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Giveaway: Sock Ruler

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Congratulations to Enid!

Here’s a great giveaway for all the sock lovers in the house. Have you seen the Sock Ruler?

It’s a wide plastic ruler with the measurements on the top (both inches and centimeters). You can slide it into the cuff or toe of a sock and more accurately measure the length of a cuff, foot or heel flap than you can with a conventional tape measure.

Of course you can use it to measure other tubes, too, such as hats and mitts.

It’s a really simple but really cool thing that might even help you knit more accurate socks. How great is that?

If you’d like to win one, leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, Nov. 29. I’d love to know how many socks (or pairs of socks) you have knit. I think I’m close to 10 by now but I always want more!

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

Comments

  2. I’m hoping to cast on my first pair on the next month or so! I’ve been researching the heck out of them.

  3. My Aunt Charlotte knits on socks every day – she supplies everyone in the family (which is fairly large) with at least one new pair of socks every year. We all consider ourselves lucky to be on her sock rotation. She would love this ruler.

  4. I have not knit socks before but am interested in trying. I have however knit a Christmas Stocking but that is not the same.

  6. I probably knit about 2-4 pairs a year, some for me, some to give away. I like knitting socks, & I love giving them to someone who’s never had a pair before. This would make gift sock- knitting so much easier!

  9. I’ve knit exactly 3/4 of one sock…just not my thing! This ruler, however, would be great to measure hats, sleeves or anything else knit in the round.

  10. I have only knit 1 pair of socks so far but I plan on knitting more. I love the pair that I did make! This sock ruler would be awesome!

  12. No socks this season. Seems like everyone wants scarves, wraps and hats. I will start on socks after the Christmas rush…
    Thanks for the giveaway.

  16. This is a cool tool!! I’ve never seen something like it before. I’ve made one pair of socks but I hope to make another soon.

  17. I don’t knit socks as I have trouble turning the heel however my friend knits socks all the time. In fact, this is what she does every evening wile watching TV with her husband. My thinking is, if I win this ruler and give it to her, I might receive more socks.

  20. My feet get cold [even in the Summer]. And my toes get blue in the winter. I have been thinking about making some woolen ones but the complexity of it was scaring me. This Sock Ruler would really simplify things and I’d be able to make some.

  21. Hmm. I need a pair apiece for christmas and birthday for 8 people, so that is 16, and then a further 20 pairs or so for others. Let’s say about 30 pairs a year. Yeah.

  22. I’m presently working in my 3rd pair. As for how many skein/balls of sock yarn that are awaiting their final destiny in my stash? I’d rather not say…

  23. I have never knitted a pair of socks. But I just brought some sock yarn and am trying to learn the magic loop method. I would live to win the Sock Ruler to help me with my new adventure.

    Thank you!

    Bonnie

  25. I’m getting ready to cast on my first pair of knitted socks. I’ve crocheted socks before but have shied away from knit ones. It’s really easy to try on a crocheted sock partway through making it to check the fit. Not easy to do same with a knit one. So I would love this ruler to save me from the inevitable frogging that is going to happen. Thank you for the giveaway 🙂

  27. I’m over the 30 mark, not including baby socks or the minis I knit at Christmas time. This ruler looks interesting.

  28. I learned to knit socks in middle school, but for some reason don’t make lots of them. I knit 3-4 pairs a year. Measuring the length of foot is the biggest hassle. This ruler sounds very promising. Thank you!

  30. I’ve only knit about 6 pairs of socks. I have a ton of yarn in my stash. I think this ruler will help me knit faster since I have sizing issues.

  32. I am knitting another pair of socks right now. I don’t even know how many pair of socks I have knit over the years, but I am thinking it was approx. 3 dozen pairs. I would love to win this ruler as I am always knitting socks. It sounds like a great idea too!

  33. I’ve knit about 20 pairs of socks. Started with tube socks because I didn’t think I could ever do a heel turn and gusset. Still haven’t tried that. My heel of choice is the afterthought heel. The great thing about socks is that they are portable.

  34. I’m on my 9th pair of socks. Just learned a little over a year ago and this tool would be very handy!

  42. I’m trying to teach myself to knit because I really want to knit socks. Anything to help is appreciated, thanks for the giveaway

  47. I have a whole drawer full, so about 15 pairs for me, but have just started knitting socks for family members now they know how warm they are!

  48. Socks are usually my go to project when I’m traveling. I knit cuff down on DPNs. When I knit my first pair, I couldn’t understand the heel turn. I thought there was a mistake in the pattern. When I called the shop to ask I was given one of my favorite pieces of knitting advice. “Knit it, don’t think it.”

  50. Just learning and loving it. I have 3 pr on the go and just about to eork on the toe. The ruler would definately be helpful. Have a great day

Have you read?

Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.