I've looked at numerous sock videos and yours is the best. Your instructions are so clear. Thanks so much for those of us who want to try knitting our first set of socks !
This tutorial is amazing! I've always been a crocheter but had a desire to knit socks and this has allowed me to learn to knit what I've always wanted as my very first project SUCCESSFULLY! Thank you so much :D
Thank you so much for this amazing video. I’ve always struggled with not having a hole at the top of my gusset. Never again! This teaching series is SHEER GENIUS!! 💕💕💕
You are such an excellent teacher. For me, the pace of this tutorial was exactly right - not too fast, but also not tediously slow. Would you please consider doing a separate tutorial on some alternative heels? I am especially interested in the fish lips kiss and the afterthought. I like the way they look. I have purchased the fish lips kiss pattern, but I'm such a visual learner, I'd love to see you demonstrate step by step. The written pattern is intimidating to me. When I can see it done, I usually have that aha moment and think oh yes, now I get it. Thank you for sharing your knitting expertise and your teaching talent with us. So glad I found your channel.
It has worked for me. I have other friends who will pick up the two stitches in a different way than I do but the result is the same so whatever works for you is the key I think.
Marly , you are the best teacher. So easy to follow along, love the way you show every stitch so clearly and also tell us the theory behind the construction.
I am an experienced sock knitter and really don't need any guidance, yet I watched the whole episode simply because I enjoy your enthusiasm and the way you explain everything :) You're an awesome teacher! Love it
Ok....here I go....1) will put a life line as I can guarantee I’ll need it! 2) thanks for such a detailed tutorial. I sat and watched it through before starting, which I will run again while I try it. As always, great teaching on your part. Wish me luck!
Since Marly said best to do all in one sitting, I got only one sock done. But then I had to put it away for a few days due to other appointments and commitments. Got up first thing this A.M. then got to work! All done, both socks look amazing and no holes! Thank you Marly for your step by step instructions. So addictive that I went ahead and knitted some of the foot, (oops, sorry.) Can’t wait to finish the foot and toe. #marlybird, any chance of making a video on how to work toe-up socks? (Gosh, we enjoy your teaching so much we just can’t get enough and keep asking for more!)
Marly, thank you so much for these videos... I’ve picked knitting back up after having to give it up years ago due to shoulder issues. With your videos, I have been able to eliminate most of the frustrations of knitting socks again...you have such a way of wording what to do when and where, you’ve made such a difference in helping some of us understand knitting better!
Marly, big 'thank you' for the tip on using an extra needle to pick up the heel flap stitches. Picking up stitches is my least favorite part of making socks and I don't know why I never thought to use a spare needle to help with that part. Love this!!!! Thank you!!!!
I just started knitting my first sock. You're tutorial is absolutely one of the best I've ever seen. Very clear and transparant. And the heel turn was simply magical!! Truly! Thanks a lot!
Your videos are amazing. I love how clearly you communicate. You explain things multiple times in different ways to make sure everyone will understand. I'm currently making the second pair of socks that I've made using your tutorials! Thank you
Hi Marly, it’s nervous nelly here, yes the KAL is long over, but I wanted to tell you that I’ve made it this far by watching your KAL series, I’m not on facebook, so I can’t post my handy work, husband said he would post for me so maybe soon. I also wanted to say thanks for what you share with others here, may the universe continue to bless you and yours (this is the first I’ve ever knitted any thing, I’m excited, and with DPN’s no less)
Aww now i know how to eliminate those holes in the gusset... thank you!!! It was a hit or miss that i was getting a hole and i had to patch it up afterwards. Thank you for that tip.
Marly I just finished my first sock to this point. As I stated before I have made a couple pair of socks but the hole in the gusset always drove me nuts. I love the way you do it. No holes in my sock now on to the second sock. Thank you for your tips and tricks.
