I think what I love most about your tutorials is that you're teaching us the technique; as opposed to just helping us through a pattern. Thank you so much!
A year ago I watched this ... and commented ... and just wanted to pop back in and say, I used this for the cast on for the very first sock (not socks) I made. I getting ready to start the second sock. I know, a year to make a sock is ridiculous, but I've had a rough road over the past year and still struggling. I'm just happy one is done. Thanks for the tutorial. I used this for the cast on, your gusset, heel-flap for the heel, did plain-jane knitting for the foot, and made it a shortie sock, with a heel-tab (or cuff-tab) that turns down. I did the stretchy bindoff and used the tail to sew it in place. Then I had to use a bit of Fixation yarn to weave into the turned down cuff, to make it a little snug, but still stretch to fit over my heel. Here's to making an identical sock-two.
Gotta tell you, I thank you so much. I watched your countdown right through to the holidays and carried on watching other videos that you had posted recently I have become a widow. It’s a very lonely time of the year at Christmas and other holidays. You got me through them many times had me laughing And really forgot about my sorrows so I thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. You don’t know what it means to see a smiling face. It is awesome. Also yes I put my name down for the blanket that starts in 2025 have I started no cause I’m busy Giving my Yorkie a haircut as soon as that is done this afternoon the needles are out the wool is on and we’re at it can’t wait till you start posting videos on that. Happy new year to you and thank you for making my day over and over again. It’s been a long haul and you’re a big big help. 🇨🇦 💛🩶😍
I'm a new knitter and have watched about 20 videos/ shorts with this technique which didn’t help 😅 I was about to give up and then found yours. Thank you for explaining so simply and thoroughly ❤
I have a pair of homemade bed socks that are just one straight piece. The toes are not shaped at all. This is great for me as I have arthritis and bunions in my feet and I need all the room I can get in the toes.
I've been knitting top-down socks for 1 1/2 years and find myself with lots of unfinished socks because I got frustrated with the toes! One of my knitting buddies suggested your tutorials. I just watched your previous tutorial and now the Turkish cast-on and can't wait to get started. The Turkish cast-on does appear much easier than Judy's Magic Cast-On. Thanks so much for these tutorials!!!
Thank you! I watched yr video on the turkish cast on and have successfully cast on one sock! Second sock to co tomorrow. I am so excited! Your teaching is very clear. Thank you!
Thanks for this video. I’m an English knitter too. I’ve been using Judy’s magic cast on . This looks easier, and I will not end up with a long tail left over. I knit booties for charity and prefer seamless booties. I’m going to try this on my next pair.
This whole series is so very useful. I finally understand the engineering of a well fitting heel and I'll be able to reinforce them underneath where the holes appear rather than at the back of the heel. Much appreciated.
I heard your comment on your preference for the rounded toe versus the wedge and decided to look up the difference between the two in terms of fit. I came across an interesting article on toe shapes and learned that there are basically four shapes to choose from: square, rounded, pointy, and anatomical. The choice for what is best for one's feet will all depend on the shape of the toes. Wow, talk about customized socks! I learned something new! I had knitted a pair of socks for myself two years ago. My very first pair, two at a time, toe up. I completed them but they were a bit big. I can still wear them, but I would prefer better fitting socks. Your videos are providing great instruction on how to get the right fit based on the circumference and length of foot and the gauge. Plus I love the Turkish cast on! Looks way easier than Judy's magic cast on which I had used for knitting my first pair. I will watch all your sock videos first. Then I will buy the yarn and dive into another pair of socks. I am excited to check out Urth sock wool! Thank you for your great demos.
OMG this is the best and easiest cast on I have ever seen for toe up socks. As a newbie to knitting socks you are an absolutely brilliant teacher and loved the tutorial. I shall be following along with you from now on. Who needs Judy's magic cast on when I can just watch you make it so simple. Thank you very much, you are the best. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Really like this cast on method, and I appreciate your excellent teaching skills, I actually understood everything first time through, and I'm a beginner sock knitter. Thanks again!
love the turkish cast on and your videos! I start with the needles pointing right and wrap counterclockwise, saves one rotation… Also, making sure the working tarn stays wrapped around the tail with the slip knot on it secures things a little extra bit. Also like rounded toes…
I was so glad to find this tutorial . As an English knitter , I find the other methods with the wool held in the left hand far too difficult. I can see that I can transfer to my DPNs quite quickly. Thank you.
