How many stitches do 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.

What size sock should I knit?

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 measure knitted socks?

How much smaller is up to you, but a good rule of thumb is to knit your socks 5-10% smaller than your foot. To calculate 5% negative ease, multiply your foot measurements by 0.95 so your sock will be 95% the size of your foot.

How to knit sock socks?

On the foot portion of the sock you use two different stitch patterns: stockinette for the sole, or bottom of your foot, and the horizontal rib stitch pattern for the top of the foot. 1. Check the pattern! The pattern calls for 40 rounds. 2. Take the number of rounds in the pattern and divide by row gauge: 40 / 7.5 rows per inch = 5.3″

Can I use the same loom and yarn for socks?

Even if you use the same loom and yarn listed in the pattern your personal gauge could be different if you tend to knit a little tighter or looser. Even if you are very careful you might be able to adjust your tension to loom a 2″ square that matches the gauge exactly. But you will never be able to do a full sock like that.

How to crochet loops on socks?

The first row of crochet stitches is attached around and make sure it’s not too tight. Then when reaching the first crochet loop, insert crochet hook into the middle of the first loop and under the side facing towards the outside of the sock. This pulls the loops in and looking more like knit loops than crochet.

How many stitches do I cast on for a sock?