i pretty much exclusively use the small 9 inch circulars for my socks and i use a short row heel and toe (and kitchener to close the toe) , which means i can do the whole sock on just the circulars! its the fastest method for me and just wanted to share that it's possible :)
Ok this is good to know because I love using 9 inch circulars but I switch to magic loop for the toes and end up putting in an after thought heel. Do you have any tips while using b the 9” circs?
@@charlenestevens2676you’re not going to get a response because it’s not actually possible to do what the OP is saying. (in other words - she’s lying.)
@@anishinaabaeI do that method myself! You basically end up going into magic loop on the 9inch circular needles at the end for the toe decreases. It does get pretty tight at the end and is definitely the least enjoyable part of the sock, but it's possible and makes the whole knitting process so easy. There are a number of yt videos with people knitting socks on 9inch circulars
@@earlgreyknits1178I feel like this technique is really commonly used in Germany! A few German sock yarns actually come with an extra tiny “skein” of nylon in the exact same colour for this exact reason :)
@@einfach_lou9321 I'm from Germany. But I've never seen those sold together. I've only ever seen the nylon sold as "Beilaufgarn" or "Stopfgarn" separately. I just try to color match as closely as I can with what I have. Could you tell me where I can find the sockyarn sold with nylon?
I live in the US and I’ve used this nylon to reinforce socks for years. It’s called “woolly nylon” it’s quite thin so just getting the color close works well for it to not be noticeable, also it’s very stretchy and has tons of yardage. It lasts forever because I only put it on the bottom of the heel and the bottom of the ball of the foot. One light color (I like a light tan) and one darker color (a darker gray) will be the only two colors you should need.
New subscriber here. My friend wants to learn how to knit socks and I was looking for a good summary for her. I have been knitting socks for over 40 years and tried lots of different methods/toes/heels etc. Your summary is very comprehensive, well done! If/when you do a video on darning/mending do mention that you can pick up the stitches, cut away the toe and knit a whole new one. I do this for heels too and find surgery is easiest performed on an after thought heel. Well done, Florence.
that’s really smart, what a great piece of advice! although I think i wear through my sock heels quite high up, so i’m not sure it would line up with the part I would knit as an afterthought heel
I used to knit socks - a long time ago. You've reminded me how much I enjoyed wearing them. I think I'm going to start knitteing my socks again. This sock info session has been very encouraging. Thx.
Love your tutorial ! I have no idea about knitting, I started with your jumper tutorial and it is my most worn. I love it soooo much! I hope your sock tutorial will bring me as much joy in my life ❤
Even though I’ve been knitting socks for a couple of years, I really appreciated hearing your opinions on all things socks, I just wanted to add my two cents and say that I recently discovered that the Italian sewn bind off is a beautiful, bind off and stretchy for toe up socks.
interesting! I use italian bind off for almost everything apart from socks, because I never thought it was stretchy enough, but perhaps i’ll give it a go!!
this came in the perfect timing! socks have been so intimidating for me but i started a pair just the other day, with determination to not give up this time around. this video is so inspiring and informative 🤍
I'm just getting into knitting two at a time as I struggle with second sock syndrome so badly! It's a totally different beast but I'm so excited to get a whole pair done at once!
Me too, if I have to knit socks once again, I’ll only knit it toe up as it’s the easiest and I usually knit it two at the same time. I figure that out on my own a long time ago, almost 18 years ago and now there’s tutorial on TH-cam about it.
This was fantastic, there was so much great information, I actually watched it twice to take it all in. I think with knitting there is more assumed knowledge than with other yarn crafts, so it can be quite daunting as even an intermediate knitter that I would class myself. Please make this deep dive into sock making with as much info as you can, we sure appreciate it!!!!! I'm going to buy some yarn and 2.25mm needles right away!
oh my goodness, you must be one of the first people i've met who talks as fast as ive do (AFTER I'VE HAD MY COFFEE) really appreciate the video - very thorough and well structured, with a lot of very good information
This is very much appreciated. I have been knitting for several years now, but I've never tried socks. I am warming up to the idea, and you have nicely answered many of the questions I had. Now I'm going to watch the other sock videos you've posted. Thank you.
