Christmas Stocking
The Goal:
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
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
Christmas Stocking
Create a Stocking (sock) Shape
Christmas Stocking
The Steps to Create your Own Sock Pattern
| Steps: | Notes: |
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| 1. Start with the sock dimensions: Circumference, Leg Length, Foot length | Suggested Sizes: |
2. Create 3 rectangle pieces in Original Pattern Drafting:
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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 |
Christmas Stocking
Tutorials
Christmas Stocking
Suggested Stocking Sizes
Christmas Stocking
Stitch Pattern Inspiration
From Knit it Now: Over 80 Christmas motifs in DAK format
Free for Knit it Now SubscribersChristmas Stocking
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