No Fear Sock Knitting: Class 5: The Heel on Magic Loop
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NO FEAR SOCK KNITTING CLASS ONLINE
Class 5: The Heel on Magic Loop
NO FEAR SHORTY SOCK PATTERN:
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In Today’s class we are going cover the long awaited, much anticipated, very feared sock heel! But things are about to change. Today I’m going to teach you how to knit a perfect, hole-free heel flap and gusset. I’m beyond excited because I’m hoping this tutorial will give you the tools to overcome the fear and frustration that holds so many knitters back.
Every step in the process, heel flap, heel turn, and gusset will be covered slowly (I’m talking snail’s pace) and clearly to walk you through and get those heels knitted.
The pattern instructions are from my No Fear Shorty Sock Pattern. There is a link above.
As always if you have any questions, let me know but I do suggest watching the video, maybe more than once, practicing the steps, taking deep breaths and going slowly. You can do this!!!! Trust me!!
Upcoming Classes:
Class 6: The Foot and Toe - March 7
Class 7: Two At A Time - March 14
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Music Credit: Shine Your Light by Chad Redfield
I watched many knitting videos over the past 15 years since I took up knitting.I have to brag on you because you are the very best knitting teacher I’ve ever watched. You explain steps so clearly which makes knitting these socks easy. I am a retired teacher and appreciate you so very much! 🩵🧶🩵
You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you for explaining the directions so well. See you in the next class.
Best explanation of the heel flap and gusset I’ve ever seen!!! I’ve knitted socks for a while and I learned so much from this series!!! You are an excellent teacher with clear instructions!! Thank you for actually doing the knitting in real time which is so incredibly helpful!!!
I"m so glad it was helpful!
I’m working on my first sock EVER! Plus I’m a beginner knitter. I’m doing whatever you tell us to do . I’ll watch. Pause. Knit the part that you just explained and demonstrated. Then watch some more. Repeat. I’m now at the decreasing part where we’re supposed to have 44 stitches on each cable. I guess I followed you perfectly bc I too have 44 stitches on one side and 43 on the other. 😝Laughing my head off. But I’m feeling pretty proud right now to be doing this. I’m ACTUALLY DOING IT! Thanks so much. You’re a good teacher and you’re not afraid to let us know when you’ve goofed up. 😂Thanks again. ❤❤
Wow If only you knew how wonderful your vids are. As others have commented, it is like a friend at your house walking you through the process and explaining why it is done that way. As a native M.Looper, I was easily able to follow your 2 circs vid , shifting stitches on a loop coming natural and also the various nuances of how we hold our work, where the cable is to avoid gaps etc. So much info , love the tips , and that you give us more than 3-6 mins of your time. Video being done in a calm way allows us to feel relaxed as well ........ vs some who would just send us off saying , "you get the idea, just do the other side in reverse " :P Thank you
Thank you so much for your message and words of support. It means more to me than you can imagine!!!
And I'm thrilled these classes are providing the information that you and so many other knitters need/want.
There is no doubt in my mind that I would have made a huge mess without you guiding me through it step by step. You are so helpful and so patient! Thank you soooo much! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for holding up a finished sock and for pointing to "heel, heel flap, heel turn, gusset". These are new words to a newbie and I found it very helpful.
You’re welcome.
I cannot express how grateful I am for your "no fear sock knitting class", you got me out of my sock knitting funk. I tried knitting socks and got frustrated because I didn't understand the heel and gusset and took a break, or better yet gave up. I am now back at it and love it so much I knit on every break while I work and I understand the steps and cannot get enough! I am so happy! Thank you so much for making it so easy to understand and enjoyable to watch and for your trick for ladders and etc ! 😊
Wow! What a fabulous tutorial, i have just recently started knitting my firsr sock, did up to my heel flap and heel turn then panic set in! Found your tutorial and everything now makes sense. Thank you so much. 😊
Your voice is so smooth and interesting. I love these videos.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much Carol!!!!!
I really appreciate that you explain the “why” of the knit pattern-why we are knitting the stitches in a certain way, and then showing how the finished stitches look.
