Learn to knit socks with our free online sock-knitting course. During this 7-week Knit Along, we walked you through all the basic techniques for knitting a sock. Each week, a section of the pattern was posted online, along with an instructional video. The KAL has since ended, but of course you can still start this online course and turn your love of knitting into a brand-new pair of socks. And the best part? This knitting course is free!
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit socks but never got around to it, or do you think it’s too hard? Or have you knitted socks before but want to brush up on your technique? Then this free sock-knitting course is exactly what you’re looking for! In the patterns below, complete with video tutorials, we’ll walk you through the process of knitting a sock step by step. From the toe to the cuff, we’ll cover every part. Here’s how to knit a perfect pair of socks in 7 steps.
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Online Course on Knitting Socks
In the video tutorials, we knit a basic sock in a solid color stockinette stitch. If you’d like a little more variety in your sock, we also have patterns for the cute polka-dot sock and the striped sock. That way, you can choose the difficulty level of your sock yourself. Below, you’ll find all the Free Knitting Patterns and the corresponding video tutorials. Grab your yarn and needles and get comfortable.
What do you need to knit socks?
- Solid-color sock: 2 balls of Durable Soqs
- Strepensok: 1 ball of Durable Soqs in colors 2193 (Topaz), 2133 (Dark Mint), 2155 (Apple Green), and 416 (Duck Egg Blue)
- Polka Dot Socks: 1 ball of Durable Soqs in colors 289 (Blue Gray), 227 (Antique Pink), and 408 (Fresh Coral)
- KnitPro Zing Sock Knitting Needles or KnitPro Zing Sock Circular Knitting Needles, 2.5 mm or 3 mm, if you knit tightly
- Sock stretcher for stretching socks
- Stitch Markers
Would you like to have everything you need right at home? Then get the sock-knitting accessory kit with all the necessary accessories! Choose either the sock-knitting accessory kit with Sock Knitting Needles or the accessory kit with Circular Knitting Needles, and get started!
Socks Knitting Instructional Videos
Part 1: Preparation and Explanation of the KAL
In this first video, we’ll explain how the KAL works and what we’ll be doing over the next few weeks. We’ll walk you through how to choose yarn for your socks, what you’ll need to get started, and which basic stitches are used. We’ll also go over the different parts of a sock and explain how to knit socks that fit just right.
Socks Knitting Size Chart
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Part 2: Knit the Cuff, Top, and Leg of the Sock
Part 3: Knit a Dutch heel with a large and small heel on the sock
Part 4: Knitning the toe taper
Part 5: Knit the Foot and Toe of the Sock
Part 6: Knitting Motifs and Patterns in Socks Using the Jacquard Technique and Color Changes
Part 7: Knitting Socks
Free Knitting Patterns for Socks
"Uni Sock" Knitting Pattern
- Pattern Part 1: Socks, Week 1 of the KAL
- Pattern Part 2: Socks, Week 2 of the KAL
- Pattern Part 3: Socks, Week 3 of the KAL
- Pattern Part 4: Socks, Week 4 of the KAL
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Knitting Pattern: Striped Socks
- For the striped sock, follow the basic pattern for the Uni sock and knit according to the color chart.
- Pattern: Striped Socks Pattern
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Knitting Pattern: Polka Dot Socks
- For the polka-dot sock, follow the basic pattern for the Uni sock and knit according to the color chart.
- Pattern: Polka Dot Socks
Have you ever knitted socks?
