Dear Knitters,
Do you know of any knitting patterns for knee high socks that are appropriate for women with larger calves and longer legs?
I've tried for years to find one that fits my legs and have not been successful. I have a hard time finding knee high sock patterns that fit my legs as I have larger calves and longer legs.
The patterns that I see online when I search are mostly short socks that go up just about the ankle. I've never liked those and I've always preferred knee high socks.
Thank you very much for your time!
Deb in Des Moines
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Kate Atherley has a wonderful book “Custom Socks Knit to Fot Your Feet” that includes knee socks. Her charts make it easy for you to measure your foot and leg and make a sock that fits you. I have used this book for several years to knit socks for many people.
Posted by: Marie | February 06, 2023 at 10:05 AM
https://www.winwickmum.co.uk/2021/01/basic-4ply-knee-high-socks-free-pattern.html
Posted by: Jessica | February 06, 2023 at 11:21 AM
If you want heavier socks, a great pattern is Wisconsin Winter Socks published years ago by Cottage Creations. I'm not sure if it's available any more. I knit them to see me through cold winters. The pattern includes calf shaping, and the socks are knee highs.
Posted by: MarthaO | February 06, 2023 at 12:43 PM
If you want heavier socks, a great pattern is Wisconsin Winter Socks published years ago by Cottage Creations. I'm not sure if it's available any more. I knit them to see me through cold winters. The pattern includes calf shaping, and the socks are knee highs.
Posted by: MarthaO | February 06, 2023 at 12:43 PM
This isn't a pattern, but instructions on how to customize a pattern for knee high socks:
https://www.hjsstudio.com/kneesock.html
Posted by: Pat Phythian | February 06, 2023 at 12:47 PM
I searched Ravelry for free knitting patterns for fingering weight, adult, knee-high socks:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#craft=knitting&weight=fingering&pc=knee-highs&fit=adult&availability=free&sort=best&view=captioned_thumbs
Posted by: Cheryl | February 06, 2023 at 01:54 PM
You might find this Arne & Carlos post helpful:
https://arnecarlos.com/sock-charts-for-sizing/
Posted by: Donna T | February 06, 2023 at 04:01 PM
Thank you all for the super helpful responses! I'll check them out for sure. It's nice to have a supportive community to reach out to for answers.
Side note, I'm not from Des Moines, as is stated in the original post.
I'm from Lacey, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest.
Knit on!
Deb~
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Posted by: Deb Collins | February 12, 2023 at 11:16 AM