Hehehehe ya it doesn’t work with double pointed needles- I look forward to using this on my first toe up two at a time socks! I understand that working the first few rows separately may be easier? 😀🧶
I have had to knit socks from the rib down, I have Rheumatoid arthritis and it’s difficult for my fingers to bend down especially the ring finger that would hold the yarn to keep the yarn tight. I’m going to try your method and hopefully I can knit my socks from the toe up. Thank you for your tutorial it looks a great alternative.😊👍
You know, you might try Portuguese knitting. I have arthritis in some fingers, and it is super easy. Only flicking the left thumb. Very little action of the hands. I've had a bit of trouble in translating English into the Portugues style at times, but I'm working through it. It's also a little faster for me as opposed to English. Best wishes.
This is such a helpful video! Do you have any videos on knitting in the round AFTER casting on with this technique? I cannot seem to find a tutorial on that anywhere! Thanks for your great + simple explanation on this :)
So glad I stumbled upon your video. Where does one find the pattern? I like having a print version that I can check off the rows as I go. Thank you for wonderfully clear instructions!!
I knit socks taat toe up and this is by far the easiest cast on for that method and I also use the same seam free toe pattern and love it thank you for sharing
I should have mentioned that if you start with needles pointing to the right, the slip knot is on the bottom needle. Having the working yarn wrapped around that tail ensures that the tail is on the inside of the sock, all ready to be woven in!
I’m an experienced knitter I’ve bought my wool Hubby bought needles but are too short short I think the point is not right can you suggest which make would be good to buy thank you teresa
I also prefer the Turkish Cast On. Personally I'm a DPN gal. I have managed to make a few socks but haven't been satisfied with any of them(yet). One day. :)
Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to learn Judy’s magic cast on all day with my son jumping around me, screaming for food and such trivial things… - finally I can cook for him because all my problems are solved thanks to your tutorial of the Turkish cast on, which my son and husband think should be renamed to Jana’s magic cast on - and I couldn’t agree more! I can finally begin to knit my socks (and eat the dinner my husband and son finally prepared when the yelling didn’t work 😅😍). Again, thank you so much for this and all other fantastically pedagogical videos you share! /Madelene in Stockholm
I'm struggling to understand how many stitches to cast on. I know I'll need 70 stitches around the ball of my foot with my needles and yarn. So, how many total stitches would I need for the toe? Then, I'd cast on half that, right? Sorry. I'm a noob.
You’ve explained this so clearly but confused about one thing. You wound yarn round 14 times which you said was half the number of stitches you needed. Then you carried on knitting 14 sts in both directions. So don’t know why the total number of sts needed was 28?
I like the fact that you show us on the weight of yarn, and the gauge of needle we'd actually be using. I don't actually mind the teachers who use, say. worsted weight, and large needles, to teach a technique, but I often find myself thinking my work doesn't look right ... when it's just a weight/gauge thing. Thanks for these videos. I binge them on my days off from work. lol
I think what I love most about your tutorials is that you're teaching us the technique; as opposed to just helping us through a pattern. Thank you so much!
A year ago I watched this ... and commented ... and just wanted to pop back in and say, I used this for the cast on for the very first sock (not socks) I made. I getting ready to start the second sock. I know, a year to make a sock is ridiculous, but I've had a rough road over the past year and still struggling. I'm just happy one is done. Thanks for the tutorial. I used this for the cast on, your gusset, heel-flap for the heel, did plain-jane knitting for the foot, and made it a shortie sock, with a heel-tab (or cuff-tab) that turns down. I did the stretchy bindoff and used the tail to sew it in place. Then I had to use a bit of Fixation yarn to weave into the turned down cuff, to make it a little snug, but still stretch to fit over my heel. Here's to making an identical sock-two.
