Knit Together with Kim & Jonna - Socks: Tips & Tricks
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What we're wearing.
Kim: Orkney by Marie Wallin in Rowan Felted Tweed
Jonna: Soldotna by Caitlin Hunter in Blue Sky Fibers Baby Alpaca Sport
Baby Socks-Worsted/DK Version
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On The Fence Socks: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Sock Knitting Needles all in size 1
Chiaogoo 40" Circulars
Chiaogoo 9" Circulars
Chiaogoo Bamboo DPNs
Hiya Hiya Flyers Flexible DPNs
TH-cam Tutorials
Tips and Tricks for Contrast Heels by Roxanne Richardson: • Tips & Tricks for Cont...
Lightbulb Stitch Markers by The Crazy Sock Lady: • Why I use so many Ligh...
Magic Loop socks by Very Pink Knits: • Learn to Knit Magic Lo...
Weavin' Stephen: • Weavin' Stephen
Summer Lee Design Co: Move BOR Marker for color work socks: • My Ultimate Guide to K...
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Sockmatician: / sockmatician
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Sock knitting is my ‘sanity’….. I’m never without a pair on the NEEDLES. I knit two-at-a-time on two separate ChiaoGoo needles. So although they are not both completed at the same ‘moment’, they are like twins - the second sock is completed shortly after the first. Definitely a ‘process knitter’. Always top-down. The ‘magic moment’ is when you follow the directions for the heel turn and suddenly you have this petite little cup that will hold your heel, you’ve created this 90* angle, and your sock has changed direction. I never understood why I didn’t like two on the same needle, but as Jonna explained her feelings, I understood my own. I learned to knit socks watching Jana of Knit Together on TH-cam. You two are so much fun……. Thanks for the knitting chat and the laughter.
I am a 9inch circular girl when it comes to knitting socks - what a pleasure !!!
I've knit a lot of socks. My favorite way is magic loop, TAAT, cuff down, heel flap and gusset. I've knit birthday socks for many people but my favorite was red, white and blue patriotic socks for a friend who ended up in a nursing home (way too young)after a bad surgery. He passed away and at the funeral, his wife told me he loved those socks so much that she buried him in them. I wasn't sure how to feel but she made it clear those socks were appreciated. I believe what the Yarn Harlot said to true, you only knit socks for people you love.
Such a beautiful and heartfelt comment. So sorry about your friend, but so sweet that his wife thought of burying him in those very special socks that you knitted for him. ❤️ Kim
Socks are my favorite thing to knit. In the past, I've used magic loop most often, but now I am reaching for my Chiaogoo 9" circulars especially when knitting vanilla socks. Thanks for sharing another great episode!
Turning the heel & doing the gusset always seems like magic to me 😊
Some kind of sorcery!!
I knit the pair on two different set of small circulars and go back and forth . Feels relaxing , fun, and fast.
Hi and thank you for sharing. About picking up the heel stitches. If you don't do the first row in the main color, but leave it where the pattern tells you to. You knit your flap and everything else you need to knit in the contrasting color. Then you brak that yarn, move the heel stitches on your right needle back to the left needle, and then start with your main color to pick up stitches on the right side of the heel, den knit the heel stitches and then pick up on the left side. That works great without having to break the main color yarn.
Thank you! I can see that would definitely work too.
Hello, I’m in Devon UK deep in the beautiful countryside. I love using two 16inch or 24 inch circular needles for knitting socks but I knit two at the same time by knitting 10 rows on one and then 10 rows on the other and marking with those lovely little bulb pins. I love doing it like this I don’t get into a tangle and they are both still portable, I keep each sock in its own organza bag and with its own Cocoknits stitch counter. I love knitting with the two circulars, it has such a lovely rhythm. Thank you for your lovely podcasts, I love watching and listening to you both, it brightens my day.
Hi Carol,
Thank you so much for watching and for letting us know your favorite sock knitting method! ~K&J
And no matter how many socks I make, I still think the heel turn is pure sorcery!
Ohhhh, yes!
