I'm a lifetime knitter (50 years) and have done most things, but was always afraid of socks. NO LONGER- I'm making a pair using your directions! God bless you. You've got a lifetime subscriber here.
Awesome video and training. It made sense to me and I understood everything you said. You are a terrific instructor. I am deaf. You spoke so clearly and not to fast. Thank you so much.
Your explanations on m1r and m1 l are brilliant. I've benn knitting socks for awhile now and gave up on remembering how to be consistent, and simply do a kfb. But you have just shone a light on this so thank you. All your tutorials are really wonderful (as are your podcasts).
@@crafthousemagic I got it after a few try's. I had tried other videos and your's just seemed to make it easier. Good video quality and explanation. I had previously tried that Turkish cast-on and failed miserably after day's of trying and gave that one up. Thank you Ellie! I sure wish I was near, I would so love to hang out with you. Oh well, I just truly enjoy your videos from afar, here in Kentucky. Thanks again Ellie.
Ellie,you are amazing!I have always been so terrified to attempt to make my two boys socks.Now they will get those socks for Christmas!Thank you so much.Love you're episodes too xx
I have knit my first sock! This is such an easy tutorial to follow. I have gone from saying I will never knit socks to possibly a sock obsession. Thank you!
Thanks for your podcast on toe up socks. I can see clearly and the tone of your voice is relaxing.For me it calms my nerves when learning a new method. You’re the best.❤️🇺🇸Sally
I have checked out many videos on how to do this and yours is the best. I love it you did a wonderful job. Finally someone who explains it perfectly. I have never knit socks but been wanting to try so now with your help I think I will bite the bullet and do it. Thank you
I couldn’t wait to watch this after seeing you mention it on IG. I had all but given up on knitting toe up socks but your instructions are so good I feel inspired to have another go. Thanks for a great tutorial
The best tutorial I have come across (and love your podcast) I only been knitting socks this year and I wish I had seen this tutorial. You have a lovely voice, good handwork, and tutorial is paced as if you could knit along - Thanks !
Hi Ellie. After a few false starts I'm knitting along with you. I've only knitted two pairs of socks before and one of those was your love and to cherish socks so I know I'm in safe hands. X
Hello Ellie Ifound your site quite by accident and subscribed today. You are so interesting down to earth and someone after my own heart. I love to knit, sew, bead, make greeting cards etc. I only wish more people like yourself were around to show these fabulous podcasts. I too feel like my relatives who taught me so much aunts and my mom were still around so I have to watch these videos to get inspired. I also love that a British person is flicking instead of continental knitting. I have down a bit of dabbling with the judy magic loop cast on with the toe up version. I really love that you are demonstrating with the toe up version. Have to try these hiya needles and this beautiful yarn. Greetings from MA . my grandmother was from Bolton England and taught me how to knit.
Thank you so much for subscribing Melinda! It is a pleasure thank you for taking the time to comment. I knit how my mum showed me, which I find lovely as it feels like I am carrying on a tradition x
This is a great tutorial, you made it so easy to understand.I have been knitting a very long time, but not socks so this is great.Thank you so much for posting this.Cheers from Canada
Like Lorraine Royle, I have had a complete mind block when trying to remember M1L/M1R - I just finished the pompom mitts from PPQ and I'm not kidding, EVERY.SINGLE.TIME as M1L/M1R came up I had to look it up... your explanation is so clear and simple - I finally think I've got it!! Thank you a million times over!
lorraine royle Exactly!! The close up and seeing the way they lean makes it easy to remember which way to put it. Right side in the front, left side in the back! Easy!
Wonderful made, very well explained. Thank you so much! It helped me to let it been made from my friends living far away from me. I couldn't explain it well enough and your video helped.
