Knitting Toe-Up Socks with addiCraSyTrio - free tutorial for beginners
Sock knitting instructions

Socken stricken lernen: Strickanleitungen für Socken

Whether you are a beginner or a professional, whether you want to knit classic top-down or toe-up socks, whether you are looking for basic instructions or new inspiration for sock patterns - with us you will find free instructions for socks, step by step with pictures and videos for every occasion. From basic instructions to different techniques - use the filter and find the knitting instructions that suit you. Have fun browsing!

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GumGum Socken mit dem addiCraSyTrio stricken Strickanleitungen für Socken,socken stricken
Balance
Knitting instructions
Knitting GumGum socks with the addiCraSyTrio

GumGum socks are striped socks without transitions, because they are knitted as a spiral without crossing the yarn. This creates colourful socks.

The technique is great for working with sock yarn remnants, as these can always be worked alternately to form rings until the yarns are used up.

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StineStitch Weihnachtssocken Jacquardmuster 01 Strickanleitungen für Socken,socken stricken
Inspiration
Knitting instructions
Knitting Jacquard Pattern Christmas Socks

The seasonal Christmas socks from Stine&Stich will make you look forward to cold days with cosy socks on your feet. The socks also make a great Christmas present under the tree.

The beautiful jacquard pattern with candlelight in typical Christmas colours is created from five colours.

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Sockenmuster Nikolaus klein e1718720145267 Strickanleitungen für Socken,socken stricken
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Knitting instructions
Knitting St Nicholas sock pattern

How about a pair of knitted socks in a beautiful jacquard pattern to spice up your Christmas boots? Hier haben wir das passende Muster dafür.

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Zunahmeferse stricken 6 Varianten Top Down Strickanleitungen für Socken,socken stricken
Inspiration
Top-Down for all types of needle
Zunahmeferse stricken – Top-Down mit Varianten

The fleegle heel is an easy-to-knit top-down heel and is shaped by increases in the shaft, before the stitches are worked under the heel using german short rows to form a triangular cap.

In this tutorial, we describe step by step how to knit the increase heel in different variants – with addiCraSyTrio, double pointed needles or circular needles with a magic loop.

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Anleitung Socken stricken Magic Loop technik Strickanleitungen für Socken,socken stricken
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Grundanleitung Rundstricknadel
Knitting socks with a circular knitting needle (magic loop method)

The basic instruction to knitting socks with a circular knitting needle (magic loop method). Die ­Maschen werden auf einer Rundstricknadeln in zwei Hälften aufgeteilt – eine liegt auf dem Seil, die andere auf der Nadel. So können kleine Durchmesser mit einer klassischen Rundstricknadel gestrickt werden.

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Welche Ferse ist die beste fur meinen Fus Strickanleitungen für Socken,socken stricken
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Sock knowledge from A-Z
Which heel is the best for my foot?

When knitting socks, there are endless variations for shaping heels - for wide and small feet as well as for a flat or high instep.

Every knitting technique for heels has its advantages and disadvantages...

Find a heel that fits
Herzchen Ferse Strickanleitungen für Socken,socken stricken
Precious
Top-Down Instruction – For all needle types
Herzchenferse stricken

The heart heel is a top-down heel with a classic heel flap in which the flap (in contrast to the classic heel) is knitted together in a wedge shape under the heel to create more space for wider heels and feet.

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10 einfache Buendchenmuster stricken Strickanleitungen für Socken,socken stricken
Inspiration
Knitting instructions
10 instructions: Knit simple cuff patterns

A small collection of simple cuff patterns, from classics to varied variations. There is something here for beginners and sock professionals – for classic top-down socks or toe-up.

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Babysocken mit Ferse stricken - Top Down mit Käppchenferse und Bandspitze
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Knitting instructions
Knit baby socks with heel

Baby socks are quick to knit, for using up small sock yarn remnants, and a perfect gift for parents-to-be.

