Thank you for this. Of course, nobody wants a sob story behind a video like this, but I tought I'd share. I really wanted to learn how to knit socks for nearly 20 years. My mom is a knitter and a crocheter her whole life and she tought me how to make my basic stitches. I begged her for years to teach me how to make socks (her specialty) and the one time she agreed it wasn't great. You can imagine: dtress, yelling and forever the abandonment of the project. So I stopped asking and pushed this dream of mine afar. Now I am doing a lot of personal healing, dealing with depression and anxiety and our relationship isn't doing well. So I decided to pick up my needles and maybe learn socks myself. This was super helpful and even if my first one had some mistakes (shouldn't been watching shows my bad) the second one turned out perfect. I am hooked and I am so so grateful. You wouldn't believe this but it healed a tiny little part of me and it's a beautiful thing. One woman teaching another this ancient art is wonderful. So thank you again. Hope you are doing well ❤️
So-I’m 75. Knitting all my life ALWAYS shied away from small needle projects. Any under size 8 weren’t my cup of tea…I thought. Well I got a mystery bag with a bunch of fingering weight and I just dove into sock knitting! Your tutorials are essential! I find the small needles and small project to be stress free knitting. Sock yarn varieties are soooo much fun. Just perfected German twisted cast on with your help. Perfect. Thank you❤️
I'm stupidly close to tears, haha. I just knitted my first sock!! My needles are a bit bigger (I really can't be bothered to order new ones, as it takes at least two weeks for them to arrive) and the sock is definitely wonky and too big, but hey, I still made a sock! :D Thank you for this pattern!! It's absolutely perfect
my needles are also slightly bigger and I have fat ankles so I decided to make a large... Now I'm waiting for the oh no these are far too big realisation to come.
Haha that's how my first sock that I never finished is going. My true first sock is now on the instep, much stretchier and thinner yarn (the sock still maybe too big or small, not 100% sure yet) and I'm watching videos to prepare for the toe! I've not actually just sat through 1 series or video to make my own vanilla sock, I felt more accomplished trying to piece it together with what I couldn't figure out on my own rather than being told what to do. Yarn rebellion! Lol
I have finished my YarnBee Cozy Toes vanilla sock!!! I mashed up a bunch of sock tutorials together and I didn't get the seaming right on the heel but it fits and I'm so excited!!! Going to rib the old sock today and get that yarn back lol
This is actually a good way to learn the construction of a sock. If you use needles that correspond with the yarn you are using, (9" circs or two sets of circs for in the round) even if you are using sports weight yarn (buy cheap!) you can knit a humongous sample sock and get the hang of the heel turn and picking up stitches for the gussets as well as knitting in the round or on two circs. Then advance to sock yarn fingering weight and size 1 or 2 needles, it will be clear in your mind what to do. Remember that socks yarn is a blend of a fiber and a nylon blend. The nylon is necessary because socks need to be expandable for a foot and still spring back when you wash them. Dont just buy fingering weight. Read the labels and google good socks yarn brands.
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. First time using DPNs, they felt so fiddly in the first few rows but I hung in there and now I have a sock! This was so much easier than knitting socks on circular needles in my opinion and it’s all thanks to you 😊
This is the second tutorial I have found that has changed my crafting world for the better.. Fantastically explained Easy to follow worded instructions Well done, your an amazing Teacher ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍🙌 ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for tutorial and pattern. I'm so pleased that I have learnt a new skill during these difficult times (and at my age - 73) with your help.
I'll be 75 on 09.11. I taught myself to knit at 59.... learned to crochet at 16. Haven't done either for over 10 years and these tutorials are a real blessing to getting back into the groove of knitting! My first sock was beautiful pastel multicolor..... It turned out absolutely perfectly! Each stitch was perfection! The heel was exquisite BUT, even though I used the right yarn and needles my tension was so tight the sock was too little to even fit a doll baby! I'm still incredibly proud of my first beautiful sock! PS, done on attached needles. I was trying to do 2 at a time socks but ended up with 1 mini sock.😄😉😁
For anyone struggling with picking up the gusset stitches around 38 mins in i found using a crochet hook to grab the wool and pull it through then putting it on the needle WAY easier that trying to do it straight onto the needle! 👍
My metal needles are so slick that I frequently drop stitches. First time using them--they eventually settle down. I switched to bamboo 5" DPNs. They are slightly larger than round toothpicks! I LOVE them. Using two sets and knitting both socks simultaneously. They (the socks) are definitely wonky, but I'm getting the architecture down, and am having a blast! I think one day we'll all be glad we have this skill. Now to raise sheep (LOL). Thanks, Kay!
I’ve only ever been able to make simple things like scarves in knitting and because of your tutorial I was able to finally knit my first sock! I feel like a whole new world has been unlocked for me and I have the confidence to try other types of sock patterns and other knitting projects. Thank you so much for creating this video it helped me so much 💕
I’ve been binge watching your channel while working on my 1st sock! So satisfied with it, now to make the second and many more for summer sock camp! Thank you for great tutorial ❤
@@pattithomas4469 all packages of double point needles come with 5 needles. Some patterns call for using 4 needles and some call for using 5 needles. It is best to use the number of needles called for in a pattern. You will run into problems if you use a different number of needles than the pattern calls for.
I'm so happy I could cry right now...I've been searching everywhere for an easy to understand tutorial for socks and landed on your page today. Infinite thanks for a simple explanation that I can follow as a newbie to knitting. ❤
Yay, thank you Kay, I have just finished my first sock having never knit anything other than wonky blankets for my Barbies over 30 years ago, I'm so thrilled with my new skill, the tutorial was so helpful and the written pattern is super easy to follow to 💖
I have been crocheting for some years off and on. For some odd reason knitting has intimidated me. I recently learned how to knit in the round and knit with DPNs. I am picking up the supplies for this pattern and will be trying soon! I'll be buying the pattern as well. Thank you for helping us visual learners!!! I'll tag you in my finished socks when I'm done! Thank you Thank you Thank you 😊 Tiff
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I started my first sock five years ago. I could not understand the pattern instructions for the heel flap so I abandoned the project. I am a visual learner so your video helped immensely. I finally finished my sock!!! Onto the second one.
