The Staple Sock
The Staple Sock
THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF PATTERN. IT IS NOT A FINISHED KNITTED SOCK.
The Staple Sock is a knitted cuff-down sock that is customizable to your unique foot and leg measurements AND let's you use any yarn! These perfectly sweet socks will fit everyone’s feet like a dream and the simple design will make you want to add a pair to every outfit. Customize the length, add stripes, use a contrast color — make them perfect for you!
Check out my Instagram @newwaveknitting and the hashtag #staplesock for more pictures of and information on the Staple Sock.
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Pattern Format
Pattern Format
The Staple Sock is an interactive, made-to-measure pattern that calculates the number of stitches, rows, and yardage for a pattern.
The benefit of this type of pattern is that it makes your pattern size inclusive to virtually any body size (theoretically, it should even work for an infant!) and it allows you to use any yarn and any gauge! This is done by allowing the user to type in their body’s measurements and gauge onto the pattern. Then, in the background, the pattern will calculate all the math within the pattern to fit the person perfectly.
It is recommended that the pattern is accessed through Adobe Reader.
Yarn
Yarn
You can use any weight and any size yarn for this pattern! However, I highly recommend using dedicated sock yarn for optimal results. Get yarn recommendations, including budget-friendly and wool free options, in the pattern.
Amount of yarn needed:
The amount of yarn you need will depend on your measurements as well as how long you make your socks. However, most socks can be made with 100g or less of sock yarn. If you're making very tall socks or socks for very large feet, you may need up to 150g.
Materials
Materials
- Stitch Markers (ideally lightbulb stitch markers) in 3 different colors
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
How To Use
How To Use
Step-by-step instructions AND video references are included for each technique:
- Stockinette in the round
- Increases and decreases
- Folding a cuff
- German short row heel
- Kitchener stitch
Difficulty
Difficulty
This pattern is suitable for confident beginners to intermediate knitters.
Gauge
Gauge
You can use any gauge!
Knitting Needles
Knitting Needles
You can use any size needles for this pattern. I recommend using a needle size that creates a nice fabric with the sock yarn you’ve chosen to work with. Once you determine your main needle size, you will also need one set of needles a size smaller for working the cuff.
In terms of types of needles, you can use:
- 9” circular needles*
- double pointed needles (DPNs)
- 36”+ circular needles to use with the magic loop method
*Please note that if you use 9” circular needles, you will also need to use either DPNs or 36”+ circular needles as we decrease for the toe.
Customization Options
Customization Options
- Make these socks as long or as short as you'd like!
- Instructions for a folded and ribbed cuff are included
- Add stripes or colorwork - make them your own!
