite Yarns.

Bella Socks

Came across this pattern in via my Knotions e-subscription. What an interesting, unique technique for using striping yarns. Sharing with you, and can’t wait to try it myself!
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Gull Wing Socks

Free pattern offered by Ram Wools. Requires about 380 yards of sock weight yarn and size 2 (US) needles. This looks lovely in a solid color rather than a multicolored yarn.
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Bunny Hop Eyelet Socks

One of my favorites. From Crystal Palace Yarns. Size 5 (US) needle, sock weight yarn.

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Zig Zag Eyelet Socks

I knit nearly every day, and I like to “multitask”, by listening to audio books, watching a movie, talking on the phone while knitting. Therefore I’m always on the lookout for pretty patterns that have some style but don’t require constant reference to charts or instructions. This lacy eyelet pattern is easy to learn and [...]

Yoga Socks Knitting Pattern

First it was fingerless gloves and now, it’s toeless and heel-less socks! For those whose feet are usually cold, these are perfect for yoga, pilates, or other activities where it helps to have barefoot contact with the floor.  I just completed a pair of fingerless mitts, and as soon as this piece is posted, will [...]

Knitting Tips: Toe of the Sock

I like to finish my socks with the 3-needle bind-off, but always had difficulty turning the sock inside out while still on the needles. Then I learned this nifty tip: Instead of trying to shove the toe and needles into the body of the sock, pull the cuff end through the toe hole and voila! [...]

English Rib Vintage Socks

This classic sock is knitted using sport weight yarn, and is suitable for women or men. From Free Vintage Knitting.

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