Knitting socks is like performing magic! I just started my first One and am completely amazed at myself lol Thank you SO much for this great tutorial. It is comprehensive, detailed, and easy to follow.
thank you so much for making this video! i am a visual learner so following this tutorial helped me produce my first pair of socks in which i hadn't made any major mistakes!!
This is my all time favorite TH-cam video!! I have successfully completed my first pair of knit socks!! I actually learned how to knit at the same time. Next up, I'll be watching and replaying socks on 9" circulars. Thanks a million for these videos, I truly appreciate you!!
@@dangyraco I finished my first one a few days ago and it's way to big ,lol but I'm like you and I have enough fingering and sock yarn to last me through this... super glad to have Sock knitting under my belt though, now! Hopefully I will knit the next one more my size. Lol. My needles were to big 😫😄
I just want to shout out a hearty thank you for these videos on knitting socks. And thank you for your patterns on Etsy. You answered me so quickly the other day to help me get the pattern downloaded. I have been working on this for a week. With your help, when I find I’ve messed up something and couldn’t correct it, I’ve followed your video from the beginning once again. Wow! I haven’t finished the first 20 rows yet but I’m extremely optimistic!!!! Thank you Crazy Sock Lady!!! I’m a sock knitter!
I'm so grateful that I have stumbled upon the Crazy Sock Lady tutorials!! I'm finishing my second pair of socks on DPNs and Kay, I couldn't have done it without you! My next project will involve another of your tutorials - the Magic Loop. I am so in love with sock knitting!!
I just finished my first pair of socks made with your sock pattern. I was successful for the first time in making a pair of socks. I'm so glad I found this great pattern. Thank you, Crazy Sock Lady.
Hi. And Thank you for a beautiful tutorial. I have attempted socks many time. I am a fairly experienced knitter. I decided to try again this year and ended up pulling them out I got rid of my you tube tutorials and pulled out my book and got no where. Put the book away ordered some of the needles like you use and found your video. I have almost finished my first one thanks yo you video. I have learned more from your video I. The last 24 hrs than all the videos combined with books. The needles are so much nice than the wood ones I have made a commitment to perfect my sock making. Thanks jan.
Just knitting my 3rd pair of socks. It is amazing to watch a ball of wool turn into a sock! I won't be buying myself socks again and I feel Christmas gifts coming on! Feeling really proud of myself.
Absolutely the BEST tutorial on making socks. I used to make them years ago but decided to pick up this art again and I'm hooked!! I couldn't seem to follow the simplest pattern but now, WOW! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much!! I have tried (and failed) with a fair few other tutorials but this one is clear and concise, perfect to follow along. I'll recommend it to others who have struggled!
This was such a perfect way to learn how to make my first real sock! I had kind of given up on DPNs because I couldn’t seem to avoid laddering, but your tip about tugging that *second* stitch was a game changer. Now I think DPNs might be my favorite way to do this! Thank you so much for your work on this! 💗
I have been knitting way before you were born. 😀. I'm 76 and learned to knit at age 8. I learned 🧦 on dp's. Even though I'm a seasoned knitter, I enjoy watching knitting videos. You are a phenomenal teacher in that you are detail oriented and explain each step very concisely. I wonder why you use those progress keepers to count rows. I have always used a row counter that I wear around my neck. It's much easier and very accurate. Thank you for sharing your expertise with the knitting community.
Thanks to you, I have just completed my first pair of socks ever! And now I've started on my second pair, I'm so excited to have finally found a method that works for me. Thank you sooooo much!
I was having trouble with the heel turn of the size small. Frustrated and ready to chuck everything into the rubbish I emailed Kay. What an angel 😇. She promptly replied and gave possible trip ups where I might have gone wrong. I counted the slip stitch as a stitch in row 1 of the heel turn section. 🙄 so set in my ways. Thanks Kay you're amazing .
Just completed my first pair of socks. This easy to follow video tutorial is great! First sock started and completed during a lock down in January 2021. Second sock started and completed in March 2023. Took a while. Life and other crafts got in the way but today I have a pair of socks! Thank you Crazy Sock Lady!
i bought a book years ago about knitting socks from the toe up. I got so far and couldn't figure it out. So I put it aside. I have been off a year as the center closed because of the pandemic and then my boss retired. I went on youtube and I found this. I have knitted 2 pair. My first pair I dont think I caught 2 stitches very well as I wore them and at the end of the day I saw 2 stitches undone. Was a little leery of trying a second pair, but I did and they was fine. Wore them 2 times. I have done a lot of things since last year.
LOL! You have made a dream come true! Knitting socks has been on my bucket list forever and now I'm finishing my second. The first sock is HUGE, and could be used over a foot cast (industry strength sock!). ;-) I might frame it to show my "VERY FIRST SOCK" or I might just rip it out and do it nicely, like the second sock. I really enjoy knitting with your tutorial. Thank you.
After learning how to knit socks from your video, I’ve done so many- for myself, my son and for friends. Now I teach a sock course at a community college and it is really fun. Most of the knitters have a giant first sock. Seems to be a rite of passage.🎉
Oh my god, this made me laugh so hard and also made me feel better because I have done EXACTLY the same thing, with a HUGE first sock, and my husband told me I must frame it - I think I’ll frame the pair together, because it’s even funnier that way, lol. (But I will say my huge first sock was the result of a different pattern that required you to knit a swatch and calculate your stitches per row - which I did, and somehow I messed that up, lol, because my sock would fit an elephant! So I switched to Kay’s pattern and tutorial to see if I could iron out the bugs and it has been a godsend!) Thanks for sharing your experience, it made me feel better!
I can’t wait to try this out. I have tried knitting socks so many time before and always get discouraged. You explained and demonstrated well enough that I feel confident about starting! Thank you!