What a timely video... I am just embarking on a sock adventure! The tips you gave already helped me with the extra "yarn over" at the beginning of a row. Thankyou
I struggled with DPNs for about 2 years - past 2 years I (continental knitter) discovered 9” chaigoo and addi’s using flexi flips for toes and now I LOVE sock knitting.
It's how you hold the needles.
Your third and fourth fingers of the left hand should be inside the triangle giving yourself leverage.
The other two needles holding stitches must be on top of the needle you are currently knitting stitches from.
This gives you a firmer grasp of your work.
Try them again this way...its much easier once these rules are followed. For continental knitting your index finger is still free for the yarn.
Good luck.
I used to knit Continental, I used to use magic loop, I used to knit 2aat socks on ML. One day I put my knitting down and moved on to another hobby. Weaving. I went years on a knitting hiatus because I just didn’t like it anymore. I didn’t love my method, I didn’t love the fabric I produced, I didn’t love the motion. One day I was watching Sweet Georgia, who I usually watch for weaving vids, and I saw how she knitted. Irish lever style. I decided to reinvent how I knit and I am loving the new mojo. I now knit like McPhee. Right handed. I love love love 5 dpns. One sock at a time. I cast on with wood or bamboo then after a couple of rounds switch to metal. My needles don’t fall out. The rhythm of the hands and the dance of the needles is what makes a hobby zen. I am knitting my first sweater on 2 circs because to me it almost feels like dpns and I don’t like the bunny ears of magic loop. My fabric and tension is perfect now if I do say so myself. I call myself a born again knitter. The motion of the process is such an important part of the process. I don’t get joy from 2aat socks. I believe I will get joy from 2aat sleeves on 2 circs though. LOL. I want to get through the sleeves so I can finish the sweater to start something else.
I watched the Sweet Georgia video on Irish lever style knitting. So interesting! Thank you for sharing.
@@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna It felt outrageously awkward at first after years of Continental. But I was determined and persevered… and knit very slowly; but in no time I got the hang of it. I modified it a tiny bit. Stephanie Purl McPhee uses her ring finger only. I use middle and index together. It goes under and around my middle and over my index instead. I hold the needle like a pencil as she does and the motion is like a shuttle like she does. Give it a try some time. I would honestly love to have every style of knitting in my repertoire. It can come in very handy.
I’m a magic loop on ChiaoGoo needles as well. Loved all the tips!
I started to knit socks 40 years ago. I started with bamboo dpns and I had to test every new needle. I still love dpns but I have black ones out of Carbon from prym, which I like very much. They don‘t have a sharp tip, it‘ more like a little ball at the tip. And I love my pair of signatures, they have really sharp tips and tge are good for lace and cable patterns.
I don‘t cut the MC when I knit the heel in a CC. I knit the heel with CC, cut the string and then I pick up stitches on the right side of the heel with the MC, knit the left stitches and pick up stitches on the left side of the heel. The beginning of the round is now at the side of the sock.
It‘s so much fun to watch yout podcast!
Thank you! I think Arne and Carlos use those needles with the little balls at the tip.
Love your podcast and the relationship between the both of you
Lovely podcast with great information. 💕🌸
New subscriber here, I love you both and how you balance each other's personalities. So fun to watch, thank you!
Mind blown for the contrasting heel!! That's such a jem of information
Honestly so 😁 when I see a new video from you ladies
Thank you!!
I love knitting socks! I mostly use magic loop but I do enjoy flexi-flips, too!
Thank you for your recommendations. I am a newer knitter and have not yet tackled socks.
I agree, knitting socks is magical....
Sock sisters!!!
I started knitting socks exactly a year ago and I'm addicted. I use - and love - Chiaogoo Shorties, 9" circulars. For the toes I use 2 16" circulars. It's a little less fiddly.
