Features of knitting socks for men, women and children. Varieties knitted socks, scheme.

Since ancient times, handicrafts have inspired women to create beautiful and good things for themselves and their families. In addition to visual appeal, each item contained a piece of the energy of the needlewoman herself. Therefore, it had the power to warm in the cold, cool in the heat and protect from illness.

The needlewoman herself:

• focused on creativity
• listened to myself
• communicated with like-minded people
• calmed down
• filled with feminine energy during classes
• was fueled by the moon, because she worked in the evening and at night

In this article, let's talk in more detail about the techniques of knitting the necessary and warm thing - socks.

Knitted socks for beginners

Before starting to knit socks, beginning needlewomen should prepare the following materials:

• knitting needles of the required diameter 5 pcs. When choosing them, be guided by the thickness of the thread
• 100-300 grams of yarn depending on the size of the socks. Both natural threads and acrylic are suitable
• 20-60 grams of yarn of a different color to decorate the sock
• soft tape measure or ruler for taking measurements
• An easy-to-follow guide for knitting socks for the first time

For beginner needlewomen, it is better to choose the method of knitting socks from top to bottom - from the shin to the toes.

• Measure your foot at its widest point. Multiply the resulting value by 1.5-1.9 depending on the width of the thread. The thicker it is, the smaller the number you multiply by
• This is the number of loops and cast on the knitting needles, followed by an even distribution on them
• Knit a 1x1 or 2x2 elastic band of such a height that is acceptable for you
• You can insert yarn of a different color into the work one or more times to decorate the work.
• Leave the first and second knitting needles with loops aside temporarily, and from the third and fourth loops we will create the heel of the product
• Knit straight fabric with knit and purl 6-9 cm depending on size
• Then divide the working loops into three and knit only the middle ones, gradually adding the side ones - in each row only one side
• When all the side stitches are completed, you will have a toe heel and fewer stitches than you cast on.
• Knit only the front rows and pick up stitches from the heel edges so that their number becomes equal to the original
• Until the top of the little finger, continue working with a continuous canvas. You can insert several rows of thread of a different color
• Start decreasing stitches at the beginning of the first and third needles one at a time, and also at the end of the second and fourth needles every other row. To do this, knit two loops together
• When there are half as many stitches left as there were initially, decrease stitches in each row.
• Connect the last 8 loops with thread, passing it through them. Hide the tail of the thread inside the product
• Follow similar steps to knit the second sock.

Knitted openwork socks

Just as women’s imagination is multifaceted and varied, there are also a large number of options for knitting socks.

For example, openwork light socks for cool weather and demi-season shoes should definitely be in the wardrobe of every fashionista. They look original and keep your feet warm.

There are also several approaches to knitting openwork socks:

• classical
• step-by-step with separate knitting of the upper and lower parts of the sock
• according to the booties pattern, when the knitting progress goes from top to bottom vertically
• on 5 spokes
• using 2 knitting needles

Needlewomen choose the following drawings as patterns:

• leaves
• diamonds
• zigzags
• braids with openwork branches
• twigs
• flowers

All you need is:

• choose your favorite scheme
• define rapport - this is a repeating part of the pattern
• perform control knitting of straight fabric to determine the knitting density
• knit your own socks
• To increase the wear time of openwork socks, work the heel, feet and toes with facial loops
• Use the knitting technique given in the previous section as a basis.
• And for inspiration, look at the finished openwork products in the photos presented in the following sections of the article

Knitted socks in enterlac style

Knitting small square or rectangular fragments and then knitting the next fragment from one side is called enterlac.

This technique is attractive because it allows you to combine different colors in an unusual way, and will also appeal to needlewomen who have a lot of small yarn scraps.

• The direction of movement of work in the enterlac style for knitting socks is from the toe up to the shin
• Knitting begins with a square of 5 loops per 10 rows, made in one color
• From the edge loops on its left side, cast on 5 more loops and knit a similar fragment
• Then either insert another color, or repeat the steps for two more squares
• Be careful when connecting a new square to an already connected one. First, pull the loop out of the edge, and then pull it through the outer loop of the adjacent fragment
• Continue until you need to add 7 squares around the circle. This means that the knitting has leveled off and then you need to add this number of fragments different colors thread
• Crochet the edge of the product with single crochets or crab step
• Follow the same steps for knitting the second sock.

