These instructions are easy to follow and within minutes you can have your own sock blockers for the fraction of the cost of a store bought pair. This is also a great gift idea for knitters who make lots of socks – it’s easy to make the a whole set with our free templates!
Download our free sock blocker pattern templates right here:
You can right mouse click on these links and “Save Target As” (Internet Explorer) or “Save Link As” (Firefox and Chrome) these files to save them to your computer:
What You’ll Need to Make Your Sock Blockers
- Thick Foam Sheet (3mm foam is a little flimsy but will work; that’s what I used in the video below. If you can find the thicker foam, it will work better.) Remember to get enough if you plan to make a set!
- Pencil or Pen
- Paper
Note: If you’re printing out our free pattern template, you will need legal sized paper and a printer - Scissors
If you don’t want to use our templates. jump down to the next section titled How to Make Your Own Blocker Template.
Instructions
- 1) Print out the template in the appropriate size; Adult pattern if you have an adult or teen sock, childrens if you have a kid’s, toddler’s or infant’s sock.
2) Hold your completed sock over the printed template to determine which outline matches the sock the best.
3) If the template is too short or long, don’t worry about that because you can extend it. For now, just try to match the general width, heel and toe shapes.
4) Cut the template out.
5) If you need to extend or shorten the length of pattern, cut along the line that says, “Lengthen or Shorten Pattern Here”. If needed, you can use our basic tips on how to lengthen or shorten a pattern.
6) Once you have your paper template sized properly, trace it onto the foam sheet.
How to Make Your Own Blocker Template
- Place your sock onto a sheet of paper and spread it out as best you can.
- Trace around the sock, leaving a 1/4″ (about 6 mm) around the outer edge.
- Cut the paper template out
- Trace the sock template onto the foam sheet.
- Cut the foam sheet out.
You’re done! Now you can wet your sock and block it. Fit it onto the sock blocker and lay the blocker flat or hang it up on a clothesline until the sock is dry.