Chiagoo has a mini interchangeable sock needles that are a 3 inch and a 2 inch needle. You can also buy those individually. I use one of the 3 inch and one of the 2 inch, which makes a 10 inch, perfect for fingering weight socks. If you cast on with the longer needle it sets you up to have the longer needle in your right hand makes it a more comfortable knit. It’s also great to do your color work with them. Also with the Addi needles their size (1) is a 2.5mm, where Chiagoo’s size (1) is a 2.25mm. I really enjoy your show.
Thank you for this info!! So good. I need to put all of these comments into a spreadsheet so I can keep track of all of these great ideas.
I live in NM so I'm in the same boat pretty much. I used to live in Lafayette, many years ago. My son graduated from Comeaux High
I completely agree about trying different techniques, different needles, and different yarn size. Don't give up! Also, I highly recommend the DRK Everyday Socks from Andrea Mowry. They are easy to knit and fit beautifully!
Several viewers had mentioned that pattern, so I bought it! Thank you.
I use to be a dpn sock knitter, but I'm now a magic loop sock knitter! I love my Chiagoo's!!!
heel turns are magic!
Yes!!
Hi Kim and Jonna! Greetings from BC Canada. Loving your videos and the topics you talk about. Thanks for spending the time sharing your knitting journeys!
Our pleasure and welcome!!
So glad I found your TH-cam podcasts. Really enjoy them. Did go back and watch from the first episode!!
Welcome! Kim will be happy about that!
Great video as always.
Thank you for the sock knitting tips! Just makes it easier! Roxanne Richardson has wonderful videos on sock knitting, like you…I really enjoyed learning her handy tips! Thank you for delving into the ins and outs of sock knitting with us! Yay!
I have just rediscovered my love of knitting socks……started years ago on DPNs and now can’t get over the difference using Magic Loop. I now need to learn how to knit 2 socks at once!
Stumbled on this video and I'm loving the energy ! I started sock knitting in December and I am hooked! Currently doing my 3rd pair and using addi and knitpro mini circular
Welcome!!
OMG!!! BoR in the middle of the row… I’ve been knitting for years and never thought of that! I’m going to try this with Brioche and see if I can finally master that technique. You guys are awesome and I LOVE your channel!
Thank you SO much!! I'm glad it helped.
Fun show. I'm a big sock knitter. I agree with counting rows. I have always used a row counter - easy and no fussing with all the markers. Everybody has a favorite method! Fun to experiment with new ideas!
Love your podcast! ❤
After watching this episode I'm very excited to knit my first pair of socks! Haven't been interested in them at at all.
You ladies always brighten my day! Your friendship is wonderful!
I'm so happy I found you! ❤❤❤
Thank you! That's exciting! Do keep us posted on IG #showkimandjonna or feel free to comment here too!
Love today’s pod cast I make a LOT of socks. But I learned a lot .. 👍
That's great!
Love Harper so much!
She likes the camera too!
@@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna We all have to play to our strengths. She's magic on screen.
Great episode...love the tip on heels...who knew!🤯
Right?!
BEAUTIFUL sweaters ladies!
Thank you!
I generally have two projects going - one complicated and then a pair of socks. Roxanne Richardson has a video demonstrating a perfect method for fixing gaps at the heel flap and gusset if you have that problem. Love your videos! Keep up the fabulous knitting!
Thank you! Lately, I've been pulling that first stitch really tight at the corners and things have been better ;-)
I agree with you Kim. I have tried many times to knit more than one thing at a time but it drives me insane. Lol. Great tips ladies.
Thank you for the sock tips, I’m going to give the heal yarn transition a try. Anything that reduces the number of ends has to be a good thing!
I love sock knitting! I use one 9" circular needle exclusively now, although I started on DPNs, and moved to 2 9" circulars before landing on the one circular method. I taught myself that method organically - I just "knew" I should be able to use one circular - then I saw other people, like The Crazy Sock Lady, using the same method. ChiaoGoo red lace are my all time favorites. The only problem I have with using this technique is that my hands sometimes get crampy if I have a marathon knitting session. Love the podcast!
Love your podcast. I started knitting socks this year and got hooked. I made vanilla socks and love the process. Have made them for myself, my husband and my grandkids. I use 9" circulars.