Thank you SO much for making this tutorial!!!! I have been wanting to try toe up socks forever because I know it makes it easier when trying to use up every bit of yarn but never could understand the process in a written pattern. Your explanation of starting the toe was perfect and also as a newbie knitter, I have trouble remembering (and had no idea why there was a difference) the m1L and m1R but now I know how and WHY which helps me know when to do what. Thank you so much!!! I could absolutely hug you!!!!! I had to stay up to make my toe til 2am so tomorrow I can do my foot! I can't wait to get to part 2 now :)
Thank you so much Ellie, I have just knitted my first toe! I want to knit a toe up so that I can knit to the end of the 50gms. Knitted it top down as is my usual way but decided to do the next pair toe up. Will order the sharps needles. thanks
I made my first sock ever doing the top down method and now trying this method. I don't have long circular needles, only the 9" circulars right now and I was able to do this method with the 9 inch US1 size needles. They are smaller but it's do-able! I don't like having a lot of wire hanging out between the needles.
thanks for this tutorial Ellie. I'll be honest find knitting with circular needles, I've been knitting for years and I've never seen the need to use them,but on your recommendation I have bought myself some Hiya Hiya sharps,and im going to perserver ,all I want now is some of your lovely yarn,next shopping treat X 😂oh dear x
Thanks Jackie, I love them. I do use DPNs too from time to time, but I do tend to accidentally fling them about, so not so good for car knitting! he he!! x
Ellie, you are amazing! Your explanations are really easy to follow and I can't wait to get started. Would you say that you are knitting for a size 6 UK with that number of stitches? When the socks are finished, would you mind terribly showing your blocking process and what tools you use for blocking? Thank you so much for taking the time to do this tutorial, it is half term in the UK after all and you are probably busy with the family! I for one really appreciate the effort so a big thank you!!
Hi Corrine. I am about a 5 1/2 - 6 UK shoe size yes, However, it does depend on your knitting tension and the yarn you are using. The stitch count and needle size I use is a good place to start though. Good idea, yes I will show how I was and block my socks. Thank you for taking the time to comment x
It could be a tension issue? I can't be sure without actually seeing it. You may be able to block it out after you have finished them, or you may need to adjust your tension at the edges x
Thanks for the video! I have finished the toe and am working on the foot. When you write "knit in the round until your work measures 2 inches..." in the instructions above, do I knit "Magic Loop style" (e.g., K30, reverse needles, K30) or do I knit in the round like a hat (e.g., K60)? Thanks again.
I used magic loop style. Knitting 30 stitches on the front, turning the work and knitting the next 30 stitches. You are creating a tube that measures 2 inches less than the length of your foot. I hope that makes sense x
I’m so sorry it’s a great tutorial but I just can’t do it. I’m nearly 70 with arthritic hands and just can’t manage this cast on. Is there an alternative way to cast on for toe up socks please.
Brilliant tutorial. I am totally new to sock knitting, and I so wanted to challenge myself this year to get into sock knitting. I have a question, how do I know what size these will be Ellie and can you change the number of stitches to make different sizes.
Hi Michelle, I have published a video on how to knit socks that fit. In the written pattern that I have published on Ravelry there are multiple sizes. You will need to find your gauge and knit the right size for your leg and foot. You can find the fit tutorial at: th-cam.com/video/hBvufWuYbiM/w-d-xo.html
Hi. I need help. I first knit one at a time toe up GSR heel socks on one 9” circular. And then knit Two at a time toe up socks on one long circular using Magic Loop Now I’ve bought two sets of the same size tips (2.5) and two 14” cables so I can knit Two at a time; Toe up socks; using Judy’s Magic Cast On. But on Two Circulars. I found Magic Loop really annoying I can’t find a sock pattern or tutorial for that combination. I’ve been searching and searching but can’t seem to find anything exact. Can you direct me to a pattern with video tutorial (I’m a see-do learner)? Thank you 🙏
I am afraid I don't know of a tutorial for using two circulars. It is something I did some time ago and find it much easier to use magic loop now. Tina from Simply in Stitches has some good tutorials on how to use the small circular needles though x
Thank you so much! Beginner knitter here and I've been trying to learn how to knit socks on flexiflips...would you say the tutorial is applicable on flexiflips or are there any details to add to it?