Do we end our homework on row 1 or row 2 of the gusset repeat? Thank you so much Marly for these videos. I have been wanting to knit socks for at least 2 years now and I have watched hours of TH-cam videos trying to figure out how to do it. These videos are the first that I have found that take you from point a to b and c and so forth where as other tutorials have left me stumped at some point from lack of instruction. You are my new favorite person. I'm so excited about knitting socks. One request, could you maybe do a part 7 where you explore how your sock recipe can be altered to add say, a fish lips kiss or afterthought heel. I hate to even ask but the way you explain things - its like no one else. ❤❤❤❤
Um, help! First time sock knitter here. The printed pattern on heel turn says to repeat rows 3 and 4 only, 3 more times for the women’s sock BUT the video says slip 1 as if to purl with yarn in back for beginning of row 4 (8:15) while row 4 on the pattern says to slip 1 knitwise. I have no idea which is correct. I guess I’ll just follow the pattern directions and slip 1 knitwise on every row 4 repeat. Whew, made it through the first sock’s heel turn slipping every row 4’s 1st stitch knitwise with yarn in back and it looks fine to me. Checked a book I have on sock knitting and it says to slip that 1st stitch purlwise whether yarn is in front or back as Marly does in this video. Is there an error in the printed instructions or is it just another way of doing it?
Hi Marley. I've started my socks with 28 stitches. When you begin step 4 for the heel turn, you started purling 13 stitches--would that number be the same for my 28?
Thank you for making this video. The sock I making is us more stitches than your pattern. Might beginning cast on was 64, therefore 1/2 of my sock is 32 stitches. Is there a formula to know when to start my short rows?
14:15 totally wishing you would have been specific about the market and where I should be putting it. You say "right of center". I did my best to guess exactly where that is, per number of stitches and winged it. (Sorry for not updating or deleting this, it made sense as I progressed and should have referred to the pattern and watched the video through, rather than progressing along with it, at the same time.)
@@MarlyBird whoops. I should have gone back and deleted this. Or, at the least, waited until I progressed. Plus, I did finally go and look at the pattern as written. Sorry, your descriptions and tutorials are the best and most thorough that I've found and I really appreciate them. I really enjoyed this tutorial and only have the toe left.
Hi again, Marly Bird. I revisited this segment just to confirm my notes from our first socks a while back. I recently started a new pair of Christmas socks but started them toe up, apparently forgetting that your pattern was cuff down. Then I revisited Part 4 on the heel flap and heel turn, which I’ve done. 😳 So my question is should I rip these sections out or can I adjust my mistake somehow so that it can work out? What do you think? The heel flap fits under my heel and the turn also cups my heel perfectly. Sigh. Next time I’d better take better notes! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃😊
Hello Marly, what a joy to listen and follow your instructions, I got to do my cute little triangle on the ladies size and only had to undo the first two rows but then it all worked out when I started again. Here is my question: then doing the men size sock do you go in and start your triangle with 17 stitches or something less? i have not done any knitting for 46 years, and now that I retired am eager to learn new tricks. Cheers, and thanks.
On the written instructions under gusset set up round I it says to pick up and knit 2 sts at the top of the gusset. In the video you just place them. On set up round 2 it says knit to last 2 sts and then ssk. ( those are the sts on the marker) are the written directions different than the video? Thanks for any clarification you can give.
I am looking at the pattern Heel Turn - Row 4 : with yarn in back slip 1 knitwise, in this video tutorial you slip purlwise. Is the error in the pattern or the video? Can i also add that you have a gift for teaching, and you have allowed me to enjoy knitting,so i thank you so much xoxo
Hi Marly, I have a question. Because I am using 4.25mm dbns I cast in 40 stitches in total. When it came to making the Heel Flap I divided it in 2 and used 20 stitches, 20 rows as per your instructions. So far all went well. When it came to knitting the Heel Turn I knitted 13 stitches on the first row before starting the pattern, again as per your instructions. But once I got to the end of the Heel Turn I ended up with 4 stitches at one end to knit and none on the other. Also my neat little triangle looks off centered and I only have 12 stitches left and not 14 as per your instructions. What did I do wrong? Should I have divided the 20 stitches in half and only knitted 10 stitches at the start of row 1 of the Heel Turn? Please help!!! Thanks
Marly, If I am doing a heel turn with different stitch count than what was in the pattern, what is the math to determine what point to knit to before turning? Is it half of the stitches you have on your needles plus one?
I love your look here, and your hair is looking good girl! Question, when starting the heel turn, how do you figure out how many stitches to work before the shirt rows? You say to Purl 13, then decrease then purl, how do you get that number? I like to make socks, and I am working on a design for my toddler daughter, and would like to know how to figure this out please.