Are you a thrower? Just wondering if that's easier on the hands!
Just discovered your Podcasts! What a great video - I love knitting socks and youve given me some great tips! And thankyou for telling us how to split the cake into 50g - I have been trying to figure that out for ages!! Off to catch up on your other episodes now!
You are so welcome!
I'm loving using Chiagoo needles & learning to knit magic loop sock technique is helping me with other knitting projects since I always used dpns. This year since I was inspired by your podcast I knit my first socks; I learned so much and felt so accomplished. Looking forward to this episode and can't wait to try DK socks as that fingering sock yarn did take awhile.
Thank you for sharing!! Your first pair!!
Mostly I use DPNs for socks, i loke how they click while i knit. But recently I bought flexible DPNs, 2.5mm and 3mm on amazon, and for me they are the best choice for colorwork socks. I used them to make a knee-high full of butterflies socks from "52 weeks of socks" book and it was my first colorwork and it was pretty easy to work with flexible DPNs!
Also I love wearing my aran (10ply) socks in my skechers walking shoes, so soft and cozy! 😄
Jonna's making her left and right socks is just pure logic. About 30 years ago i was already a good knitter only haven't knitted sockes yet, and my grandma in words explained me how to knit socks and she mentioned to make left and right in same maner as Jonna makes them (we were busy working in her garden, so she couldn't show me, but in words she explained very well). Later that year I managed to create my first sock 😄 (though i forgot to make gusset 😅). I beleave all techniques are already out there in the world, we just have to remember them, or use logic to get them back 😊 old recipes that we can find are not very detailed that's why we have to "create" it all over again 😄
So sorry for the delayed reply, but we love your comments! Thank you so much for watching. Now... go knit some socks! 😘K&J
Shared with my knit group!
Yay! Thank you! ❤️ Kim & Jonna
I love this minisode! I also love knitting socks and I appreciate any little tip. I don’t like two at a time sock knitting, is not relaxing, but I have done it in two separate needles and I like that, also I have started my heel flap on my first half of the needles many times! I’m a continental knitter and I’m still trying to get comfortable with 9” circulars. Thank you for all the tips and fun minisode!
I'm not the only one, then!!! I knew there would be others. xoxo
I love all the fun and laughter of your videos, I'm so glad I found Knit Together With Kim and Jonna. I once said that I would never relearn to knit just to make socks. LOL Never say Never, about five years ago I picked up needles again to make some dish cloths and never looked back; now I'm working on my first pair of toe up socks using magic loop.
Yay!! We're glad too. Thank you for sharing your sock story.
Love my 9" Chiagoo needles. I hated them at first, but stick with it. Make yourself knit a pair before you give up. I'm a Continental Knitter, too. You're holding onto the fabric more than the needle when you get used to them. Love them now.
Good to know!
I just stumbled upon you two a few days ago, and what a fun podcast to sit and knit to! I have binge watched (yes, Kim, in order from the first episode to current) while working on a pair of Let It Shine socks on dpn's. I love using Karbonz dpn's. Last year I set a goal to knit 12 pair in 2021 ...I knit 13 in addition to hats, mitts and other gifts. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Thank you and welcome!!
Oh I just adore you two 🥰 Angels were singing for me also when you explained don’t cut your yard! Only a new sock knitter but as soon as you explained it it made perfect sense. I’m going to try two at time on my next pair (with a new push counter thingy I just bought - 65 rows and no counting - I’m lazy) until I get to the heel and then separate those babies with 2 x 16inch circulars. I’m math centric and lazy so I think I’ve just found my perfect sock technique, tried them all and think I’ve now got it nailed, thank you 💪🏻🙏💃
So funny!! Yay!
I love 9” ChiaoGoo needles for socks. A bit tricky after picking up the side stitches, but then they fly once you’re back to your cast on number. Love your videos!
Thank you! I'm giving them a go!
