When to start toe decreases
The answer to this question heavily depends on how many stitches you have on your sock and what is the toe shape you are aiming for as well as the yarn and needles you...
Tagged: Cuff-down sock
Rounded barn toe pattern for cuff-down socks
With this pattern, you can make rounded barn toe for a cuff-down sock. Decreases are worked on both sides of the sock so the decrease lines will be visible. The first half of the...
Wedge toe pattern for cuff down socks
Wedge toe is probably one of the most commonly used toe shapes I’ve seen on sock patterns. It is very easy to remember and the math is not too complex either. Based on your...
French heel pattern for cuff-down socks
With the pattern below you can make french heel also known as round heel for cuff down socks. The pattern works for any stitch count and gauge. Just insert the stitch count for your...
Rounded toe pattern for cuff-down socks
With this pattern you can make rounded toe for a cuff-down sock. The pattern works for almost any yarn and stitch count. Just enter the total amount of stitches you have on your needles...
Afterthought heel pattern
The afterthought heel is the ideal for colorwork socks or socks knitted with self-striping yarn. It can be used also for the perfectly symmetric contrasting color heel. It is made exactly the same way regardless if you start your sock from toe or cuff.
German short row heel pattern
Short row heel is the one used in most commercial socks. It is symmetrical and you make it exactly the same way regardless if you knit your sock from the toe up or cuff down.