Gotta tell you, I thank you so much. I watched your countdown right through to the holidays and carried on watching other videos that you had posted recently I have become a widow. It’s a very lonely time of the year at Christmas and other holidays. You got me through them many times had me laughing And really forgot about my sorrows so I thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. You don’t know what it means to see a smiling face. It is awesome. Also yes I put my name down for the blanket that starts in 2025 have I started no cause I’m busy Giving my Yorkie a haircut as soon as that is done this afternoon the needles are out the wool is on and we’re at it can’t wait till you start posting videos on that. Happy new year to you and thank you for making my day over and over again. It’s been a long haul and you’re a big big help. 🇨🇦 💛🩶😍
Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad you've found the videos helpful and that you enjoyed the Woolly Winter Countdown.
You are my absolute go to now for everything knitting. I also love when your cat interrupts proceedings🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm so glad!
Hi Purl, love your site and the camera angle is very nice and much easier to follow your english knitter technics.
I'm a new knitter and have watched about 20 videos/ shorts with this technique which didn’t help 😅 I was about to give up and then found yours. Thank you for explaining so simply and thoroughly ❤
Brilliant cast on no need for kitchener stitch
I have a pair of homemade bed socks that are just one straight piece.
The toes are not shaped at all.
This is great for me as I have arthritis and bunions in my feet and I need all the room I can get in the toes.
No kidding, a whole lot easier. I love it. Thank you.
I've been knitting top-down socks for 1 1/2 years and find myself with lots of unfinished socks because I got frustrated with the toes! One of my knitting buddies suggested your tutorials. I just watched your previous tutorial and now the Turkish cast-on and can't wait to get started. The Turkish cast-on does appear much easier than Judy's Magic Cast-On. Thanks so much for these tutorials!!!
Wow…easy easy, lemon squeezy!
This looks so nice too and I don’t have to worry about twisted stitches.
I love how simple your directions make learning easy. I can do it now and I’m so grateful! Thank you ❤
Thanks. Brilliant demo 👍🏻 quick, clear and precise. Onto the toes now …… 🧦
Glad it helped!
Beautiful explanation. Thank you a million❤❤❤❤❤
You’re doing a great! I love your down-to-earth-ness!
Thank you so much!!
I’ll be a patron soon.👍🏼
Thank you! I watched yr video on the turkish cast on and have successfully cast on one sock! Second sock to co tomorrow. I am so excited! Your teaching is very clear. Thank you!
Wonderful!
Omg. I love it. Casting on for socks always feels so clumsily to me, but this is so smooth and easy. Thank you, thank you.
I'm glad it works for you!
Holy cow. You're right! It's easy, it's neat, it's knitting magic. Many thanks for this and the toe-up tutorials. Count me a subscriber & fan!
Thanks for this video. I’m an English knitter too. I’ve been using Judy’s magic cast on . This looks easier, and I will not end up with a long tail left over. I knit booties for charity and prefer seamless booties. I’m going to try this on my next pair.
This whole series is so very useful. I finally understand the engineering of a well fitting heel and I'll be able to reinforce them underneath where the holes appear rather than at the back of the heel. Much appreciated.
Yippeee I did It YOU MADE MY DAY TODAY ..I am new knitter and learning to knit socks
I heard your comment on your preference for the rounded toe versus the wedge and decided to look up the difference between the two in terms of fit. I came across an interesting article on toe shapes and learned that there are basically four shapes to choose from: square, rounded, pointy, and anatomical. The choice for what is best for one's feet will all depend on the shape of the toes. Wow, talk about customized socks! I learned something new!
I had knitted a pair of socks for myself two years ago. My very first pair, two at a time, toe up. I completed them but they were a bit big. I can still wear them, but I would prefer better fitting socks. Your videos are providing great instruction on how to get the right fit based on the circumference and length of foot and the gauge. Plus I love the Turkish cast on! Looks way easier than Judy's magic cast on which I had used for knitting my first pair. I will watch all your sock videos first. Then I will buy the yarn and dive into another pair of socks. I am excited to check out Urth sock wool! Thank you for your great demos.
hi, can you post the link to that article about the 4 types of toes? Thanks!
Interesting cast on. Definitely not a complicated as Judy’s Magic Cast on. I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Much easier! I’m dyslexic and I just didn’t get the other way! Thanks!
Thank you so much for this! So so easy compared with other methods.