What is the gauge you are using? What is the size of the sock you are making? I am getting ready to make my first pair of socks and found your channel. This looks like just what I need! Thank you
I get about 8 stitches per inch on a row. But it all depends on your tension. I have a video on how to knit socks that fit on my knitting tutorials playlist on this channel x
Hi Gemma, I don't tend to count rows for the length of my socks, plus the differences in our gauge would make this information unhelpful to you. I tend to measure the length instead x
ok, I have tried a dozen times since my first comment and I cannot do this right. When I turn to start the next row I end up with gaps where the turn is. Help! TIA
Oh no Sorry Tia, I hope I can help. Do you mean that you are getting holes at the edge of your work when you have got past the cast on. The trick is to keep your yarn fairy tight on the corner. If you are having trouble with the rows after the cast on keep your work tight at the edges and carry on. Sometimes it appears a bit loose but once you have knitted your sock you can pull on you cast on yarn and tighten it up. The cast on method is quite fiddly. You may find it easier to use the long tail cast on and knit your sock top down. Ellie x
Wow what an interesting technique! I love trying different techniques having just knit my first attached i-cord. I've made two pairs of cuff down socks but really want to give toe up a go and now I will using this tutorial! Question though: what's the best way to work out sizing as I would like to make these for my husband, so stitch count in relation to sock size?
Hi there! It is difficult to say because people tension there work so differently. Also people have different width of peoples feet varies even if you have the same shoe size. You could measure your stitches per inch on your last socks, then measure your husbands foot circumference. Take away 1.5 - 2 inches from your foot measurement and then calculated how many stitches you need to cast on from multiplying stitches per inches by your husbands foot measurement minus the 1.5-2 inches. Does that make sense? The reason why you take away the 1.5-2 inches is so that they fit snugly, the more you take away, the tighter you will be. Bear in mind that sock yarn varies in thickness so try and pick a sock you have knitted in a similar yarn you intend to use x
I hope you don't mind my asking a question about the toe section. I have done half a sock (I'm half way through the heel) and it's a little too big. I've heard podcasters using 56 stitches and I think that may be the right fit for me. Can you still do the cast on 12 and just increase to 56 with the same results as you?
Hi Heather, You absolutely can. Just increase to the number of stitched that fits your foot. You may also want to check whether you need to increase or decrease the stitch count after the heel so that it fits perfectly. Stitch count and needle size will also make a difference. So depending on how you like the texture of your knitting you could go down a needle size if you wanted to instead x
Hi Ellie, thanks for such a clear tutorial. Could you clarify something for me? When I knit top down magic loop socks I draw out the top needle to knit off the bottom needle. I noticed that you pull out the bottom needle to knit off the top. Is this reversed because it is toe up?
Hello, I have a sock related question and hope that you can help me. For my son, I always cast on 72 stitches of fingering weight socks. For the first time I’m knitting him a pair of worsted weight socks. Is there a rule of thumb number of stitches in worsted weight that equates to 72 stitches? Thanks.
I am afraid I have never knit Worsted weight socks. I usually use 48 stitches for DK. What I would suggest is looking for a worsted weight pattern on ravelry. Or you could swatch and work out how many stitches per inch you get and use my tutorial on how to knit socks that fit to create your own recipe x
Craft House Magic thank you for getting back to me. By the way, I love your sunny disposition. Adam is a lucky man. You always cheer me up with your personality.
Brilliant...2 minutes in and you've rocked my knitting...how to get stripping socks to match. Rewinding and hearing it again. Do you need a best friend?? Pick me, pick me❤ Lol, Kimmie Mama to 8 One homemade and 7 adopted
Hi Ellie. Many thanks for taking the time to record your tutorials. I find them very useful. I have two questions if that’s okay. I see that you’ve used a different yarn for the toes and this was changed to the main yarn before you finished the increases. Do you change yarn on a certain row number? My second question is do you use a specific method for changing yarns when knitting socks? Thanks very much. I’m looking forward to your tutorial on heels.