Knitted baby socks, patterns

It often happens that when a young mother has a baby in the house, her hands naturally gravitate towards needlework. She feels the desire to create a practical and beautiful thing for the baby yourself, and not buy ready-made in the store.

In the cold season or in the absence of floor heating, the child’s feet need warmth. And the socks you created will be a good solution.

Below are several patterns for knitting baby socks. Get inspired and enjoy your health!

Knitted men's socks, patterns

Men value practicality in clothes, and comfort and durability in socks.

For example, you can extend the life of socks if you add a strong thread to the main yarn in the heel, foot and toe area, or just the heel and toe.

Knowing the size and volume of the leg in a wide area, follow the algorithm described above for knitting men's socks.

If you want to diversify and add zest to the product, add:

• stripes
• elastic band along the entire length of the product
• geometric figures
• “corn” or “rice” knitting
• stripes of a different color
• appropriate ornaments

For inspiration, here are several patterns for knitting men's socks.

Knitted women's socks, patterns

Needlewomen delight themselves with the most intricate and original socks.

In addition to classic warm and ornate openwork models, women like socks with:

• drawings
• ornaments
• rhinestones, beads
• ruffles
• ribbons
• appliqués
• stripes

Many needlewomen have gotten used to creating models of socks in which, when wiping the working areas - heels and toes - they can easily recreate the integrity of the product. This is done by cutting out the leaky part and casting on loops to knit it again.

Knit socks for yourself with five and two knitting needles to choose the most convenient way for the future.

For inspiration, we insert a few photo diagrams women's socks knitted with knitting needles.

Sock patterns

Patterned socks attract more attention than their monotonous counterparts.

The more interesting the pattern, the more questions arise about the skill and secrets of the needlewoman who created them.

Here are some examples of photos of sock patterns that the whole family will love.

Beautiful knitted socks with ornaments, patterns

Ornaments on knitted products are associated with snow, bitter frosts and snowdrifts.

That’s why winter socks are decorated with ornaments.

Needlewomen prefer to embroider ornaments already on finished product using a needle or hook. To do this, they use diagrams or come up with ornamental drawings on their own.

Several patterns for knitted socks are provided below for inspiration.

Knitted socks-boots, patterns

Before you start knitting socks and boots, decide:

• how will you wear them - as house shoes or as an underwear for winter shoes
• how often to wear them and how long to wear them - daily or periodically, in the evening after work or several days a week

The answers to these questions depend on:

• drawing
• thread thickness
• sole of the product - made during knitting or ready-made leather/felt, which should be sewn on

Needlewomen create socks and boots using different techniques:

• as a single piece that knits like a sock
• in parts, for example, separately knit a relief patterned boot and separately the heel and foot
• step by step, knitting individual parts of the boot, which are then sewn together at the back along the shin and below along the sole

Find the most understandable description of the job and experiment!

children's socks-sneakers knitted with knitting needles

Sports shoes have become such a part of our lives that needlewomen have found a way to knit them and flaunt them at home/away in comfortable sneakers. Or delight your family and friends with unique handmade gifts.

After watching several master classes, you may get the impression that knitting socks and sneakers with knitting needles is very difficult, time-consuming and tedious. However, success begins with a small step, and you will definitely be able to connect them.

The most understandable option for creating this product would be phased implementation work in the following sequence:

• knit a sock in any way convenient for you
• lifts for laces, which are performed through a set of loops from the finished product
• footprint, or sole along with a toe for future sneakers
• white yarn laces
• decorations for finished products in the form of white circles with colored stars

Video: how to knit beautiful openwork socks?

It is in vain that many people consider knitting socks an uninteresting and dull activity, completely unrelated to creativity. This is wrong! With a little skill, effort and patience, you can create not just socks, but a real masterpiece that emphasizes the old truth: beauty is everywhere.

Even knitting socks can be approached as if you were creating a favorite accessory or exclusive gift, which will be welcome. So, the topic of this article is knitting openwork socks, or rather, choosing a suitable pattern.

