How to knit a sock?

We continue speaking about hobbies. A lot of people love knitting, especially knitting socks. Let’s start with some sockabulary. What parts does a sock consist of?

Look and remember, then check yourself.

Now when you’re a little bit acquainted with the elements of a sock, it’s time to start knitting. But….

There is some more sockabulary! If you wish to understand English-speaking knitters, it will be useful to learn it too.

sock yarn — носочная пряжа
superwash (machine washable yarn) — супервош
double-pointed needles — чулочные спицы
measuring tape -сантиметровая лента
stitch marker — маркер
row counter — счётчик рядов
sock blocker — блокатор
chart — схема

cast-on calculation — расчёт набора петель
15% off — вычесть 15%
stretch out the fabric — растянуть полотно
standard long-end cast-on стандартный набор петель методом «длинный хвост»
distribute stitches — распределить петли
join in the round — соединить вязание в круг
(not to) twist stitches — (не) перекрутить петли
tug on the ends/tails — подтянуть хвостики
2 by 2 rib (knit2 purl2) — резинка 2*2
needle stoppers — стоперы для спиц
knit 5 rows in stockinette stitch — провязать 5 рядов лицевой гладью
try on your sock — примерить носок

Read and translate:

The first thing you need to do is to make cast-on calculations. Measure your foot in its widest point, i.e. across the heel and the instep with a measuring tape. Write down the number. Then knit a little swatch. Count the number of stitches in 10 santimeters and see how many stitches cover 1 sm. Multiply your foot measurement by this number and subtract 15%. The number you’ll get is how many stitches to cast on.

To be continued.