Sock Ruler Demonstration by Susan B. Anderson

The Sock Ruler® will measure (CUFF DOWN):
  • Length of cuff
  • Distance from top of cuff to start of heel flap
  • Distance from finished heel to start of decrease for toe 
The Sock Ruler® will measure (TOE UP): 
  • Distance from toe to start of heel
  • Distance from finished heel to start of cuff
  • Length of cuff ​

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The Sock Ruler®  fits inside of the sock for measuring. This picture shows the sock leg knitted to 7.5", the start point for the heel flap.
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The heel flap has been knitted 1.5 inches since the previous measurement of 7.5 inches.
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The heel has been turned and The Sock Ruler is tucked into the heel, and shows that the foot has been knitted to 4.5 inches. When it has been knit to 8 inches I will start the toe shaping.
Sock pattern, Wavy Basketweave, used with permission of the designer, Gregory Courtney, Santa Fe, NM.