It is no secret that openwork patterns, even the simplest ones, are always exquisite and are not loved. Therefore, the knitting thread should be medium, closer to fine. The meter of a hundred-gram skein will serve as a guide: the optimal thread length for a good openwork is 500-600 meters. Socks made from yarn of this thickness will be moderately thin and warm. The composition of the thread can be anything, it all depends on your own preferences, but experienced craftsmen recommend choosing high-quality wool yarn with the addition of polyamide fiber to strengthen the product and extend its service life.

Today there are special series of sock yarns produced by many manufacturers, with a composition of 70-75% wool and 25-30% polyamide. Note that masters are supportive of this category and speak very positively about it. Material consumption is approximately 100 grams per pair of socks.

Required Tools

They perform the work on five toe knitting needles (they are also called needles, since there are no clamps on them). For thin yarn, the tools must also be proportionate, so needles No. 1.5-2 are the most suitable option. During the work process, you may need special markers, which can be paper clips, multi-colored yarn scraps, etc.

Choosing patterns for socks

Approximately this pattern is shown in the second photo - an openwork strip of diamonds, emphasized by a small braid, framed along the edge by a thin openwork path. The article will consider several options for patterned knitting of a sock: completely openwork, textured tracks, alternating braids with openwork stripes.

Openwork socks with knitting needles: patterns

Let's start with the simplest drawings that form simple openwork paths. Since even the most primitive openwork significantly decorates the knitted fabric, this is the best option for beginner knitters. So, let’s look at the question of how to knit openwork

Schemes of a narrow and wide openwork path:

A narrow strip of openwork involves 5 loops, but it is necessary to highlight the pattern on the canvas by adding a purl loop on each side.

The path runs like this:

1 p: ​​1 yarn over (H), from 2 loops knit one knit stitch (VL), 1 knit, 2 VL, 1 N.

The 2nd and all subsequent even circular (after all, the sock is knitted in the round) rows are knitted according to the pattern.

From the 3rd to the 7th rows: 1 knit, 1 H, 3 VL, 1 knit.

From the 9th row the pattern is repeated. In the diagram, the resulting openwork path is edged with a small braid from the overlap of two loops. The number of rows of intersection repeat depends on the master.

A wide strip of openwork can serve as an independent pattern that completely occupies the canvas. The photo shows exactly this option. The “Hearts” pattern is a repetition of a strip consisting of 13 loops. Pattern repeat - 16 rows. The generally accepted symbolism of loops used in the diagram will help you figure out the drawing yourself.

Openwork socks knitted with similar patterns (patterns are presented in the review) are simple to make and quite within the capabilities of novice craftswomen.

Pattern "Leaves"

Modern craftsmen skillfully use the excellent decorative properties of this pattern in many models. Socks were not left out either. The presented photo shows white socks with a central openwork stripe made with a “Leaf” pattern.

Let's get acquainted with the procedure for performing this simple but very effective drawing.

The pattern repeat is 10 rows and 27 loops, which almost completely covers the front of the sock. Knits like this:

1 r: 9 knit, 2 VL, 1 N, 2 knit, 1 knit, 2 knit, 1H, 2 VL, 9 knit.

2 r: 8 i., knit 2 loops purl. (VI), 2 from., 1 N, 1 from., 1 person., 1 from., 1 N, 2 from., 2 VI, 8 from.

3 r: 7 knit, 2 VL, 1 knit, 1 N, 3 knit, 1 knit, 3 knit, 1 N, 2 VL, 7 knit.

4 r: 6 p., 2 VI, 3 p., 1 N, 2 p., 1 knit, 2 p., 1 N, 3 p., 2 VI, 6 p.

5 r: 5 knits, 2 VL, 2 knits, 1 N, 4 knits, 1 knit, 4 knits, 1 N, 2 knits, 2 VL, 5 knits.

6 r: 4 p., 2 VI, 4 p., 1 N, 3 p., 1 knit., 3 p., 1 N, 4 p., 2 VI, 4 p.

7 r: 3 knits, 2 VL, 3 knit, 1 N, 5 knits, 1 knit, 5 knits, 1 H, 3 knits, 2 VL, 3 knits.