Okay, I figured out how to do the math! I went to www.fyberduck.wordpress.com or you can google: how to figure out the math to turn a heel with 20 stitches, and it pops up as the 2nd or 3rd one down.
Great question. Essentially, you purl 1 past center, then do the p2tog, p1... Then turn and work the Instructions from there until all gaps are closed :)!
This all depends on the type of heel you are makiing. There are about 40 or more different heels you can do, and each has a slightly different look. All work, but depends on shape o YOUR heel. One way is to work to centre of the flap (as Marlybird does) and turn. It doesn't matter. To avoid all kinds of confusion for you, just do what she does and don't think about it!! You will learn all the other methods another time.
When you get to the two picked up gusset stitches in the video -you dont knit them you just pick them up but in the written instructions it says knit the 2 gusset stitches. Which is correct?
Thanks. I didn't watch the video far enough. On the next round my question was answered. Wow! Very simple instructions for what seemed like a very complicated pattern.
I really have problems with these 2 loops at the end of the knitting needle, I did as instructed, at least it seems to me and I still have a hole on each side ...
i somehow ended up with a different amount of stitches on needles 1&4 while working on the gusset! help! what should i do? i forgot to put a life line in..
When Marly says, “instructions are below in the video description box,” what does that mean? I can’t find the video description box on the youtube video I’m watching. Can someone please help me with this? Thank you.
If you are watching on mobile, you will see under the video a little upside down triangle to the right of the title of the video, click on that. If you are on the desktop the video description is under the video.
Feeling really lost and confused about those two stitches in the gusset. I keep thinking I picked up the right ones but they’re so tight and I can’t knit them together...
I’m not sure if you’re picking up the right stitches but I will say tighter is better than loose. Also, it isn’t mandatory that you pick up two stitches then decrease, you can only pick up one. I was just taught that picking up two leaves less of a hole. Can’t wait to see your finished socks!!! You’re almost done!!!
Hi! Greetings form Belgium. Question: I'm pretty impulsive and started my first sock without instructions :-) I found your video after I had already knitted my cuf and leg :-) I now did the heelflap (half of the cast on), but I dont know what to do now? :-S I have 62 stitches, so 31 on the heelplap. so it's uneaven! whaaaa! Could you hlep me out? thanks!
Hello Marly... I have a question... if I have 30 stitches after my heel flap and I do my little heel like you said so, I will have half of my stitches left on my needle so... 15 stitches... so how can I separate equally before starting picking up my stitches? Should I do ont mor decrease somewhere to have an even # of stitches? Advice please... :D Thank you so much...
Saibu Nisha there are multiple methods out there to make socks! You can use 1 short/small circular needles such as a 8" or 9"; 1 long circular needle, it needs to have a 32" or 40" cord; you can use 2 circular needles; addi flex tips; dpns (and there are all different kinds of dpns, in different sizes, materials and shapes). The technique for using 1 or 2 circular needles is different, and you need to be able to do magic loop. Go on a search on TH-cam and you are bound to find info on all of them. Each has their good points just like each has their down sides too. Take the time to research, play around with, and decide what is good for you. Such as, I like to use the small 9" circular needles and I also love dpns. Also, check out Craftsy.com they do classes where they teach sock techniques, magic loop, 2 at a time socks, toe up socks, cuff down socks, etc. They are a wealth of information! And you can always check in with your Local Yarn Shop to see when or if they offer classes on how to knit socks. This can be very very helpful! Good luck! And happy knitting!
Saibu Nisha you are very welcome! One bit of advice for sock patterns, don't over think it. When I started, I had the darndest time trying to find a pattern. Eventually I just picked 1 and worked it step by step, and I couldn't believe how easy it was!
Love the tutorial, it's very clear. Just wished that Marly's voice could be less high pitched/excited. I turned the volume way down otherwise I'd start having a migraine
Hey Marly! I have one question and one comment. The comment is love your hair, it looks great on you! Secondly, is the question, what is that needles you are using? I really like them and would like to find them or actually buy them. Can you tell me the needles you were using in this video? Thanks, Mary :)
Thanks for prompt response. I see that. Is there anything that determines decrease method, or is it always Needle 1: Knit to the last 2 sts, ssk and Needle 4: k2tog, knit to the end of the round.