Thank you for a thorough explanation of sock knitting. I really like your teaching style. I made your step by step sweater and love it. I’m thinking of making a second one in a better ( non super wash) yarn. I’m looking forward to the rest of your series. ❤
Thank you soo much for this episode , I have never knitted socks but I would love to have a go, your description of the whole process is a great help, I love your selection of socks.
I'm really looking forward to seeing a sock tutorial from you! I almost finished my step-by-step sweater and I've tried knitting socks in the past, but everytime I get to the heel, something goes wrong 😅😂 I do like knitting them with 4 needles, so I hope you'll include that in your tutorial too 😊
Toe-up is my favorite method, although I’ll knit cuff-down also. For toe-up, I have found an Interlock BO works beautifully. No flare and very stretchy. The Chilly Dog tutorials are on YT, as well as many others. Thanks for your videos! I often sit and knit while enjoying them :)
I like the Russian or elastic bind off for my toe up socks! I didn’t like the untidiness that the JSSO had and this gives me plenty of stretch (I also have bigger feet). Agree on flap and gusset as my preferred fit too!
I increase in the foot before doing a short row heel (like you would heel flap,but not as much) and the extra stitches either get added in like a bit of the heel flap/gusset one or as increase stitches for the leg when working toe up
I am not completely new to sock knitting, as I have already knitted a few pairs, but I still learned a lot from your video! I am now looking forward to use some of the techniques you presented and make my sock collection grow :)
I always use DPNs, but I find they’re harder to comfortably take with me. If I’m not careful, sometimes a needle even slips out. I have the opposite of ladders when I use a magic loop method. There’s always a line of some sort because I pulled the yarn too tightly. Not sure if anyone else have ever had this problem lol
th-cam.com/users/livehlzxn_L2FN8?feature=share&t=4363 Knitty natty shows in this video at 1:12:43 how she prevents ladders. I always do it like this and have no problems. Maybe this could help you too
For DPN's, I used to use two hair ties looped around either side to keep them together. 😅 They also make two caps held together by an elastic if that's more so what you're looking for!
I love using tiny circulars when traveling (especially for work)! My usual travel project is a sock with an afterthought heel so that I can just work in the round until I’m satisfied with the total length and then just transfer them to my magic loop needles and continue with the second one! I struggled with pain in the beginning but then loosened up how tightly I hold my yarn and it made it a lot easier and pain free for me
@@handmadebyflorence I grew to love them when I was traveling for nearly a month straight! Motion sickness in the car is a real pain when you have to look down at what you are doing while knitting so afterthought heels were the only option during that time 😂
So true what you mentioned on trying different patterns and colors on your socks that you would never consider for a full sweater 😊. I'm the same, classic and minimal in my style but totally okay to wear slightly more elaborate socks
I started using a heel flap with a garter stitch on either edge and let me tell you I'm never looking back. It looks so visually interesting and I don't really have to count
Loved this video, so informative! Excited for the future ones related to socks💫💫 Personally I love tiny circular needles bc I've lost a few dpns in public transportation but if I'm knitting at home I'll stick to my usual dpns set
I haven't knit a pair of socks yet but I really want to! Thank you for this thorough and insightful explanation. It answered all my questions and provided advice that I will keep in mind when knitting my first pair. I'm looking forward to the demo! Thank you so much! 💜
I love your video and I'm very excited to watch the whole series. I'm already a big sock knitter, but I love watching these types of tutorials for new inspiration and new techniques to try. I love your style of video anyway so this is gonna be a treat during the next few months which are going to be my finals months.
In Sweden we call hard wearing knitted socks raggsockor. This is because they were traditionally made with yarn spun from wool and goats hair (ragg) for extra durability. I have been wanting to try sock yarn with some goat hair content but they are difficult to find
I'm not crazy about the heel flap and gusset and I found the flegle heel was similar and didn't have the seam on the inside where you pick up your stitches
Thank you, really helpful! I was hoping for a bit more on yarn brands but I think you’ve put a bit more on the description. Im following your sock tutorial with drops nord on 2.5 circulars and am worried it’s all a bit messy or will wear through quickly!
