Knitting Socks for Yoga Lovers
Knitting Socks for Yoga Lovers leave your toes and your heels free to grip onto your mat. They keep the rest of your foot and ankle nice and cozy warm. Get zen and enjoy this easy, quick-knit project today!
It’s always a great time to focus on our fitness, well-being, balance, and where else is better to start than with yoga? They’re cute, very simple to make, and they’re a great gift for yourself or your friends.
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KNITTING MATERIALS for Knit Yoga Socks
• Yarn in worsted or aran weight – your color choice is totally optional
• Knitting Needles, size 7 US
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
Knitting Techniques
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• Slip Knot
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• Cast Off
• Stretchy Bind Off
• Weave In Ends
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Knitting Instructions
The complete Printable Knitting Pattern is available below. Here’s a quick little overview with images to help you see the construction of this easy quick-knit project.
- Begin by Casting On the number of stitches, based on the size desired.
- In the first six rows, we knit in the 1×1 Rib Stitch Pattern to create the bottom edge that will wrap around the sole of your foot.
- The we will knit ten rows in the Stockinette Stitch Pattern.
Pro Tip: If you are going to get a little creative as you go along, keep a written log of your stitches and when you’re switching colors so your second sock will easily match. Feel free to change yarn colors at any time!
- On the 17th row, Cast Off half of the stitches on your needle, then Knit the remaining stitches.
- On the 18th row, purl all stitches on your needle, then Cast On those stitches using the Cable Cast On Method to place the same number of stitches you originally cast on.
- From rows 19 to 46 (or more), continue knitting in the Stockinette Pattern to create the ankle portion.
- The last six rows are in the 1×1 Rib Stitch, just like how we began.
- Finish with the Stretchy Bind Off, which helps the top of your socks to be flexible and easy to put on.
Then you will seam up the edge to complete your project.
Make two and you are done… namaste!
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
These Yoga Socks leave your toes and your heels free to grip onto your yoga mat, but they leave the rest of your foot, ankle, and as far up your leg as you’d like nice and cozy warm.
Materials
- Yarn - Worsted Weight #4 in any fiber or color of your choice
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Size 7 US (4.5 mm) straight needles
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
- STEP 1: Cast On (36 Sts Small, 38 Sts Medium, 40 Sts Large, or 42 Sts XL)
- STEP 2: KNITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Rows 1 – 6: Knit 1×1 Rib Stitch
*K1, P1 *
Rows 7 – 16: Knit in Stockinette Pattern (Knit Right Side, Purl Wrong Side)
Row 17: Bind Off ½ of the stitches on your needle, then Knit the remaining stitches
Row 18: Purl all stitches on your needle, then Cast On those stitches using the Cable Cast On Method to place the same number of stitches you originally cast on.
Rows 19 – 46 (or longer, if desired): Knit in Stockinette Pattern (Knit Right Side, Purl Wrong Side)
Rows 47 – 53 (last 6 rows): Knit 1×1 Rib Stitch *K1, P1 * - STEP 3: Stretchy Bind Off
- STEP 4: Seam Up the Edge
- STEP 5: Make Two and you are DONE... Namaste!
Notes
Knitting Techniques
- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot
- Slip Knot
- Cast On
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Stretchy Bind Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
Kristen McDonnell
Author & Designer
After publishing her first knitting tutorial video, Kristen founded StudioKnit LLC. Enamored with teaching online, she films knitting lessons and designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.
Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.