That is only on the first round if you pick up the two extra stitches like I show in the video. Otherwise you usually work the decrease 1 stitch before the end.
Hi there, a lifeline is when you thread a string through the live stitches and let it hang there in case you have to rip back to that point in the project. If you rip back, the stitches won't fall out of place as they are trapped on the lifeline. Here is a link to a video I did for a lifeline. I did show it on a hat but it is the same concept for the sock: th-cam.com/video/l4YD0A8MNCc/w-d-xo.html
Marly Bird thank you SO much. I’m so glad I’ve found you! I am just relearning to knit ~ and thought I’d throw myself in and do socks. Your videos are so great! Thanks again. X
What does it mean...to add a life line?I have had to completely start all over 3 times because I messed up the heel flap. If I mess up again I will cry like a baby! PLEASE help. #MarlyBird
even though this is shown on a hat the process is the same for the socks. You want to thread a string through the live stitches so that you have something to rip back to if you mess up: th-cam.com/video/l4YD0A8MNCc/w-d-xo.html
Help, please I’m following the video series on “my first knit socks, I know the KAL is over but I thought I might still be able to complete at least one pair of socks, having said that, I’m not at the heel turn I have 32 stitches on my heel flap needle and 16 of the other two, I don’t know how many stitches I’m suppose to purl for the heel turn, please refer to Heel Turn Instructions. Be gentle it’s my first attempt. Wink wink
Great, I was just making sure we were on the same page :) Yes, if you have 32 sts you will purl 17 p2tog, p1. The heel turn is usually started by working 1 past center, then work the decrease, then work 2 more and turn.
Marly Bird 👍🏼this is my first ever attempt at knitting, your My First Knit Socks video series is the best and easy to follow, if you’re not a nervous nelly, lol Thank You for your quick reply
I am so proud of you for tackling this. Once you get your first pair out of the way the others come so much easier. Honestly, I think that after you've learned how to do a general construction of a sock you will totally understand most other sock patterns. Good luck and be sure to show me your finished pair! xoxo
Yes, that is another way to do it. But there are many knitters who are not comfortable with a crochet hook for anything so I wanted to show how to use the tools they already had available to them :-)
I am Indian and i follow Aur instruction
And make a perfect one scock
Thnku dear❤
Thank you very much marly your teaching is super 10 out of 10
OMG I DID THE HEEL TURN🎉🎉🎉🎉 I’m so excited right now
My first Sock was a success, and that's because we have a good teacher. Thank you so much. London. xxx
🥰 Thank you for these clear instructions for first socks.
Your instructions are fantastic, not to mention your brilliant camera work, and comprehensive explanation.
I've looked at numerous sock videos and yours is the best. Your instructions are so clear. Thanks so much for those of us who want to try knitting our first set of socks !
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This tutorial is amazing! I've always been a crocheter but had a desire to knit socks and this has allowed me to learn to knit what I've always wanted as my very first project SUCCESSFULLY! Thank you so much :D
Thank you so much for this amazing video. I’ve always struggled with not having a hole at the top of my gusset. Never again! This teaching series is SHEER GENIUS!! 💕💕💕
You are such an excellent teacher. For me, the pace of this tutorial was exactly right - not too fast, but also not tediously slow. Would you please consider doing a separate tutorial on some alternative heels? I am especially interested in the fish lips kiss and the afterthought. I like the way they look. I have purchased the fish lips kiss pattern, but I'm such a visual learner, I'd love to see you demonstrate step by step. The written pattern is intimidating to me. When I can see it done, I usually have that aha moment and think oh yes, now I get it. Thank you for sharing your knitting expertise and your teaching talent with us. So glad I found your channel.
Just loving all the tips, especially using markers to bring out the two stitches. so back to socks I go hi ho and no more holes!
It has worked for me. I have other friends who will pick up the two stitches in a different way than I do but the result is the same so whatever works for you is the key I think.
Marly , you are the best teacher. So easy to follow along, love the way you show every stitch so clearly and also tell us the theory behind the construction.
Very clear instruction. It doesn’t get any clearer than this. Thanks!
