Knitted men's socks

Knitted socks - this is the most indispensable thing in order to keep your feet warm in frosty winter. Men's knitted socks can be purchased in the stores, or you can knit it yourself from wool or yarn. The second option is preferable because it is possible to perfectly fit the product to the desired size and create warm socks to your liking.

Hand-woven wool socks have the following great advantages:

• they are much better at keeping feet warm than knit or synthetic items, even multi-layered ones;
• they are made from natural materials;
• knitted socks can be worn at home, if the temperature in the apartment does not allow walking with bare feet;
• They have a cozy home look.

Thanks to many years of experience of the masters and recipes in knitting magazines, this type of clothing has a huge amount of colors, designs and ways of laying loops. It is worth considering the models and materials in more detail.

Fans of knitting are used to create such socks knitting needles or hooks. The 5-spoke method allows you to create a product without a single seam. In this case, the socks fit in a spiral and very comfortable, gently sit on the leg. There is also a mating method on 2 needles, which is the simplest, they can be used by novice hostesses. Circular needles are commonly used. The method allows you to create stitches of any complexity.

As materials most often used for knitting yarn, consisting of wool and acrylic. Synthetics are added to the natural components so that the products do not stretch over time and retain their color. Sheep wool yarn is the most common. It can be easily painted in any color. And items of clothing from it are warm and do not let the cold, even if slightly soaked. Socks made from camel hair have a thin and neat structure of the seams. They are soft and tender. This material does not electrify and does not cause allergies on the body, has a beneficial effect on the skin.

Mohair fashion socks - Angora goat wool also undergoes any color. This material is durable, resistant to dirt, does not fall into the pellets. Wool obtained from silkworm fiber, durable and warm, does not shrink when washed, allows you to create a smooth cloth when knitting. A synthetic yarn from viscose tends to dry very quickly.

In order to create a strong and elastic model, there are certain patterns for knitting. These can be homogeneous loops created with the help of 2 or 5 knitting needles, openwork patterns of the canvas from threads of several colors, or three-dimensional décor with ornamentation, pompoms or appliqués.

The simplest variants of knitted men's socks are models with a pattern on the cuff. The upper part is knitted in a smooth canvas without additions or decreases in the loops. Different knitting patterns can be used. Next, go to the front part, which is done in the traditional way. The colors can be either monotone, or with two or more colors using different yarns. Perfectly look socks with stripes, with an ornament or a color picture on the front.

Knitted products with a Norwegian pattern is a very colorful option, using 2 or more colors to create textures or drawings. The style is usually made in northern Lapland images containing the corresponding ornament or images of deer. Norwegians, because of their harsh climate, always took care of the warmth of their clothes, so these models are not only beautiful, but also very warm.A variety of "Norwegian" models are socks with jacquard pattern. They have a special principle of mating, invented specifically for the harsh winter. A method of applying an ornament of 2 or 3 colors came to taste of many lovers of wool products.

Striped socks begin to knit with a cuff. After it is completed, proceed to the creation of the front part. In order for the patterns to be symmetrical in advance, they create a pattern of loops on paper. This is one of the easiest options that is best used by novice craftsmen.

Patterns with a pattern on the entire surface are usually performed by more experienced knitters. The distribution of the ornament on them should be symmetrical and proportional. Therefore, loops and rows on paper in cells are calculated in advance. The patterns themselves are placed on the cuffs, the front and side, and the feet are left smooth. Bulk models are good because they always look spectacular and are able to make an impression, to be a wonderful gift.

There are options for socks with a simple heel and a thickened bottom. It is done in order to increase the softness when walking, reduce the wear of the sole. The seamy side of the heel in them is thick, double-knit.

Knitted socks for sports and tourism are widespread in the sale. They usually have a minimal pattern and are made of dark yarn of the same color. The main objective of such products is to provide warmth in boots, sneakers or worn boots with a long stay in the cold.

Knit socks and stylish socks with a monogram. For the image used special harnesses inside the front. The monogram is sewn into them. This may be the initial letter of the name, symbol, coat of arms or logo from the designer. Such models are often available in stores and fashion boutiques.

With the help of knitting, you can create elegant models of men's socks with volumetric decor: pompoms and appliqué. For them, they use both the yarn threads themselves and other materials: cotton wool, foam rubber, fur, and others. Harmoniously selected decorative elements will always look very original on winter socks.

You can independently knit or buy cool patterns of knitted socks. They contain funny inscriptions on the face, images of animals or cartoon characters, applications in the form of funny faces. These socks are most often used for wearing at home.

Such socks are put on tight and warm men's shoes: boots, winter sneakers, low shoes. Some find them indispensable for hiking, hunting and fishing. In this case, they are worn under canvas, leather or rubber boots.

Due to the sufficiently large thickness, it is necessary to calculate that they do not press in too thick shoes. In combination with waterproof shoe materials, such socks are a great weather protector.