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Table Of Contents
- How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit Hiking Socks?
- How Much Fingering Weight Yarn For Knit Hiking Socks?
- How Many Yards Of Yarn For Hiking Socks?
- How Many Skeins Of Yarn For Hiking Socks?
- How Many Balls Of Yarn For Hiking Socks?
- How Many Ounces Of Yarn For Hiking Socks?
I highly recommend using a pattern for Hiking Socks. The designer gives details of the yarn weight and the yardage.
The example pattern I’m using is the Hiking Socks Pattern by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence on Knit Picks. It’s a simple sock pattern using Stockinette stitch, using Fingering Weight Yarn (Super Fine #1). It is a great option for beginners.
How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit Hiking Socks?
To knit Hiking Socks measuring Foot Circumference 8.5 inches (21.6cm), Foot length 9.5 inches (24.1cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 693 yards (634 meters) of Fingering Weight (Super Fine #1) yarn, total weight of 5.3 oz (150 g) – Number of skeins is 3 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50 g).
How Much Yarn For Knit Hiking Socks?
Here’s my handy guide to a Hiking Socks and yards of yarn required when knitting stockinette stitch (using the example pattern) with fingering weight (Superfine #1) yarn.
Hiking Socks Yarn Estimates
With Fingering Weight Yarn (Super Fine #1)
Foot Circ (In)
8.5 inches
Foot Circ (Cms)
21.6 cms
Foot Length (In)
9.5 inches
Foot Length (Cms)
24.1 cms
Estimated Yardage
693 yards
Estimated Meterage
634 meters
Estimated Ounces
5.3 oz
Estimated Grams
150 gms
Estimated Skeins
3 skeins
How Many Yards Of Yarn For Hiking Socks?
To knit Hiking Socks measuring Foot Circumference 8.5 inches (21.6cm), Foot length 9.5 inches (24.1cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 693 yards (634 meters) of Fingering Weight (Super Fine #1) yarn,
How Many Skeins Of Yarn For Hiking Socks?
To knit Hiking Socks measuring Foot Circumference 8.5 inches (21.6cm), Foot length 9.5 inches (24.1cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 3 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50 g) of Fingering Weight (Super Fine #1) yarn.
How Many Balls Of Yarn Do I Need For Hiking Socks?
To knit Hiking Socks measuring Foot Circumference 8.5 inches (21.6cm), Foot length 9.5 inches (24.1cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 3 balls (each ball weighs 1.8 oz/ 50 g) of Fingering Weight (Super Fine #1) yarn.
How Many Ounces Of Yarn For Hiking Socks?
To knit a Hiking Socks measuring Foot Circumference 8.5 inches (21.6cm), Foot length 9.5 inches (24.1cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 5.3 ounces (150 g) of Fingering Weight (Super Fine #1) yarn.
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Conclusion
Now you know how much yarn you’ll need to make Hiking Socks, it’s time to start your next project! I discuss superb fibers to use in my post: check it out here.
This post is part of my series explaining how much yarn for different types of socks. My previous article is how much yarn to knit mens socks, and next up is how much yarn for knee high socks?
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