The instructions can be knitted with 4-, 6- and 8-ply sock yarn and describe all the steps for different knitting needles such as addiCraSyTrio, double pointed needles and addiSockwonder.

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Einfache Sockenmuster stricken - einfarbig oder bunt
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10 Instructions: Knitting simple sock patterns

A small collection of simple sock patterns that are created using only knit and purl stitches and bring a bit of variety to your sock drawer. They are suitable for single colour as well as for multicoloured sock yarns.

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Jacquardmuster-Socke stricken Kostenlose Anleitung von addi
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Knitting instructions
Knitting Jacquard Pattern Socks

Have you always wanted to knit jacquard pattern socks? Then this colourful sock tutorial from Stine&Stich is made for you.

A total of four cheerful colours create a pattern sock that promises good mood.

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Cranking socks with addiExpress knitting machine
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addiExpress Professional Instruction
Winding chunky home socks with the addiExpress knitting machine

The addiExpress Professional knitting machine is perfect for winding chunky socks from the cuff to the toe (shoe size EU 35-42).

A tube is wound for this, starting from the cuff, winding through the heel with short rows and ending at the toe.

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Toe-Up Socken stricken mit dem addiCraSyTrio Anleitung
Inspiration
Toe-Up Instruction - addiCraSyTrio
Basic Instructions Toe-Up Socks - addiCraSyTrio
Toe-up socks Socks are knitted from the toe to the cuff. This has the advantage that they can be tried on in between. The shaft can be knitted until the sock wool is used up.
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Knitting Toe-Up Ribbon Lace with addiCraSyTrio, Needle Play or addiSock Wonder - free tutorial for beginners
Inspiration
Toe-up – for all types of needles
Toe-up Classic Roundet Toe

The toe-up band lace is not difficult at all - instead of decreasing, you increase here. The lace starts with only 8 stitches. We explain step by step how to knit the ribbon lace - with addiCraSyTrio, needle play or sock wonder.

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Knitting Toe-Up Star Lace with addiCraSyTrio, Needle Play or addiSock Wonder - free tutorial for beginners
Toe-up – for all types of needles
Toe-up Round Toe

The toe-up star lace is not difficult at all - instead of decreasing, you increase here. The lace starts with only 8 stitches. We explain step by step how to knit the ribbon lace - with addiCraSyTrio, needle play or sock wonder.

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Knitting a Toe-Up Horseshoe Heel/Cap Heel with addiCraSyTrio, Needle Play or addiSock Wonder - free tutorial for beginners
Inspiration
Toe-up – for all types of needles
Toe-up classic heel (flap and gusset alternative)

The toe up Classic Heel is a little different than the Classic Heel for toe-up socks. The flap is worked with german short rows.

Step by step we explain how to knit the horseshoe heel – with addiCraSyTrio, DPN or Sockwonder.

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Knit Toe-Up Boomerang Heel
Inspiration
Toe-up – for all types of needles
Knit Toe-Up Boomerang Heel

The boomerang heel is always knitted the same way - whether from the top or the bottom. Others, like the cap heel, need a little adjustment.

We explain step by step how to knit the boomerang heel - with addiCraSyTrio, needle play or sock wonder.

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Anleitung Yoga Socken stricken mit Janine Binder
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Knitting instructions
Yoga Socks with addi sock wonder

The yoga socks are stretchable and very easy to knit, as there is neither heel nor toe. They fit both men and women from sizes 6 to 11. These socks can easily be made larger or smaller by increasing or reducing the number of stitches.

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Knitting Socks - Propeller Lace Knitting - addiCraSyTrio, Sock Wonder, Needle Set
Inspiration
For all types of needles
Top-down Star Toe

There are many different toe techniques. Two of the most popular are the band toe and the propeller toe.

In this tutorial we describe step by step how to knit the propeller toe – with addiCraSyTrio, DPN and addiSockwonder

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Ribbon Lace Knitting - Sock Knitting Tutorial addiCraSyTrio, addiSock Wonder, Needle Set
Inspiration
For all types of needles
Top-down classic roundet toe

There are many different toe techniques. Two of the most popular are the rounded band toe and the propeller toe..