Interesting, what more would you like to know about yarn brands? I have a pair of socks knitted on 2.5mm needles in Nord and they’ve been worn so much! They’ve felted a bit but no sign of wearing through any time soon, if that’s at all reassuring :)
I I'm new to knitting altogether. I am a crocheter. I crochet anything and everything. Making the transition from hook to needles,, I found the 9 inch (23cm) circular needle less fussy. It most resembles crochet. But that is only my opinion. I've been trying to knit socks but keep starting over. I get to the heel, and then something happens whenever I start messing up and start over. Ugh! I'm a determined gal. I'll get this before it gets me.
Hi! I love this video! Im currently mustering up the courage to start my first pair of socks and this was super helpful! Do you have free sock pattern recommendations? Also would you do a video showing off all your current socks??😊
I know I probably sound like a crazy person but I knit my socks exclusively in Holst Supersoft (one cake makes a pair with some left over) and it works really well for me! I’ve also tried 100% cotton and again it’s great
@@handmadebyflorence to be fair I work an office job, however I do go hiking and I’ve worn them while doing so and they hold up! I just use a thick ribbing and I think that’s what keeps them up
Docs are probably the hardest shoes on socks ever. They even make double knit socks specifically marketed as doc proof (Never tried it but I've seen the instagram ads lol) I wonder if you could find a pattern that includes a double knit space in the spots where Doc boots eat through socks?
Hi Florence, I've been watching your podcasts for a while and really enjoy them. I am planning to knit my first pair of socks soon. You covered so much here but on washing, I recently bought some commercial high end cream alpaca socks and decided to practice hand washing. But the soles were dirty (our floors aren't that dirty but still!) and eucalan didn't cut it. I know they are technically clean but they don't look it. This has put me off learning to hand knit socks. Do you have any thoughts on this (other than maybe clean my floors more 🫣) Thank you! Peppi
People have lost the art of darning! Lol...I've lost count of the number of socks I've knit. And the number that people have brought back for me to darn! Lol!
there’s a terrible part of me which really enjoys wearing holes in socks because the process of darning them invisibly is so satisfying for me! since I have already made myself so many socks i’m moving on to gifting them now and i’m hoping I get many to darn 🧦😌
Thanks for this great video Florence :) I learned how to knit by doing socks and have gotten away from them over the past few years. I learned on dpns but the laddering bothers me now, how do you avoid ladders with magic loop? I feel like short circulars are my only option but ouch!
I loved this video, it has so much great information in it and really put me into the sock knitting mood😍❤ I have one last question though: how do you store your socks? Do you keep them in your closet in the box you showed in the video?
i pretty much exclusively use the small 9 inch circulars for my socks and i use a short row heel and toe (and kitchener to close the toe) , which means i can do the whole sock on just the circulars! its the fastest method for me and just wanted to share that it's possible :)
Ok this is good to know because I love using 9 inch circulars but I switch to magic loop for the toes and end up putting in an after thought heel. Do you have any tips while using b the 9” circs?
@@charlenestevens2676you’re not going to get a response because it’s not actually possible to do what the OP is saying. (in other words - she’s lying.)
What is your favorite pattern to use with this style? I'm on the hunt on raverly right now
@@anishinaabaeI just made a pair in the way she is talking about. The crazy sock lady has a tutorial on TH-cam if you’re interested in this method!
@@anishinaabaeI do that method myself! You basically end up going into magic loop on the 9inch circular needles at the end for the toe decreases. It does get pretty tight at the end and is definitely the least enjoyable part of the sock, but it's possible and makes the whole knitting process so easy. There are a number of yt videos with people knitting socks on 9inch circulars
I got some 100% nylon yarn from grandma to reinforce the heels of my socks. I hold my sockyarn together with the nylon for the heel turn.
I’ve not heard this idea before. It seems brilliant! I’ll have to give it a go. Thanks for sharing. :)
@@earlgreyknits1178I feel like this technique is really commonly used in Germany! A few German sock yarns actually come with an extra tiny “skein” of nylon in the exact same colour for this exact reason :)
@@einfach_lou9321 I'm from Germany. But I've never seen those sold together. I've only ever seen the nylon sold as "Beilaufgarn" or "Stopfgarn" separately. I just try to color match as closely as I can with what I have.
Could you tell me where I can find the sockyarn sold with nylon?
I live in the US and I’ve used this nylon to reinforce socks for years. It’s called “woolly nylon” it’s quite thin so just getting the color close works well for it to not be noticeable, also it’s very stretchy and has tons of yardage. It lasts forever because I only put it on the bottom of the heel and the bottom of the ball of the foot. One light color (I like a light tan) and one darker color (a darker gray) will be the only two colors you should need.