You made this so easy!
Thank you new to knitting socks , I used your cast on and round toe method 🧦💐🤗
OMG this is the best and easiest cast on I have ever seen for toe up socks. As a newbie to knitting socks you are an absolutely brilliant teacher and loved the tutorial. I shall be following along with you from now on. Who needs Judy's magic cast on when I can just watch you make it so simple. Thank you very much, you are the best. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Wow, thank you!
I love the rounded to up. Thanks
I really want to learn to knit socks. This is perfect! All I need is the needle
Merry Christmas Ann and Jana. Ann please update us on the cowl
Merci encore de partager ton savoir. Turkish cast on here I Come👍🤜🤛
I love love love how you update your projects with newer techniques!
It would have been great if you compare both cast ons at the end. Just to see if there is any difference. Thank you.
Really like this cast on method, and I appreciate your excellent teaching skills, I actually understood everything first time through, and I'm a beginner sock knitter. Thanks again!
Great to hear!
Great tutorial, thanks very much!
Thank you for sharing ❤️
This is really a great video ❤
Love this method for my toe up socks 💕
Amazing! I just started a pattern with magic cast on. This seems much easier! Thank you!
This is just too cool. Many thanks from Germany 😁
Thank you! I was trying to knit off of a TH-cam short and they're just wasn't enough information
Very well explained thank you very much
I haven’t done many toe-ups, but this cast on has me rethinking it! Thanks for sharing
Thank you. I prefer this cast on!
Great video thank you
love the turkish cast on and your videos! I start with the needles pointing right and wrap counterclockwise, saves one rotation… Also, making sure the working tarn stays wrapped around the tail with the slip knot on it secures things a little extra bit. Also like rounded toes…
Fabulous thanks
I was so glad to find this tutorial . As an English knitter , I find the other methods with the wool held in the left hand far too difficult. I can see that I can transfer to my DPNs quite quickly. Thank you.
Oh, perfect timing!! I have been wanting to try a toe-up sock lately and I just got some new sock yarn in! Happy day!!! Thank you, Jana!
You are so welcome!
I've just started to knit socks and after a lot of attempts I've knitted one sock.I will definitely try this method to cast on and it looks easier.
You can do it!
Have been avoiding knitting socks but my few knitted socks are worn out and am freezing I Need some Trick tubies today.
Thanks, Jana!
You are so welcome!
Thanks! So easy! Going to check out the rounded toe
So much easier than Judy’s thank you
Hehehehe ya it doesn’t work with double pointed needles- I look forward to using this on my first toe up two at a time socks! I understand that working the first few rows separately may be easier?
😀🧶
Love this!!! Just started the 2nd in a pair of sox for my sister...wish I had known about this sooner!💜💚 thanks for all you do Jana!!
You are so welcome!
It's like magic!!
Awesome!
I like this toe-up method than Judy's magic cast on. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Yay Jana! Even I can do that! Thank you 😊
Yes you can!
I have had to knit socks from the rib down, I have Rheumatoid arthritis and it’s difficult for my fingers to bend down especially the ring finger that would hold the yarn to keep the yarn tight. I’m going to try your method and hopefully I can knit my socks from the toe up. Thank you for your tutorial it looks a great alternative.😊👍
You know, you might try Portuguese knitting. I have arthritis in some fingers, and it is super easy. Only flicking the left thumb. Very little action of the hands. I've had a bit of trouble in translating English into the Portugues style at times, but I'm working through it. It's also a little faster for me as opposed to English. Best wishes.
Wow, so interesting. Never done socks. Wonder where you could use this method in knitting other projects. Thanks, always learn something new. 🤗
Thank you for this video, so helpful as always!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Jana!! I love that cast on as well!
I think you explained well but somehow I always seem to be leaving my yarn behind on the first row so as I work one side is growing other is same???😢
I just realized that I cannot use the Turkish cast on for dual knitting. But I will keep it in mind for other projects. :0)
This is such a helpful video! Do you have any videos on knitting in the round AFTER casting on with this technique? I cannot seem to find a tutorial on that anywhere! Thanks for your great + simple explanation on this :)
Are you knitting with a long circular using the Magic Loop Technique?