I am an experienced sock knitter and really don't need any guidance, yet I watched the whole episode simply because I enjoy your enthusiasm and the way you explain everything :) You're an awesome teacher! Love it
Well, thank you very much!
Ok....here I go....1) will put a life line as I can guarantee I’ll need it! 2) thanks for such a detailed tutorial. I sat and watched it through before starting, which I will run again while I try it. As always, great teaching on your part. Wish me luck!
Since Marly said best to do all in one sitting, I got only one sock done. But then I had to put it away for a few days due to other appointments and commitments. Got up first thing this A.M. then got to work! All done, both socks look amazing and no holes! Thank you Marly for your step by step instructions. So addictive that I went ahead and knitted some of the foot, (oops, sorry.) Can’t wait to finish the foot and toe.
#marlybird, any chance of making a video on how to work toe-up socks? (Gosh, we enjoy your teaching so much we just can’t get enough and keep asking for more!)
Marly, thank you so much for these videos... I’ve picked knitting back up after having to give it up years ago due to shoulder issues. With your videos, I have been able to eliminate most of the frustrations of knitting socks again...you have such a way of wording what to do when and where, you’ve made such a difference in helping some of us understand knitting better!
Thanks so much! I can't believe I was able to follow this. Instructions and tips were very clear.
Marly, big 'thank you' for the tip on using an extra needle to pick up the heel flap stitches. Picking up stitches is my least favorite part of making socks and I don't know why I never thought to use a spare needle to help with that part. Love this!!!! Thank you!!!!
I just started knitting my first sock. You're tutorial is absolutely one of the best I've ever seen. Very clear and transparant. And the heel turn was simply magical!! Truly! Thanks a lot!
You are so welcome!
Your videos are amazing. I love how clearly you communicate. You explain things multiple times in different ways to make sure everyone will understand. I'm currently making the second pair of socks that I've made using your tutorials! Thank you
Thank you Marly. Your instructions are so clear and your presentation so enjoyable. Love the hair, it looks just fabulous.
Marly you are simply amazing!! You love what you do and it shows! I have learn so much from you. Thank you so much!
So many great tips and well explained.
Hi Marly, it’s nervous nelly here, yes the KAL is long over, but I wanted to tell you that I’ve made it this far by watching your KAL series, I’m not on facebook, so I can’t post my handy work, husband said he would post for me so maybe soon. I also wanted to say thanks for what you share with others here, may the universe continue to bless you and yours (this is the first I’ve ever knitted any thing, I’m excited, and with DPN’s no less)
TJ Cox
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You are a fantastic teacher
Aww now i know how to eliminate those holes in the gusset... thank you!!! It was a hit or miss that i was getting a hole and i had to patch it up afterwards. Thank you for that tip.
So clear! You are a great teacher!
Marly, you simply rock!!!
would you say, I knock your socks off? LOL
Marly Bird that works too!😂
I pick up stitches with a crochet hook and slip them on the needle. I can hardly wait to try that garter stitch edge to a heel flap 😍
Marly I just finished my first sock to this point. As I stated before I have made a couple pair of socks but the hole in the gusset always drove me nuts. I love the way you do it. No holes in my sock now on to the second sock. Thank you for your tips and tricks.
Such good instruction! Hardest part were the ssk's! Thank you Marly :)
Love your explanations marly thank you 👍👍
3:45 start of heal turn
12:23 start of gusset
phew! thanks
Marly bird I made the knitted booties . Thanks for sharing
Great video thank you
De Marli para Marly gratidão por esse vídeo.
Your do a great job explaining
This is awesome and on 4 needles thanks
I still remember my first heel turn 😊
Do we end our homework on row 1 or row 2 of the gusset repeat? Thank you so much Marly for these videos. I have been wanting to knit socks for at least 2 years now and I have watched hours of TH-cam videos trying to figure out how to do it. These videos are the first that I have found that take you from point a to b and c and so forth where as other tutorials have left me stumped at some point from lack of instruction. You are my new favorite person. I'm so excited about knitting socks. One request, could you maybe do a part 7 where you explore how your sock recipe can be altered to add say, a fish lips kiss or afterthought heel. I hate to even ask but the way you explain things - its like no one else. ❤❤❤❤
It doesn’t matter. Either one :)
Um, help! First time sock knitter here. The printed pattern on heel turn says to repeat rows 3 and 4 only, 3 more times for the women’s sock BUT the video says slip 1 as if to purl with yarn in back for beginning of row 4 (8:15) while row 4 on the pattern says to slip 1 knitwise. I have no idea which is correct. I guess I’ll just follow the pattern directions and slip 1 knitwise on every row 4 repeat.