You just made my day! This is exactly what I was looking for because I have a pair of socks started 15 years ago, yes 15!, with one sock completed and the other sitting on 4 needles, with 10 stitches per needle and about 2 inches left to go on the toe. And I don't remember the first thing about knitting, not even how to cast on! So now, if I watch this great tutorial about 5 more times, I may be able to finish my sock 😅. Thanks so much.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! i have been looking for over a year for a good video to learn to make socks and i fially found you! you being the crazy sock lady is just about right person because you can point out so much detail as to how we can take it in to our own measurments. i have been wearing wrong size socks almost all my life. meaning the heel was always going up. finally i got tired and asked my sister to buy me a pair of socks from the toddler section.. damn they fit very well! so i took your techniques but casted on 44 stitches the size used for kids. finally they fit me!. i made one rough sock to get the hang of the tehnique. and im almost done with my true sock (just one) i will make the second one for the pair right after this one. but thank you! you are a very very kind teacher!
Fantastic tutorial. I've just completed my first pair of socks with Nerdy Knitter. Loved the tutorial and found it all very relaxing and very proud of myself for completing my first pair of socks on three dpns. Cant wait to finish these. Happily sailing through my first sock from this channel. Godbless you and Thankyou so much for sharing your talent ❤❤
Thank you for tutorial, is very helpfull. English not is my native language, rather is very bad :D but with your tutorial (and automatic english subtitles on youtube) i finish my first sock! Awww
Not feeling very well today, just had my first Covid injection....but I wanted to say thankyou so much for your precise instructions for knitting socks. I have stumbled on the heel area many times.....tomorrow I will be pulling my discarded sock project out and trying again!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just finished my first pair of knit socks and I could really see my knitting ability improve between sock one and sock two.
Thank you so much for your tutirial. I have just completed my second pair of socks. I made all kinds of errors on the second pair for some reason but I learned so much by having to go back, unpick , rewatch your tutorial sections many times then have lightbulb monents. My father did not hold the education of his daughters in high regard because we were not taught how to knit socks or turn a heal as his mother and sisters could. Well 60 years after he voiced his low opinion of our education I have used the lockdow ( due to Covid.19, three months) to learn how to knit a sock and finally be able to turn a heal. Thank you.
I have always wanted to learn how to make a pair of socks and I cannot believe I finally got one done! I did not do the entire sock I only did a ruffle and then straight into the heel and I am so happy with the results! Thank you so much for this pattern! I am super excited to try more styles with your pattern! !
Thank you for your video tutorial! I only could knit on 9 inch circular needles for socks but today decided I wanted to learn on DPNS . I have thought about this awhile now as my hands get tired on the small circular needles. All of the videos I watched made dpns for socks look very confusing to me! I am now knitting my first sock on DPNS and love it so far! I am able to knit much longer and my stitches seem to look much better! I have seen other videos but think your tutorials are one of the best if not the best on You Tube!
Hi! Ive never completed a knitting project before- ive dabbled in scarves that never get finished and long strips of nothing. so i knew what a stitch was, and that therr is such a thing as a needle, and that knit and purl are different types of stitches, but i had to reteach myself entirely how to do them. Thanks to this wonderful video and your incredible patience explaining all the steps (so clear!!), i have now successfully knit a Sock ☺️ If my sock loving sister is lucky (and im quick enough!) she’ll be getting a pair of homemade socks for christmas thanks to you. so thank you!!!
Just finished my first one to this instruction, hooray!! Its a little bit strange looking but its my custom sock! Now to the semi matching one... thanks for the clear and great instructions!
OK... I've tried to make socks before(off n on for 3yrs)I made one with lots of issues and didn't like it when I was done. I just made my first sock on dpns with no errors and I really like it! (I did have some problems but I backed up and fixed them before moving forward) thank you! Now to make the second/wash/block and see the true end result! ❤ Thank you for the great pattern and induction video!
Thank you so much for the pattern and the tutorial. I had tried many different patterns and videos, but yours was the one that put it all together the best.
I too am thrilled, just finished my first sock! Yes it's wonky but hey it's a sock. Never imagined I would be a able to make one, thank you so much for your tutorial, so very helpful.
I decided to watch your video from the heel where I was finished but I was getting confused with the amount of DPNs I should be working on. I was working on 2 only and found it difficult but doable. Then I saw this video and saw you had all 4 DPNs being used doh! I should be fine tomorrow when I get onto completing my whole sock 🧦 . I am using scraps for practice. My John Arbone sock wool arrived today so I will begin with John’s wool from Devon UK 🇬🇧 for my first pair of socks from his sock kits. I was in awe at how every 2 gorgeous skeins came in a calico project bag as well as a swatch from their range of yarn. A very clever marketing tool. I was also sent their first Season glossy booklet again beautifully packaged to protect from travel across to me here in Victoria Australia 🇦🇺. The booklet has the story behind John’s business and every employee has a pic and answers to some questions regarding their favourite machine and what they have named them. Also their FAV food at work! Just a lovely surprise and a postcard with the sheep their yarn comes from and a hand written thank you 🙏. I am so looking forward to be able to soon wear my lovely socks 🧦. And thank you so much for a great video.
I completed my first sock using KFI Collection Painted Sock 🧦 colour #101 Aruba Blue. 75% Merino superwash 25% Polymide 100g. 400 metres wit plenty to spare! Perfect for wearing with your jeans. I didn’t get to knit the sock with the darkest of the blues ! My goal was to finish this one today and continue withe one I had already begun until I go to,bed as tomorrow I have my surgery for carpal tunnel. So no knitting 🧶 or crocheting for a while, but it will be wonderful to be pain free every morning. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 Thank you for this awesome tutorial.
I just inherited a bunch of yarn from my late aunt and she always knitted socks and I tried a few times with her books but I couldn't figure out the heel until now! Thank you!
I just completed my very first knit sock thanks to your easy to understand tutorial!! I’ve tried using several other tutorials and either couldn’t understand or couldn’t see what they were doing well enough. Thank you so so much! I finally feel like knit socks are a real possibility for me now 😊
Hello Kay- I have just completed my first pair of socks thanks to your easy-to-follow tutorial! Really grateful for this video and excited to continue the sock making journey! Michele (Montreal, Canada)
Wow wow wow.....I have just finished my first sock.....yes only one - lol. I bought your pattern & then followed this tutorial.... you made it so easy - thank you so much. Now I am off to start the mate to my sock - woohoo :)
I do not have words to thank you for this amazing tutorial. I have just finished the heel on my very first sock and I am now starting to knit the foot. I simply can't believe that with your help I am on my way towards accomplishing this project which has felt like impossible for about 10 years of my knitting experience and I always felt like "nah, socks are way too advanced for my skills, I will just knit another cardigan or scarf". Thank you, thank you, thank you. I wish I could show you the pic, but I do not think youtube allows to upload it here.
