Sock Fit Tips

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[claudiag.]

Dear Stephen! Thank you so much for this video! I'm going through a very very sad time in my life right now and watching your video is a little ray of light in the dark! Always a pleasure to see and hear from you! Claudia

[ArwynAvalon]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I've been knitting socks for years, but you had some very helpful tips that help in perfecting the fit. And Stitch, she's such a cutie!

[toscatattertail]

I have been knitting socks for 3 years (began after developing a fiber sensitivity issues in my feet + A ankles and could not wear store bought socks) Over time i have found the best cuff for me is to start with needles 2 sizes larger than suggested, start at the cuff, Knit 10-15 rows, drop down to the next needle size and do 10-15 more rows and then drop to the suggested needle size and another set of 10-15 rows go on for the rest of the sock (Note: i am very short, very round and hate tight cuffs). If i am physically tense i will use a stretchy cast on to make sure the cuffs don't get too tight at the top. Currently i am working on the concept of a slouchy sock (small cuff) simply because i don't have the patience to do 4-6 " worth of cuff...lol.

[RunWithHooksNYarn]

YOU ARE THE MOST AMAZING PERSON I'VE EVER SEEN. omg I absolutely fu*king love you.

[jacquelinesalem]

Yup, Circumference measurement. That must be why my socks always feel somewhat slouchy without actually slouching. Great tip!

[traceyriley]

SW - you are the best! Your videos just make me smile,

[julieprince]

You are so silly! I love that you are grabbing your foot as you are demonstarting for us. I love it! Thank you for being so refreshing and easy to watch.I came here, im knitting my first pair of socks, and they look a little small, But your words have encouraged me that they should stretch and fit perfectly. Thanks! If not, I can always gift them to my grandson who is getting really big and his feet are growing right along with him. lol

[denisewessman]

That’s the best advice ever. Negative ease is essential for the perfect sock. Thank you for sharing ❤

[carlytasmith]

I’m totally addicted to sock knitting and the beautiful sock yarns ❤

[half-caffcrochet]

My tip is that it's typically better to have a pattern on your sock than just plain stockinette, especially if it's ribbing. I rib the entirety of my leg and the top of my foot on all my socks, and that coupled with negative ease makes them fit great and hug my foot without feeling tight or unforgiving like they're at their maximum stretch.

[laetitias]

Thank you for the video! I am a sock knitter but I’ve never tried
One of your socks pattern. I will definitely knit some of your patterns. ❤

[margarethedges]

thank you so very much for this video Stephen. I am a toe up sock knitter and was wondering if you could do a video for us with the pattern. i started knitting socks at the age of 75 and I am hooked lol. Thank you so much again ...Margaret from Australia.

[SandraKren]

I have knit socks for years but this video taught me a few new tricks, an old dog can learn new tricks. I love all your stuff, ps the twists and turns shawl was a challenge but worth it❤😂

[guineverecassidy]

I'm loving your year of socks. So much fun!

[thechosenvoice]

Love your gestures lol you are so entertaining! So excited to join the kal and I ended up buying a ton of your sock patterns as well

[basketcase]

You always give the BEST tidbits of advice that really stick in my head 😊

[Frostedminifirecracker]

I’m so glad you covered negative ease. The beauty of knits is they are usually quite stretchy. The brilliance of the slip stitch patterns over stranded colorwork is that there is no sacrifice of that stretch

[carlytasmith]

I keep notes on all my sock patterns since I like to knit my socks one at a time so both of my socks match🧶🧦

[ginnerlucreates]

Love all your tips. I’ve been knitting socks for about 15 months and have found that I have a narrow heel, larger ankle area due to injuries many years ago, and quite large muscular calves. I’ve had to experiment to find the right fit & have found that if I want a longer leg sock, I knit the top half the leg with a 2.75mm (US2), the other half of the leg with a 2.5mm (US1.5), then go down to a 2.25mm (US1) for the heel, turn, foot & toe. Experimenting with number of stitches & sizes of needles is lots of fun, even when you have to frog & start again 😂

[judylee]

You truly make me want to make shawls for my feet. I just might just have to jump in to your "How to Make Socks" Workshop! I LOVE your work.... all of it!