[Chesneys]

Here's a photo of what it looks like. I think it is called railway rib.

I really like this, chickkie. Have you ever carried the stitch down the top of the sock, and if so, what did you think of that?

 

[jvallas]

I really like this, chickkie. Have you ever carried the stitch down the top of the sock, and if so, what did you think of that?

I think it would have a waffle effect (which I love). If you look at my white swatch above, sure looks like a waffle is beginning. It's different, though, on the sock yarn.

 

[Jiggs]

Wow, I like that too! It seems to me that it would also be warmer - like thermal under-wear.

 

[chickkie]

I really like this, chickkie. Have you ever carried the stitch down the top of the sock, and if so, what did you think of that?

I have never done it on the top of the sock as I feel it would add more bulk and they would not fit in the shoe as well.

 

[ouijian]

I have never done it on the top of the sock as I feel it would add more bulk and they would not fit in the shoe as well.

Is there a specific pattern for these socks? If so could you link it? Thanks!!!

 

[chickkie]

Is there a specific pattern for these socks? If so could you link it? Thanks!!!

There is no pattern for these socks. I just do toe up, afterthought heel and make to fit. The only way I do them is to use the measurements to get the stitches per inch required to fit the recipient.

 

[katanamama]

I prefer the 3 X 1 ribbing and for plain socks I rib all the way down to the heel then only down the front continue to rib to the toe decrease.

Everyone I knit socks for is amazed how well their socks fit and they stay up.

 

[berigora]

2 x 2 rib works best for me. I find 1 x 1 rib somehow does not have the "cling" required for the cuffs.

 

[betty boivin]

I follow fergablu method but after the ribbing, I decrease 4 sts, then do leg, decrease 4 sts, knit heel flap, then complete foot. I start with 68 on no 2 mms for me and 72 for larger size calf. There are lots of patterns on revelry, and some for fitted calves to.

 

[martyr]

I like 2X2, and there are a number of decorative patterns you can do with that base. Ribbing will increase the elasticity of the socks, but if your socks are too loose then you have too many stitches. It is perfectly appropriate to try on the socks as you go and decrease as needed to get a personalized fit. I learned that here and my go to patterns are: Fish Lips Kiss heel, and No Swatch Needed Toe Up Socks. You can find them on Ravelry, and they are $1.00 and free, and a very good investment. I will use other additional patterns for stitch pattern and color ideas, but these two pattern teach you how to make your socks fit. :sm02:

 

[susanmjackson]

Here's a photo of what it looks like. I think it is called railway rib.

Those look really interesting and easy to do. I am going to try it on my next pair of socks.

 

[Milocat]

I knit a 1 x 1 rib for about5 cm. then do a 3 x 1 rib down the front of the leg and down the foot. The only thing I do differently is to do a stretchy cast on. I hate tight sock tops. I don't have any problem with socks staying up.

 

[stitcheswarden10]

Chickkie I like your socks. I do2x2 they stay up.

 

[Nanknit]

2 x 2 ribbing for me. Haven’t used it up the leg though, only on the cuff. Jen.

 

[Mitch]

Great ideas!

 

[nannybel8]

Wow, Chickie, this is really nice. I am going to try this. I have knit lots of socks and when I rib it is knit 3 and purl 1 and they stay up fine. I have learned a lot on this site and now wonder just what does "negative ease" mean.

 

[kkd]

Here's a photo of what it looks like. I think it is called railway rib.

Very nice. What wool have you used here? I always do 1x1 with negative ease and socks stay up but I like this effect of 2 different ribs.

 

[granmarie5]

Nice stretch to k2p1!

 

[gigi 722]

Going to try railway rib, thanks for the info.

 

[deenashoemaker]

Hand knit socks do stay up quite well when they fit properly. My Great grandmother taught me that a sock should be dense and length of foot and length of leg are equal.