Still working through my first sock ever and am so excited. Watching (and rewatching) this video feels like I have a private teaching session. Thank you so much for making this so personal, comfortable, and easy.... (I´m scared to say that because I´m starting the hard part today!)
You are very welcome! Just take your time and enjoy the process. It’s not scary it’s just new and something you haven’t done before. If you go into it with that perspective you will get it done easier than you think!
I took a class years ago. Finished the socks. This works out great because I learn
VISUALLY as well as by words.
You are an amazing teacher…you explanations and beautiful clear videos are amazing!!!
Thank you soooo much for taking the time and sharing your expertise with all of us!! Shared this video with many friends that purchased this pattern!!
Always a pleasure to learn with your videos!!! Please keep them coming…
You are so welcome!
Although I am a fairly experienced sock knitter, I am thoroughly enjoying viewing these sock classes. I am definitely picking up a lot of tips and techniques from watching. You explain things so clearly. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Denise I love your instructions and real time as a new sock knitter hearing you say slip 1 then knit across 18 takes out all the guess work. Also orienting me so I know which side to be on when I start to pick up stitches removed so much anxiety. Thank you
You are very welcome Ginger!!
Thank you sooooooo much Denise, I was looking forward to seeing this video, because I am using the magic loop technique. I stopped last week before knitting the gusset, waiting for seeing how you distribute the stitches on magic loop. Now I am ready to go on after having watched your perfect instructions. I am a little bit worried about picking up the stitches, but I will do it slowly and carefully as you do and recommend it. I was used to work socks from the toe up, and now I am enjoying to work them from the cuff down and this thanks to your calm and accurate way to explain every step. Denise, your are the best sock teacher ever!!!! Next week I will be ready to continue with the foot. Hugs from Belgium.
You are sooooo very welcome Davide!!!! Just go slowly and you'll get those socks done!!! Sending hugs back to you in Belgium!!! 🤗
I have been knitting since I was a child , some 40 plus yrs and TERRIFIED of doing socks. You have made it so clear, and easy and logical. Your teaching method is wonderful, thank you so much!!
Thank you again!! (And I’ll thank you after the next step, too, lol 😄) I can’t believe I went from zero (zero expectations, zero knowledge or forethought about sock construction, zero real knitting experience besides swatches) to turning a heel. Crazy what you can do with no fear! This really is like magic to me even though your tutorials are so clear and I’m doing the steps myself. It really motivates me to tackle other garments next, but I have a feeling I will come back to socks again and again or just have them as a constant side project-not only because it’s fun and there are so many construction options to learn and textures to add, but, oh my gosh, the variety amazing sock yarn! I so appreciate your passion and enthusiasm. :D Thanks again.
Oh thank you so much for your lovely message. Your excitement motivates me!!!
I can not say Thank you enough....I have been watching you for a while now...I had to go back for a reference to heel flap...I had confused myself..had been working on a different project and my mind went blank ...your instructions are so clear.
I can’t believe how this heel fixes itself I carefully knitted and purled yet has a mess at each end yet when it was all done it was perfect. I love this pattern !
Thank you sooo much for this tutorial!! My only 2021 NY resolution was to learn how to knit socks, and my first few pair were just from patterns and they turned out pretty alright, but this heel flap gusset tutorial takes it all to the next level!! Twisting the picked up stitches makes everything so much cleaner! Thank you again!!
You are so welcome!
Your tip to pick up the loop and stitch in corner when picking up around heel is brilliant. I can actually knit a heel flap without getting the annoying hole in the corner. Thank you. Really enjoying your tutorials :)
Hi Jane,
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! I’m so happy the tips and tricks are working out for you. Thank you so much for following along with the class!
Best tip ever for moving the needle to stop the ladder. Thank you!
I"m so glad you found that helpful!
Please do not take this the wrong way .... you voice is so wonderful! It is so soothing that I watch your videos to help me to settle down to go to sleep. Thank you for all of the tips and encouragement... I have made two pairs of socks using other methods, but this is by far my most favorite!
No worries at all. I"m very flattered and take it as a compliment! Thank you very much!!!!
These tutorials are fabulous Denise, I've picked up lots of tips. My favourite is definitely knitting into the back loop to reduce holes!!
I'm so happy you're enjoying the classes Sue!!!!