Thank You!I have made my first socks, and I am happy. Love the tutorial. Now I'm gona start another socks... "Needles & yarn for stitches of purl, always bring smiles to this knitting Girl." F.K.
Thank you so much. I've never knit socks before or used double pointed needles. The pattern and this video has been fantastic. You have made this so easy with the tutorial. I'm going to try the 9" circular needle but I'll knit another couple of dpn socks first. Thank you again.😊
Thank you so much for this free video and I purchased all 3 sock patterns for the different needles. I was having so much trouble with DPNs in general before I watched this video and got your tips. There were some very simple things about DPNs that I did not understand and once I did...it WAS stupid simple! The tip about tugging the 2nd stitch is invaluable. You helped me successfully knit a pair of socks for my sister's birthday. She loves them! I am looking forward to trying the other two sock knitting methods....after I knit a few more pairs on DPNs! Thank you so, so much for a great instruction video and for taking the fear out of DPNs!
Thank You! Amazing video. Needed a refresher after several years of not knitting socks. Just finished my first sock using contasting cuff, heel and toe ( another great video of yours) in 3 days. On to the second sock. thank you, thank you!!!!
I purchased your pattern and watched this video and was able knit a pair of socks - knitting bucket list item! Thank you so much. I’ve already started my second pair!
Omg I am only about 5 rows into the ribbing and this is amazing! I watched the whole video and your explanations are wonderful. I am an avid crocheter and a very poor knitter, but I think I might actually be able to make a half decent sock. Looking forward to getting to the stockinette portion and working through the rest. Thank you!!
This video is amazing! I started a knitting class to learn how to knit and we started with socks on DPNs…I know! What was I thinking lol! This video saved me 🙂👏
I did it!!!!!! I just adjudted the number of points to my 3 mm needles. (Using inversed rule of three kind of) Thanks soooo much for this detailed and clear tutorial ❤❤❤❤❤ (sorry for my english but i think i make my point) I'm so so happy.
Thank you so much for making this pattern with a video tutorial. I've been trying for years to make socks and have failed until I tried this pattern and vola! I've made my first sock! The only other thing I've knitted was half of one mitten! So as inexperienced in knitting as I am, I still was able to follow perfectly! Please please make more sick patterns with videos. Thank you!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I have been stuck on heel and gusset since January of 2016. I have knit so many socks to the finished flap section. OMG.
@@CrazySockLady I finished the sock, with your help! 6 years I never gave up! I recommend this tutorial to all the knitters that are stuck on the heel turn and gusset. I have followed you since you lived in the southeast.
I have been trying and failing to knit socks for a year on and off. I decided to try again and buy everything i needed but still couldn't get it. But watching your tutorial i think i finally understand it and tomorrow i will be attempting again!
This video is so nice and clear that I can follow along easily without the written pattern, but I've bought it because I want to support you. I'm very close to finishing my first sock ever and my first DPN project (apart from the top of hats) and I'm so grateful to you for making it feel simple and doable! I've really enjoyed the process and am looking forward to knitting more socks.
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Thank you for this. Of course, nobody wants a sob story behind a video like this, but I tought I'd share. I really wanted to learn how to knit socks for nearly 20 years. My mom is a knitter and a crocheter her whole life and she tought me how to make my basic stitches. I begged her for years to teach me how to make socks (her specialty) and the one time she agreed it wasn't great. You can imagine: dtress, yelling and forever the abandonment of the project. So I stopped asking and pushed this dream of mine afar. Now I am doing a lot of personal healing, dealing with depression and anxiety and our relationship isn't doing well. So I decided to pick up my needles and maybe learn socks myself. This was super helpful and even if my first one had some mistakes (shouldn't been watching shows my bad) the second one turned out perfect. I am hooked and I am so so grateful. You wouldn't believe this but it healed a tiny little part of me and it's a beautiful thing. One woman teaching another this ancient art is wonderful. So thank you again. Hope you are doing well ❤️
So-I’m 75. Knitting all my life ALWAYS shied away from small needle projects. Any under size 8 weren’t my cup of tea…I thought. Well I got a mystery bag with a bunch of fingering weight and I just dove into sock knitting! Your tutorials are essential! I find the small needles and small project to be stress free knitting. Sock yarn varieties are soooo much fun. Just perfected German twisted cast on with your help. Perfect. Thank you❤️
I'm stupidly close to tears, haha. I just knitted my first sock!! My needles are a bit bigger (I really can't be bothered to order new ones, as it takes at least two weeks for them to arrive) and the sock is definitely wonky and too big, but hey, I still made a sock! :D Thank you for this pattern!! It's absolutely perfect
I had the opposite problem! I had size one needles but used worsted weight yarn so they came out Hagrid sized. They make great, cozy slippers though.
my needles are also slightly bigger and I have fat ankles so I decided to make a large... Now I'm waiting for the oh no these are far too big realisation to come.
Haha that's how my first sock that I never finished is going. My true first sock is now on the instep, much stretchier and thinner yarn (the sock still maybe too big or small, not 100% sure yet) and I'm watching videos to prepare for the toe! I've not actually just sat through 1 series or video to make my own vanilla sock, I felt more accomplished trying to piece it together with what I couldn't figure out on my own rather than being told what to do. Yarn rebellion! Lol
I have finished my YarnBee Cozy Toes vanilla sock!!! I mashed up a bunch of sock tutorials together and I didn't get the seaming right on the heel but it fits and I'm so excited!!! Going to rib the old sock today and get that yarn back lol
This is actually a good way to learn the construction of a sock. If you use needles that correspond with the yarn you are using, (9" circs or two sets of circs for in the round) even if you are using sports weight yarn (buy cheap!) you can knit a humongous sample sock and get the hang of the heel turn and picking up stitches for the gussets as well as knitting in the round or on two circs. Then advance to sock yarn fingering weight and size 1 or 2 needles, it will be clear in your mind what to do. Remember that socks yarn is a blend of a fiber and a nylon blend. The nylon is necessary because socks need to be expandable for a foot and still spring back when you wash them. Dont just buy fingering weight. Read the labels and google good socks yarn brands.
