The Goal:

Piece 1: Circumference x leg length
Piece 2: 1/2 circumference x 3-4"
Piece 3: Circumference x foot length

Create the sock shape and Let DAK help you position stitch patterns on your Christmas Stockings (or any socks)

This method uses a new DAK 9 feature Construct Slope

Create a Stocking (sock) Shape

The Steps to Create your Own Sock Pattern

Tutorials

Download a Sample Shape File

Suggested Stocking Sizes

Stitch Pattern Inspiration

Create a Stocking (sock) Shape

The Steps to Create your Own Sock Pattern

Steps:	Notes:
1. Start with the sock dimensions: Circumference, Leg Length, Foot length	Suggested Sizes:
2. Create 3 rectangle pieces in Original Pattern Drafting: Piece 1: Circumference x leg length Piece 2: 1/2 circumference x 3-4" Piece 3: Circumference x foot length	Menu: >Piece >New Piece
3. Use the DAK feature "Construct Slope" to shape the first half of the heel. (Use Exact Stitch Layout to make sure the shaping is worked 1 stitch every other row)	Menu: >Edit >Construct Slope (DAK 9)
4. Remove any extra rows so the piece is shaped correctly	Click points with the Minus Tool
5. Copy the heel piece	Menu: >Piece >Duplicate Piece
6. Rotate the duplicate heel piece 180 degrees
7. Use the "join" feature to join the short sides of the 2 heel pieces	Menu: >Piece >Join
8. Duplicate the heel pieces	Menu: >Piece >Duplicate Piece
9. Use the "Join" feature to join all 4 pieces	Menu: >Piece >Join
10. Check the shaping method of the heel shaping	Menu: >Technique >Shaping Method
11. Save the file	Menu: >File >Save As
12. Integrate this piece in Stitch Designer to add your stitch patterns