Sock Template
Design a pair of socks on paper. Choose a length (ankle, quarter, crew, mid-calf or knee) and a layout: side, front and back views together, one large side view, a left and right pair, or four side views for practice. Every outline is our own drawing and is split into the zones a sock is made in: cuff, leg, heel, ankle and instep, arch band, foot, sole and toe, each with a number and a key. Give each zone a colour and one of 10 patterns (stripes, diamonds, dots, checks and more), start from one of 7 colourways, or print the outline only to colour in by hand. Add a design name and notes lines for colours and yarn or fabric. Download a PDF, 300 DPI PNG or SVG. Nothing is uploaded.
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Print at 100% (Actual size). Every view on a sheet is drawn at the same scale.
Template
Zones
A colour and a pattern for each zone. Zones with the same number share them in every view.
Runs in your browser with our own code and outlines: nothing is uploaded and nothing is saved. Every zone is checked before you download it: the zones tile the outline with no gaps or overlaps. The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed.
How to design a sock
- Choose a sock length, the paper and a layout.
- Pick a colourway, or choose Outline only for a blank template to colour in.
- Set the colour and pattern of each zone in the Zones list: every view updates together.
- Type a design name if you like, and keep the notes lines for colours and materials.
- Download the PDF and print at 100% (Actual size), or save a PNG or SVG.
What you can use it for
- Sketching a sock design before you knit or order it
- A team, club or event sock
- Art lessons and colouring sheets
- Gift socks with a pattern for someone special
- Comparing colourways side by side
- A design brief for a sock maker
Sock lengths
| Length | Leg as drawn (mm, model) | Cuff (mm, model) | Leg to foot ratio | Side view height on Letter (side, front and back layout) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew sock | 170 | 26 | 0.64 | 123 mm |
| Ankle sock | 40 | 16 | 0.15 | 65 mm |
| Quarter sock | 80 | 20 | 0.30 | 83 mm |
| Mid-calf sock | 240 | 30 | 0.91 | 130 mm |
| Knee sock | 330 | 40 | 1.25 | 132 mm |
The model is a flat sock 92 mm wide. The template is scaled to fit the page, so use the ratio to compare lengths.
Sock zones
| Zone | Shown in |
|---|---|
| Cuff | side, front, back |
| Leg | side, front, back |
| Heel | side, back |
| Ankle and instep | side, front |
| Arch band | side |
| Foot | side, front |
| Sole | side, back |
| Toe | side, front, back |
A zone keeps the same number, colour and pattern in every view.
Layouts
| Layout | Views | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Side, front and back views | Side view, Front view, Back view | Landscape |
| One large side view | Side view | Portrait |
| Left and right pair | Left sock, Right sock | Landscape |
| Four side views (practice sheet) | Design 1, Design 2, Design 3, Design 4 | Landscape |
Patterns
| Pattern | Try it on |
|---|---|
| Stripes | Leg and foot |
| Diamonds | Leg, for an argyle look |
| Dots, speckle | Leg and foot |
| Checks, zigzag | Leg, cuff |
| Plain colour | Cuff, heel, toe |
More pattern tools
Chart a diamond design for knitting with the Argyle Pattern Generator, plan colourwork with the Knitting Chart Maker, and try dots on their own with the Polka Dot Pattern Generator.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I design my own socks?
Choose the length first, then colour the big zones (leg and foot), then the contrast zones (cuff, heel and toe). Stripes and diamonds read best on the leg; keep the sole and arch band simple. Write the colours on the notes lines and print a pair to see left and right together.
What are the parts of a sock called?
The cuff is the ribbed band at the top and the leg runs down to the ankle. The heel cups the back of the foot, with the ankle and instep in front of it. The arch band sits just behind the middle of the foot, the sole runs underneath and the toe closes the end. The table on this page lists every zone.
What is the difference between ankle, crew and knee socks?
They differ in how far up the leg the cuff sits: just above the ankle bone for ankle socks, over the ankle bone for quarter socks, on the lower calf for crew, the middle of the calf for mid-calf and just below the knee for knee socks. The template draws each length with its own leg.
Can I print a blank sock template?
Yes. Choose Outline only and the template prints in black lines on white. Turn off the zone numbers for a clean outline to colour.
Can I make a left and right pair?
Yes. Choose Left and right pair: the left sock is the right sock mirrored, so the toes point outwards like a pair laid flat.
Is it a knitting or sewing pattern?
No. It is a design template, scaled to fit the page, for planning colours and patterns. For a knitting chart, try our argyle and knitting chart tools linked on this page.
Can I use these templates for things I sell?
Yes. The outlines are ours and you may use them, and anything you make with them, in things you sell without giving credit. The note under the tool gives the full terms.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything is drawn by JavaScript in your browser and never leaves your device, and nothing is saved when you close the page.