Another fun episode, thank you! I love sock knitting. I knit them toe up, 2AAT, using the Turkish caston, Fish Lips Kiss heel and trying out the shadow wrap heel, magic loop with Chiaogoos! Love my Chiagoos. I usually use a 32- or 40-inch cable. Love knitting and wearing DK weight socks. 🙋🏾♀️💜
Where do you find your DK weight sock yarn? I'm also interested in natural sock yarn (no synthetic fibers) as of late. Thank you for your comment!
Both of you are wearing such beautiful sweaters! Kim's Marie Wallin is stunning but so is Jonna"s color work in a very different way. Thanks for the tips on socks. Another good minisode.
Oh thank you!
Hey, I always knit my socks with the Chiagoo Mini Set. I tried TPN, Magicloop, but these Miniset is just incredible!
So because for one sock you use one short and one long needle, you could also knit 2 socks at the time because you have 4 needles in each size and 3 cables in the set. So you just have to put them together.
Right! And, I actually bought some extra cables. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing (and love the repeats Kim) of all the ways you go about getting the knit job done.
Weird, sometimes I want to cry at the beautiful friendship you have surrounding knitting.
Jonna, you make me want to embrace natural hair. So pretty. Just the grow out year plus scares me. You look so beautiful and vibrant.
Kim, love your hair too. So fun and so artistic! You are amazing.
Thanks so much. Always good to spend time with you.
Xoxo
Kimmie in CT
Hi Kimmie!
Thank you so much for loving our knit chat, our friendship, and our hair! We love you too. ❤️
Kim & Jonna
Both of your sweaters are gorgeous!
Thank you!! Details in the show notes.
@@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna I went back and watched your Orkney video. Learned so much and tho I’ve been wanting to make a Marie Wallen design, I’m a bit intimidated!
I use DPN’s and I love them, magic loop isn’t my thing at all.
I’ve been knitting sense my late teens and now reached 60, so I think old habits sits deep 😂
Really enjoy your channel, you two feels like my really good knitting friends ❤ even though I’m way back in your list still.
Have my own channel, it’s in Swedish though… maybe maybe I’ll start doing English episodes eventually but for now it’s Swedish.
Chiaogoo needles are my favorite, for everything including small circs. I only use the small circulars for sleeves though, not for socks. I do magic loop for socks, one at a time. I’m not a dedicated sock knitter, but I do knit them sometimes. That Roxanne Richardson tip - the best tip ever! I haven’t tried contrast heels and toes yet because I’m lazy. But this makes it so much easier! Thanks!
I know, right???
I use 2 sets of dpns & knit two socks at a time knitting a few inches at a time on each. The pattern & rows are even & that way I have two completed socks when I’m done.
I'm a fan of using 2 circular needles for my socks. Learned that in a class with Cat Bordi (RIP). I stumbled upon doing my heel contrasts without breaking main color...sometimes these things just happen w/o thinking about it. The idea about making 2 cakes from one 100-gram ball was a super tip!! Love your podcast.😊
Such a lovely comment, thank you!
Thank you!! I am fairly new sock knitter and appreciate you sharing your experiences.
For the beginning of round on magic loop I simple place my stitch marker before the last stitch of the round so it doesn’t fall off.
The tip about not breaking your main color at the heel is perfect!!! Thanks again for your podcasts! You two are “super” fun to watch. 😉
; - )
Thank you for your time to help me with the tips. I use hiya hiya, because I love to work magic loop to make socks without memory cable, I love chiagoo for all my projects but nop for socks! Thank you!
Love your podcast! I use to knit two socks at a time starting at the cuff on magic loop, but the gusset did not fit my foot. So I switched to knitting two at a time toe up and I love the fit of the sock. Also, I like my socks to be higher on my leg, so my legs don't get cold. By knitting toe up and two at a time, both socks will end at the same place if I run out of yarn. I used Judy's magic cast on, Happy Knits no wrap no gap row heel, and Jeny's stretchy bind off.
That sounds like a great recipe! Thank you for sharing.
I really like Addi FlexiFlips for socks. I use the XL ones for sleeves.