In this tutorial we describe step by step how to knit the band toe – with addiCraSyTrio, DPN and addiSockwonder.

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addiSockwonder
Basic instructions knitting socks for the addiSockwonder

The basic instructions for knitting socks with the addiSockenwonder – miracle for everything small. With a 70 mm Lace tip and a 45 mm Basic tip, it’ s much easier to knit socks with a circular knitting needle.

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Top-down Boomerang Heel
Inspiration
For all types of needle
Top-down Boomerang Heel

There are many different heel techniques. Two of the most popular are the gusset classic heel and the short row boomerang heel.

In this tutorial we describe step by step how to knit the boomerang heel with short rows – with addiCraSyTrio, DPN or Sockwonder.

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Knitting a cap heel - How to - addi - Sock knitting
Inspiration
For all types of needle
Top-down Classic Heel - flap and gusset

There are many different heel techniques. Two of the most popular are the gusset classic heel and the short row boomerang heel.

In this tutorial we describe step by step how to knit the classic heel with flap and gusset – with addiCraSyTrio, DPN or Sockwonder.

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Grundanleitung addiCraSyTrio
Knitting socks with the addiCraSyTrio

The basic instructions for knitting socks with the addiCraSyTrio – The ­stitches are distributed over two needles and are knitted with the third needle – meaning only two needle changes per row. Thanks to the flexible middle part, the needle adjusts to every individual hand.

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Individual knitting instructions
for socks

Our knitting instructions are characterised by their variety and diversity. Here you will find all the basics for knitting socks such as basic instructions for the sock wonder or addiCraSyTrio, but also inspiration for sock patterns or different techniques such as toe-up socks, knitted from the toe to the cuff.

Our free knitting patterns for socks will certainly have something for you.

Star tip for knitting toe-up socks on addiNature Bamboo stocking needles
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Individual knitting instructions
for socks

Our knitting instructions are characterised by their variety and diversity. Here you will find all the basics for knitting socks such as basic instructions for the sock wonder or addiCraSyTrio, but also inspiration for sock patterns or different techniques such as toe-up socks, knitted from the toe to the cuff.

Our free knitting patterns for socks will certainly have something for you.

Knitting instructions for socks: How do I learn to knit socks?

Are you a beginner and want to learn how to knit socks?

First decide on the right sock wool:

  • 4-fold sock yarns are very thin and they need more time to make a sock. This wool is especially suitable for summer and for sports socks.
  • 6-ply sock yarn is a little thicker. As a beginner, you will achieve a result more quickly this way. The thicker socks are especially warming in autumn and winter.
  • 8-ply sock yarn knits even faster, but is more suitable for thick home socks. In shoes, the thick socks can quickly become too tight.

Now choose needles in the appropriate needle size for the wool to match the yarn:

  • 4-thread yarn = needle size 2.5-3 mm
  • 6-thread yarn = needle size 3-4 mm
  • 8-thread yarn = needle size 4-5 mm

Now you have a choice of different needles for knitting socks. For beginners, the addiCraSyTrio are particularly easy to handle - The addiCraSyTrio is a set of three needles with a flexible middle section that adapts to any hand. They are perfect for knitting rounds in small diameters. Knit rounds with only two needle changes per round.

addiCraSyTrio Bamboo Knitting Socks with the addiCraSyTrio - Bamboo 24 cm
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Knitting instructions for socks: How do I learn to knit socks?

Are you a beginner and want to learn how to knit socks?

First decide on the right sock wool:

  • 4-fold sock yarns are very thin and they need more time to make a sock. This wool is especially suitable for summer and for sports socks.
  • 6-ply sock yarn is a little thicker. As a beginner, you will achieve a result more quickly this way. The thicker socks are especially warming in autumn and winter.
  • 8-ply sock yarn knits even faster, but is more suitable for thick home socks. In shoes, the thick socks can quickly become too tight.