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. First time using DPNs, they felt so fiddly in the first few rows but I hung in there and now I have a sock! This was so much easier than knitting socks on circular needles in my opinion and it’s all thanks to you 😊
Right!? I've spent months trying to learn circular needles and dpns made my life so much easier. Our ancestors had it right!
This is the second tutorial I have found that has changed my crafting world for the better..
Fantastically explained
Easy to follow worded instructions
Well done, your an amazing Teacher
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Thank you so much for tutorial and pattern. I'm so pleased that I have learnt a new skill during these difficult times (and at my age - 73) with your help.
I'll be 75 on 09.11.
I taught myself to knit at 59.... learned to crochet at 16.
Haven't done either for over 10 years and these tutorials are a real blessing to getting back into the groove of knitting!
My first sock was beautiful pastel multicolor..... It turned out absolutely perfectly!
Each stitch was perfection!
The heel was exquisite BUT, even though I used the right yarn and needles my tension was so tight the sock was too little to even fit a doll baby!
I'm still incredibly proud of my first beautiful sock!
PS, done on attached needles.
I was trying to do 2 at a time socks but ended up with 1 mini sock.😄😉😁
For anyone struggling with picking up the gusset stitches around 38 mins in i found using a crochet hook to grab the wool and pull it through then putting it on the needle WAY easier that trying to do it straight onto the needle! 👍
I do the same thing, much easier.
It seems like a lot more work but it is a good tip! Definitely do that if you’re struggling:D
When using tiny needles, everything can be a struggle. ;-)
Crochet hooks are so neat in general for all sorts of projects
Imma have to try that honestly, I don't like the typical look of the pick up and can just like slip stitch it in.
My metal needles are so slick that I frequently drop stitches. First time using them--they eventually settle down. I switched to bamboo 5" DPNs. They are slightly larger than round toothpicks! I LOVE them. Using two sets and knitting both socks simultaneously. They (the socks) are definitely wonky, but I'm getting the architecture down, and am having a blast! I think one day we'll all be glad we have this skill. Now to raise sheep (LOL). Thanks, Kay!
I’ve only ever been able to make simple things like scarves in knitting and because of your tutorial I was able to finally knit my first sock! I feel like a whole new world has been unlocked for me and I have the confidence to try other types of sock patterns and other knitting projects. Thank you so much for creating this video it helped me so much 💕
Thank you so much. I just completed my first sock I have been knit for over 50 years and this was my first time using DPNs. A brilliant tutorialxxx
I’ve been binge watching your channel while working on my 1st sock! So satisfied with it, now to make the second and many more for summer sock camp! Thank you for great tutorial ❤
I’m almost done with my first sock ever. Thank you so much for this video. I really am falling in love with socks as I go.
Can I use 4 needles instead of 5. That’s what I have
@@pattithomas4469 all packages of double point needles come with 5 needles. Some patterns call for using 4 needles and some call for using 5 needles. It is best to use the number of needles called for in a pattern. You will run into problems if you use a different number of needles than the pattern calls for.
I'm so happy I could cry right now...I've been searching everywhere for an easy to understand tutorial for socks and landed on your page today. Infinite thanks for a simple explanation that I can follow as a newbie to knitting. ❤
Thank you SO MUCH for that! I'm fascinated with this new experience
Yay, thank you Kay, I have just finished my first sock having never knit anything other than wonky blankets for my Barbies over 30 years ago, I'm so thrilled with my new skill, the tutorial was so helpful and the written pattern is super easy to follow to 💖
I have been crocheting for some years off and on. For some odd reason knitting has intimidated me. I recently learned how to knit in the round and knit with DPNs. I am picking up the supplies for this pattern and will be trying soon! I'll be buying the pattern as well. Thank you for helping us visual learners!!! I'll tag you in my finished socks when I'm done! Thank you Thank you Thank you 😊
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This video has been open in my browser for so long, but now my first sock (and first dp-needle project) is finished! Now repeat! :D
Second sock got finished today! Thank you so much for this great video!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I started my first sock five years ago. I could not understand the pattern instructions for the heel flap so I abandoned the project. I am a visual learner so your video helped immensely. I finally finished my sock!!! Onto the second one.
Knitting socks is like performing magic! I just started my first One and am completely amazed at myself lol
Thank you SO much for this great tutorial. It is comprehensive, detailed, and easy to follow.
thank you so much for making this video! i am a visual learner so following this tutorial helped me produce my first pair of socks in which i hadn't made any major mistakes!!
This is my all time favorite TH-cam video!! I have successfully completed my first pair of knit socks!! I actually learned how to knit at the same time. Next up, I'll be watching and replaying socks on 9" circulars. Thanks a million for these videos, I truly appreciate you!!
Yay!!! 🩷🩷
Anyone else is picking up new skills in quarantine 2020? So happy I found this tutorial!
Yes, Socks. 😁 love this video
Me too!
@@katibuggg1 just finished my first sock today, it's a bit meh, but I bought enough yarn to last my knitting things till Xmas, lol
@@dangyraco I finished my first one a few days ago and it's way to big ,lol but I'm like you and I have enough fingering and sock yarn to last me through this... super glad to have Sock knitting under my belt though, now! Hopefully I will knit the next one more my size. Lol. My needles were to big 😫😄
I am trying socks for the first time...wish me luck!!!! 😳
I just want to shout out a hearty thank you for these videos on knitting socks. And thank you for your patterns on Etsy. You answered me so quickly the other day to help me get the pattern downloaded. I have been working on this for a week. With your help, when I find I’ve messed up something and couldn’t correct it, I’ve followed your video from the beginning once again. Wow! I haven’t finished the first 20 rows yet but I’m extremely optimistic!!!! Thank you Crazy Sock Lady!!! I’m a sock knitter!