Whew, made it through the first sock’s heel turn slipping every row 4’s 1st stitch knitwise with yarn in back and it looks fine to me. Checked a book I have on sock knitting and it says to slip that 1st stitch purlwise whether yarn is in front or back as Marly does in this video. Is there an error in the printed instructions or is it just another way of doing it?
Hi, can you do a heel flap when you are doing toe up socks? 🧦 🧦 thanks
Yes you can
Hi Marley.
I've started my socks with 28 stitches. When you begin step 4 for the heel turn, you started purling 13 stitches--would that number be the same for my 28?
I want to say if it's one more than half in Marley's case for her sock, then I'd say it might be 15 in our case as I'm doing the same amount.
Thank you for making this video. The sock I making is us more stitches than your pattern. Might beginning cast on was 64, therefore 1/2 of my sock is 32 stitches. Is there a formula to know when to start my short rows?
I would love to know the answer
14:15 totally wishing you would have been specific about the market and where I should be putting it. You say "right of center". I did my best to guess exactly where that is, per number of stitches and winged it. (Sorry for not updating or deleting this, it made sense as I progressed and should have referred to the pattern and watched the video through, rather than progressing along with it, at the same time.)
It is written specifically in the pattern. Have you gotten the pattern as suggested at the start of the video? The link is in the video description.
@@MarlyBird whoops. I should have gone back and deleted this. Or, at the least, waited until I progressed. Plus, I did finally go and look at the pattern as written.
Sorry, your descriptions and tutorials are the best and most thorough that I've found and I really appreciate them.
I really enjoyed this tutorial and only have the toe left.
Hi again, Marly Bird. I revisited this segment just to confirm my notes from our first socks a while back. I recently started a new pair of Christmas socks but started them toe up, apparently forgetting that your pattern was cuff down. Then I revisited Part 4 on the heel flap and heel turn, which I’ve done. 😳 So my question is should I rip these sections out or can I adjust my mistake somehow so that it can work out? What do you think? The heel flap fits under my heel and the turn also cups my heel perfectly. Sigh. Next time I’d better take better notes! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃😊
Hello Marly, what a joy to listen and follow your instructions, I got to do my cute little triangle on the ladies size and only had to undo the first two rows but then it all worked out when I started again.
Here is my question: then doing the men size sock do you go in and start your triangle with 17 stitches or something less?
i have not done any knitting for 46 years, and now that I retired am eager to learn new tricks.
Cheers, and thanks.
Hello Marly
Could you show the alternate method of decreasing at the gusset?
On the written instructions under gusset set up round I it says to pick up and knit 2 sts at the top of the gusset. In the video you just place them. On set up round 2 it says knit to last 2 sts and then ssk. ( those are the sts on the marker) are the written directions different than the video? Thanks for any clarification you can give.
Marly you are fabulous! I am working on my 4th pair with these instructions and videos!
What kind of needles are these with blue/ silver tips?
Signature Needle Arts.
I am looking at the pattern Heel Turn - Row 4 : with yarn in back slip 1 knitwise, in this video tutorial you slip purlwise.
Is the error in the pattern or the video?
Can i also add that you have a gift for teaching, and you have allowed me to enjoy knitting,so i thank you so much xoxo
You can do either
Thank you for your response, i will try that on my next pair!
Do you put the lifeline at the heel flap only before starting to turn?
Love your videos - the pattern no longer available on the RedHeart site.
It’s always available on my website.
Every row is decreased or skip one row
Pls explain
I am in india
Waiting for ur reply.....
I update your pattern. Made the instep and sole apart si i can have a design instep whith a Solid color sole....
This is so good. I am trying to look for the other videos from 1 to 3. Are they going to be available?
