I have never knitted before. I decided at 44 yrs old to teach myself. I decided to check out TH-cam and have been so blessed to find Marly Bird!!! You are a marvelous teacher. You are clear with directions and make things easy to understand. I have now knitted scarves, hats, and now SOCKS!! I am so thankful for your videos and insights!!! Thank you!!!
Marly Bird, thank you so very much for these videos. You have helped me and made such an intimidating project doable. I have a wonderful widow friend who has made socks and sweaters for herself and her now deceased husband for YEARS and I have finally taken the plunge and began my first pair with your tutorials. Your encouragement is so needed and I thank you!
You are the best knitting teacher! I have never though I will be able to knit a sock. I struggled so much and I started so many times with other videos I watched until at one point I gave up. And then a miracle happened. I found your group and I started again to knit socks and now I'm almost finished. I am so excited. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
Laurrie Sobie here - You are a very good instructor. Articulate, attractive, knowledgeable and you do have an excellent vocal power. I DO know because I teach quilting and some stitchery , and I too have a good vocal voice. Not all instructors are created equal. I have watched all of your sections because I DO enjoy the way you offer your knowledge. I MEANT to just watch the heel version because I was very taken with it - and I DID learn a lot that I was not aware of. I was interested in the gusset tips, the novelty heel flap. i am grateful that the time I took to watch the tutorials on the computer ( I am staying in a home that has NO TV, so this machine - and your tutorials, plus some of the others I have watched, have saved my sanity). Not all are created equal, but yours are sincerely excellent and have given me much information I previously did not have. Thank you. I now know where to find you and pull you back up when I get home.
I am so greatful for these sock videos. As a new knitter I had a goal to make a pair of socks and all the other sock tutorials on utube were way too fast! Thanks so much you have such a great way of teaching!
I love this sock tutorial i have followed your basic recipe and have been experimenting with different DPN sizes and yarn yours and caron super soft yarn are the best thank you so much you are a great teacher 🤗
this is the best tutoral series i happened upon thanks to your videos i have an almost finished sock i went and got a second set of dpns today so i can start the second sock love you and the way you teach thank you for sharing all you knowlage with us
Thank you so much for the videos and the tips you include on them. I've made socks before but always have had holes and they never fit right. I am so happy with this pair. No holes and they actually fit.
Love the tips and information you share with us! To be honest, I was so excited to have worked part 3 & 4, that I got carried away and have already knitted a few inches of the foot. Will need to keep going to get my length. Thanks Marly for your guidance and tutorial. I too have enjoyed myself and am so please I got this far successfully; couldn’t have done it without you! Looking forward to next week!
Thank you Marly!!!! For 6 years I have been trying to make socks.....this time it worked, I have my class pair and another pair started!!!!! You are the best!!!!
Although I've made sock before I am learning so much from you Marly. Thanks. Eye of partridge, no holes at gusset, 3 knit on flap, knit first row on cuff and alternate gusset.
Hi Marly ! I finally got started on my socks. I do have a pair going. I finished parts 1&2. I hope to get caught up by part 6. I love all your tips. They have really helped me.
Thank you so much for doing this KAL. I was taught to knit when was 12 because my mom tried to teach me crochet but I just couldn't wrap my head around it. When my right elbow flared up badly and I was diagnosed with RA over 20 years ago, I had to quit knitting and taught myself to crochet. Over the years I have tried to pick knitting back up and was unsuccessful every time. Your way of teaching is so clear and patient that I have been absolutely loving this project. I plan to get more Chic Sheep and making many more pairs of socks. My ONE request is, can you help us figure out kids sizes? I had promised my niece a pair of socks and I've been unable to follow through with that promise. Again, THANK YOU.
Thank you Marly, wonderful videos easy to follow your instructions. I love knitting these socks. I thought I would love to knit socks with the smaller yarn and needles but find that it is easier to purchase those. We don't have the Chic Sheep yarn in Canada yet but I use the Red Heart Soft brand. Good job! .
Diane Reid-Lapointe i am in Canada and bought Chic Sheep at Michaels in BC. I did a practice sock with Red Heart Soft - I found it knitted a bit bigger.