Hi Lorena, I am using self striping yarn so I have not changed the yarn here. However, if I was going to change colour I would knit to toe until I had finished the increases and then switch. I just drop the old yarn and start knitting with the new colour. You have to hold onto the tail of the new colour until you have knitted a few stitches. Once you have knitted another round you can tie the two ends in a bow just to keep them out of the way and from loosening until you sew the ends in. I hope that helps x
Great tutorial! I'm preparing to make my first pair of socks, with a little practice one on leftover yarn. Do you have instructions for using worsted weight? Thanks :)
I'm a lifetime knitter (50 years) and have done most things, but was always afraid of socks. NO LONGER- I'm making a pair using your directions! God bless you. You've got a lifetime subscriber here.
Awesome video and training. It made sense to me and I understood everything you said. You are a terrific instructor. I am deaf. You spoke so clearly and not to fast. Thank you so much.
Your explanations on m1r and m1 l are brilliant. I've benn knitting socks for awhile now and gave up on remembering how to be consistent, and simply do a kfb. But you have just shone a light on this so thank you. All your tutorials are really wonderful (as are your podcasts).
Finally understand which way to put the m1 stitch on because of the close up!! Excellent tutorial!!!
Ellie, I just have to thank you, and tell you that with your toe up cast-on, I finally have got it!!! I am on my way to my first toe-up sock!! YAY!!
Fantastic! It is a bit fiddly is t it! I have to remind myself how to do it each time I come back to it. But it comes out lovely x x
@@crafthousemagic I got it after a few try's. I had tried other videos and your's just seemed to make it easier. Good video quality and explanation. I had previously tried that Turkish cast-on and failed miserably after day's of trying and gave that one up. Thank you Ellie! I sure wish I was near, I would so love to hang out with you. Oh well, I just truly enjoy your videos from afar, here in Kentucky. Thanks again Ellie.
Ellie,you are amazing!I have always been so terrified to attempt to make my two boys socks.Now they will get those socks for Christmas!Thank you so much.Love you're episodes too xx
I love the way you teach, you should do more tutorials like this. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! ❤
I have knit my first sock! This is such an easy tutorial to follow. I have gone from saying I will never knit socks to possibly a sock obsession. Thank you!
Thanks for your podcast on toe up socks. I can see clearly and the tone of your voice is relaxing.For me it calms my nerves when learning a new method. You’re the best.❤️🇺🇸Sally
Thanks Sally, it is a pleasure x
Good morning Ellie! I absolutely love your training videos!!!! So clear and concise. You are truly a knitting gem to the masses! Blessings....Beverly
Thanks Beverly x x x
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. I really like the way you started your socks.
Thank you! I am thinking of making a tutorial on top down socks too x
I have checked out many videos on how to do this and yours is the best. I love it you did a wonderful job. Finally someone who explains it perfectly. I have never knit socks but been wanting to try so now with your help I think I will bite the bullet and do it. Thank you
I couldn’t wait to watch this after seeing you mention it on IG.
I had all but given up on knitting toe up socks but your instructions are so good I feel inspired to have another go. Thanks for a great tutorial
Great tutorial...good tips and tricks. You've given me the courage to attempt magic loop. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Ellie, great clear instructions, hope the heel is as easy as the toe, good to have an alternative to cuff down, look forward to part 2
The best tutorial I have come across (and love your podcast) I only been knitting socks this year and I wish I had seen this tutorial. You have a lovely voice, good handwork, and tutorial is paced as if you could knit along - Thanks !
Hi Ellie. After a few false starts I'm knitting along with you. I've only knitted two pairs of socks before and one of those was your love and to cherish socks so I know I'm in safe hands. X
Hi Anita, The first bit is a bit fiddly but the rest is easy. I am so glad you gave it a go x
Hello Ellie Ifound your site quite by accident and subscribed today. You are so interesting down to earth and someone after my own heart. I love to knit, sew, bead, make greeting cards etc. I only wish more people like yourself were around to show these fabulous podcasts. I too feel like my relatives who taught me so much aunts and my mom were still around so I have to watch these videos to get inspired. I also love that a British person is flicking instead of continental knitting. I have down a bit of dabbling with the judy magic loop cast on with the toe up version. I really love that you are demonstrating with the toe up version. Have to try these hiya needles and this beautiful yarn. Greetings from MA . my grandmother was from Bolton England and taught me how to knit.