8 r: 2 p., 2 VI, 5 p., 1 N, 4 p., 1 knit, 4 p., 1 P, 5 p., 2 VI, 2 p.

9 r: 1 knit, 2 VL, 4 knit, 1 N, 6 knit, 1 knit, 6 knit, 1 H, 4 knit, 2 VL, 1 knit.

10 r: 2 VI, 6 from., 1 H, 5 from., 1 face, 5 from., 1 H, 6 from., 2 VI.

From the next row the pattern begins to be knitted again. Such a floral pattern in the central part of the product is a very successful option, which combines simplicity of execution and the effectiveness of the finished product. This pattern makes it easy to knit openwork socks with knitting needles. The description of how to make the central stripe should also not cause any difficulties.

Overlaps, plaits and braids in knitting openwork socks

Openwork patterns when knitting socks are often complemented by various weaves - braids, medium-sized arans, elongated loops and other decorative techniques.

You can give many examples of successful combinations of openwork and braids, but it is impossible to talk about all the drawings in one article, and it is not necessary. The models presented in the photographs clearly illustrate the possibility of combining various weaves with openwork inserts or stripes.

Often there are small braids, in the intervals between the overlaps of which craftsmen make openwork holes. Sometimes narrow arans are used, giving additional density to the product and contrasting with the delicate textured paths.

In a word, patterns for socks can be composed in different variations. Another important rule: the work must be done carefully, trying to pull the working thread with equal force so that the fabric is even and equally dense. Subject to these simple conditions knitted openwork socks, the patterns for which we have reviewed, will become original and unique.

What woman doesn’t dream of pleasing her loved ones with warm, comfortable things associated with love?

And if jumpers with intricate patterns can only be knitted by experienced needlewomen, then simple socks with knitting needles - perfect option and for beginning craftswomen.

To knit socks you will need:

1. Stocking needles. For thin yarn (100 g/350-400 m) No. 2-2.5 are suitable, for thicker yarn (100 g/250-300 m) - No. 3-3.5. It should be remembered that detailed information the knitting needles suitable for the selected type of yarn are indicated on the skein label.
2. Scissors.
3. to complete the work and assemble the product parts.

Determination of size, calculation of cast-on loops

To determine the number of stitches you need to cast on to create a sock with knitting needles, use the knitting table:

Size	22/23	24/25	26/27	28/29	30/31	32/33	34/35	36/37	38/39	40/41	42/43	44/45	46/47
Foot length(cm)	14,5	16	17,5	18,5	20	21,5	22,5	24	25,5	26,5	28	29,5	30,5
Number of loops	44	48		52		56		60		64		68	72

Knitting socks on two knitting needles for beginners - step by step

Knitting socks using two knitting needles is very simple. Even those who are about to start working on their first product can do this. detailed instructions presented below.

Scheme for knitting socks with knitting needles - description of a simple method:

1. We cast on 1/2 of the required number of loops (see table).
2. We knit an elastic band 5 cm high. Choose the type of elastic to your taste: 1*1 (knit stitches/purl stitches), 2*2 (2 knit stitches/2 purl stitches).
3. We continue to knit another 5 cm in stockinette stitch.
4. Forming the heel. For this purpose in every front row We knit 2 loops together before the edge stitches. We knit the purl rows in accordance with the pattern. When 1/2 of the +2 cast-on loops remain in the work, we begin to make additions in the front rows, knitting additional loops from the edge loops of the previous row. Work on the heel can be considered complete when the original number of loops is restored.
5. We knit the sole straight using stockinette stitch.
6. Starting from the little finger, we form the sock using the same method as for knitting the heel.
7. Knitting top part sock, along the edges at the same time connecting it to the bottom.

Knitting heels with knitting needles step by step in the photo:

The sock is ready! The second one is knitted similarly.

Circular knitting on 4 knitting needles, video:

Knitting on 5 needles - master class

To knit socks correctly on 5 knitting needles, you need to follow the instructions step by step.