Do you knit in the back loops just that first time? Or with any other rounds?
Denise, you are such a great teacher! Thanks so much for this class. Can’t wait for two at time instructions! I was actually excited by the time we got to the end and you said, thanks for staying with me. I felt like you were talking to me directly. Thanks, I’ll attend any of your classes! 🤗
Thank you so much Susan!!!! And you are so welcome!!!
I finally understand how the heel is formed! Thank you😁
So happy to help!
You are a woman of your word. I am working on my socks on 2 needles which has been my preference since started circular knitting so I will pass on this class. I have learned so much from your classes. THANK YOU!!
I just saw your classes and I got to say you are a great informative teacher. Thank you so much, you are a joy to watch
You are so welcome
I have taken a couple sock classes but feel like I learned the tips and tricks from your video. You are an amazing teacher. it is obvious that a lot of time and effort went in to your video.
Clear, understandable and easy 👌I'm trying knit two socks at time, a little bit messy after heel go back to loop, but I did 👍😅 You are AMAZING teacher 🤩 Thanks a lot 🥰🤗
💕THANK YOU 💕THANK YOU 💕THANK YOU!!
This was very helpful. I finally dared to do heel flap gusset. Your 'slow knitting' easy clear instructions has been wonderful AND thank you for the added sock structure education that a really helps!
Wow! Echoing other comments. Your instructions are very clear and ‘fix’ so many issues I’ve had with socks.
Thank you so much...Glad it helped!
This has been an amazing class! I'm going to knit all my socks with you from now on :) Thanks for walking me through my first heel flap & gusset!
You are so welcome!
Wonderfully done Denise!! I have learned so many tips and tricks. I've been knitting socks for 30ish years alwsys on DPN's and knitting into the last stitch on the purl side of the heel flap is a game changer!!! It tightens my stitches up so much!!! If I was there I would give you a hug...instead I'll send air hugs! I'm off to try this magic loop now.
Thank you Susan!!!!!
EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION. This is the hardest part and you break it down wonderfully!
Glad it was helpful!
Another great class! Can't wait for the next one.
Thanks so much Dorothy!!! That makes me so happy to hear!!!
Hi Denise, I know I have written before but I have to say it again. I cannot tell you how thrilled about this series. I never thought I could make it this far. I am now about to start the decrease rounds on the gusset! I realize for me I need to watch the videos a few times it helps me digest it even more and I mark the time for each part on the pattern. I am so grateful for your calm way of teaching, it works so well with how I learn. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I did magic loop but I think next time I will try the two circ method for comparison and see which I prefer. Have a wonderful day.🍁
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you so much for your very sweet message!! I'm so happy you're enjoying the tutorials and find them so helpful!!!
I just came across your videos. You’re so talented and are very good teaching your videos. I have picked up a lot of tips from your videos. Since I’ve came across your videos I’ve been watching them. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us
You are so welcome Lourdes!!! Thank you so much for watching!!
Thank you. Great class. I NEVER would have been able to reorient my magic loop without this class. I watched about 5 times 😂
I'm so happy to hear that it was helpful for you.
Hello. Thank you for the great class. I have a question. Are you twisting the stitches just for the 1st decrease round or for all the decrease rounds?
Hi Denise, I am a long-time sock knitter and progressed over time from DPNs to Magic Loop TAAT. With TAAT I have used German Short Rows or Afterthought Heel techniques; I could never figure out Heel Flap and Gussett (HF&G) for ML. Thank you so very much for the clear, detailed, tutorial on ML with HF&G. I have now used it with my TAAT and am delighted to be able to have that option for the heel, depending on who I am making the sock for. Continued success!
This makes me sooo happy to hear!!! Thanks so much for your wonderful comment and sharing your experience!
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast I was also able to get the second sock on the ML using your approach with DPNs and transferring the stitches. I am happily completing the foot of the TAAT in profile on ML. It can be done.
Thank you so much for clear instructions. I'm loving your no fear shorty sock pattern.
You’re so welcome Janice! And thank you for purchasing my pattern and following along!!
Thanks. as I suspected, it is very fiddly. I will watch your tutorial on two circulars and decide if I want to trade my tried and true method. Thanks for taking the time to show and explaine. You are a great teacher!
