Knitting is one of the most ancient occupations of mankind. This is proved by a small knitted sock found in one of the Egyptian tombs. To this day, people are fond of this art. And one of the first things new knitting learners learn is how to knit socks.
It is necessary
Yarn, set of knitting needles (set of five knitting needles), tape measure, crochet hook
Instructions
Step 1
Take 4 measurements before starting work:
1. Leg circumference along the lower leg (we take this measurement in the place where the elastic of your sock should begin approximately).
2. Circumference of the leg along the instep.
3. Heel height (measured from under the ankle to the floor.
4. The length of the foot from the beginning of the heel to about the middle of the big toe.
Now add up the indicators of the first measurement and the second. For example, the shin circumference is 23cm, and the instep is 25cm.
23+25=48
Calculate the arithmetic mean
48:2=24
Thus, we found out the average leg volume, it is 24 cm.
Step 2
Now you need to find out how many loops you need to dial. To do this, calculate the knitting density as follows:
On the knitting needles with which you will knit, dial a certain number of loops, for example 10, with the yarn that you chose for knitting a sock.
Knit several rows with the front stitch.
Attach a measuring tape to the sample and see how many loops you have per 1cm.
In our example, 1cm = 2.5 loops.
Calculate the required number of loops. To do this, the number of loops equal to 1 cm (in our example, it is 2.5 cm), multiply by the arithmetic mean volume of the leg (in our case it is 24 cm)
2, 5 * 24 = 60 is the number of loops that you need to dial to knit the sock from our example. You may end up with a completely different meaning.
Step 3
Cast on 60 stitches for 2 knitting needles.
Step 4
Start knitting the elastic of the sock. As a rule, the elastic is knitted 1 * 1 (1 front, 1 purl) or 2 * 2 (2 front, 2 purl). Work the first row, spreading all the loops over 4 knitting needles so that all knitting needles have the same number of loops. That is, knit 15 loops, take the second knitting needle, knit the next 15 loops on it, take the next knitting needle … and so on until the end of the row. Thus, it turns out:
Step 5
Connect the knitting needles in a circle.
Step 6
Continue knitting in a circle. The height of the elastic band can be as small as a few centimeters or for the entire toe.
Step 7
Next, continue to knit the bootleg with the front stitch (when knitting around the front surface, all rows are knitted with the front stitches). The height also depends on your preference.
Step 8
Start tying the heel. It is knitted on two knitting needles (not in a circle, but with a simple front stitch). To do this, knit the loops from the first and second knitting needles (30 loops) with the front loops on one knitting needle. Turn the work seamy side to you and knit a row with purl loops. The 3rd and 4th needles are not used yet.
Step 9
The height of the heel wall depends on measurement # 3. As a rule, for an adult it is 4-5 cm. we finish knitting the wall of the heel with the front row.
Step 10
Move on to tying the heel. To do this, conditionally divide the loops of the heel wall into 3 parts (in our example, 30: 3 = 10). Sometimes the loops may not be divided by exactly 3. In this case, add extra loops to the middle part. For convenience, parts can be marked with pins (colored threads, special rings).
Step 11
Start knitting.
1 row: purl loops. Work the first 10 stitches. Then knit 9 stitches, and knit 10 as two together.
Turn the work right side to you, without finishing the purl row to the end.
Step 12
2nd row: knit 9 front loops, knit 10th loop as two together with the front one.
Turn the work inside out to you, without finishing the front row to the end. Repeat from 1, 2 rows until 10 loops remain on the needle (the number of loops that you got).
Step 13
Now knit in a circle. To do this, use a knitting needle with heel loops along the free edge from the hem, cast on 10 loops.
Step 14
Then work 15 stitches from 3rd knitting needles and 15 stitches from 4th knitting needles. Then, with a free knitting needle along the second free edge, cast on 10 loops from the hem and with the same knitting needle knit 5 loops from the heel. Thus, on all knitting needles, 15 loops are again obtained.
Step 15
Continue knitting the sock in a circle with the front stitch to the base of your thumb.
Step 16
Now go to the formation of the toe. To do this, make a decrease at the end of each knitting needle, knitting two together with the front one. Decrease stitches until there is only one stitch left on the needle. Close it.
Step 17
Use a crochet hook to hide all the strings. The sock is ready. Knit the second.