So glad I stumbled upon your video. Where does one find the pattern? I like having a print version that I can check off the rows as I go. Thank you for wonderfully clear instructions!!
Trying this on my next socks! Thanks Jana, great tutorial. 🤗♥️
Alway you made excelente tutorial thank you
Great video! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Love the round toe as well 👍🏻
Which heal method do you use?
Thanks 👍🏻🧦
Found your other tutorials. Thanks for posting 👍🏻🧦
`Wonderful, a new cast on for me it looks great! Thank you Jana!!
You're so welcome!
Thank you...this is amazing. I can’t wait to try it!
Wonderful, great video
Many thanks
I wear a 12 to 13 shoe so I doubled up the number and cast on 28 stitches
I knit socks taat toe up and this is by far the easiest cast on for that method and I also use the same seam free toe pattern and love it thank you for sharing
I should have mentioned that if you start with needles pointing to the right, the slip knot is on the bottom needle. Having the working yarn wrapped around that tail ensures that the tail is on the inside of the sock, all ready to be woven in!
good!!!
I’m an experienced knitter I’ve bought my wool Hubby bought needles but are too short short I think the point is not right can you suggest which make would be good to buy thank you teresa
Excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between a 'magic loop' and a circular needle?
Magic loop is a technique that uses a long circular needle.
th-cam.com/video/5TkyxM4jSOM/w-d-xo.html
Cool
Problem: no interchangeable needles for needle sizes less than 3mm. What to do?
I would use dpns, or order a set of fixed needles.
Where do you put the comment instruction links you are mentioning?? Where can I find them?
Click SHOW MORE to read the full video description.
I also prefer the Turkish Cast On. Personally I'm a DPN gal. I have managed to make a few socks but haven't been satisfied with any of them(yet). One day. :)
Thanks for the tutorial. I just googled how to do the Turkish cast on yesterday so your video was much appreciated.
Thank you. This is wonderful. Do you like toe up or cuff down better? I want to like socks but having a time with them
I like both toe up and cuff down, just depending upon how much yarn I have and the heel method I've chosen.
Thank you so much!
I’ve been trying to learn Judy’s magic cast on all day with my son jumping around me, screaming for food and such trivial things… - finally I can cook for him because all my problems are solved thanks to your tutorial of the Turkish cast on, which my son and husband think should be renamed to Jana’s magic cast on - and I couldn’t agree more! I can finally begin to knit my socks (and eat the dinner my husband and son finally prepared when the yelling didn’t work 😅😍).
Again, thank you so much for this and all other fantastically pedagogical videos you share!
/Madelene in Stockholm
I couldn’t get Judy’s cast on either
Can this be used for two at a time toe up socks?
Sure!
Is there a name for this type of heel flap / turn? I am on my 4th pair now and loving the pattern and the fit.
Yep, the heel flap & gusset heel
Like it did you get it going at home?
I'm confused by your question.
Could I interchange m1 with knit front and back?
You could, but you'll find that the kfb, leave a little bump on the front of the stitch. If you don't mind that, then sure!
I'm struggling to understand how many stitches to cast on. I know I'll need 70 stitches around the ball of my foot with my needles and yarn. So, how many total stitches would I need for the toe? Then, I'd cast on half that, right?
Sorry. I'm a noob.
I would suggest casting on 14 stitches on each needle as shown in the Seam Free Rounded Toe. The link is in the video description above.
Can’t wait to see the new revised customized toe up sock knitting videos!
What yarn is this?? It's beautiful
It's Plymouth Happy Feet, color 24
@@PurlTogether thanks!! It's lovely
You’ve explained this so clearly but confused about one thing. You wound yarn round 14 times which you said was half the number of stitches you needed. Then you carried on knitting 14 sts in both directions. So don’t know why the total number of sts needed was 28?
Of course, the Turkish cast-on is lots easier!
I like the fact that you show us on the weight of yarn, and the gauge of needle we'd actually be using. I don't actually mind the teachers who use, say. worsted weight, and large needles, to teach a technique, but I often find myself thinking my work doesn't look right ... when it's just a weight/gauge thing. Thanks for these videos. I binge them on my days off from work. lol