You’re welcome! I hope you find the method that works best for you
I’m watching this and it seems so much more difficult than knitting cuff down on DPN’s. That’s the way I learned.
Hi Debi,
Thank you for watching and for your feedback!! That’s the awesome part about knitting! Having so many options, and ways to do some thing and picking one that works best for you!!
Thank you for this. I'm relatively new to ML. I like your stitch split (for gusset decreases) better than the one I'd been doing.
Thank you Denise 😘 I cannot believe that I am making a sock 🧦🧦💃💃 your an amazing teacher 👩🏫
You are very welcome Terry!!!! Knit on and enjoy every stitch!!!!
These videos are amazing! I did the heel flap and gusset before then moved onto afterthought heel, but thought I would go back and try the heel flap again. I love how your heel looks and want to make one like yours. Thank you for the hard work you've done to put this all together for us!
Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel!!!
Your starting a great Trend
I lovedvthis. I was going to try magic loop but I think I love the family connection to the dogs. I also love the way you pick up sts! Makes perfect sense. The extra bar n 1/2 st are perfect as the 'hole' has long been an aggravation! I love the way you teach. I plan to watch all your tutorials while I am making stitch markers n progress keepers. Have a blessed day...thats an order from this old grandmother! Lol
Yay! Thank you so much for your message Kathleen!!
Do you continue knitting in the back loop of gussets each round or for just that first decrease round?
You only knit into the back loop on the first decrease round!!!
My question answered!!
You’re a wonderful teacher.
Love your online classes. 🌸
Thank you so much Donna!!!
Enjoyed the presentation. especially maneuvering the heel stitches around.
Thank you. Thank you.
You're welcome, You're welcome!!!!
I can’t believe I got Thur the heel. I watched both videos, the 2 circ and the ML. Wow I felt clumsy. I’m sure it will get easier. But I did it. I celebrated with a milkshake. Whoohoo!!
Wonderful!
Bravo Denise!!!!! 🤗💕🇨🇦
Thank you Sherry!
Loved it Denise! I'm almost finished my second sock.
WooHoo!!!!!! That's what I love to hear!!
Denise, awesome tutorial again.
I have a question about the decrease section. Your example knits the first 10 sets , KTBL (knit through the back loop) at the intersection/hole, then you KTBL on the gusset, then knit to the end of the row. (Doing likewise on the second needle, only in reverse).
My question is: do you KTBL on the gusset area for every row? Or every decrease row? This looks like it would be so key to keeping it nice 'n tidy.
Thank you again!
Hi Gail,
You are only knitting through the back loop on the first round after picking up the slipped stitches on the heel flap. The rest is knit as usual.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Excellent! Thank you! I'm casting on! I want you to know YOU are the reason I am going back to trying cuff-down socks again, because I absolutely hated doing gussets. Your instructions are so clear. Thank you.
I love this class and bought the pattern and am recommending both wherever I go. Though, I’ve been to four North American countries, and over 15 in Europe, and they’ve all used red/yellow/green on traffic lights. Now I’m curious which countries use something different!
First of all, Thank you very much for helping us make socks, you are AWESOME.I di have one question...According to my calculations( and after repeated frogging) I do also end up with 43 stitches on each needle. And when I do the math that should be right ? 64+20+2=86, divided by 2= 43. Correct?
Yes, I do believe that is correct!
Thank you- I was coming to see if anyone else had my experience. On each half, 10 from half the heel + 16 from half the instep + 16 picked up gusset + 1 extra picked up = 43, I went over it so many times in my head.
I’ve knitted many heel flaps and gussets but never the way you taught. Hope I’m correct in my interpretation. Row 2 you slip the first st pwise and purl the row and knit the last st which is twisted. Row 3 you slip wyif and then bring the yarn to the back so you can knit the first stitch ( this wraps the yarn around the slipped stitch) I hope this is correct after watching the video until I knew every word. Thanks Denise for offering so many great patterns and tutorials. I’m starting the one more step pattern next. Is there a tutorial or do I just find the classes that apply?
Hi Susan,
Yes you are correct in your interpretation!!!