Yay! Good Morning! Yes, definitely tried them on :) I have loved this KAL! Socks, socks, everywhere! It has been amazing with your generosity and instruction so far so good! Thank you so much! Blessings to you :)
Well, this has been a blast. ( tho, a year late) I wasn’t brave enough to, possibly, spoil my Chic Sheep yarn so I used Red Heart “soft” - a random ball from my stash for a “practice” sock. It has turned out perfectly. ( a little bigger because of the yarn but good so I can see all the details as I knit.) Your tips were lifesavers! The cast on - I wouldn’t even have started without that instruction! How to hold the needles? Best tip ever! I feared taking out an eye or puncturing a nostril, or worse. I have not a single ladder in sight - tug tight. I’m on the home stretch - the foot - so will take a pic and post when I do the toe. Just wonder if I will ever make a mate for this lone sock. They might make good house slipper/socks. Can’t wait to start with the Chic Sheep.
I tried the alternative like you said with a slip slip knit and then knit two together just slip slip knit looks really nice on one side but the two together on the other side don't look the same
Thank you so much, Marly! You are THE BEST teacher. Looking forward to the next sock pattern with circular needles (hint hint) 😉 What happened to the link for your cute sock blockers, I can’t find them. Thank you again so much. 💙
Now what i want to know is : how many stitches needed for a kid sock? My kids are 4 yrs old (wears a size 11 for little kids) and 7yrs old (just started wearing a size 1... Can still fit in a 12/13 but mostly a size 1)
One of my feet is larger than the other, which is one reason I like making socks that fit me. It's super simple to adjust the size and make a left and right sock; no one wants to wear mismatched socks. It might not be obvious which one is which, unless the size is dramatic, so make a discrete marker of some kind, so you don't waste time trying to figure it out.
Thank you for this tutorial, I tried my sick on and it fits! Never thought I would ever make a sock! Also love the wrap you are wearing, is there a video\pattern for it?
If I want to make a pair of socks with finer yarn and smaller needles - I’m not sure how to adjust the stitch count. I’m thinking, maybe, if I found a pattern I could just use your method and the pattern’s # of sts ?
love yor videos, , question how do you make it fit tigher on the foot part , as min4 seems to be a little loose after i tried it on . and thamks for the videos.
You could decrease even more at the gusset and bring the total number of stitches down more to have a more snug fit. If it were me, that is what I would do. You definitely want the sock to have more negative ease vs poss ease.
It's actually a new shawl pattern of mine that isn't released yet ;-) Soon, very soon it will be. Make sure you are signed up for my newsletter and follow me on social media to find out when you can get it. xoxo (so happy you like it!)
Marly Bird I LOVE your teaching. But could you PLEASE show me how you do your SSK on oneneedle? You go too fast for me and I only know how by slipping back to the working needle. Thank you doll 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Great video!! Thank you so much. I have a question. If I want to use a thicker yarn, for 5-6 mm needles, I still have to do 16 stitches for the men sock? Thanks!!
technically, you can use any needles you wish. But this particular KAL is for using double pointed needles specifically and a general sock pattern. :-) There will be more videos in the future for how to use two circulars, magic loop, and such.
Karol Jelbert I am using magic loop and ONLY be ause I have made a pair of socks before have I been successful. It was fine until the turning of the heel. I wouldn't advise circs or magic loop unless you have made socks before. Isn't Marly awesome.
I have never knitted before. I decided at 44 yrs old to teach myself. I decided to check out TH-cam and have been so blessed to find Marly Bird!!! You are a marvelous teacher. You are clear with directions and make things easy to understand. I have now knitted scarves, hats, and now SOCKS!! I am so thankful for your videos and insights!!! Thank you!!!
Marly Bird, thank you so very much for these videos. You have helped me and made such an intimidating project doable. I have a wonderful widow friend who has made socks and sweaters for herself and her now deceased husband for YEARS and I have finally taken the plunge and began my first pair with your tutorials. Your encouragement is so needed and I thank you!
You are the best knitting teacher! I have never though I will be able to knit a sock. I struggled so much and I started so many times with other videos I watched until at one point I gave up. And then a miracle happened. I found your group and I started again to knit socks and now I'm almost finished. I am so excited. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
You are the best teacher for your knit alongs that I have come across on you tube . Thank you so very much . I am so great ful .
Laurrie Sobie here - You are a very good instructor. Articulate, attractive, knowledgeable and you do have an excellent vocal power.
