[PaisleyCat]

Hey all.

Does anyone have or know of a simple sock pattern that meets the the following requirements:

1. Done with circular needle using magic loop
2. Simple pattern--no lace, something suitable for a guy
3. Is made for a plus size person with a high instep ---
(the "large" sock patterns I have been finding all end around 9" circumference"
---measurements of 10" instep circumference
11 inch ankle circ.
18 inch calf circ.

I have searched the net, ravelry, allfreeknit etc and have come up with a handful that meet one point, but not another--the most common issue being the patterns use dpn's , and I am not good enough yet to translate needle one, two and three directions to a single circular needle

Anyone know of a magical pattern that meets all three?

Thanks!
Ruth

 

[azmoonbugs]

http://www.panix.com/~ilaine/socks.html

make the sock you want with this calculator

 

[llbonneau]

have you googled afterthought heel sock?

 

[Ronie]

Cat Bordhi has a great sock formula using magic loop and toe up so it can be tried on as you go.. plus you make the pattern for each individual and once its made you will be able to knit for them with out them trying them on.. that is nice for those surprise gifts

 

[chickkie]

You sound like you need to take measurements of the foot and then do a tension swatch to get the figures for your socks.

 

[Gerripho]

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bigfoot-socks

My dear SIL wears a size 13 shoe. He loves the fit of this sock. The K3-P2 ribbing is super stretchy. The pattern is easy to complete.

Edited to say: Sorry, I rechecked your requirements and this is probably NOT what you are looking for. I'm leaving the link only so you can check for yourself if you wish. Maybe adding even more stitches will work for you. The ribbing is luscious.

 

[RookieRetiree]

I had the same dilemma when trying to knit for DH's feet -- he wears a size 16 shoe. Here's what I ended up doing ---

1. Using a size US 2 needle and Paton's sock yarn - I cast on using a very stretchy method (Twisted German worked the best for me---lots of videos) and worked about 2" of 2 x 2 ribbing (top down) -- once I had the right number of stitches to go up on his calf (ended up with 78).

2. I then measured leg at smallest portion and made a quick calculation of the difference and how many stitches to decrease--I ended up with a decrease of 8 so gradually decreased down to 70 stitches in the length of the leg (from cuff to ankle was 7") -- I did the leg in a 4 x 2 rib to keep it stretchy.

3. I divided the 70 in 1/2 to make the heel flap which was 2-1/2" to allow from his ankle bone to the floor - and then picked up one stitch for each row of heel flap + 2 extra - one in each corner of the gusset. I use the eye of partridge heel and a wedge heel turn.

4. I did 2 rows of gusset in stockinette stitch before beginning my decreases every other row to get back to the 70 stitches -- which worked for his foot - you can go to whatever # of stitches works for his foot circumference. I continued the 4 x 2 ribbing on the instep of the foot and did stockinette on the bottoms---I kept knitting until 2" from total foot length (back of heel to tip of big toe) and then began my decreases for a star toe and Kitchener grafting.

The fit is really nice.

You can take any pattern you find for DPN's and just put place markers where-ever they stay the DPN #s -- can adjust to a 3 needle or 4 needle pattern very easily that way. You can even put little tags on the stitch markers saying 1, 2, 3 if that helps follow the pattern. It really is a simple solution to adapting the DPN patterns for Magic Loop.

Good Luck -- PM me if you need any other help. I have a pretty good book that has a great sock size calculator in it -

it's Big Foot Knits by Andi Smith through Cooperative Press -- I Highly recommend this book for new sock knitters and also for people who need to make many different sock sizes (me!).

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bigfoot-socks

My dear SIL wears a size 13 shoe. He loves the fit of this sock. The K3-P2 ribbing is super stretchy. The pattern is easy to complete.

Edited to say: Sorry, I rechecked your requirements and this is probably NOT what you are looking for. I'm leaving the link only so you can check for yourself if you wish. Maybe adding even more stitches will work for you. The ribbing is luscious.

 

[PaisleyCat]

This is SUPER awesome==thanks!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[PaisleyCat]

Thanks,

I had just this morning read about a sweet tomato heel and made a mental note to check when we got back from seeing Godzilla (good movie btw!)

This looks interesting and it looks like some of her patterns may encompass big feets!

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[PaisleyCat]

Thank you. I read through the pattern, and while it wont fit this person, it will fit my son--a big guy too. Thanks!!!