Hi Girls,
Great episode. Lot's of information. Thank you.
I am a continental knitter, I use ChiaoGoo 9" circulars, size 0 thru 4 depending on the yarn. After I got used to these needles, I was able to knit so much faster and not worry about laddering or losing needles out of my work, they really changed my love for sock knitting. I do put my heel stitches on DPN's, I find that goes much faster. Crazy Sock Lady has a great pattern and tutorial for socks on 9" circulars.
I often make two socks at the same time, I just have them on separate needles.
Loved the tip about not cutting the yarn for contrast heel.
Take care and stay safe.
I LOVE my 9" circs for socks AND I'm an English knitters.
I also knit with size 1 too and tried 2 16" circs once and loved them too...and will be doing more sock knitting with those as well. Thanks for the tips and tricks. The crazy sock lady is who I followed when I started knitting socks...her videos are great and I too love Denise..earthtone girl...she's wonderful AND her voice is sooo soothing!❤
I feel like we could be sock sisters!! Thank you for the info!!
I enjoy your presentations so much! Jonna, I think you mentioned using magic loop. That was my favourite until yesterday. I had ordered Flexiflips and they arrived yesterday. I love them! You can see where I changed from Magic Loop to Flexiflips on my sock. The stitches became more even! They even have one sharp point and one slightly more rounded point. Some smart cookie designed them! They sure work for me. Cheers!
Thank you for letting me know!! I didn't even notice the tip difference.
Love your podcast !
I have been knitting for a long, long time (50 years +) and I am definitely a DPN's sock knitter -cuff down-.I tried magic loop but it's not my cup of tea.
Thanks for the contrasting heel flap tip!!! 😀and long life to your podcast 💛
Thank you so much!!
I learned to knit BECAUSE I wanted to knit socks. I love it! I have tried two at a time on several occasions and do not enjoy it. My favorite is Chiagoo 9” circulars.
Thank you for this podcast. Great info about the contrast heel. I have watched Some of Roxanne's videos but missed that one.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Kim & Jonna, Thank you for the wonderful tips. I’ve been struggling with the first round of a mitten on magic loop. Today after I watched this podcast, after hearing your magic loop tips, my mitten is on the needles and I’m a happy knitter. I Need to thank Kevin and Ray for referring me to your channel.
Yay!!! I had to try magic loop a few times before I got the hang of it. And a few more times before I actually liked it. And I agree! Thank you, Kevin & Ray! ❤️ Kim
Hi Kim & Jonna, I just discovered you two and have been binge watching all of your episodes.
My first sock was actually a Christmas stocking using worsted weight scrap yarn. It was kinda funky looking and I eventually frogged it, but it was a great way to learn sock construction. My first pair of fingering weight socks also were funky looking as I was getting used to my 9” circulars. I eventually frogged them, also. But they were a great learning experience (I think I’m more process knitter than product knitter.)
My favorite sock pattern is the Crazy Sock Lady’s vanilla socks on 9’ circulars. Her tutorials made it so easy to learn to use my 9’ circulars.
My favorite method of knitting socks is top down with slip-stitch heel. I like to use mostly 9’ circulars, switching to magic loop for the heels and the toes. I love Chiao Goo. I use size 1 and cast on 56 stitches. I love the Chiao Goo shorties. I am primarily a continental knitter, and I like putting a 3’ tip on for my right hand and a 2’ tip on for my left hand.The shorties took a whole pair of socks to get used to and get the muscle memory, but now I absolutely love using them. I have used dpns and flexi flips to knit with, but I hate how I seem to constantly drop one of the needles down in the chair and couch cushions. I have done some knitting with 2 circulars, but didn’t love that. So, I definitely prefer small circulars and magic loop. Happy Knitting.
I like the 2" and 3" combo too! I'm giving it a good try. I bought the Chiaogoo mini twist set!