I DO know because I teach quilting and some stitchery , and I too have a good vocal voice. Not all instructors are created equal.
I have watched all of your sections because I DO enjoy the way you offer your knowledge. I MEANT to just watch the heel version
because I was very taken with it - and I DID learn a lot that I was not aware of. I was interested in the gusset tips, the novelty heel
flap. i am grateful that the time I took to watch the tutorials on the computer ( I am staying in a home that has NO TV, so this machine
- and your tutorials, plus some of the others I have watched, have saved my sanity). Not all are created equal, but yours are sincerely
excellent and have given me much information I previously did not have. Thank you. I now know where to find you and pull you back
up when I get home.
Thank you for the kind words :-) xoxo
Thank you so much Marly. I have learned so much from you. You are a great teacher.
I am so greatful for these sock videos. As a new knitter I had a goal to make a pair of socks and all the other sock tutorials on utube were way too fast! Thanks so much you have such a great way of teaching!
Well, I am happy that my videos have helped :-) When I was first learning how to knit I wanted to make socks too!
Total DITTO! What Loree said!!!!! Same! I cant believe I am doing it! Yes, tried it on😅❤ Thanks much!
Loree Wilstermann same for me too.
Were can l get ORed Wool
I love this process. Teaching on a large sock makes a big difference and makes it doable. Thanks for these tutorials.
I love this sock tutorial i have followed your basic recipe and have been experimenting with different DPN sizes and yarn yours and caron super soft yarn are the best thank you so much you are a great teacher 🤗
Thank you.
this is the best tutoral series i happened upon thanks to your videos i have an almost finished sock i went and got a second set of dpns today so i can start the second sock love you and the way you teach thank you for sharing all you knowlage with us
You’re very welcome
Thank you so much for these videos! I just knitted my first sock and I’m in love with it.
Thank you so much for the videos and the tips you include on them. I've made socks before but always have had holes and they never fit right. I am so happy with this pair. No holes and they actually fit.
Love the tips and information you share with us! To be honest, I was so excited to have worked part 3 & 4, that I got carried away and have already knitted a few inches of the foot. Will need to keep going to get my length. Thanks Marly for your guidance and tutorial. I too have enjoyed myself and am so please I got this far successfully; couldn’t have done it without you! Looking forward to next week!
I have to say you haven me so much confidence in knitting my first socks thank you
Thank you Marly! I have started my 3rd pair of socks while waiting for the next videos! I keep buying more dpns and yarns.
YOU ARE MY PEOPLE!
Thank you Marly!!!! For 6 years I have been trying to make socks.....this time it worked, I have my class pair and another pair started!!!!! You are the best!!!!
Although I've made sock before I am learning so much from you Marly. Thanks. Eye of partridge, no holes at gusset, 3 knit on flap, knit first row on cuff and alternate gusset.
Elena Lewis check, check, and check. Those are all great tips. Her way js SO easy.
Hi. This is so helpful. Would u mind doing a vid on magic loop?
My socks are completed to 1st 5 parts. Waiting for #6. Tips for gussett was great for the 1st time no holes .
Thanks Marly! I love your videos and explanations. You make it so easy and make sense.😀
Hi Marly ! I finally got started on my socks. I do have a pair going. I finished parts 1&2. I hope to get caught up by part 6. I love all your tips. They have really helped me.
Thank you so much for doing this KAL. I was taught to knit when was 12 because my mom tried to teach me crochet but I just couldn't wrap my head around it. When my right elbow flared up badly and I was diagnosed with RA over 20 years ago, I had to quit knitting and taught myself to crochet. Over the years I have tried to pick knitting back up and was unsuccessful every time. Your way of teaching is so clear and patient that I have been absolutely loving this project. I plan to get more Chic Sheep and making many more pairs of socks. My ONE request is, can you help us figure out kids sizes? I had promised my niece a pair of socks and I've been unable to follow through with that promise. Again, THANK YOU.
yes, I will help you with kids sizes :-) I am working on a kids pair of socks now so I can release that pattern.
Thank you Marly, wonderful videos easy to follow your instructions. I love knitting these socks. I thought I would love to knit socks with the smaller yarn and needles but find that it is easier to purchase those. We don't have the Chic Sheep yarn in Canada yet but I use the Red Heart Soft brand. Good job! .