1. We cast on the required number of loops (see table), distribute them evenly onto 4 knitting needles. We knit 5 cm with 1*1 rib, then continue with stockinette stitch.
2. Having knitted another 5 cm in height (if these rows are not knitted, you will get half-socks), set aside the loops from the 2nd and 3rd needles, and continue to knit the straight part of the heel on the 1st and 4th. We knit as many rows in height as there are loops together on the 1st and 4th knitting needles.
3. Let's start forming the heel (cap). Let's look at how to knit a heel step by step. To do this, divide all the loops of the straight part of the heel into 3 equal parts. It turns out two sides and a middle. We continue to knit the central part without changes, and on the side parts in each front row we decrease one loop, knitting them together with the outer loops of the central knitting needle. The formation of the heel will be completed when all the loops on the side knitting needles are finished.
4. We pick up loops from the sides, restoring their original number, and continue knitting in the round. In this way we knit up to the little finger.
5. From the little finger we form a sock, knitting two loops together at the beginning of the 1st and at the end of the 2nd, at the beginning of the 3rd and at the end of the 4th needle. We pull the working thread through the last 2 loops and fasten it on the wrong side.

Master class on knitting a sock on 5 knitting needles on video:

Options for knitting socks with photos, videos and patterns

Based on the above descriptions of knitting socks, you can create beautiful and original models, experimenting with all sorts of patterns, colors and textures during the knitting process.

Men's

It must be remembered that for the stronger half of humanity, the convenience and comfort of clothing is more important than originality and sophistication. Therefore, when knitting socks for men and boys, you should give preference to denser types of yarn that retain heat well.

From the patterns, it is best to choose the front surface, or one of the options presented below:

• strip;
• ornament;
• discreet pattern on the front.

What makes a thing unique is not so much the pattern as the texture and method of dyeing the yarn.

Women's

The main thing in women's socks is their uniqueness and originality. These qualities will give the product airy openwork patterns, among which the most common are triangular, spiral and floral motifs.

Openwork knitting

The main element used in openwork knitting– yarnover The greater the number of yarn overs provided in the pattern, the more openwork the socks turn out to be.

When casting on the required number of loops according to the table, take into account the pattern repeat. It is allowed to reduce or increase their number by 2.3. Do not choose an overly complex openwork pattern with large repeats; it will be more difficult to work with.

Knitting patterns for socks in the photo:

With ornament

The ornament will be useful to those craftswomen who do not want to sacrifice warmth for the sake of beauty. As a rule, the sock cuff is knitted with a pattern. The star pattern is especially popular, as it is quite simple to make.

Knitting socks with ornaments and patterns, step by step diagrams for beginners:

Video tutorial:

Enterlac style

TO in unusual ways knitting socks belongs to the enterlac style. Let's look at it in more detail.

Enterlak is a type of patchwork (), which in Lately has become quite popular among craftswomen. Any knitted items made using this knitting technique look original and attract attention.

The essence of the technique is alternating multi-colored square or rectangular sectors.

Only experienced craftswomen can work in this style.

In order to knit socks without heels in the enterlac style, in addition to the tools listed above, you will need pins. They will be useful for removed loops. You need to take multi-colored yarn of the same thickness.

Sequencing:

1. We put 5 stitches on the knitting needles with thread of color 1, knit 10 rows in stockinette stitch, remove all open loops onto a pin.
2. Along the edge of the resulting square, cast on 5 stitches in color 2, knit 10 rows, and again remove the loops onto a pin.
3. We knit the third square (color 1) similarly to the second.
4. We knit the fourth square (color 2) and connect its side with the cast-on edge of the first square.
5. We tie the resulting central element with squares of color 3 in a checkerboard pattern in a circle.
6. Enter the 4th color.
7. In circular rows, alternating the colors used, without expanding the work, we knit a sock of the required length. Then you need to finish knitting the sock. Close all loops.
8. We carefully crochet the last, top row.

We knit the second sock in the same way.

Video tutorial:

Booties

Since booties are knitted for small children, there are certain nuances that need to be taken into account when starting work:

1. Booties should not be too tight for the baby. It is better to immediately connect them with a small reserve. Then the child’s foot will be comfortable in them.
2. You need to choose soft, non-prickly yarn.
3. The finished product should not have internal seams. Otherwise, damage to delicate skin may occur.

We offer fast and easy way knitting booties.

