Monica Knits

Toe Up Foot FittingOnce the toe increases have been completed, the foot is knitted even in stocking stitch until the front of the ankle is reached. This photo shows the sock being tried on to see if it is long enough. It is important with socks to try them on periodically, as the width of the foot (photo shows narrow foot) influences how many rounds are required. The wider the foot, the more rounds (a length measure) are required to compensate for stretch in width. Read more...

This article is one segment of the "Basic Toe-Up Sock" series. The demonstration sock, a woman's medium size, is based on 64 leg sts. To link to other articles in this series, either: a) click on the index hyperlink in the masthead, then socks and select the desired article or, b) click on the Basic Toe Up Sock link at the bottom of this article, then click on the desired topic.

Basic Toe Up Sock - Foot
Foot Complete

1. The toe increases have been completed and each of the 2 circular needles holds 32 sts.
2. Knit all rounds until the front of the ankle is reached. In the image to the right a vertical grey line indicates the point where the slope of the ankle meets the top of the foot.

Quality Control Tip
The most important tip for knitting the foot is to try sock on several times if necessary to make certain you have sufficient length. At this point you will also be able to judge if there is too much or too little width (circumference) to accomodate your foot dimensions.

NEXT STEP - Gusset
Look at the toe and decide which makes a nicer top view; with some toe construction methods this doesn't matter. When there is a difference, select the nicest view for the instep and the other side for the sole of the foot.

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