Me too..I've done that for many years now...I also join nylon at the toe decrease
New subscriber here. My friend wants to learn how to knit socks and I was looking for a good summary for her. I have been knitting socks for over 40 years and tried lots of different methods/toes/heels etc. Your summary is very comprehensive, well done! If/when you do a video on darning/mending do mention that you can pick up the stitches, cut away the toe and knit a whole new one. I do this for heels too and find surgery is easiest performed on an after thought heel. Well done, Florence.
that’s really smart, what a great piece of advice! although I think i wear through my sock heels quite high up, so i’m not sure it would line up with the part I would knit as an afterthought heel
I used to knit socks - a long time ago. You've reminded me how much I enjoyed wearing them. I think I'm going to start knitteing my socks again. This sock info session has been very encouraging. Thx.
Love your tutorial !
I have no idea about knitting, I started with your jumper tutorial and it is my most worn. I love it soooo much! I hope your sock tutorial will bring me as much joy in my life ❤
The little drawing of you knitting is so cute! Looking forward to see the rest of your sock series.
The animations at the beginning and during the transitions are so cute!
Rightttt!!!
Watching your TH-cam videos has gotten me into sock knitting so I am loving this sock series! You influenced me to purchase 52 weeks of socks as well!
Even though I’ve been knitting socks for a couple of years, I really appreciated hearing your opinions on all things socks, I just wanted to add my two cents and say that I recently discovered that the Italian sewn bind off is a beautiful, bind off and stretchy for toe up socks.
interesting! I use italian bind off for almost everything apart from socks, because I never thought it was stretchy enough, but perhaps i’ll give it a go!!
this came in the perfect timing! socks have been so intimidating for me but i started a pair just the other day, with determination to not give up this time around. this video is so inspiring and informative 🤍
I'm just getting into knitting two at a time as I struggle with second sock syndrome so badly! It's a totally different beast but I'm so excited to get a whole pair done at once!
So do I. I knit usual socks from toe up both at once at 100 cm cable needles. I like to add leftover mohair to winter socks.
Me too, if I have to knit socks once again, I’ll only knit it toe up as it’s the easiest and I usually knit it two at the same time. I figure that out on my own a long time ago, almost 18 years ago and now there’s tutorial on TH-cam about it.
This was fantastic, there was so much great information, I actually watched it twice to take it all in. I think with knitting there is more assumed knowledge than with other yarn crafts, so it can be quite daunting as even an intermediate knitter that I would class myself.
Please make this deep dive into sock making with as much info as you can, we sure appreciate it!!!!!
I'm going to buy some yarn and 2.25mm needles right away!
I'd love to see how you fix your worn through socks. And I'm excited for your sock tutorial as well. That one sock you made looks so pretty!
im so looking forward to that lace sock pattern of yours! your videos always get me in a sock knitting mood
oh my goodness, you must be one of the first people i've met who talks as fast as ive do (AFTER I'VE HAD MY COFFEE)
really appreciate the video - very thorough and well structured, with a lot of very good information
This is very much appreciated. I have been knitting for several years now, but I've never tried socks. I am warming up to the idea, and you have nicely answered many of the questions I had.
Now I'm going to watch the other sock videos you've posted. Thank you.
Thank you for a thorough explanation of sock knitting. I really like your teaching style. I made your step by step sweater and love it. I’m thinking of making a second one in a better ( non super wash) yarn. I’m looking forward to the rest of your series. ❤
For toe up I find a tubular cast of and adding an elastic thread in the tube works beautifully!
Thank you so much for this video! I really want to start knitting socks but feel overwhelmed by it. I'm looking forward to see your sock tutorial!! :)
Thank you soo much for this episode , I have never knitted socks but I would love to have a go, your description of the whole process is a great help, I love your selection of socks.
I've been looking forward to this kind of video from you. Very hyped about learning from your beautiful work for my own socks.
I'm really looking forward to seeing a sock tutorial from you! I almost finished my step-by-step sweater and I've tried knitting socks in the past, but everytime I get to the heel, something goes wrong 😅😂 I do like knitting them with 4 needles, so I hope you'll include that in your tutorial too 😊
Absolutely brilliant podcast episode...informative and entertaining. Looking out for more Florence.
