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Which Sock Toe Do You Prefer?

Short row shaping vs. hand-knit style—let’s compare techniques for machine-knit socks.

July 2025

When it comes to sock toes, most machine knitters stick with short row shaping. But there’s another option!

Try a hand-knit style toe—with balanced decreases and a clean seam—that mimics the look of traditional socks.

? Flat-bed friendly
? Decorative shaping
? Works with any sock pattern

Which toe style do you prefer?
Compare the shaping methods and see them in action:


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