Sock Knitting

Here you can find a free sock pattern for almost every need.

There are many ways to knit socks: You can knit them cuff-down or toe-up, with 2, 4 or 5 needles and there are also different ways of making the heel and shaping the toe. For this tutorial, I have selected, in my opinion, the easiest and most beginner-friendly sock knitting techniques.

The easiest way to cast on for toe-up socks is the Turkish also known as the eastern cast on method.

Has it ever happened to you that you browse through an online store trying to find needles for your next knitting project and there are

To be able to determine how many stitches you need to cast on for your sock you need to first know your gauge and the desired circumference of your sock. In this article I’ll explain how to figure out those numbers and how to use them to calculate your stitch count.

With this interactive pattern you can make a contrasting color short row heel without the stripe on the instep. The secret sauce is one wrap and turn at each end of the instep needle which prevents holes from forming.

Why the regular bind-off method is not good for toe-up socks When binding off a toe-up sock you need to be careful that the bind-off