Hello Kim & Jonna! Really enjoy your videos. I got back into knitting when I was in my early 20s, after having learned to knit around the age of 7 or 8. My first project was a pair of socks. Cause why not?!! :) haha. I’m 47 now and have knitted lots of socks over the years. I have tried many methods but I still love my tried and true - DPNs. I have my stitches divided onto 3 needles and knit with a 4th DPN. I knit top down, one at a time. I receive a lot of shade for this. I have a basic pattern memorized and this makes it so easy. I would recommend for new sock knitters is Nancy Bush’s book, Folk Knits. She has a written out pattern that goes row by row. It’s almost like she’s is sitting next to you speaking & helping you along. Happy knitting!
What a great recommendation! Thank you.
Like you, Johna, I have socks going all the time, even though I am primarily a project knitter. They’re portable and keep me occupied when there are waits. Two-at-a-time all the way! I use Chiagoo 32” circulars.
Two yarn cakes or one??
I'm not a sock knitter, purely because I don't wear them. I used to make them for my kids, but they don't wear them now either. I've also been way more into garment knitting since moving to a place where I do actually need them for more than a couple of days each year. 😁
PS - Kim, I hope you're proud of me for starting from the beginning after watching a handful of the latest episodes. 😂
Haha, thank YOU!!
Great episode! Yes, when you knit sock and become more experienced, a lot of thing you can do easily without learning from someone. Being one side has one more row, picking up the stitches with the main color one side ahead of time doesn’t make anything different. What you are saying is all true! More you know makes you free! Sock knitting is magic!!! Thanks for sharing~
So true!
LOVE Chiagoo needles! Since trying 9" circulars, I haven't looked back.
SAME!
The best!
The show you were talking about with all the beautiful sweaters, Wool and Vine has written a free chart for the colourwork sweater: worth checking out. Loved the tips and tricks. Sewing my first ever flat knit sweater together and it’s turning out so nice. Did knit the front and back at the same time until the front neck decreases and also knitted the sleeves at the same time. Keep knitting and smiling ladies!
Oh wow! You're like Kim!!
I'm a long-time sock knitter, and a *total* dpn fan. "Magic loop" for me feels like "floppy loop" -- whether it's for socks or mitts or whatever. I've tried the tiny (9" or 10") circs but -- even though I'm a "flicker" (I throw with my right forefinger, a variation on the British style of knitting) -- I like something to hang onto. My favourite DPN length is 6", though I can handle 5" ones. Shorter than that there's nothing to hang onto.
RE: Ladders on dpns -- if you purl the first stitch on at least the first round, or in ribbing do the purls first -- there will be a ladder at first but it disappears. This would work for joining in the round with circs too. 🙂
Another great video. I do toe up socks and use magic loop for the toe and heel and 9" in circular for the rest. I put my end of row marker right in the sock and just move it up every inch or so. This is a easier than moving the marker all the time, especially with the 9" circular. Fun how we all have our own way of doing things and they are all right.
Exactly!! The comments are so interesting for that very reason!
Thank you for another amazing episode. I absolutely enjoy following your channel🙂I am in love with sock knitting myself and knitted 55 pairs in 2021.
So fun to see all your sock yarn both here and in a previous episode too. So fun to see Danish yarn. I actually live just about 10 miles from the Holst Garn store in the northern part of Jutland in Denmark🙂
Thank you again and take care! All my best, Malene
55 pair??? Wow! That's amazing. My Shawlography is knit in Holst Super Soft. Denmark sounds lovely! Everyone would be able to pronounce my name!! (right?)
@@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna Yes we would😊We do pronounce the J with more of a softer sound - like a Y.
Aside from Holst, Isager and Filcolana (and others😊) we also have lots of really talented indie dyers who dye the most amazing sock yarn🤩
I’m hoping to visit the States again once the world opens up again so I can try some of all the wonderful American dyers😊
Hey Kim and Jonna!🤗 My first pair of socks were knit on Chiao Goo 9" circulars and I love them. I'm going to try other methods to see which is my favorite. Also, I'm not tech savvy either and I think you're doing a marvelous job!🥳 Thank you so much for sharing this video! Until next time, take care!🤗
Thank you for your encouragement!! It's been a learning process for sure.
hahaha! I do the same thing when knitting socks with colorwork...adjust the placement of the heel so the "seam" is on the inside of both socks. Never really thought about the pattern not being written that way. I just wanted the sock to look more finished. Thanks for bringing that up!