All the videos are available. They are in a playlist on my channel for My First Socks :)
Do you have a simple lace sock pattern
Hi Marly, I have a question. Because I am using 4.25mm dbns I cast in 40 stitches in total. When it came to making the Heel Flap I divided it in 2 and used 20 stitches, 20 rows as per your instructions. So far all went well. When it came to knitting the Heel Turn I knitted 13 stitches on the first row before starting the pattern, again as per your instructions. But once I got to the end of the Heel Turn I ended up with 4 stitches at one end to knit and none on the other. Also my neat little triangle looks off centered and I only have 12 stitches left and not 14 as per your instructions. What did I do wrong? Should I have divided the 20 stitches in half and only knitted 10 stitches at the start of row 1 of the Heel Turn? Please help!!! Thanks
Marly,
If I am doing a heel turn with different stitch count than what was in the pattern, what is the math to determine what point to knit to before turning? Is it half of the stitches you have on your needles plus one?
You spoke of adding a lifeline but didn't show us how. Could you explain how this is done please?
You just thread a thin strand of yarn/floss/whatever through your stitches... just be careful not to "knit" that strand
Thank you.
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What are the numbers for men’s sock?
I love your look here, and your hair is looking good girl!
Question, when starting the heel turn, how do you figure out how many stitches to work before the shirt rows? You say to Purl 13, then decrease then purl, how do you get that number? I like to make socks, and I am working on a design for my toddler daughter, and would like to know how to figure this out please.
Okay, I figured out how to do the math! I went to www.fyberduck.wordpress.com or you can google:
how to figure out the math to turn a heel with 20 stitches, and it pops up as the 2nd or 3rd one down.
Great question. Essentially, you purl 1 past center, then do the p2tog, p1...
Then turn and work the Instructions from there until all gaps are closed :)!
This all depends on the type of heel you are makiing. There are about 40 or more different heels you can do, and each has a slightly different look. All work, but depends on shape o YOUR heel. One way is to work to centre of the flap (as Marlybird does) and turn. It doesn't matter. To avoid all kinds of confusion for you, just do what she does and don't think about it!! You will learn all the other methods another time.
When you get to the two picked up gusset stitches in the video -you dont knit them you just pick them up but in the written instructions it says knit the 2 gusset stitches. Which is correct?
Susan McBride do what I do in the video
Thanks. I didn't watch the video far enough. On the next round my question was answered. Wow! Very simple instructions for what seemed like a very complicated pattern.
I really have problems with these 2 loops at the end of the knitting needle, I did as instructed, at least it seems to me and I still have a hole on each side ...
i somehow ended up with a different amount of stitches on needles 1&4 while working on the gusset! help! what should i do? i forgot to put a life line in..
Question, I working another sock cast on 60 sts.on the heel turn how do I start first row?
When Marly says, “instructions are below in the video description box,” what does that mean? I can’t find the video description box on the youtube video I’m watching. Can someone please help me with this? Thank you.
If you are watching on mobile, you will see under the video a little upside down triangle to the right of the title of the video, click on that. If you are on the desktop the video description is under the video.
Marly i can not find the direction to your socks, i would love to have them, I tried every thing, can you please help me
Marly, I realy enjoy your video I asked a favor some time ago have not got a reply to my question,why?
Feeling really lost and confused about those two stitches in the gusset. I keep thinking I picked up the right ones but they’re so tight and I can’t knit them together...
I’m not sure if you’re picking up the right stitches but I will say tighter is better than loose.
Also, it isn’t mandatory that you pick up two stitches then decrease, you can only pick up one.
I was just taught that picking up two leaves less of a hole.
Can’t wait to see your finished socks!!! You’re almost done!!!
Hi! Greetings form Belgium. Question: I'm pretty impulsive and started my first sock without instructions :-) I found your video after I had already knitted my cuf and leg :-) I now did the heelflap (half of the cast on), but I dont know what to do now? :-S I have 62 stitches, so 31 on the heelplap. so it's uneaven! whaaaa! Could you hlep me out? thanks!
Hello Marly... I have a question... if I have 30 stitches after my heel flap and I do my little heel like you said so, I will have half of my stitches left on my needle so... 15 stitches... so how can I separate equally before starting picking up my stitches? Should I do ont mor decrease somewhere to have an even # of stitches? Advice please... :D Thank you so much...
