Sock Knitting Calculator
Socks fit best when the cast-on matches the foot. This gives the stitch count for the foot and the row count for the leg, from your own gauge.
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- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
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How it works
Add the room you want to your foot measure, then multiply by the stitches per 4 inches and divide by 4 inches to get the cast-on count. Round it to your stitch repeat.
The leg rows come from the leg length times the rows per 4 inches, divided by 4 inches.
Worked example
For a foot measuring 9 in around with 1 in of extra room, cast on 80 stitches and knit 77 rows for the leg.
Questions
Where do I measure my foot?
Measure around the widest part of the foot, usually across the ball, with the tape snug but not tight.
Should the sock fit snugly?
Many socks fit a little snugger than the foot. Enter a small or zero amount of room for a snugger fit, and a larger amount for a looser one.
How do I measure rows?
Knit a swatch with the same needles and yarn you plan for the sock, then count the rows over 4 inches.
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