And thank you for purchasing my pattern. I hope you enjoy it!! There is a tutorial (which is linked in the pattern) that demonstrates techniques for the cables.
In the decease round you were off a stitch on your red maker side and you said you would show us how to fix that and I was off one on each side. I think you forgot to show us but hopefully it won’t matter cause I am not sure how to add a stitch except to do yarn over which will make a hole maybe pick up between a stitch but not sure that will make a hole too. Well anyway so enjoying your videos. Thanks so much for making my first socks so much easier to understand.
I’ve enjoyed this series and love the pattern. It’s my go to for quick gift socks. I prefer magic loop vs. dbl points or 2 circs-which is just about the same as using 1 40” circ. 🙋🏾 Is there any advantage to flipping from flat-one “needle” for front and other for back-when knitting flap, and then reseating them to profile for gusset and then back again to flat for toe decreasing?
Thank you for all these videos, I find them soothing to listen to while working from home. It’s the Bajan accent. Very best. 🙏🏾👏🏾👋🏾
Wow, I'm flattered. I didn't think I had an accent. Thank you!!
There is no advantage to rearranging the stitches and you can stay in the original position for the entire sock. I actually have a tutorial here on my channel demonstrating the technique.
th-cam.com/video/i0bKlcQE2ng/w-d-xo.html
Hi Denise. Love these videos but then I knew we'd be in good hands. I've been "practicing" on DK weight for winter socks to familiarise myself with the steps. Meanwhile, I've been stocking up on fingering weight sock yarn and I'm almost ready to go. I've been dipping in and out so far and already have picked up so many tips and tricks. I've just caked up some sock yarn, so ready for the deep dive soon. By the way, I don't remember if I said "thank you" for the gorgeous yarn and project bag I won last year as part of no fear Ravelry group. Oh, just purchased the pattern of course. X
Hi Ian my friend,
Yes, you did say thank you for the goodies from last year!!! No worries!!
Thank you so much for your very sweet message and for purchasing my pattern that means so much to me. I'm so happy you're following along. Happy Sock knitting my friend!!!
Hugs,
Denise
Thank you for your class. I've always had trouble with picking up the gusset stitches and closing the big hole.
You are very welcome Cindy!
Your videos are so helpful! Thank you so much!!
I'm so glad you like them!
I’ve done something wrong on heel turn, I don’t know how to fix. I went to a knitting shop but they wouldn’t help. Please help!
Hi Deborah,
I’m happy to help you but I’ll need a little bit more information or a picture to show what the problem is. Or if you can describe it that would helpful.
I just finished my heel and gusset.
Hi, I have a question. I’m currently working on my heel flap and accidentally put more stitches on my inactive needle, so know the stitch counts on the needles aren’t the same. Will this be a problem? And can I fix it?
Hi Carli, I don't think it will be a problem but you rearrange your stitches and begin again. You can also decrease the extra instep stitches once you return to knitting in the round.
I purchased the pattern from your link, but it’s not showing it was purchased in ravelry. Ideas? Thank you!
I am honestly not sure what the problem is. First I suggest checking your Ravelry library because things are automatically added once you have purchased them. If you still do not see it then please send me an email with your Ravelry username and I will look up your purchase.
I want to see your heel and gusset class. I missed it.
You haven't missed anything. All of my classes are in a playlist to watch whenever you like.
Thank you
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast❤
I finished my first pair of socks and found that even though I made the small size, it was too big for my daughters and my foot. I went down from 56 stitches to 52 and the sock fits much better.
This is what knitting is all about, making adjustments to make your knitting do what you need/what it to do!! Well done!!
Once again-THANK UUUUU😘😘😘
Yvonne
You are very welcome Yvonne!!!
So for the heel flap, when slipping the first the first stitch purl wise do you only have yarn in front for row 3? I’ve watched but can’t figure out when it is WYIF vs WYIB.
I slip WYIF on the knit side and WYIB on the purl side.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast thank you! That makes sense!😄
I'm really enjoying the class.....are you ever gonna do do a toe up sock?
Hi Sissy,
Thank you so much for watching my class. I’m so glad you’re enjoying it. I do hope to do a toe up tutorial at some point but there are no solid plans for one right now.
