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5 Tools That Will Level Up Your Sock Knitting
Five tools for sock knitting, from bendable needles and stitch markers to a sock ruler and sock blockers, that make a pair easier to finish.
We’ve already talked about sock yarn, but that’s not the only thing you’ll need to get started knitting socks.
There are a few essential tools you’ll want to invest in to make sure you end up with the best socks ever.
Here are our picks for the sock knitting accessories that will make your life easier.
Knitting Needle Coil Wraps
Why do you need it?
You’re not going to finish a pair of socks in one sitting. If you don’t want your stitches to fall off between knitting sessions these are a great way to keep everything together.
Flexi Flip Knitting Needles by Addi
Why do you need it?
If you hate using double pointed needles let me introduce you to your new best friend.
It’s rare that you find an innovation in knitting technology. Having a small bendable cable between two small needle shouldn’t make that big a difference, but OMG. These are truly amazing.
They ain’t cheap, but they’re worth it.
Sock Ruler
**Why do you need it?
**Socks are an easily customizable project, but you need to measure a lot of things during the process.
This nifty little ruler makes it easy to measure multiple sizes for men and women and know exactly when to start the next “step” in the pattern.
Stitch Markers
Why do you need it?
There’s lots to keep track of in a sock pattern; the beginning of the round, the divide of the toe, where to start the heel turn, etc.
A good set of stitch markers in multiple shapes and sizes (Like these from CocoKnits) are essential.
Sock Blockers
Why do you need it?
Blocking your knits is the last step of finishing any project. If you want your stitch patterns to shine you don’t want to skip it. But you’re going to need a sturdy frame to work with, so a sock blocker will help give your socks structure and room to breathe.
Conclusion
So there you have it.
These are our picks for some essential sock knitting tools.
What is it?
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