Toe-up is my favorite method, although I’ll knit cuff-down also. For toe-up, I have found an Interlock BO works beautifully. No flare and very stretchy. The Chilly Dog tutorials are on YT, as well as many others. Thanks for your videos! I often sit and knit while enjoying them :)
I like the Russian or elastic bind off for my toe up socks! I didn’t like the untidiness that the JSSO had and this gives me plenty of stretch (I also have bigger feet). Agree on flap and gusset as my preferred fit too!
I increase in the foot before doing a short row heel (like you would heel flap,but not as much) and the extra stitches either get added in like a bit of the heel flap/gusset one or as increase stitches for the leg when working toe up
I am not completely new to sock knitting, as I have already knitted a few pairs, but I still learned a lot from your video! I am now looking forward to use some of the techniques you presented and make my sock collection grow :)
I always use DPNs, but I find they’re harder to comfortably take with me. If I’m not careful, sometimes a needle even slips out. I have the opposite of ladders when I use a magic loop method. There’s always a line of some sort because I pulled the yarn too tightly. Not sure if anyone else have ever had this problem lol
Yes, I have the same problem 😅
th-cam.com/users/livehlzxn_L2FN8?feature=share&t=4363 Knitty natty shows in this video at 1:12:43 how she prevents ladders. I always do it like this and have no problems. Maybe this could help you too
For DPN's, I used to use two hair ties looped around either side to keep them together. 😅 They also make two caps held together by an elastic if that's more so what you're looking for!
I don’t have that problem, but one of the books I have mentions it.
I love using tiny circulars when traveling (especially for work)!
My usual travel project is a sock with an afterthought heel so that I can just work in the round until I’m satisfied with the total length and then just transfer them to my magic loop needles and continue with the second one!
I struggled with pain in the beginning but then loosened up how tightly I hold my yarn and it made it a lot easier and pain free for me
that makes a lot of sense!! perhaps that’s why I don’t love it; I rarely knit afterthought heels so I don’t get that benefit
@@handmadebyflorence I grew to love them when I was traveling for nearly a month straight!
Motion sickness in the car is a real pain when you have to look down at what you are doing while knitting so afterthought heels were the only option during that time 😂
So true what you mentioned on trying different patterns and colors on your socks that you would never consider for a full sweater 😊. I'm the same, classic and minimal in my style but totally okay to wear slightly more elaborate socks
I would be interested to hear your opinion on gauge. The ball band says 30 sts per 10 cm, but patterns usuall call for 32 or even 36 sts per 10 cm
I started using a heel flap with a garter stitch on either edge and let me tell you I'm never looking back. It looks so visually interesting and I don't really have to count
Loved this video, so informative! Excited for the future ones related to socks💫💫
Personally I love tiny circular needles bc I've lost a few dpns in public transportation but if I'm knitting at home I'll stick to my usual dpns set
Great video thank you Florence. You covered all the key info. I did drop the play speed to 75 at around halfway but that was fine. Beautiful socks ! 😍
I haven't knit a pair of socks yet but I really want to! Thank you for this thorough and insightful explanation. It answered all my questions and provided advice that I will keep in mind when knitting my first pair. I'm looking forward to the demo! Thank you so much! 💜
I love your video and I'm very excited to watch the whole series. I'm already a big sock knitter, but I love watching these types of tutorials for new inspiration and new techniques to try. I love your style of video anyway so this is gonna be a treat during the next few months which are going to be my finals months.
Great video. I am a true blue sock knitter and loved hearing your opinions and suggestions!
I love west yorkshire spinners, my first socks were made with their blue sparkly wool, and I love that they're local (i'm from yorkshire)
In Sweden we call hard wearing knitted socks raggsockor. This is because they were traditionally made with yarn spun from wool and goats hair (ragg) for extra durability. I have been wanting to try sock yarn with some goat hair content but they are difficult to find
I love how excited you are!!
I'm not crazy about the heel flap and gusset and I found the flegle heel was similar and didn't have the seam on the inside where you pick up your stitches
Thank you, really helpful! I was hoping for a bit more on yarn brands but I think you’ve put a bit more on the description. Im following your sock tutorial with drops nord on 2.5 circulars and am worried it’s all a bit messy or will wear through quickly!
