How to Knit Socks that Fit | Learn to Create and Knit Your Own Custom Sock Pattern

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In this step-by-step knitting tutorial, Madeline from Knitting House Square shows step-by-step how to create a custom sock pattern that fits! This is a pattern recipe, where you will use your foot measurements, and a few calculations to create your own sock pattern.

Madeline starts off by showing the measurements you need to take before beginning. You can either measure your feet or use one of the Shoe Size to Foot Measurement Guides listed below. Once you have your measurements, the next step will be to calculate the number of stitches you need to cast-on. With the cast-on number determined, Madeline will show you how to cast on and knit the sock leg and cuff to your desired length. Next up is the heel, where you will create a custom heel that is perfectly configured based on the number of stitches you cast on. Once the heel is complete, you will knit the foot of the sock, and lastly, Madeline will show you how to calculate how many toe decrease rounds you need, and how to determine when to work the decrease rounds.

These socks are knit out of a thicker yarn than the typical sock (DK weight, rather than the standard fingering weight), so this makes for a great thick, warm, and FAST pair of socks you can knit. The socks make great winter and boot socks. They can be customized for anyone and any size!

Interested in learning how to create a sock that fits out of ANY WEIGHT OF YARN? Check out my Skillshare exclusive: Knit Socks that FIT - Learn to Create and Knit Your Own Custom Sock Pattern! This tutorial shows how to customize a sock pattern using ANY WEIGHT OF YARN, and has two heel options! https://skl.sh/3JnQNxg

A Few Similar Yarns (DK Merino Nylon Blend):
• Etsy GabiesKnitGoodies: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GabiesKnitG... (Dark & Stormy colorway shown in video)
• Must Stash Yarn Everyday DK: https://muststashshop.com/pages/about...
• Knit Picks Hawthorne Tonal: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/hawtho...
• Etsy Bloodstone Yarns Requiem DK: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BloodstoneY...

Materials
• Pencil, printed pattern, and calculator
• US 3 (3.25 mm) 32”+ circular knitting needle https://amzn.to/3tQ5QMi
o Depending on your gauge swatch you may need to decrease to a US 2 (2.75 mm) https://amzn.to/3HnFS5T or increase to a US 4 (3.5 mm) https://amzn.to/3U59Q6e
• DK Weight Yarn – I recommend a Superwash Merino & Nylon Blend – see suggestions above
• Tapestry needle https://amzn.to/41VCkkR
• 2 Stitch markers https://amzn.to/3SfYPhi
• Ruler https://amzn.to/48u3TEA
• Scissors

Shoe Size To Foot Measurement Guides
• Kate Atherley: https://www.knitgrammer.com/blog/foot...
• Knit Grammer: https://www.knitgrammer.com/blog/foot...
• Craft Yarn Council Shoe: https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/stan...

Long Tail Cast On & German Twisted Cast On:    • Long Tail and German Twisted Cast On ...  

Link to pattern on my website: https://www.knittinghousesquare.com/f...

Video Times
00:00 Introduction
03:16 Materials
05:40 Gauge Swatch
08:13 Measurements and Cast-On Calculation
11:23 Cast-On
17:28 Sock Leg & Heel Calculations
20:36 Sock Leg Knitting
21:03 Heel Knitting – 1st Half
26:50 Heel Center Rows
29:56 Heel 2nd Half
37:34 Foot Length Calculation and Knitting
39:02 Toe Decrease Calculation
42:09 Toe Decrease Knitting
46:32 Kitchener Stitch

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