I knew I wasn't the only one!!
Kim, thank you for the tip on winding 50g skeins. I did not know! Rachelle in Seattle
Such a great video! I’ve knit many socks but loved all your tips, especially the contrast heel without cutting MC yarn. I prefer chiagoo magic loop but really want to try the shorty circulars. I never understood the TAAT socks because it doesn’t take less time and 2 balls is too fiddly for me. To keep them the same size, I use a row counter. I know my leg and foot length numbers and always knit to those numbers before starting the heel and toe.
Love the kiddos at the end, they’re adorable!
Thank you!! I totally agree with the TAAT. I like the gratification after finishing one sock...I don't suffer from SSS!
I use dpn's or magic loop. Fairly new at sock knitting but enjoy using both methods.
I love 9" circulars by Chia Goo. I use these on sleeves as well. I also use the add flips ..sometimes I use one needle for cable work. It never fails out. Enjoy your podcasts.
Great tip!
Love knitting socks and mitts. Learned how on 2 9" but moved on to magic loop even 2-at-a-time. I do love my Flexi Flips a bunch! I have ChiaoGoo interchangeables for sweaters and shawls, but love Hiya Hiya's stabby tips for lace and socks. DPNs are great for tiny projects like toys or Christmas ornaments. I have no use for straights! Maybe if I were to knit a long-term blanket of mitered squares, maybe it would be cool to have dedicated straights, but until that day, I passed on my ancient straight needles to a teen knitter in 2015.
Love this needle talk!! Thank you for sharing. I love that there are so many tools to choose from.
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I’ve knit socks with all the needle types. My favorites are magic loop (32” needle) or two 16” needles. Sometimes I’ll knit the pair concurrently with two separate 32” needles. I don’t like two at a time because they weigh the needle down so is hard on the wrists. Socks fly on a 9” or 10” needle but you have to switch to some other needle for the toe. I love you two!
Thank you SO much!!
Thanks so much for sharing your sock knitting tips! Craft House Magic also has wonderful sock tutorials and Knit Freedom has a genius one for Casting on Two at a Time Socks on a single Magic Loop. I have never seen it before and is just perfect!
Thank you! I'll definitely check out the videos. I'm a TH-cam junkie!!
I am from Central Texas and use a #us1ChiaoGoo 12” Red Lace circ. My vanilla sock is all stockinette with slip stitch knit heel flap and gusset. I knit top to toe. Use dpns for anything smaller than 60 stitches.
Love socks💕💕💕 and you guys! Thnx so much for your videos.
I love my chia goo shorties and I like doing one sock at a time. I am a process crafter
I just bought the set!! I love it so far.
I learned to knit socks on dpns and those needles are still my favourites. Generally I knit 64 stitches on 2.25 needles and prefer metal needles, 6" long and with good points. To put the sock in progress away I wind my yarn 3 or 4 times around each end of the needles when they are held together to prevent the stitches from sliding off. 🇬🇧
Thank you for watching! After magic looping for a long time, I find I am using DPNs more often, especially for cuffs.
I love knitting socks two at a time (TAAT) so I don’t need to keep count to make cuffs or foot the exact same, they just are. Also, when I learn a new technique, e.g. shadow wrap heel, i knit it twice consecutively rather than days/weeks between knitting the new technique. That immediate repetition helps me learn the new technique better. Thanks for all your tips!
I've watched Denise's Shadow Wrap Heel video but haven't tried it yet. Thank you!
I am fairly new at sock knitting and I love it. I was so intimidated at the thought of it but one day was determined to try it. Success!
My go to needles for anything is Chiao Goo all the way. I start with 9" circulars then then change to two at a time magic loop after the cuffs.
Awesome!