Would you like your hand-knitted socks to keep a beautiful shape after washing and the knitted pattern to look especially neat? The wooden sock blocker ONE is a practical knitting accessory that helps to even out, shape and dry hand-knitted socks.
This sock blocker is made of 4 mm thick plywood with a carefully sanded surface and edges. It is perfect for wet blocking wool socks, patterned knits and other hand-knitted socks.
Thanks to its special shape and hook-shaped top, socks can easily be hung up to dry.
Why choose the ONE sock blocker?
- Beautiful sock shape – helps to even out the knitting and achieve smooth sock contours.
- Ideal after washing – makes wet blocking and drying of knitted socks easier.
- Shows off the knitted pattern – especially useful for blocking lace, openwork and other patterned socks.
- Natural material – made of 4 mm thick plywood.
- Smooth surface – carefully sanded edges and surfaces to protect your knitting.
- Easy hanging – the hook shape lets you hang socks up to dry.
- Customizable – the unvarnished wood can be painted, varnished, decorated or engraved.
- A great gift for knitters – a practical helper for anyone who loves knitting socks.
How to use the sock blocker
- Wash the knitted socks according to the yarn care instructions.
- Carefully pull the damp sock onto a wooden blocker of the right size.
- Gently smooth out the knitting, paying attention to the heel, toe and pattern.
- Hang or place the blocker in a well-ventilated area and let the sock dry completely.
- When the sock is dry, carefully remove it from the blocker.
How to choose the right sock blocker size
Sock blockers are available in different sizes so they can be matched to the size of your knitted socks.
Important: choose the blocker according to the size of the finished sock and the elasticity of the knitting, not only by shoe size.
- If the sock is narrow and stretchy, a smaller blocker may be suitable.
- If the sock is wider or has a higher instep, a larger size may be more suitable.
- The blocker should help even out the knitting, not overstretch it.
Product specification
- Name: Wooden sock blocker ONE
- Type: Sock blocking and drying form
- Material: Plywood
- Thickness: 4 mm
- Surface: Sanded, unvarnished
- Model: ONE
- Sizes: Available to choose from the product variants
- Use: Shaping, wet blocking and drying knitted socks
Frequently asked questions
What is a sock blocker?
It is a specially shaped tool onto which damp knitted socks are pulled so that they dry into an even, neat shape.
Is it suitable for wool socks?
Yes! The sock blocker is suitable for wool and other yarns, following the yarn care instructions.
Does the sock blocker help to show off patterns?
Yes. During wet blocking the stitches even out, so lace, openwork and other knitted patterns can become more visually striking.
Can the wooden blocker be painted?
Yes. As the wooden surface is unvarnished, it can be decorated with paint, decoupage or engraving. Use a moisture-resistant finish if the blocker will later come into contact with damp knitting.
Does the sock blocker help to determine sock size?
It helps to check and even out the shape of the finished sock, but it does not replace a proper gauge swatch and stitch count calculation.
Make your hand-knitted socks even more beautiful! Choose the right wooden sock blocker ONE and give your knitting a neat, finished look.