 

[PaisleyCat]

Rookie,

thank you so much--I have printed these directions off and stored them in my drop box. This looks like what I needed. This along with the sock calculator and I think I am set!

:-o :mrgreen:

 

[PaisleyCat]

it's Big Foot Knits by Andi Smith through Cooperative Press -- I Highly recommend this book for new sock knitters and also for people who need to make many different sock sizes (me!).


OMG

the SHOES!!!!! in this book. I have just scanned whats online, but I love, love, love the shoes they used for the models. will be buying this book..

THANKS! :thumbup: :thumbup: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[Bulldog]

Thank you, Rookie, for the name of the book. You know how I have fretted over the CO for my DD's sock (she is a size 11).

 

[Bulldog]

Maybe you could use Sockit2me's pattern. It should be under his profile. It is simple. Get all the required measurements. Foot circumference, ankle circumference, length from mid calf to floor, the number of sts/inch for the size needle you are using. Calculate what number of stitches you need.
circumference of foot x 0.9 = (this is your negative ease)
the answer x sts/in for size needle you use = CO
There is a shoe size chart you can google or search that tells you how many inches for the different parts of the foot you can make you sock. Good Luck. I will need it too. LOL!

 

[JTM]

Hey all.

Does anyone have or know of a simple sock pattern that meets the the following requirements:

1. Done with circular needle using magic loop
2. Simple pattern--no lace, something suitable for a guy
3. Is made for a plus size person with a high instep ---
(the "large" sock patterns I have been finding all end around 9" circumference"
---measurements of 10" instep circumference
11 inch ankle circ.
18 inch calf circ.

I have searched the net, ravelry, allfreeknit etc and have come up with a handful that meet one point, but not another--the most common issue being the patterns use dpn's , and I am not good enough yet to translate needle one, two and three directions to a single circular needle

Anyone know of a magical pattern that meets all three?

Thanks!
Ruth

Free pattern ... Lifestyle Toe Up Sock Pattern,
This pattern tells how to make a sock that fits, no matter what weight yarn, or size needle. Pattern available through Ravelry...or just Google name and find it in PDF format.
Another resource would be the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern which is $1.00 through Ravlery. It will give you info on how to make a template of the person's foot to knit your sock...also the easiest short row heel ever. It can be worked either toe up or cuff down. I would recommend both patterns for knitting easy, well fitting socks for anyone you care to knit for.
Jane

 

[RookieRetiree]

I've heard where some people have adapted the FLH technique to do the toes as well --- so this must be a really great idea. One to try in the next pair or so.

Betty, I think your yarn has arrived and have you started on A's socks again?

I've started a pair for DIL -- she wants something for winter - long and warm but not bullky. I'm using the superwash merino with 25% nylon and size 2 needles. I'll be doing a 3 x 3 cuff for 2" and then a berry stitch (very dense) and then doing a reinforced heel - design on instep but not bottom of foot and then a reinforced toe (Turbo Toes in the Book of Socks). She is thin and wears a size 11 shoe. I know my tension is tight so I've started with 66 stitches for cuff that will be on the calf and then decreasing down to 60 for the ankle area -- will do a very gradual gusset for her high instep and then will do 60 stitches until toe decreases. So far have about 2" of the 3 x 3 rib done and tried it on me--seems to be right so will now start the berry stitch. It was tough at first but now I like doing all the math and getting a very customized fit and look for each person.

 

[krankymax]

Thank you for the calculator.

 

[Bulldog]

Jeannette, A's yarn is here. I still get 76 sts CO by my calculations Gonna get three more measurements from her today and use the sock calculator for customized sock and be sure it coinsides. I have to get my hank wound tonight. I am using the 9" and 11" circular. I have two of ea, so I can do each section on ea needle. I don't know how to do magic loop or 2 circulars and like this method.

 

[misszzzzz]

thanks for these links.

 

[RookieRetiree]

Sounds exciting -- I like the small circular too and am doing the same as you with each sock cast on a separate 9" circular. This way works for me too, but I have learned to do the 2 circulars and Magic Loop -- I want to try toe up the next time.

Jeannette, A's yarn is here. I still get 76 sts CO by my calculations Gonna get three more measurements from her today and use the sock calculator for customized sock and be sure it coinsides. I have to get my hank wound tonight. I am using the 9" and 11" circular. I have two of ea, so I can do each section on ea needle. I don't know how to do magic loop or 2 circulars and like this method.