Thank you so much for subscribing Melinda! It is a pleasure thank you for taking the time to comment. I knit how my mum showed me, which I find lovely as it feels like I am carrying on a tradition x
Thank you for sharing Ellie. You are a very good and thorough instructor and this tutorial is very easy to understand.
This is a great tutorial. Really clearly explained. I now feel confident to have a go at my first socks. Thanks.
Fantastic Julie, glad to be of help x
Thanks to Ellie I'm happy to report I am ready for part two. It's gone well so far. Anyone else knitting along with tutorial?
Fantastic Mari, I am now editing part two so it should be up later today x
Thankyou Ellie I’ve sorted it just took my time and kept watching how to do it thankyou
This is a great tutorial, you made it so easy to understand.I have been knitting a very long time, but not socks so this is great.Thank you so much for posting this.Cheers from Canada
Thank you Laurie! So glad it is helpful. I am waving to you from the UK x
Waving back
very timely for me as I want to make a pair of toe up socks for my sister for Christmas. super helpful! thank you!
You have explained this really well, thank you. You're knitting is very neat.
Thank you Tracey x
This is the best tutorial ever! I feel as though I can actually make socks now! Thank you so much
Brilliant instructions Ellie thank you, off to find some wool now to follow this set of videos.
This is a fabulous tutorial, so helpful. Really detailed and easy to see what you are doing
Its very well explained, i have started a pair,thank you so much.
Like Lorraine Royle, I have had a complete mind block when trying to remember M1L/M1R - I just finished the pompom mitts from PPQ and I'm not kidding, EVERY.SINGLE.TIME as M1L/M1R came up I had to look it up... your explanation is so clear and simple - I finally think I've got it!! Thank you a million times over!
You make it look so easy, great explanation of M1r and M1L. Thanks, will try after I finish my Halloween socks!
Thanks Ellie, I could never remember my M1L and M1R but seeing you explain it like that it has finally sunk in lol
lorraine royle Exactly!! The close up and seeing the way they lean makes it easy to remember which way to put it. Right side in the front, left side in the back! Easy!
Wonderful made, very well explained. Thank you so much! It helped me to let it been made from my friends living far away from me. I couldn't explain it well enough and your video helped.
Thank you Ellie. Can’t wait to try this.
Thank you That was so clear The best tutorial I have seen 💚
Glad it was helpful! Thank you x
I've never seen that way of casting on before. Think it might need a bit if practice. Thank you for your tutorial
It is a little fiddly, but once you get the hang of it is a lovely cast on x
Thank you SO much for making this tutorial!!!! I have been wanting to try toe up socks forever because I know it makes it easier when trying to use up every bit of yarn but never could understand the process in a written pattern. Your explanation of starting the toe was perfect and also as a newbie knitter, I have trouble remembering (and had no idea why there was a difference) the m1L and m1R but now I know how and WHY which helps me know when to do what. Thank you so much!!! I could absolutely hug you!!!!! I had to stay up to make my toe til 2am so tomorrow I can do my foot! I can't wait to get to part 2 now :)
Thank you so much Mary, I am so glad you have found it useful. Part two will be uploaded later today and part 3 in a couple of weeks x
Good job Ellie! Thank you for filming this tutorial!💟
So beautiful socks and needles))
Excellent tutorial so well explained, looking forward to the next one now........thank you so much Ellie 😍
Very easy to understand and follow. Thank you!
Thank you so muc h for this tutorial so easy to follow.
Fantastic Ellie, I will attempt my first toe up socks with these tutorials, Thankyou. You make it look so easy, hopefully it is lol
Perfect directions. Thanks. I have been struggling with this. 😀
Great instructions. Couldn't see it at first but got it towards the end. I always get holes when I increase, sew an pleased I watched you. Thank you🙌
Brilliant, can’t wait for the next one. Thanks
Great tutorial Ellie! When I do toe up socks I will definitely try your way!
