Sock Measurements and Gauge Swatch

Posted by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten at 2/12/2011 5:50 PM
Categories: Yarn, crochet, crochet techniques, Garments, patterns
Tags: socks sock yarn
I have moved forward with my sock project for the "Easy Does It" sock pattern in the book Crocheted Socks: 16 Fun-To-Stitch Patterns. For better or for worse, here is my progress...

So I read through all the directions for measuring my calf and foot for my socks and made my gauge swatch. The first thing I noticed is that my calf measurement was completely off the chart. Thinking I did something wrong, I followed the directions and measured again. I came up with the same measurement. So, I am just going to go with it. I felt slightly better when I heard my "sock buddy" Tonya had a large calf measurement as well. Confusion loves company.

Here are my foot measurements:
Foot circumference: nine inches (wide)
Leg circumference: 12 1/2 inches
Heel-to-toe: 11 inches
Toe-to-ankle: eight inches

My final sock measurements:
Leg circumference: 12 1/2 inches
Foot circumference: 8 1/2 inches
Heel-to-toe: 11 1/4 inches
Toe-to-ankle: eight inches

Easy Does It Pattern:
Leg circumference: 9 1/4 inches
Foot circumference: 9 1/4 inches

I followed the directions for the gauge swatch and I have decided I should've paid more attention in math class. I think my gauge swatch turned out OK, but I am honestly not sure. I am going to press forward and try on my sock as I progress. I will also continue to take notes on any corrections or adjustments I need to make as I proceed.

Stay tuned...

 

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  • 2/12/2011 8:22 PM Doris wrote:
    But how does the swatch feel. The reason I have not tried crochet socks it the feel of crochet's bumpy thickness vs. knitting's smoothness against my delicate footsies.
    Let us know.
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    1. 2/12/2011 8:28 PM Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten wrote:
      Feels nice and smooth. I am using Red Heart's Heart and Sole, which is a nice soft sock yarn. So far, the swatch worked up quite nice.
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