Hi!! Thank you so much for all your clear tutorials! Is it possible to do this on dpns? ❤
Yes, you can do it on DPNs
I really enjoy your class.
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you Kaci!
Hi Denise, I picked up 19 on one side of the gusset and 20 on the other. Should I decrease extra on the one side, or not worry about it at all. Thanks again for your amazing pattern and class!
Hi Sarah,
Yes, you can decrease one extra stitch and then continue as instructions. And you are so very welcome!!! Thank you so much or purchasing my pattern and following along!!!
I have 43 stitches on each side! Must have picked up one less on each heel flap. Ugh! Getting ready to do decrease . How can I save myself?
Hi Rebecca,
Don’t worry about being off by one stitch. As long as you have the same number of stitches on both sides and the difference is only in this case one stitch just proceed with the decreases and keep Knitting. There are times when I have been off by one stitch or even two stitches and I will increase or decrease accordingly and just keep Knitting. As long as you are getting, understanding, the technique and the method, right now the numbers are not the most critical thing.
You are such an enabler! Thank you for your quick reply! You make our world a better place with your kindness!❤️😊
You're so sweet Rebecca!!! and you are very welcome!!
8 months later, following this tutorial, counting my stitches at this same point of the sock and also finding myself with 43 on each side... Second of panic, then I looked up the entire comment section in search fora solution... So cheers to you Rebecca for making the same mistake I made (well, actually I made the same as you ;) ) so now I can see Denise's answer to it... and keep knitting with confidence!
@@mehtab206 Happy to help! We all do have so much in common! 😊💕
I don‘t know what I did wrong. After pucking up 16 stitches on both sides and redistributing the needles as shown in have 44 stitches in the front needle but only 42 stitches on the back needle..
Hi Sandy, It sounds like you did pick up the correct overall number of stitches but the distribution is off by one. Just slide the extra stitch onto the instep needle and you should be good to go.
In your first decrease round of the gusset, when you did the ssk, you slipped as if to purl not as if to knit. Is this so that the stitches stay twisted?
Hi Juli,
Yes, that's correct!!!
Thank you for showing how to move the cable to the front! I’ve been struggling with that. I finally gave up and have just been making sure my first couple of stitches are snug. I don’t know if that will do the trick though, since I’m not sure what “ladders” are!
Ladders are the wide spaces you get between stitches when changing needles.
Hi Denise, I have a question, while reading the pattern for the heel flap, I understand that rows 1 and 2 are set up rows, then rows 3 and 4. If I am doing the medium sock (64 stitches) for rows 3 and 4, am I knitting 14 times in total or 16 in total. I am getting confused if it is counting the initial row 3 and 4 in the 12(14, 16) more times.
I figured it out, I read the instructions and watched the video again and I had my lightbulb moment. I'm still learning, thank you for your teaching, you make it so easy to understand! 😊
I had the same question, and your comment helped confirm for me that the pattern doesn't have a mistake and I'd definitely misunderstood somewhere. Then I found it. I had done the setup rows and rows 3&4 14 times, giving me 15, and couldn't for the life of me figure out where the 16th was supposed to come from. For anyone else who comes along wondering the same thing, the mistake I made was I forgot to count the original rows 3&4 in the pattern. I was thinking that the pattern said to do rows 3&4 14 times, but it says to repeat them *another* 14 times, on top of the original 3&4. So you do the setup rows 1&2, then rows 3&4 15 times, making 16 total.
Another great class Thanks.
You are very welcome Debbie!!
I decided I was going to learn to do this correctly. I count to make sure I have 32 stitches before I begin. So I’m starting with the correct number of stitches I know. This is now the 5th time I’ve done the heel turn. Ending with a completed Right Side row and 21 stitches on my needle instead of 20. I don’t know how to figure out what I’m doing wrong. Perhaps I will put this down and do the heel turn that’s waiting for me with the other sock I’m doing on 2 needles. Sigh.
Hi Terrie,
I saw your other comment and know that you’ve now figured it out but I’m still sorry you were frustrated. There is a lot going on in this tutorial and easy to get a bit turned around...
Wow - you are THE best 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you Brenda!!!!
