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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?

10 Knitted Christmas Bauble Patterns for a Tree Full of Handmade Charm

There’s always room for one more Christmas decoration, especially when it uses yarn you already own. That’s my reasoning, anyway. Those little leftover balls that aren’t quite enough for a hat suddenly look much more promising when you start thinking about knitted baubles.

I love the idea of adding a few handmade ornaments to the tree each year. They don’t all have to match, either. A traditional colourwork ball beside a slightly cheeky Christmas pudding feels far more interesting than a tree where everything arrived in the same box.

These knitted Christmas bauble patterns include flat-knit designs, festive characters and detailed colourwork ornaments. Most are free, with a paid collection included for anyone who wants plenty of designs to work through. Some suit newer knitters; others are small projects for practising skills you already know.

Christmas Baubles Knitted Flat

The free Christmas Baubles—Knit Flat pattern from Tat’sgrans Treasures is worth a look if knitting tiny rounds doesn’t appeal. It includes three sizes and charted words such as Peace, Hope, Love and Joy, worked using intarsia. The flat construction is approachable, although the lettering adds a challenge beyond basic stocking stitch. I’d choose this for meaningful gift ornaments, particularly when one of those words suits the person receiving it.

Christmas Pudding Bauble

The free Christmas Pudding Bauble by Amanda Berry has all the appeal of a festive pudding without anyone debating whether they actually like eating it. Knitted flat in DK yarn, it combines shaping, colourwork and seaming, with a little holly topper to finish. It’s best for confident beginners with some experience rather than someone learning their first knit stitch. At approximately 6 cm tall, it would make a lovely tree decoration or an extra treat tied onto a wrapped present.

Rudolf & Friends Character Baubles

The free Rudolf & Friends Ornaments by Claire Fairall bring a playful touch to a handmade Christmas tree. These character baubles are knitted flat, and the instructions include illustrations for assembly and embroidery. Hobbii lists the pattern as suitable for beginners, making it a useful option for knitters who would rather practise finishing details than stranded colourwork. The finished ornaments measure approximately 8 × 6 cm and would also look cheerful tucked into a handmade wreath.

Cute Christmas Baubles With Little Faces

The free Cute Christmas Baubles from Marianna’s Lazy Daisy Days turn small amounts of DK yarn into cheerful character decorations. Worked flat and seamed, they use simple shaping, stuffing and added facial details to create their personality. They suit knitters comfortable with knit, purl, increases and decreases who enjoy a little assembly afterwards. I rather like Marianna’s idea of using them on the Christmas dinner table before adding hanging loops for the tree.

Rudolph’s Nose Christmas Bauble

The free Rudolph’s Nose Bauble from DROPS Design is a useful choice when you want a traditional ball-shaped ornament. Designed in DROPS Flora, it uses knitting in the round with increases and decreases to create the shape. Choose this if you’re comfortable handling a small circumference and want a project focused on construction. I’d make a few in coordinating colours to bring a little consistency to an otherwise wonderfully mismatched handmade tree.

Merry Mints Bauble

The free Merry Mints Bauble from DROPS Design offers another festive option, this time designed in DROPS Cotton Merino. The instructions include working back-and-forth rows and shaping, so it’s worth considering if you prefer that approach to tiny rounds. Read through the construction before starting and pay attention to the instructions for working yarn overs to avoid unwanted holes. This would be a nice project for a knitter who enjoys seeing a shaped decoration emerge from a small piece of knitting.

Caorann Fair Isle Christmas Bauble

The free Caorann Christmas Bauble by Sarah Berry brings delicate Fair Isle detail to a small ornament. It uses fingering-weight yarn and 2.5 mm needles, with instructions sized for an approximately 60 mm bauble insert. Worked in the round, the design includes both written and charted directions for its repeated segments. I’d save this one for knitters with some colourwork experience who want to make a particularly special keepsake.

A Dated 2026 Christmas Bauble

The free 2026 Christmas Bauble by Smaatterier combines the year with two traditional Selbu rose motifs. It’s knitted in the round using stranded colourwork across the middle, with either fibre filling or a suitably sized plastic bauble inside. The charted design is listed as intermediate and finishes at approximately 6.5 cm tall. This is a lovely choice for marking a first Christmas in a new home, a family milestone or simply another year of making things by hand.

Colourful Christmas Balls From Two Strands

The free Christmas Balls by Mary Ann Stephens are full of colourwork detail, with optional touches such as duplicate stitch and nupps. The designer also discusses I-cord hanging loops, which give the ornaments a pleasingly substantial finish. These are better suited to knitters comfortable following charts and managing several colours than complete beginners. Follow the updated download directions in the post to find the patterns on the designer’s current website.

ARNE & CARLOS Christmas Ball Collection

The paid Twenty-four Christmas Balls 2024 collection by ARNE & CARLOS includes a basic ball pattern and 24 different motif charts. The ornaments are worked in the round using stranded colourwork, with a linked tutorial to help you follow the process. Although the designer lists the collection as beginner level, I’d be comfortable knitting in the round and making increases and decreases before starting. This is the pick for someone who wants a whole collection of coordinated ornaments rather than just one small project.

Choosing Yarn for Knitted Baubles

Small decorations are tempting stash projects, but check the yarn weight before diving into that leftover basket. A thicker yarn can make a much larger bauble, while changing the yarn in a fitted cover may stop it fitting the recommended insert.

For colourwork, choose shades with enough contrast for the motif to show. Two lovely colours can look surprisingly similar once they’re knitted together, especially on something this small.

Smooth yarn also makes it easier to see your stitches. Save the fluffy, sparkly and slightly mysterious leftovers for a pattern where you’re confident they’ll work.

Getting a Nicely Rounded Finish

If your pattern uses stuffing, add it gradually and spread it evenly. You’re aiming for a rounded ornament without stretching the stitches so far apart that the filling shows through. For designs worked over an insert, check the diameter and follow the instructions for when to put it inside.

Give the finishing a little time, too. A neat seam, securely woven ends and a tidy hanging loop help a small decoration feel properly finished.

I’d start with a pair for the tree and one to give away. Of course, once you’ve laid out all those yarn colours, “just three” may become a rather flexible arrangement.