How do you read a sock knitting pattern?

So for the first row, read the chart from right to left. This is a sock pattern, i.e. it is knit in the round. Since you're not turning the project at any point, every row is read from right to left. If you're knitting flat, however, the even rows (or wrong side rows) are read from left to right.

What are the sock lengths?

How do you read advanced knitting patterns?

You read each pattern row from the number of the row. So, if the number is on the right, read from right to left and vice versa. Sometimes lace charts are read only right to left or left to right. The one main thing with these advanced charts are the gray blocks.

How do you read knitting materials?

What do the abbreviations means in knitting?

k means a knit stitch (passing through the previous loop from below) and p means a purl stitch (passing through the previous loop from above). Thus, "k2, p2", means "knit two stitches, purl two stitches". Similarly, sl st describes a slip stitch, whereas yarn-overs are denoted with yo.

TUTORIAL: How to KNIT SOCKS

Is a knitting chart read from left to right?

Charts for flat knitting are read in the same direction you would knit your work: starting from the bottom and reading from Right to Left (←) on RS rows (usually the odd-numbered rows) and from Left to Right (→) on WS rows (usually the even-numbered rows).

How do sock sizes work?

In the US, a numerical sock size is essentially how long your foot is in inches. This means that a sock size labeled 9-11 is often not a shoe size, but rather how long your foot is in inches. For example, a women's size 7 shoe is about 9 5/16 inches, so it would fit that size sock no problem.

How do you measure socks UK?

Sock Sizes

Sock lengths are usually given by reference to shoe size, but to get a more accurate measure you can stand on a ruler, and measure the longest part of your foot in centimeters.

What sock size is 9 11?

Women's socks are sold with the label US “size 9-11”, which translates to women's European shoe size of 36-41 and US shoe size of 5-10. Feel free to measure your foot length with a measuring tape or just check your shoe size.

How long should I knit the foot of a sock?

Knit the cuff to your desired length (1 to 2 inches for anklets, 6 to 8 inches for standard socks). Keep in mind that if you make very long cuffs, it may be necessary to start out with more stitches, because your leg gets wider toward the top.

How do you knit socks by shoe size?

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.