SockKnit
The Journal
How to Read (and Trust) a Gauge Swatch
A swatch only tells you the truth if you knit and measure it properly. Here's how to make one that actually predicts how your sock will turn out.
How Much Yarn Do You Need for a Pair of Socks?
A practical way to estimate sock yarn yardage from your own measurements and gauge, instead of hoping a single 50g skein is enough.
Choosing the Right Needle Size for Sock Yarn
Needle size is a starting point, not a rule — here's how the US and metric systems relate, and how to actually land on the right size for your yarn.
Turning a Heel: Flaps, Gussets, and Short Rows Explained
The heel is where sock construction gets interesting. Here's what a heel flap, a gusset, and a short-row heel actually do, in plain terms.
Toe-Up or Cuff-Down: Choosing a Sock Construction
Neither direction is objectively better — they trade off differently on yarn management, fit adjustment, and how the heel gets built. Here's how to pick.
Negative Ease: Why Your Sock Should Be Smaller Than Your Foot
Cast on for your exact foot measurement and the sock will still end up loose. Here's why sock patterns build in negative ease on purpose.
Tracking Rows and Repeats Without Losing Your Place
Losing count mid-pattern is one of the most common ways a sock goes wrong. A few habits — and the right tools — make it far less likely.