Thank you so much Ellie, I have just knitted my first toe! I want to knit a toe up so that I can knit to the end of the 50gms. Knitted it top down as is my usual way but decided to do the next pair toe up. Will order the sharps needles. thanks
Thank you! I do love it when you can knit the whole skein! Happy sock knitting x x
Fantastic Ellie can’t wait for the next one. 👍
You make it look so easy! Thank You!
Great tutorial! I'm going to give it a try. I've ordered my circular needles, I'll be behind a bit but I'm excited to try a toe up sock.
Can't wait to knitting my first sock.
wauw finally i understand the way to knit a sock from the other way then de board thank you so much
Will try this method next pair of socks thank you for your video
Thanks, now i think i can make a start on a sock...so looking forward to the next part....
Thanks Ellie I'm going to be knitting my first toe up sock using this 💕
Very good explanation on increase thank you
Thank you Ellie
thank you Ellie this is soo great
Thank you so much I have been waiting for a tutorial for toe up socks I could understand 👍🤓
Seriously, I subscribed, but can I adopt you? You have cleared up murky waters in knitting for me.
Thanks so very much.
Big hug,
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I made my first sock ever doing the top down method and now trying this method. I don't have long circular needles, only the 9" circulars right now and I was able to do this method with the 9 inch US1 size needles. They are smaller but it's do-able! I don't like having a lot of wire hanging out between the needles.
thanks for this tutorial Ellie. I'll be honest find knitting with circular needles, I've been knitting for years and I've never seen the need to use them,but on your recommendation I have bought myself some Hiya Hiya sharps,and im going to perserver ,all I want now is some of your lovely yarn,next shopping treat X 😂oh dear x
Thanks Jackie, I love them. I do use DPNs too from time to time, but I do tend to accidentally fling them about, so not so good for car knitting! he he!! x
Thanks very much for sharing my friend
Mit have a go at socks 🧦 xx I’ve crochet socks xx
Ellie, you are amazing! Your explanations are really easy to follow and I can't wait to get started. Would you say that you are knitting for a size 6 UK with that number of stitches? When the socks are finished, would you mind terribly showing your blocking process and what tools you use for blocking? Thank you so much for taking the time to do this tutorial, it is half term in the UK after all and you are probably busy with the family! I for one really appreciate the effort so a big thank you!!
Hi Corrine. I am about a 5 1/2 - 6 UK shoe size yes, However, it does depend on your knitting tension and the yarn you are using. The stitch count and needle size I use is a good place to start though. Good idea, yes I will show how I was and block my socks. Thank you for taking the time to comment x
Thank you so much
Wow, thank you so much!!
Hi from littlekniteve, I will give this a go. Hopefully I can do this, thank you so much for your time to show use how to do toe up socks. 🎃👻☕️🍰🍩
I've done my increases and I'm just knitting now. I don't understand how much I knit until the gusset
just downloaded the pattern need new inks before i can print out blessings to you and adam
Will I ever do that kind of socks like my four needles lol
I have done one sock have now started another but this time I have a ridge where it should be seamless any ideas what I’ve done please
It could be a tension issue? I can't be sure without actually seeing it. You may be able to block it out after you have finished them, or you may need to adjust your tension at the edges x
Thanks for the video! I have finished the toe and am working on the foot. When you write "knit in the round until your work measures 2 inches..." in the instructions above, do I knit "Magic Loop style" (e.g., K30, reverse needles, K30) or do I knit in the round like a hat (e.g., K60)? Thanks again.
I used magic loop style. Knitting 30 stitches on the front, turning the work and knitting the next 30 stitches. You are creating a tube that measures 2 inches less than the length of your foot. I hope that makes sense x
I’ve undone it and started again
I hope it works better for you this time Carole x
is there a gauge for this sock? thanks
Using the striped Regia yarn, how do I make it pairfect?
Pairfect yarn has instructions on the label that you need to follow to make them pairfect
I’m so sorry it’s a great tutorial but I just can’t do it. I’m nearly 70 with arthritic hands and just can’t manage this cast on. Is there an alternative way to cast on for toe up socks please.
