Janard Unlimited![]() This is a shaping guide to help create socks that fit regardless of the size of yarn or size of needles used. You can make comfortable cozy socks for everyone on your list. As the sock begins at the toe and is knitted to the top using 5 needles, the opportunity to add a fancy stitch or a color pattern is simplified. Two needles hold stitches for the sole, heel and back of leg and two needles hold stitches for the top of the foot and front of the leg. Stitch or colour pattern charts can be used as is, not upside down as with the top down method of sock making. The turning of the heel is easier. The problem of holes at the corners of the gusset and the leg is solved. The size of needle you use is determined by your needle sizing gauge. ![]() You don't have to knit to a gauge or tension like other patterns. You work from a "footprint" of the foot to shape the sock. Regardless of the size of the yarn that you use, your "footprint" will guide you through the knitting process. ![]() If the socks are for someone as a gift and you know their shoe size, the instructions provide the width and length measurements of the foot for all shoe sizes from Baby's 0 to Mens 15. Then a skeleton "footprint" is drawn and used to knit the socks to fit their feet. ![]() You have a choice of heels for the socks. The instructions also include an easy cast on and a stretchy sewn half-hitch cast off. Novice and experienced knitters have tested this pattern with great success. $4.00 and your email address for a printable pdf file of the pattern If you would like to use Paypal or your credit card, send me an email message. Begin your new adventure in sock knitting today. |