There are three main different types of knitting needles you can use to knit socks; a set of double pointed needles, a long circular needle with an 80cm cable, or a small circular needle with a 25cm cable.

Can you knit socks with straight needles?

Most sock patterns are knit in the round on double pointed needles and can start either at the toe or at the cuff. Use regular straight needles to make a pair of socks instead. Knitting socks on straight needles requires some seaming and basic knowledge of knitting techniques.

What size yarn is used for socks?

The most common best sock yarns are fingering, sport, and DK weight ranging in gauge from 6 to 8 stitches per inch. Normally the finer the gauge, the more fluid and form-fitting the sock. You can knit socks in worsted-weight yarn at gauges up to 4 stitches per inch.

Can I knit socks with 2 needles?

Easy Socks on 2 Needles These easy to knit socks are knitted flat on two needles. Seam with a contrasting yarn for a bit of added fun or matching yarn to hide the seam. A variety of patterns are available for women, men, and children.

How many needles do you need to knit socks?

You’re using 4-5 needles to make once sock.

Are socks difficult to knit?

It’s not that difficult! Beginners to sock knitting often fear the heel, but they are not very difficult and don’t take long to knit.

Can I knit socks with 100% wool?

The only real downside to using 100% wool in socks is that they can wear out quicker than socks that contain a synthetic fibre. That’s why most yarn sold as “sock yarn” tends to have a percentage of synthetic fibre, such as nylon or acrylic – it adds extra strength and durability.

What is the best sock wool?

The Best Sock Yarns for Knitting

• Patons Kroy Socks Yarn. Made of 75% wool and 25% nylon, this yarn is a quintessential choice for sock-making projects.
• Lion Brand Yarn Sock-Ease Yarn.
• Premier Yarns Mallard Wool-Free Sock Yarn.
• Regia Arne&Carlos Design Line.
• Malabrigo Sock Aniversario.

How long does it take to knit a pair of socks?

There is no exact number of days or hours to finish a pair of socks. It all depends on your skills, your needle size, and the yarn you use. Some knitters can finish a pair of socks in eight hours, while others in two days.

How many balls of yarn do you need to knit socks?

Check your yarn’s yardage to make sure you have enough. Some sock yarn (also called fingering yarn) come in 175-yard skeins, and others come in 500-yard skeins (and anywhere in between!). You’ll need 400 to 450 yards to knit the average pair of socks, so check your yardage to make sure you have enough.