Interesting, what more would you like to know about yarn brands?
I have a pair of socks knitted on 2.5mm needles in Nord and they’ve been worn so much! They’ve felted a bit but no sign of wearing through any time soon, if that’s at all reassuring :)
I I'm new to knitting altogether. I am a crocheter. I crochet anything and everything. Making the transition from hook to needles,, I found the 9 inch (23cm) circular needle less fussy. It most resembles crochet. But that is only my opinion.
I've been trying to knit socks but keep starting over. I get to the heel, and then something happens whenever I start messing up and start over. Ugh!
I'm a determined gal. I'll get this before it gets me.
A really cool video could be a tier list of all the sock yarns
Hi! I love this video! Im currently mustering up the courage to start my first pair of socks and this was super helpful! Do you have free sock pattern recommendations? Also would you do a video showing off all your current socks??😊
I know I probably sound like a crazy person but I knit my socks exclusively in Holst Supersoft (one cake makes a pair with some left over) and it works really well for me! I’ve also tried 100% cotton and again it’s great
interesting, i’m surprised the cotton doesn’t stretch out too much to wear! do you not wear your socks very heavily?
@@handmadebyflorence to be fair I work an office job, however I do go hiking and I’ve worn them while doing so and they hold up! I just use a thick ribbing and I think that’s what keeps them up
Great info in this video! Do you have a specific number of wears before washing your socks or do you wash them each time you wear them? Thx
Docs are probably the hardest shoes on socks ever. They even make double knit socks specifically marketed as doc proof (Never tried it but I've seen the instagram ads lol) I wonder if you could find a pattern that includes a double knit space in the spots where Doc boots eat through socks?
Hi Florence, I've been watching your podcasts for a while and really enjoy them. I am planning to knit my first pair of socks soon. You covered so much here but on washing, I recently bought some commercial high end cream alpaca socks and decided to practice hand washing. But the soles were dirty (our floors aren't that dirty but still!) and eucalan didn't cut it. I know they are technically clean but they don't look it. This has put me off learning to hand knit socks. Do you have any thoughts on this (other than maybe clean my floors more 🫣) Thank you! Peppi
This is curing my current bout of SSS hahaha, thanks Florence!
(this and the fact that it's freezing in Melbourne right now!)
Really interesting video! Looking forward to your next sock videos.
People have lost the art of darning! Lol...I've lost count of the number of socks I've knit. And the number that people have brought back for me to darn! Lol!
there’s a terrible part of me which really enjoys wearing holes in socks because the process of darning them invisibly is so satisfying for me! since I have already made myself so many socks i’m moving on to gifting them now and i’m hoping I get many to darn 🧦😌
Really enjoyed your comments!
Thank you for the great detailed video!
Thanks for this great video Florence :) I learned how to knit by doing socks and have gotten away from them over the past few years. I learned on dpns but the laddering bothers me now, how do you avoid ladders with magic loop? I feel like short circulars are my only option but ouch!
I tighten the yarn on the first and second stitch of each side, especially the first stitch.
I loved this video, it has so much great information in it and really put me into the sock knitting mood😍❤ I have one last question though: how do you store your socks? Do you keep them in your closet in the box you showed in the video?
I keep them in a box! I don’t want to mix them up with my clothing which could end up going through the wash because i’m scared of felting them lol
@@handmadebyflorence Ok, thank you❤️
For a future video maybe... would love to know how hemp compares in strength
This so cool! Thank you so much!😊
Just finished your channel! Excited for new content 😊
Are there alternatives that dont have plastic in it for reinforcement? Like having some cotton or something else mixed in?
yes, I showed a couple in the video!! although the ones i’ve tried haven’t been nearly as strong as nylon sock yarn
great video, waiting for the next one!
Thanks so much for sharing, so interesting and useful 🧶
please im begging you make a short sock version pattern
have you ever tried knitting with thick wool for socks?
the chunkiest socks i’ve knitted are the petiteknit sunday socks! they’re worsted weight on (if I remember correctly) 4mm needles
excellent tips!
I thought most circular sock needles were 25 cm. 80 cm is very long for socks surely?
Great video!
weeee!!!
64 st here ❤
You are a great talker and know alot. But So bland no visuals except your beauty