I'm so grateful that I have stumbled upon the Crazy Sock Lady tutorials!! I'm finishing my second pair of socks on DPNs and Kay, I couldn't have done it without you! My next project will involve another of your tutorials - the Magic Loop. I am so in love with sock knitting!!
Working on my first sock ever with your tutorial. I've made it through the heel turn with no issues! Really great instructions.
I just finished my first pair of socks made with your sock pattern. I was successful for the first time in making a pair of socks. I'm so glad I found this great pattern. Thank you, Crazy Sock Lady.
Hi. And Thank you for a beautiful tutorial. I have attempted socks many time. I am a fairly experienced knitter. I decided to try again this year and ended up pulling them out I got rid of my you tube tutorials and pulled out my book and got no where. Put the book away ordered some of the needles like you use and found your video. I have almost finished my first one thanks yo you video. I have learned more from your video I. The last 24 hrs than all the videos combined with books. The needles are so much nice than the wood ones I have made a commitment to perfect my sock making. Thanks jan.
Just knitting my 3rd pair of socks. It is amazing to watch a ball of wool turn into a sock! I won't be buying myself socks again and I feel Christmas gifts coming on! Feeling really proud of myself.
Absolutely the BEST tutorial on making socks. I used to make them years ago but decided to pick up this art again and I'm hooked!! I couldn't seem to follow the simplest pattern but now, WOW! Thank you so much!!!
That’s the clearest instruction for knitting socks that I’ve found. Thanks a lot! They turned out beautiful
Thank you so much!! I have tried (and failed) with a fair few other tutorials but this one is clear and concise, perfect to follow along. I'll recommend it to others who have struggled!
This was such a perfect way to learn how to make my first real sock! I had kind of given up on DPNs because I couldn’t seem to avoid laddering, but your tip about tugging that *second* stitch was a game changer. Now I think DPNs might be my favorite way to do this! Thank you so much for your work on this! 💗
I have been knitting way before you were born. 😀. I'm 76 and learned to knit at age 8. I learned 🧦 on dp's. Even though I'm a seasoned knitter, I enjoy watching knitting videos. You are a phenomenal teacher in that you are detail oriented and explain each step very concisely. I wonder why you use those progress keepers to count rows. I have always used a row counter that I wear around my neck. It's much easier and very accurate. Thank you for sharing your expertise with the knitting community.
❤️❤️ I have a tutorial here on TH-cam where I share how/why I use the light bulb markers.
Thanks to you, I have just completed my first pair of socks ever! And now I've started on my second pair, I'm so excited to have finally found a method that works for me. Thank you sooooo much!
I was having trouble with the heel turn of the size small. Frustrated and ready to chuck everything into the rubbish I emailed Kay. What an angel 😇. She promptly replied and gave possible trip ups where I might have gone wrong. I counted the slip stitch as a stitch in row 1 of the heel turn section. 🙄 so set in my ways. Thanks Kay you're amazing .
Just completed my first pair of socks. This easy to follow video tutorial is great! First sock started and completed during a lock down in January 2021. Second sock started and completed in March 2023. Took a while. Life and other crafts got in the way but today I have a pair of socks! Thank you Crazy Sock Lady!
i bought a book years ago about knitting socks from the toe up. I got so far and couldn't figure it out. So I put it aside. I have been off a year as the center closed because of the pandemic and then my boss retired. I went on youtube and I found this. I have knitted 2 pair. My first pair I dont think I caught 2 stitches very well as I wore them and at the end of the day I saw 2 stitches undone. Was a little leery of trying a second pair, but I did and they was fine. Wore them 2 times. I have done a lot of things since last year.
LOL! You have made a dream come true! Knitting socks has been on my bucket list forever and now I'm finishing my second. The first sock is HUGE, and could be used over a foot cast (industry strength sock!). ;-) I might frame it to show my "VERY FIRST SOCK" or I might just rip it out and do it nicely, like the second sock. I really enjoy knitting with your tutorial. Thank you.
After learning how to knit socks from your video, I’ve done so many- for myself, my son and for friends. Now I teach a sock course at a community college and it is really fun. Most of the knitters have a giant first sock. Seems to be a rite of passage.🎉
Oh my god, this made me laugh so hard and also made me feel better because I have done EXACTLY the same thing, with a HUGE first sock, and my husband told me I must frame it - I think I’ll frame the pair together, because it’s even funnier that way, lol. (But I will say my huge first sock was the result of a different pattern that required you to knit a swatch and calculate your stitches per row - which I did, and somehow I messed that up, lol, because my sock would fit an elephant! So I switched to Kay’s pattern and tutorial to see if I could iron out the bugs and it has been a godsend!) Thanks for sharing your experience, it made me feel better!
Iv got a sock. 1st time knitting one and I followed your video all the way through. Now for the other. Thanks so much.
I can’t wait to try this out. I have tried knitting socks so many time before and always get discouraged. You explained and demonstrated well enough that I feel confident about starting! Thank you!
I love whatever music’s going on in the background at the end. Thanks for getting me through my first sock :)
You just made my day! This is exactly what I was looking for because I have a pair of socks started 15 years ago, yes 15!, with one sock completed and the other sitting on 4 needles, with 10 stitches per needle and about 2 inches left to go on the toe. And I don't remember the first thing about knitting, not even how to cast on!
So now, if I watch this great tutorial about 5 more times, I may be able to finish my sock 😅. Thanks so much.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! i have been looking for over a year for a good video to learn to make socks and i fially found you! you being the crazy sock lady is just about right person because you can point out so much detail as to how we can take it in to our own measurments. i have been wearing wrong size socks almost all my life. meaning the heel was always going up. finally i got tired and asked my sister to buy me a pair of socks from the toddler section.. damn they fit very well! so i took your techniques but casted on 44 stitches the size used for kids. finally they fit me!. i made one rough sock to get the hang of the tehnique. and im almost done with my true sock (just one) i will make the second one for the pair right after this one. but thank you! you are a very very kind teacher!