Your videos are amazing! Since I'm just starting with knitting socks, I only have knitted socks Toe Up on Magic Loop. I can't figure out how to use your heel videos to engineer it in reverse. Do you have any plans to do your videos with Toe Up? That would be so wonderful! I am terrible at doing the heel.
Thank you so much for watching and for your wonderful comment! I do have plans to do a Toe Up tutorial but there is no date yet. In the meantime there are many toe up tutorials on TH-cam that can help you.
Another great video,😊 thank you,
Thank YOU!!!
How many rounds of the gusset are we supposed to do? (For the medium sock)
Hi, Denise 😀 Thanks for the tip that wasn’t in the pattern about knitting into the back of the stitch to close up any hole. Thanks, again for teaching the two circs method. Now I have a question I hope you will address later on in the lessons. That is, how do you switch from two circs, to two at a time on Magic Loop OR switching from one sock on one Magic Loop to two socks at a time on one Magic Loop? (I mean switching over and not starting from the cast-on.) Thank you so much! 😊
Hi Barbara,
You are very welcome. And as I said in the last class the No Fear Shorty Socks pattern is a basic sock pattern that is a companion pattern for the class AND a general shorty sock pattern for all sock knitters, beginner and experienced. The tips and tricks and play by play instruction is part of the class, not the pattern.
I will be doing a Two at a Time tutorial that will cover all of your questions.
Thank you, so much, Denise. You will be happy to hear that I kind of figured out how to transfer the stitches. I used double-pointed needles and transferred the stitches from one set to another. It worked! Yay, and thanks so much for all your fabulous teaching, Denise! 🥰
Thank you, so much, Denise. You will be happy to hear that I kind of figured out how to transfer the stitches. I used double-pointed needles and transferred the stitches from one set to another. It worked! Yay, and thanks so much for all your fabulous teaching, Denise! 🥰
Barbara Burrs You are very welcome! And I’m very happy to hear that you were able to figure it out! That’s awesome!
Thank you! 😀
Hi Denice
I am using you heel pattern and would like to use a contrast color. Do you have a rough estimate of yardage or grams?
Hi Suzanne,
You need about 4-6 grams depending on the type of heel.
Hope that helps,
Denise
great class
I've been knitting socks for awhile now and I always have sloppy SSK stitches at the gusset. Do you have any tips to help with that?
what happens if you have more stitches at the end of the heel turn? i have 22 not 18 for the small size...
Unfortunately you may have to reknit the heel turn or decrease 2 stitches on each end before you pick up the heel flap stitches.
OMG! I watched the 2 needle video of the heel turn while trying the heel turn on my other sock with 2 needles. I didn’t realize when one of your needles was empty you still did another row. That’s where my mistake is. I thought when your needle was empty you stopped. Eureka!
Hi Terrie,
I’m so glad you were able to figure it out. Sometimes we have to watch tutorials more than once for it all to click!! I”m so glad it makes sense now!!
I have 1 extra stitch and I’m at the endvv xx of my decreasing my gusset so should I do another round to reduce that one extra stitch now?
Hi Barb, you can do an extra decrease round or work an extra decrease on the side with the extra stitch.
Ok, I just purchased your pattern for $5.00 on Ravelry.com. Thank you.
Hi Scottydog,
I hope I am matching your messages here to the correct email address. Are you Suzanne S.? I hope I have the right person.
Thank you for your messages and your emails. And I thank you also for purchasing a copy of my pattern. It’s a very busy time of the year and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner.
The pattern you purchased is the accompaniment pattern to my No Fear Sock Knitting Classes here on my channel.
If you follow along with the numbers and instructions in the pattern along with the more detailed instruction in the videos you will be well prepared to knit your socks.
If you would like to make full length Socks you can simply knit more rounds on the leg. That would be the only adjustment you have to make. I hope I’ve answered your questions. Good luck with your socks and if you have any other questions please let me know.
Fantastic thank you.🙏🙏
You are very welcome.
I am going the class now. I’m watching ahead. I’m using 9” circular needles. Which method should I use?
Hi Denise,
It’s up to you. You have to chose the method that it most comfortable and makes sense to you. If you’re not sure, I suggest trying both!