Sock Gusset Counter

How Sock Gusset Counter Works?

The Sock Gusset Counter works by counting Gusset Round and tracking the Current Gusset Sts above the foot count. Gusset decreases remove 2 stitches every other round until the sock is back to its original stitch count.

1. 1

   Pick up along the flap

   Pick up 1 stitch per slipped edge stitch on each side of the heel flap.

2. 2

   Enter the gusset stitches

   Press → to set Current Gusset Sts to the stitches above the original sock count.

3. 3

   Count gusset rounds

   Tap the count pad or press Space at the end of each gusset round.

4. 4

   Lower on decrease rounds

   Press ← twice on each decrease round, once for each side.

Sock Gusset Counter Formula

The Sock Gusset Counter formula is gusset decrease rounds = extra stitches ÷ 2. Decreasing every other round doubles the rounds needed.

Extra stitches

E = heel stitches + picked-up sts + instep sts − sock sts

E is the gusset stitches to remove.

Decrease rounds

D = E ÷ 2

Two decreases per decrease round.

Gusset rounds

Rounds = 2 × D

Every-other-round decreases.

Worked example: A 64-stitch sock with 18 heel stitches, 16 picked up per side and 32 instep stitches has 18 + 32 + 32 − 64 = 18 extra stitches. The gusset takes 9 decrease rounds over 18 rounds.

Sock Gusset Counter Conversion Table

The Sock Gusset Counter conversion table lists gusset numbers for 5 sock sizes with a heel flap of half the stitches.

Pick up 1 extra stitch in each gap between the flap and instep to avoid holes, then decrease it on round 1.

What is Sock Gusset Counter?

A Sock Gusset Counter is a tool that counts gusset rounds and gusset stitches on a cuff-down sock. The gusset is the wedge on each side of the foot that joins the heel to the instep.

Decreasing too fast makes the sock tight over the arch, and decreasing too slowly leaves extra fabric. Counting the gusset stitches shows when to stop.

The Stitches Counter tool saves the gusset round and stitch count in your browser.

What are the uses of Sock Gusset Counter?

There are 4 main uses of the Sock Gusset Counter, including cuff-down socks, high-instep fits and slippers.

• Cuff-down socks

  Decrease the gusset to the foot stitch count.

• High insteps

  Slow the decreases to every 3rd round for more room.

• Slippers

  Track gussets on thick slipper socks.

• Pairs

  Match the gusset of the second sock.