Fantastic tutorial. I've just completed my first pair of socks with Nerdy Knitter. Loved the tutorial and found it all very relaxing and very proud of myself for completing my first pair of socks on three dpns. Cant wait to finish these. Happily sailing through my first sock from this channel. Godbless you and Thankyou so much for sharing your talent ❤❤
You are an absolutely amazing knitter and teacher!!!
I… made my first sock!!! I am so excited to start the next one! I am going to try the 9 inch circular needles to see which way I prefer 😊
Thank you for tutorial, is very helpfull. English not is my native language, rather is very bad :D but with your tutorial (and automatic english subtitles on youtube) i finish my first sock! Awww
THANK YOU for clear instructions without needless distractions like insipid music in the background 😝 much appreciated!!!👍🏼👍🏼🧶🌸
Not feeling very well today, just had my first Covid injection....but I wanted to say thankyou so much for your precise instructions for knitting socks. I have stumbled on the heel area many times.....tomorrow I will be pulling my discarded sock project out and trying again!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just finished my first pair of knit socks and I could really see my knitting ability improve between sock one and sock two.
Thank you very much !! I've just knitted my first stock ever !! The result is quite nice !!!! your instructions are clear and easy to follow :)))
Thank you so much for your tutirial. I have just completed my second pair of socks. I made all kinds of errors on the second pair for some reason but I learned so much by having to go back, unpick , rewatch your tutorial sections many times then have lightbulb monents.
My father did not hold the education of his daughters in high regard because we were not taught how to knit socks or turn a heal as his mother and sisters could. Well 60 years after he voiced his low opinion of our education I have used the lockdow ( due to Covid.19, three months) to learn how to knit a sock and finally be able to turn a heal.
Thank you.
I love your method for putting the stitches on the four needles. It’s much easier than the way I’ve done it.
I have always wanted to learn how to make a pair of socks and I cannot believe I finally got one done! I did not do the entire sock I only did a ruffle and then straight into the heel and I am so happy with the results! Thank you so much for this pattern! I am super excited to try more styles with your pattern!
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Thank you for your video tutorial! I only could knit on 9 inch circular needles for socks but today decided I wanted to learn on DPNS . I have thought about this awhile now as my hands get tired on the small circular needles. All of the videos I watched made dpns for socks look very confusing to me! I am now knitting my first sock on DPNS and love it so far! I am able to knit much longer and my stitches seem to look much better! I have seen other videos but think your tutorials are one of the best if not the best on You Tube!
That is amazing!!! Well done! And thank you for your kind words about the tutorial. ❤️
Crazy Sock Lady I think your cast on is great! I could not figure out how to start until I saw you do your cast on!
Just finished my first sock according to this tutorial. Crazy Sock Lady, you rock!
Hi! Ive never completed a knitting project before- ive dabbled in scarves that never get finished and long strips of nothing. so i knew what a stitch was, and that therr is such a thing as a needle, and that knit and purl are different types of stitches, but i had to reteach myself entirely how to do them. Thanks to this wonderful video and your incredible patience explaining all the steps (so clear!!), i have now successfully knit a Sock ☺️ If my sock loving sister is lucky (and im quick enough!) she’ll be getting a pair of homemade socks for christmas thanks to you. so thank you!!!
A huge thank you for this wonderful, easy to follow tutorial. Must have watched it a million times. One sock down and one to go. 🧦
Yay!!! :)
Wow thanks so much. Managed to complete my first sock. Ur instructions are so clear and accurate. You are an excellent teacher
The best turotial ever!!! You are a Queen for sharing this for free🥰
Just finished my first one to this instruction, hooray!! Its a little bit strange looking but its my custom sock! Now to the semi matching one... thanks for the clear and great instructions!
OK... I've tried to make socks before(off n on for 3yrs)I made one with lots of issues and didn't like it when I was done. I just made my first sock on dpns with no errors and I really like it! (I did have some problems but I backed up and fixed them before moving forward) thank you! Now to make the second/wash/block and see the true end result! ❤ Thank you for the great pattern and induction video!
Thank you for this tutorial. I completed my first pair of socks tonight with the intention of knitting many more.
Thank you so much for the pattern and the tutorial. I had tried many different patterns and videos, but yours was the one that put it all together the best.
I too am thrilled, just finished my first sock! Yes it's wonky but hey it's a sock. Never imagined
I would be a able to make one, thank you so much for your tutorial, so very helpful.
I decided to watch your video from the heel where I was finished but I was getting confused with the amount of DPNs I should be working on. I was working on 2 only and found it difficult but doable. Then I saw this video and saw you had all 4 DPNs being used doh!
I should be fine tomorrow when I get onto completing my whole sock 🧦 . I am using scraps for practice. My John Arbone sock wool arrived today so I will begin with John’s wool from Devon UK 🇬🇧 for my first pair of socks from his sock kits.
I was in awe at how every 2 gorgeous skeins came in a calico project bag as well as a swatch from their range of yarn. A very clever marketing tool. I was also sent their first Season glossy booklet again beautifully packaged to protect from travel across to me here in Victoria Australia 🇦🇺. The booklet has the story behind John’s business and every employee has a pic and answers to some questions regarding their favourite machine and what they have named them. Also their FAV food at work! Just a lovely surprise and a postcard with the sheep their yarn comes from and a hand written thank you 🙏.
I am so looking forward to be able to soon wear my lovely socks 🧦.
And thank you so much for a great video.
I completed my first sock using KFI Collection Painted Sock 🧦 colour #101 Aruba Blue. 75% Merino superwash 25% Polymide 100g. 400 metres wit plenty to spare!
Perfect for wearing with your jeans. I didn’t get to knit the sock with the darkest of the blues !
My goal was to finish this one today and continue withe one I had already begun until I go to,bed as tomorrow I have my surgery for carpal tunnel.
So no knitting 🧶 or crocheting for a while, but it will be wonderful to be pain free every morning.
Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you for this awesome tutorial.
I just inherited a bunch of yarn from my late aunt and she always knitted socks and I tried a few times with her books but I couldn't figure out the heel until now! Thank you!
Just knitted my first sock thanks to this great tutorial! I'm so happy! On to sock number two...
