free universal basic sock pattern<\/a>. Of course, you can also work your sock cuff down and buy an extra skein. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you are making a large men’s sock select the amount of yarn from the higher end and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The amount of yarn you need for basic mid-calf stockinette socks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYarn weight<\/strong> (from thinnest to thickest)<\/td>Child’s sock<\/strong><\/td>Women’s socks<\/strong><\/td>Men’s socks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Fingering (super fine)<\/td> 50 – 100 g<\/td> 100 g<\/td> 100 – 150 g<\/td><\/tr> Sport (fine)<\/td> 100 g<\/td> 100 g<\/td> 100 – 150 g<\/td><\/tr> DK (light)<\/td> 100 g<\/td> 100 – 150 g<\/td> 150 – 200 g<\/td><\/tr> Worsted (medium) <\/td> 100 g<\/td> 100 – 150 g<\/td> 150 – 200 g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>How much yarn do you need for a pair of socks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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