Now choose needles in the appropriate needle size for the wool to match the yarn:

  • 4-thread yarn = needle size 2.5-3 mm
  • 6-thread yarn = needle size 3-4 mm
  • 8-thread yarn = needle size 4-5 mm

Now you have a choice of different needles for knitting socks. For beginners, the addiCraSyTrio are particularly easy to handle - The addiCraSyTrio is a set of three needles with a flexible middle section that adapts to any hand. They are perfect for knitting rounds in small diameters. Knit rounds with only two needle changes per round.

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Knitting socks

Sock charts

In the charts you can find the cast on stitches for each shoe size with each yarn count, but also how, for example, the heel stitches are divided or how long the foot should be.

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Sockentabellen Seite Anleitungen Strickanleitungen für Socken,socken stricken

Knitting socks - from the top or the bottom?

Now let's get started. To start, choose a simple pattern if possible. With the help of a sock chart here or in our app addi2go as Sock calculator find out what number of stitches you need for your shoe size with the selected sock wool.

The only thing left to decide is whether you want to start your socks at the cuff or the toe.

What are Toe-Up Socks?

Toe-up socks are knitted from the toe to the cuff. They have the advantage that they can easily be tried on in between. The upper can be knitted until the sock wool is used up.
 
For experienced sock knitters of a top-down sock (= from the cuff to the toe), the switch to the toe-up version requires some rethinking, but provides variety and many new possibilities. For beginners, the method is relatively easy to learn.
Knitting star lace for toe-up socks with addiCraSyTrio Bamboo
Knitting Toe-up Socks with addiCraSyTrio Bamboo

Knitting socks - from the top or the bottom?

Now let's get started. To start, choose a simple pattern if possible. With the help of a sock chart here or in our app addi2go as Sock calculator find out what number of stitches you need for your shoe size with the selected sock wool.

The only thing left to decide is whether you want to start your socks at the cuff or the toe.

What are Toe-Up Socks?

Toe-up socks are knitted from the toe to the cuff. They have the advantage that they can easily be tried on in between. The upper can be knitted until the sock wool is used up.
 
For experienced sock knitters of a top-down sock (= from the cuff to the toe), the switch to the toe-up version requires some rethinking, but provides variety and many new possibilities. For beginners, the method is relatively easy to learn.

What are Top-Down Socks?

Top-down socks are knitted from the top (from the cuff) down to the toe. It's the classic way to knit socks - just like grandma used to do.

Here you will find step-by-step instructions for both methods, knitted with the addiCraSyTrio:

Knitting Socks with the addi Sock Wonder - Step 1 Cuffs
Top-down classic roundet toe

What are Top-Down Socks?

Top-down socks are knitted from the top (from the cuff) down to the toe. It's the classic way to knit socks - just like grandma used to do.

Here you will find step-by-step instructions for both methods, knitted with the addiCraSyTrio:

How do I read the free sock knitting instructions?

Our digital sock knitting instructions, which are available on our website and in our addi2go app, provide you with detailed information on the materials and techniques required.

We will show you which knitting needles are recommended for knitting socks, which yarn or wool is best suited and which accessories are required for your knitting project.

This is followed by detailed step-by-step instructions for knitting socks, supplemented by helpful tips and tricks for customising and finishing your project. We also list the level of difficulty and the abbreviations used in each instruction.

The following abbreviations are commonly used in our free knitting instructions:

  • st/s = means s stitch
  • R/re = means knit
  • L/li = means purl
  • MM = is a stitch marker
  • NS = is the needle size
  • *…* = repeat from * to *
  • selv st = means edge stitch

There are many more abbreviations in knitting instructions, each of which is explained at the beginning of our knitting instructions. It can be helpful to familiarise yourself with these instructional abbreviations so that you don't have to look them up again when knitting.

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