Product Description
Having big feet has made me feel a little left behind in the great sock craze. Dainty lace and delicate patterns sometimes make me feel like my feet must be the size of the other knitters’ shoe boxes! Not to be deterred, I set myself a task to create a flattering, customizable pattern for gals like me who need a bit more room in the ankles and toes.
Here is my flexible guide to knitting yourself socks that fit. Suited to the daintily hoofed-knitter, as well as my more firmly planted friends, the pattern is designed to fit your tootsies perfectly, no matter what size.
This pattern has been professionally overhauled to take into account the feedback I've received about some pattern errors and clarity issues. The version available for download now is ready to knit from and clear!
Width Socks by Mer Stevens
What is Being Made
Width Socks is a customizable knitted sock pattern designed to accommodate a range of foot sizes, with particular attention to providing generous room in the ankles and toes. Created by designer Mer Stevens, this pattern addresses the need for well-fitting socks for knitters with larger feet who often struggle to find flattering patterns that don't feel cramped or undersized.
Sizing and Customization
The pattern is fully customizable to ensure a perfect fit every time, regardless of foot size. This flexible approach makes Width Socks suitable for both knitters with smaller feet and those requiring additional room, allowing each maker to adjust the pattern to their individual measurements rather than being confined to standard sizing categories.
Knitting Techniques
Width Socks employs lace knitting as a primary design element, with lace work incorporated across the foot section of the sock. The pattern combines traditional sock construction methods with decorative stitch patterns, creating a visually interesting garment that doesn't sacrifice fit for aesthetics.
Stitches and Construction
The pattern utilizes standard sock knitting abbreviations and techniques. Construction is worked in the round using small circumference knitting methods, which is the traditional approach for sock making. The foot section features lace stitch work that is worked across the instep area.
Materials and Gauge
- Yarn: 2 skeins of Knitted Wit Superwash Merino Fingering weight (50g per skein, 200 yards/183 meters), shown in the colorway Buckle My Shoe
- Needles: US1 (2.25mm) double-pointed needles (dpns), or preferred needles suitable for small circumference knitting
- Notions: Scrap yarn, stitch holder, and darning needle for finishing
- Gauge: 32 stitches = 4 inches / 10 centimeters
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, Width Socks is appropriate for knitters with some experience in sock construction and lace knitting techniques. The customizable nature of the pattern requires basic pattern-reading skills and the ability to adjust stitch counts and measurements to achieve proper fit.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Mer Stevens |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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