Basic chunky slippers
This is my favorite recipe for simple knitted home slippers. I have written the pattern for chunky wool but it can easily be adapted to different yarn weights.
Toe-up sock
No hole contrasting color short row heel
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.
NO swatch, ANY stitch count, ANY yarn sock pattern.
Have you every wondered how many stitches you should cast on for a sock or how to know how long the foot or leg of a sock should be? If so this is a pattern you should give a try.
Knitgrammer’s no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn sock pattern. Part 1: Planning
In this article I explain how to measure your foot (or how to estimate the measurements based on shoe size) and then decide what size socks you should make. I also provide help with yarn and needle size selection.
Knitgrammer’s no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn sock pattern. Part 2: Casting on and making the toe
This article is part of my no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn sock pattern. For introduction and outline of this pattern see: Knitgrammer’s no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn sock pattern. Previous article: Planning (measure your foot, calculate dimensions for your socks, select needles and yarn) Next article: Making the heel for your …
Knitgrammer’s no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn sock pattern. Part 3: Making the heel for your sock
This article is part of my no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn sock pattern. For introduction and outline of this pattern see: Knitgrammer’s no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn sock pattern. Previous article: Casting on & making the toe. Next article: Binding-off your sock so that the bind-off edge won’t end up being …
Knitgrammer’s no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn sock pattern. Part 4: Binding off your sock
This article is part of my no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn sock pattern. For introduction and outline of this pattern see: Knitgrammer’s no swatch, any stitch count, any yarn sock pattern. Previous article: Making the heel for your sock Next article: Finishing: After putting hours of hard work for your socks a few tips …
Wedge toe pattern for toe-up socks
Wedge toe is a great choice especially if you don’t know what is your desired stitch count going to be so you can just keep on increasing until you reach your desired width. The increases are worked every other round on both sides creating a knit stitch band on each side. This type of toe …
Reinforced heel for toe-up socks
With the help of this interactive pattern you can easily make a reinforced flap and gusset heel for your toe up sock. This recipe works for any yarn and gauge and it requires no picking up of stitches. All you need to know is the total amount of stitches you have per sock and your row gauge and you’ll get detailed instructions how to make the heel.
Star toe pattern for toe-up socks
Star toe is formed by working the increases evenly around the sock in four sections. First the increases are made every round and after a few rounds every other round. The pattern is written for the magic loop method (socks are knitted with a long circular needle) but you can easily adjust it for the …