I just completed my very first knit sock thanks to your easy to understand tutorial!! I’ve tried using several other tutorials and either couldn’t understand or couldn’t see what they were doing well enough. Thank you so so much! I finally feel like knit socks are a real possibility for me now 😊
Hello Kay- I have just completed my first pair of socks thanks to your easy-to-follow tutorial! Really grateful for this video and excited to continue the sock making journey! Michele (Montreal, Canada)
Thank you thank you thank you. I have just completed my first sock using your amazing tutorial I am so proud of myself. Thank you again. X
Your knitting is so neat. Beautiful 😊😊
I just used this and your pattern to knit my very first pair of socks! My dad's going to get them for Christmas! Thank you!
Thank so much for sharing this tutorial, that's exactly what I was looking for ! 😊💗
Wow wow wow.....I have just finished my first sock.....yes only one - lol. I bought your pattern & then followed this tutorial.... you made it so easy - thank you so much. Now I am off to start the mate to my sock - woohoo :)
I am so excited, because of this tutorial I have complete my very first sock! Thank you!!
I do not have words to thank you for this amazing tutorial. I have just finished the heel on my very first sock and I am now starting to knit the foot. I simply can't believe that with your help I am on my way towards accomplishing this project which has felt like impossible for about 10 years of my knitting experience and I always felt like "nah, socks are way too advanced for my skills, I will just knit another cardigan or scarf". Thank you, thank you, thank you. I wish I could show you the pic, but I do not think youtube allows to upload it here.
This makes me so happy!!! ❤️❤️
Thank you, Thank you! My socks turned out perfect. Love working on DPN's
Great tutorial. I’ve started my first sock on DPNs and it’s going great so far. This video was helpful.
I’m so glad it was helpful! ❤️
How else do you knit socks if not on DPNs? I've never done it before?
Thank You!I have made my first socks, and I am happy. Love the tutorial. Now I'm gona start another socks... "Needles & yarn for stitches of purl, always bring smiles to this knitting Girl." F.K.
This was a wonderful, helpful tutorial. I have knitted my first sock ever and it fits perfectly. I can’t wait to knit some more. 🥰
I tried all of your vanilla sock vlogs and I love this one the best. This is my go to. Thank you Kay!!!
Thank you so much. I've never knit socks before or used double pointed needles. The pattern and this video has been fantastic. You have made this so easy with the tutorial. I'm going to try the 9" circular needle but I'll knit another couple of dpn socks first. Thank you again.😊
What in the world would I do without this video!?!?!? 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I don’t know if I’ve already commented but I’m 55 rows in on my first sock after always making only shorter socks! I am so in love already!!!
Oh wow my comment is 1yr before this haha I guess I’ll comment every year when I make socks hahaha thanks again!!
Thank you so much for this free video and I purchased all 3 sock patterns for the different needles. I was having so much trouble with DPNs in general before I watched this video and got your tips. There were some very simple things about DPNs that I did not understand and once I did...it WAS stupid simple! The tip about tugging the 2nd stitch is invaluable. You helped me successfully knit a pair of socks for my sister's birthday. She loves them! I am looking forward to trying the other two sock knitting methods....after I knit a few more pairs on DPNs! Thank you so, so much for a great instruction video and for taking the fear out of DPNs!
This makes me so happy! ❤️❤️
First time knitting socks. Thanks for the very clear instructions.
This is the best sock tutorial I have ever seen, thank you so much.
Thank You! Amazing video. Needed a refresher after several years of not knitting socks. Just finished my first sock using contasting cuff, heel and toe ( another great video of yours) in 3 days. On to the second sock. thank you, thank you!!!!
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I purchased your pattern and watched this video and was able knit a pair of socks - knitting bucket list item! Thank you so much. I’ve already started my second pair!
Omg I am only about 5 rows into the ribbing and this is amazing! I watched the whole video and your explanations are wonderful. I am an avid crocheter and a very poor knitter, but I think I might actually be able to make a half decent sock. Looking forward to getting to the stockinette portion and working through the rest. Thank you!!
This video is amazing! I started a knitting class to learn how to knit and we started with socks on DPNs…I know! What was I thinking lol! This video saved me 🙂👏
Thank you! Thank you! I am soooo proud of myself, my first sock 😍😍😍 you are a very good teacher.
Yay!! That makes me so happy! ❤️❤️
I did it!!!!!! I just adjudted the number of points to my 3 mm needles. (Using inversed rule of three kind of) Thanks soooo much for this detailed and clear tutorial ❤❤❤❤❤ (sorry for my english but i think i make my point) I'm so so happy.
I’ve had the Vanilla Latte pattern forever! This is a great video. I tend to use 4 DPNs but will use the 5.
Thank you SO much for this video as well as the pattern. :D I just finished my very first knitting project, my first ever sock.
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Thank you so much for making this pattern with a video tutorial. I've been trying for years to make socks and have failed until I tried this pattern and vola! I've made my first sock! The only other thing I've knitted was half of one mitten! So as inexperienced in knitting as I am, I still was able to follow perfectly! Please please make more sick patterns with videos. Thank you!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I have been stuck on heel and gusset since January of 2016. I have knit so many socks to the finished flap section. OMG.
Oh Barbara I hope this helps!!! ❤️❤️
@@CrazySockLady I finished the sock, with your help! 6 years I never gave up! I recommend this tutorial to all the knitters that are stuck on the heel turn and gusset.
I have followed you since you lived in the southeast.
I have been trying and failing to knit socks for a year on and off. I decided to try again and buy everything i needed but still couldn't get it. But watching your tutorial i think i finally understand it and tomorrow i will be attempting again!
Thank you, thank you so much. I tried circular needles but gave up. I took my time with DPN and got it right the first time😊
Your tutorial is great! I just knitted my first two socks following your instructions and they turned out amazing😀😀
Thank you so much for uploading💐
This video is so nice and clear that I can follow along easily without the written pattern, but I've bought it because I want to support you. I'm very close to finishing my first sock ever and my first DPN project (apart from the top of hats) and I'm so grateful to you for making it feel simple and doable! I've really enjoyed the process and am looking forward to knitting more socks.