I think it was Elizabeth Zimmerman who once said that you should work your ribbed sock cuff for 1.5 inches or until you are sick of ribbing.
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What ribbing is best for socks?
The most convenient way of working really stretchy, but snuggly fitting knits is ribbing: if in doubt, go for a k2, p2 rib. Any variants of ribbing work fine, as long as the ribbing stitches fit into your total stitch count: a k1, p1 rib works fine for all even number of stitches.
How long should knitted socks be?
For the best fit, a sock for an adult should measure about 10 percent—practically speaking, that corresponds to about 1” (2.5 cm)—smaller than the actual leg or foot circumference, and about 1/2” (1.3 cm) shorter than the actual foot length.
How do you calculate stitches for a sock?
For a sock, the most important thing is to know the number of stitches per inch so working out the number of stitches to expect to get in one inch (using the ball band above: 30 stitches ÷ 4 inches = 7.5 stitches) is helpful before you start.
How many stitches should I cast on for a sock?
If you knit from the top-down, as a rule of thumb, you’ll need to cast on around 14 or 15 stitches per needle (56 or 60 stitches total) if you have a regular woman’s size and 16 or 17 stitches per needle (64 or 68 stitches total) for a regular men’s size.
Is 2×2 ribbing stretchier than 1×1?
These can also be 3×3, 4×4, etc. The fewer stitches in this knit/ purl combination, the more stretchy the resulting fabric. So a 1×1 rib pattern will pull in more than a 2×2 rib pattern, and a 4×4 rib pattern will not pull in much at all.
Should I use smaller needles for ribbing?
Hiatt says “you can hardly use a needle too small” when knitting ribbing for a garment. “The more stitches there are packed into every inch of the fabric, the more elasticity it will have and the less likely it is that the ribbing will stretch out and lose its resilience with wear.” Good advice.
How much shorter than your foot should you knit a sock?
You should choose a size that is 10% smaller than your foot or ankle circumference. Adult socks – should have 1″ / 2.5 cm negative ease in the foot and calf circumference & 0.5″ / 1.5 cm shorter than the foot length.
What are the sock lengths?
Sock Lengths
- Knee High. Popular in the colder months or for specific sports, the knee high sits just below the knee.
- Crew. The crew sock length is the most popular athletic sock length.
- High Ankle. Also known as “mini crew”, these socks sit between the crew and low ankle lengths.
- Low Ankle.
How do you figure out how many stitches to cast on?
The Stitches to Cast-On = (dW x S/W). Divide Stitches counted in swatch by swatch Width measured. Multiply by Desired Width. So for the example for the above you will take your 4×4 measured area.
How many stitches do you cast on for toe up socks?
The Fingering-Weight Toe-Up Sock for Adults calls for 56 stitches around the cuff for a medium, or 28 stitches on each needle. Find a cable pattern that is 4 or 7 stitches wide, and work it along the top of the foot, knitting the sole of the foot in Stockinette stitch, and then work the cables around the entire cuff.
What is the best cast on for knitting socks?
Cuff-down cast-ons
Cuff-down is the most popular way to knit socks. The cast-ons for this method are endless since you can cast on just like you would for any other project.
What size needles do I need for socks?
Knitting needle sizes: 1-3
The sock sneaks up on all us knitters at some point. Most socks are knit using a size 1 or 2 needle, but you can also find sock patterns that are designed for heavier non-sock yarns. In addition to socks, you can knit up beautiful shawls using sock-weight yarn and these small needles.
How long should the leg of a sock be?
A good average for most feet, is to knit the length of the foot, measurement “D”, less 2 ½ inches for the toe. For example, if the length of the foot is 10 inches, knit the foot length to 7 ½ inches, then begin your toe. Remember, the sock should fit snug!
What is the tightest knit stitch?
The last way to create a knit stitch is the tightest and smallest of the knit stitches. It is the flat knit. It can get very tight after just a couple of rows. Flat knit stitch works best with fibers that stretch like wool.
Why is my rib stitch messy?
Ribbing, whether it be 1×1, 2×2 or whatever combination can look sloppy – the main reason for this is that the column of Knit stitches preceding a column of Purl stitches can often look wobbly and uneven.
How is a sock supposed to fit?
Find Socks that Fit You
The circumference of your socks should be about one inch smaller than the measurement around the ball of your foot. From heel to toe, your socks should be about one inch shorter than the length of your foot.
What is a sock ruler?
The Sock Ruler is an innovative measuring tool for sock knitters that allows the sock to lie flat for accurate measuring.
What sock length is best?
Crew Socks
This is the most popular style of dress and casual socks. Measuring from the ankle, they sit about 6 inches up the calf, coming up to just below the midpoint of the lower leg. This is the minimum length you need to make some sort of fashion statement, as there is ample room for patterns and designs.
What kind of socks are in style?
For spring/summer 2022, sports socks have had a stylish rebrand. Miu Miu spring/summer 2022. Balenciaga pre-in fall 2021. Miuccia Prada made a serious sock statement this season: every single outfit at her 50-look show featured uniform-grey or black socks.
What height should my socks be?
A good dress sock usually comes in mid-calf length, while knee high is offered if you want more coverage or comfortability. You should never wear a dress sock that is below the calf. The shorter you go, the more you put yourself at risk for bare skin to show.