When using a plain flat stitch, there will be little or no elasticity, so that means a couple pegs more might come in handy. More elasticity means your socks will stretch more and therefore can accommodate various sizes. If I’m using a thinner yarn like Premier sock yarn, I know the stitches will be smaller, so I need to go up to 54 or 56 pegs.Īnother thing to keep in mind is elasticity. When I’m using thicker yarn like Paton’s Kroy, I know I’m going to get a bigger sock, so I can go down to 50 or 48 pegs. This isn’t an exact science! When it comes to socks you just have to get close enough. My ideal peg count is 52, but I’ve also realized different yarns and patterns call for different peg counts. Inside, there are fantastic visuals for casting on, and turning the heel, but what makes it golden is the fact that it has patterns for various sizes of socks that include specific peg counts.Īhhhh! How many pegs do I need? Don’t worry – it’s easy! When I bought my sock loom, I bought a pattern book that turned out to be my lifeline, Sock Loom Basics (Leisure Arts #5651). They will tell you how many pegs to use for various sizes. Then, I realized there was an easier way to “calculate” pegs: know your shoe size and check out sock loom patterns. For my first pair of socks, I bugged my husband and his calculator brain instead of doing it myself.

The instructions that come with the KB Sock Loom are quite good, but they might scare those who are bit squeamish around math. Some of the common questions that have popped up on my post are listed below along with some tips and tricks. However, after working with my loom on more than 20 projects, I’ve figured out a few things that makes the process much easier.

Loom knitting is very different from traditional needle knitting, so of course, it has its own set of issues. Over the last couple of months, the comments section has turned into a full-scale conversation forum about troubleshooting everything from wide cuffs to gauge issues.

People from all over the world stopped by to leave comments about their projects, but also to ask questions. When I posted I Made Socks and You Can, Too! I had no idea it would garner so much attention.

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