Loop calculation:

1. We knit a 10*10 sample with the selected yarn. We count the number of loops and rows in the sample.
2. We measure the length of the baby's foot and multiply it by the number of rows in 1 cm = the number of rows in the sole.
3. Divide the resulting figure in half, round to an even whole number, divide it in half and multiply by 3 = the required number of cast-on loops.

Simple children's socks with knitting needles step by step:

1. We cast on the loops and distribute them onto 4 knitting needles.
2. We knit a cuff. It consists of 12 rows of 1*1 elastic.
3. At 1 p.m. we knit holes for the ribbon. To do this, first knit two loops together, then make a yarn over. So until the end of the row. We continue according to the picture.
4. Next we knit 2 rows using stockinette stitch. Then we again distribute the stitches onto 4 knitting needles and begin to knit the upper part of the booties on one of them in garter stitch. You need to complete 18 rows.
5. We cast on additional loops along the perimeter of the knitted part and knit 10 rows in a circle with the same pattern.
6. We knit the sole in a straight line, like the toe, starting from the toe, and after knitting each row we fasten it to the sides.
7. Having tied it to the end, carefully tie the sole to the back wall of the bootie.
8. We stretch a bright ribbon through the previously knitted holes.

Cool knitted booties are ready!

Scheme knitted booties on the picture:

Knitted boots

To knit interesting boots with knitting needles you will need:

• thick yarn,
• braid/tape,
• finished sole,
• thick yarn,
• knitting needles No. 5.

Procedure:

1. We put 15 loops on the knitting needles and knit using pattern 1. At the same time, we add after the edge stitches in every 4th row. 3*1 p., then in every 2nd p. 3* 1 p. and 6 p. In the end you should get 39 p., we knit the added loops. satin stitch
2. We knit straight 10 cm for the heel, then add it on both sides after the hem. every 3 cm 6 * 1 p. Total - 51 p.
3. 20 cm from the heel, after the report is completely completed, we knit holes for the ribbon: knit 2 sts together, 1 yarn over, and knit until the end of the p.
4. Next another 6 rubles. elastic band 1*1. After this we close the loops.
5. Using an awl, we make holes at equal distances in the insoles and sew them to the knitted parts.
6. We thread the tape through the holes. If desired, you can decorate the product with pompoms.

Socks are a traditional, affordable item of clothing that you can make yourself by knitting them using knitting needles. It would seem, how can you decorate knitted socks so that they are the most beautiful? There are many options - these are classic braids, and the presence of openwork jacquard patterns of different configurations not only for adults, but also for children. Let's take a look below original diagrams and learn how to knit socks beautiful patterns. Let's make sure that they can be used not only in dress fabric or when designing a sweater.

Knitting socks - several suitable patterns

Today, socks can be decorated with any patterns you like, sew on a balabon, and divide them symmetrically color scheme, as well as apply other ideas, including your own imagination, or by watching videos on the Internet. As a result, needlewomen receive warm, original socks with an element of openwork or other decors.

When knitting socks with knitting needles, it is possible to use various patterns. Today their availability on the Internet is great and there can be no problems with this. The most beautiful patterns and patterns are provided below. The main thing is to learn how to correctly knit the main elements of this item - the heels and toes. So, in order to knit the warmest and most beautiful socks, you need to start from your own skill, choose the right yarn, purpose and appearance future thing.

If you plan to knit socks for children who will serve as foot warmers, then the best option there will be dense yarn and a knocked down ornament. A decorative model will be made from thinner yarn, using an openwork print or voluminous decoration (pompons, ruffles, appliqués). You can view diagrams and videos below:

Jacquard patterns - beautiful patterns

Jacquard is considered a classic, which is certainly in demand in the winter. But knitting them is a bit related to options with particularly complex ideas:

• you have to work synchronously with threads of different colors;
• you need to learn how to change them in a timely manner;
• create the correct thread tension;
• observe the required knitting density.

The optimal solution in the arrangement of jacquard motifs is stripes with patterns. They can be placed on the cuffs and on that section of the sock panel that is intended for decoration of this place.

To knit openwork socks for children, which are completely covered with a colored pattern, you need to repeat the selected pattern one by one, and so on until the item is completely ready.