The cast on methods for toe up socks are all quite fiddly I think. Have you tried knitting socks top down? x x
@@crafthousemagic yes I have made them with DPN. I will wait for a good day when my left hand is not cramping and try again. Thank you.
Brilliant tutorial. I am totally new to sock knitting, and I so wanted to challenge myself this year to get into sock knitting. I have a question, how do I know what size these will be Ellie and can you change the number of stitches to make different sizes.
Hi Michelle, I have published a video on how to knit socks that fit. In the written pattern that I have published on Ravelry there are multiple sizes. You will need to find your gauge and knit the right size for your leg and foot. You can find the fit tutorial at:
th-cam.com/video/hBvufWuYbiM/w-d-xo.html
Craft House Magic brilliant Ellie. Thank you 😘
Hi. I need help.
I first knit one at a time toe up GSR heel socks on one 9” circular. And then knit Two at a time toe up socks on one long circular using Magic Loop
Now I’ve bought two sets of the same size tips (2.5) and two 14” cables so I can knit Two at a time; Toe up socks; using Judy’s Magic Cast On.
But on Two Circulars.
I found Magic Loop really annoying
I can’t find a sock pattern or tutorial for that combination. I’ve been searching and searching but can’t seem to find anything exact.
Can you direct me to a pattern with video tutorial (I’m a see-do learner)?
Thank you 🙏
I am afraid I don't know of a tutorial for using two circulars. It is something I did some time ago and find it much easier to use magic loop now. Tina from Simply in Stitches has some good tutorials on how to use the small circular needles though x
Can you use patons yarn kroy socks it 4 ply cabos
Hi Molly, as long as there is some nylon content and it is 4 ply you can use most for this pattern x
Thank you so much! Beginner knitter here and I've been trying to learn how to knit socks on flexiflips...would you say the tutorial is applicable on flexiflips or are there any details to add to it?
Yes I think you can. Keeping the stitches on two needles instead of two sides of the magic loop x
@@crafthousemagic Thanks so much! Socks are tedious but I'm so thankful there are tutorials like yours on the internet :)
Lindo! 👏👏😍🇧🇷
What is the gauge you are using? What is the size of the sock you are making?
I am getting ready to make my first pair of socks and found your channel. This looks like just what I need! Thank you
I get about 8 stitches per inch on a row. But it all depends on your tension. I have a video on how to knit socks that fit on my knitting tutorials playlist on this channel x
@@crafthousemagic thank you
hi I am new to knitting socks I was just wondering how many rows do u do on each bit of the sock. I am about the same size as u xx
Hi Gemma, I don't tend to count rows for the length of my socks, plus the differences in our gauge would make this information unhelpful to you. I tend to measure the length instead x
what shade of yarn is this? love it!
HI Sandra it is knit picks felici in the colourway beyond the wall x
ok, I have tried a dozen times since my first comment and I cannot do this right. When I turn to start the next row I end up with gaps where the turn is. Help! TIA
Oh no Sorry Tia, I hope I can help. Do you mean that you are getting holes at the edge of your work when you have got past the cast on. The trick is to keep your yarn fairy tight on the corner. If you are having trouble with the rows after the cast on keep your work tight at the edges and carry on. Sometimes it appears a bit loose but once you have knitted your sock you can pull on you cast on yarn and tighten it up. The cast on method is quite fiddly. You may find it easier to use the long tail cast on and knit your sock top down. Ellie x
Yay! I mastered to toe at least! I am excited, Thank you so much for your videos. I have always wanted to learn to make socks
Wow what an interesting technique! I love trying different techniques having just knit my first attached i-cord. I've made two pairs of cuff down socks but really want to give toe up a go and now I will using this tutorial! Question though: what's the best way to work out sizing as I would like to make these for my husband, so stitch count in relation to sock size?