Diane Reid-Lapointe i am in Canada and bought Chic Sheep at Michaels in BC. I did a practice sock with Red Heart Soft - I found it knitted a bit bigger.
This has been amazing! It is going so well
Yay! Good Morning! Yes, definitely tried them on :) I have loved this KAL! Socks, socks, everywhere! It has been amazing with your generosity and instruction so far so good! Thank you so much! Blessings to you :)
Well, this has been a blast. ( tho, a year late) I wasn’t brave enough to, possibly, spoil my Chic Sheep yarn so I used Red Heart “soft” - a random ball from my stash for a “practice” sock. It has turned out perfectly. ( a little bigger because of the yarn but good so I can see all the details as I knit.) Your tips were lifesavers! The cast on - I wouldn’t even have started without that instruction! How to hold the needles? Best tip ever! I feared taking out an eye or puncturing a nostril, or worse. I have not a single ladder in sight - tug tight. I’m on the home stretch - the foot - so will take a pic and post when I do the toe. Just wonder if I will ever make a mate for this lone sock. They might make good house slipper/socks. Can’t wait to start with the Chic Sheep.
Best comment ever!!
Love the cute little drop down characters! LOL! Getting so excited to make the rest of my socks :)
Love this series! So helpful!!!
Also would love to see a pattern for your gorgeous shawl!
I tried the alternative like you said with a slip slip knit and then knit two together just slip slip knit looks really nice on one side but the two together on the other side don't look the same
Thank you so much, Marly! You are THE BEST teacher. Looking forward to the next sock pattern with circular needles (hint hint) 😉 What happened to the link for your cute sock blockers, I can’t find them. Thank you again so much. 💙
Whoop whoop! I made it this far! So excited! Thank you Marly 🎈😃
Now what i want to know is : how many stitches needed for a kid sock? My kids are 4 yrs old (wears a size 11 for little kids) and 7yrs old (just started wearing a size 1... Can still fit in a 12/13 but mostly a size 1)
I love your shawl do you have a pattern for that too?
One of my feet is larger than the other, which is one reason I like making socks that fit me. It's super simple to adjust the size and make a left and right sock; no one wants to wear mismatched socks. It might not be obvious which one is which, unless the size is dramatic, so make a discrete marker of some kind, so you don't waste time trying to figure it out.
Thank you for this tutorial, I tried my sick on and it fits! Never thought I would ever make a sock! Also love the wrap you are wearing, is there a video\pattern for it?
Thankyou Marly!❤
If I want to make a pair of socks with finer yarn and smaller needles - I’m not sure how to adjust the stitch count. I’m thinking, maybe, if I found a pattern I could just use your method and the pattern’s # of sts ?
I give information on that on my blog with the pattern instructions for week 6.
love yor videos, , question how do you make it fit tigher on the foot part , as min4 seems to be a little loose after i tried it on . and thamks for the videos.
You could decrease even more at the gusset and bring the total number of stitches down more to have a more snug fit. If it were me, that is what I would do. You definitely want the sock to have more negative ease vs poss ease.
thanks for the quick replay. :)
Love your poncho! Which pattern is it?
It's actually a new shawl pattern of mine that isn't released yet ;-) Soon, very soon it will be. Make sure you are signed up for my newsletter and follow me on social media to find out when you can get it. xoxo (so happy you like it!)
Loved your video
Marly Bird I LOVE your teaching. But could you PLEASE show me how you do your SSK on oneneedle? You go too fast for me and I only know how by slipping back to the working needle. Thank you doll 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
What kind to wool do you use
Were can l get oRed wool
Why do they call it a set ?
Great video!! Thank you so much. I have a question. If I want to use a thicker yarn, for 5-6 mm needles, I still have to do 16 stitches for the men sock? Thanks!!
I am still struggling with getting the needles in the right position to knit lol
Can I use circular needles?
technically, you can use any needles you wish. But this particular KAL is for using double pointed needles specifically and a general sock pattern. :-) There will be more videos in the future for how to use two circulars, magic loop, and such.
Karol Jelbert I am using magic loop and ONLY be ause I have made a pair of socks before have I been successful. It was fine until the turning of the heel. I wouldn't advise circs or magic loop unless you have made socks before. Isn't Marly awesome.
Me! I tried it on. 🤪
Kisses from Romania. .😊😇😗
"He has really big feet! Big calves, big everything..." Way to brag, girl.