The ornament can be alternated with several rows knitted only with facial loops, a single-color thread or other simple patterns. Schemes of the original ornaments are shown in the photo below:

Knitting socks - options for placing a pattern in the sock fabric

There are some options for the distribution of the pattern on the knitted fabric of the sock; they differ in the complexity and speed of the work. Thanks to them, needlewomen create many incredible beautiful models, including openwork:

• ornaments occupying the entire panel;
• patterns on cuffs;
• ornaments for children in the form of elongated stripes.

When knitting socks using knitting needles, the main thing is to choose the appropriate pattern and the most beautiful patterns. Beginner knitters will do better with simple patterns that illustrate elements with a narrow longitudinal report. The vertical pattern will succinctly fit it into the fabric of the sock itself. The report, which is arranged in a checkerboard pattern, is more complex, and often the craftswomen get confused when calculating the loops where the heel begins to be knitted. This option can be used when decorating an even cuff when knitting socks for children. So, we looked at the topic: “Knitting socks, beautiful patterns” and a training video, now you can try to master this type of needlework yourself using a simple example.

Welcome to everyone who is passionate about knitting!

We continue to climb the mountain and gain professionalism in the “sock” business. Moreover, this summer socks are, alas, more relevant than ever. My feet were asking for warmth, and I had in my hands a wonderful woolen Semenovskaya yarn “Olga” from the Moscow Wool Spinning Factory OJSC.

Who wanted bright colors, here they are. Meet me. Get another charge of positivity!

In my opinion, quite an attractive model. The socks turned out to be interesting not only because of the warm, natural shade of the yarn. The pattern also adds its own touch, seemingly simple, but at the same time very appropriate. It knits easily and looks unusual.

Size.

Sock size 23-24 (foot length 23 cm).

Materials.

• Yarn “Olga” (95% wool, 5% acrylic; 392 m ⁄ 100 g) - 40 g. Tone 154 “apricot”.
• Stocking needles No. 2.
• Hook No. 3.
• Markers.

Today I knit from domestic Olga yarn. The recommended knitting needle size is No. 2.5-3.0, but I used No. 2. The yarn is classic, containing 95% wool. Inexpensive, the color in the product is much richer and more saturated than in a skein. The canvas turned out neat, and the pattern was expressive and effective. The socks from “Olga” turned out to be warm and not at all prickly, you just feel such a delicate and, I would say, very pleasant tingling sensation.

Knitting density.

Needles No. 2: 26 loops and 28 rows = 10x10 cm.

Knitting patterns.

Scheme No. 1. Front stitch.

• The front row and all subsequent ones are facial loops.

Attention! Thus, the stockinette pattern is knitted only when knitting in the round.

Scheme No. 2. Elastic band 2×2.

• 1 row.*2 knit stitches, 2 purl loops*.

Knit the second and subsequent rows similarly to the first.

Scheme No. 3. Openwork pattern “Triangles”.

• Performed on circular needles N 2.
• The diagram shows the facial rows.
• The pattern repeat is 11.
• Knit from rows 1 to 8.
• In even rows when knitting in the round, knit all loops and yarn overs with knit stitches.

Description of work.

On double needles No. 2, cast on 44 stitches plus 1. Close into a ring. The beginning of the row can be marked with a marker. We knit in circular rows. If desired, the sock cuff can be tied with any other elastic band to the height you need, and then proceed to perform the main openwork pattern.

• 1-10 row. Scheme No. 1, front stitch.

Height is 3.5 cm.

• 11-25 row. Scheme No. 2 elastic band 2×2.
• 26 row. Face loops.

Height is 5 cm.

Then we move on to knitting openwork pattern No. 3 “Triangles”. Repeat the pattern in width 4 times, and in height - 3 times.

• 27-34 row. Scheme No. 3 “Triangles”.
• 35-42 row. Scheme No. 3 “Triangles”.
• 43-50 row. Scheme No. 3 “Triangles”.

The height of the leg turned out to be 8 cm.

Heel shaping.

I would like to give some advice to beginning craftswomen.