Hi there! It is difficult to say because people tension there work so differently. Also people have different width of peoples feet varies even if you have the same shoe size. You could measure your stitches per inch on your last socks, then measure your husbands foot circumference. Take away 1.5 - 2 inches from your foot measurement and then calculated how many stitches you need to cast on from multiplying stitches per inches by your husbands foot measurement minus the 1.5-2 inches. Does that make sense? The reason why you take away the 1.5-2 inches is so that they fit snugly, the more you take away, the tighter you will be. Bear in mind that sock yarn varies in thickness so try and pick a sock you have knitted in a similar yarn you intend to use x
Craft House Magic that's great thank you. I will give that a go with the measurements and see how I get on x
I hope you don't mind my asking a question about the toe section. I have done half a sock (I'm half way through the heel) and it's a little too big. I've heard podcasters using 56 stitches and I think that may be the right fit for me. Can you still do the cast on 12 and just increase to 56 with the same results as you?
Hi Heather, You absolutely can. Just increase to the number of stitched that fits your foot. You may also want to check whether you need to increase or decrease the stitch count after the heel so that it fits perfectly. Stitch count and needle size will also make a difference. So depending on how you like the texture of your knitting you could go down a needle size if you wanted to instead x
2:20 if you don't want to listen to 2 minutes of preamble.
muggins quilts thanks for that
Hi Ellie, thanks for such a clear tutorial. Could you clarify something for me? When I knit top down magic loop socks I draw out the top needle to knit off the bottom needle. I noticed that you pull out the bottom needle to knit off the top. Is this reversed because it is toe up?
Hi Emma, I am afraid I don't understand what you are referring to. Could you give me a little bit more information? x
Oh dear I can't grasp the cast on help
Carole Blackham try following video from sockmatician as he explains it differently and you might pick it up. It is tricky, it takes a bit of practice
Here is the link th-cam.com/video/w1WweVpf9k8/w-d-xo.html
Where did you purchace your hyhya needles? Will you respond?
Hi Antionette, I normally get my needles from amazon, but I know Barbara from knitting I love sells them on her website too x
Hello, I have a sock related question and hope that you can help me. For my son, I always cast on 72 stitches of fingering weight socks. For the first time I’m knitting him a pair of worsted weight socks. Is there a rule of thumb number of stitches in worsted weight that equates to 72 stitches? Thanks.
I am afraid I have never knit Worsted weight socks. I usually use 48 stitches for DK. What I would suggest is looking for a worsted weight pattern on ravelry. Or you could swatch and work out how many stitches per inch you get and use my tutorial on how to knit socks that fit to create your own recipe x
Craft House Magic thank you for getting back to me. By the way, I love your sunny disposition. Adam is a lucky man. You always cheer me up with your personality.
FYI US size 1 is actually 2.25
Thanks Claire. I found a table online. I should have checked a couple of sources!
Brilliant...2 minutes in and you've rocked my knitting...how to get stripping socks to match. Rewinding and hearing it again.
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How do you castontostart the toe I guess Imissed the beg of your video
Here is the link to part one th-cam.com/video/CrYpvfcmVbc/w-d-xo.html
Hi Ellie. Many thanks for taking the time to record your tutorials. I find them very useful. I have two questions if that’s okay. I see that you’ve used a different yarn for the toes and this was changed to the main yarn before you finished the increases. Do you change yarn on a certain row number? My second question is do you use a specific method for changing yarns when knitting socks? Thanks very much. I’m looking forward to your tutorial on heels.
Lorena Colledge Ellie was using knitpicks felici self striping yarn :)
Hi Lorena, I am using self striping yarn so I have not changed the yarn here. However, if I was going to change colour I would knit to toe until I had finished the increases and then switch. I just drop the old yarn and start knitting with the new colour. You have to hold onto the tail of the new colour until you have knitted a few stitches. Once you have knitted another round you can tie the two ends in a bow just to keep them out of the way and from loosening until you sew the ends in. I hope that helps x
Great tutorial! I'm preparing to make my first pair of socks, with a little practice one on leftover yarn. Do you have instructions for using worsted weight? Thanks :)
Hi Cathy, I don't at the moment but I may well have one out in the near future x x
Craft House Magic thanks:) I'll look forward to it whenever it may be !
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