• Try to adhere to the classic rule: the number of edge loops on the heel wall should be equal to the number of loops on one knitting needle.
• It is advisable to knit the loops of the heel wall and the heel itself with knitting needles half a size smaller. The canvas will be neater and denser.
• When knitting a straight heel, you can add any synthetic thread to the main thread for strength. True, the heel will turn out to be melange, but it will be dense, thereby extending the service life of your product. I have already tested this on myself. And so that the melange heel does not stand out, it is better to knit the toe using synthetics.

We perform the heel traditional way, this is the so-called straight heel.

We divide the knitting into 2 parts and then knit loops from only two knitting needles (3 and 4 knitting needles) - 21 loops. Loops with openwork (1 and 2 knitting needles) - 23 - are not involved in the process at this stage. I added one loop to the top for symmetry of the openwork pattern.

On 21 loops we knit a heel wall equal to 22 rows (51-72 rows).

• 51 rows and all odd rows. 1 edge loop, 6 knit stitches, 7 purl loops, 6 knit loops, 1 edge loop (wrong side of knitting).
• Row 52 and all even rows. 1 edge, 6 knit, *1 knit, remove 1 loop, thread at work* - 3 times, 6 knit, 1 edge (right side of knitting).

We finish the heel wall with the front row.

To round the heel, we need to divide 21 loops by 3. The result is 7 loops.

Now let's start decreasing.

• 1 row. Wrong side of the fabric: we knit 7 loops of the first side part (knit), then all the loops of the middle part (purl), except for the last one, it must be knitted with a purl loop together with the adjacent loop of the second side part. We unfold the knitting.
• 2nd row. The front side of the fabric: remove the edge and knit all the loops of the middle part (* remove 1 loop, thread at work, 1 front * - 2 times, remove 1 loop, thread at work), except the last one, we knit it together with the adjacent loop of the first side part front behind the back wall. We unroll the knitting again. We knit this way until there are 7 loops left on the knitting needle.

There were 14 rows of decreases in total. Knitting must be finished with the front row.

Knitting until decreases on the toe.

Using knitting needles with loops in the middle part, we pick up 11 loops from each edge wall of the heel.

There should be 52 loops in total (23 loops with a pattern, 7 heel loops and 11 edge loops on each side).

Instep wedge.

Now we need to decrease 8 loops so that there are 44 loops on the knitting needles again.

We continue knitting in the round:

• 3 and 4 knitting needles - stockinette stitch;
• openwork is 1 and 2 knitting needles.

At the same time we decrease the loops (2 loops together with the front one before the openwork and 2 loops together with the front “broach” after the openwork). It is recommended to do such uniform decreases every other row until there are 44 stitches left on the knitting needles.

Reducing stitches on the toe.

To make the toe rounded, I closed the loops in the usual way by decreasing the loops.

We finish knitting the openwork and move completely to the front stitch. Up to the 9th row inclusive, we perform decreases every other row.

1 row.

• 1 knitting needle: 2 purl stitches together, 9 knit stitches;
• 2 knitting needles: 9 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches together;
• 3 knitting needles: 2 purl stitches together, 9 knit stitches;
• 4 knitting needles: 9 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches together.

2nd row. Knit the front loops with knit stitches, purl stitches with purl stitches. Alternate rows 1 and 2, gradually decreasing stitches.

Starting from the 9th row, we perform decreases in each row. When there are 8 loops left on the knitting needles, they should be pulled together and the thread should be “hide” on the wrong side of the product using a hook.

And here is the result - cheerful openwork socks with a “Triangles” pattern.

Assembly and processing of the finished product.

During washing, there was a very strong smell of natural wool, the socks were quite deformed, so I advise you to dry them on a horizontal surface, straightened out. It’s even better to use blockers, then you will get the desired shape of the product. After wet-heat treatment and rinse aid, the socks became soft and pleasant to the touch.

Socks made from these threads are very warm, I even went to bed in them today. The feeling, I tell you, is indescribable! Such a pleasant warmth comes, comparable, perhaps, to a light massage. But the weather hasn’t been kind to us yet, and we really want something soft and cozy...

I hope this article will be useful to someone. I wish you all a great mood and successful creativity.

Beautiful and warm socks to you! Let them warm little and big feet!

I wish you bright balls and light loops!

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