It’s okay if one side have a stitch more than the other. You can just work one more decrease on that side when you shape the gusset.
Ok... thank you :D
How do I get the pattern
Hii I am a beginer in knitting , can I use circular knitting needles instead of double point needles?
Saibu Nisha there are multiple methods out there to make socks! You can use 1 short/small circular needles such as a 8" or 9"; 1
long circular needle, it needs to have a 32" or 40" cord; you can use 2 circular needles; addi flex tips; dpns (and there are all different kinds of dpns, in different sizes, materials and shapes). The technique for using 1 or 2 circular needles is different, and you need to be able to do magic loop. Go on a search on TH-cam and you are bound to find info on all of them. Each has their good points just like each has their down sides too. Take the time to research, play around with, and decide what is good for you. Such as, I like to use the small 9" circular needles and I also love dpns. Also, check out Craftsy.com they do classes where they teach sock techniques, magic loop, 2 at a time socks, toe up socks, cuff down socks, etc. They are a wealth of information! And you can always check in with your Local Yarn Shop to see when or if they offer classes on how to knit socks. This can be very very helpful! Good luck! And happy knitting!
Emy Emz thanks 😗😗
Saibu Nisha you are very welcome! One bit of advice for sock patterns, don't over think it. When I started, I had the darndest time trying to find a pattern. Eventually I just picked 1 and worked it step by step, and I couldn't believe how easy it was!
For magic loop you can check out „Kellys sock class“ from knitpicks. She explains it really well.😊
I will
Be doing future classes with other methods :)
Love the tutorial, it's very clear. Just wished that Marly's voice could be less high pitched/excited. I turned the volume way down otherwise I'd start having a migraine
I’m so sorry my voice bothered you. I will work on my bass tones. Enjoy the free tutorials :)
Hey Marly! I have one question and one comment. The comment is love your hair, it looks great on you! Secondly, is the question, what is that needles you are using? I really like them and would like to find them or actually buy them. Can you tell me the needles you were using in this video? Thanks, Mary :)
I’m using Susan Bates and Signature Needlearts :)
How can i do this wothout markers?
I'm confused as to the decreases. How do I know when to do a "k2tog" "knit 1" and when to do an SSK????
It is all written in the pattern.
Thanks for prompt response. I see that. Is there anything that determines decrease method, or is it always Needle 1: Knit to the last 2 sts, ssk and Needle 4: k2tog, knit to the end of the round.
That is only on the first round if you pick up the two extra stitches like I show in the video. Otherwise you usually work the decrease 1 stitch before the end.
Ok! I’ll ask. What is putting in a lifeline?
Hi there, a lifeline is when you thread a string through the live stitches and let it hang there in case you have to rip back to that point in the project. If you rip back, the stitches won't fall out of place as they are trapped on the lifeline. Here is a link to a video I did for a lifeline. I did show it on a hat but it is the same concept for the sock: th-cam.com/video/l4YD0A8MNCc/w-d-xo.html
Marly Bird thank you SO much. I’m so glad I’ve found you! I am just relearning to knit ~ and thought I’d throw myself in and do socks. Your videos are so great! Thanks again. X
What is a life line? and how do you add one?
found it, don't want to attempt life line on all these sts. Will try on smaller piece of knitting first. hope it comes out ok
What does it mean...to add a life line?I have had to completely start all over 3 times because I messed up the heel flap. If I mess up again I will cry like a baby! PLEASE help. #MarlyBird
even though this is shown on a hat the process is the same for the socks. You want to thread a string through the live stitches so that you have something to rip back to if you mess up: th-cam.com/video/l4YD0A8MNCc/w-d-xo.html
Marly Bird thank you SO much!!
Barbie Joan
What is a lifeline?
It is somewhat confusing because it looks like your knitting left handed. I carry the yarn on my finger on my right hand.
I’m still knitting the same way you are. I just hold my yarn in my left hand. But everything else is the same.
Life line instructions would be helpful
although I show how to do a lifeline on a hat in this video, the concept is the same. th-cam.com/video/l4YD0A8MNCc/w-d-xo.html
Help, please I’m following the video series on “my first knit socks, I know the KAL is over but I thought I might still be able to complete at least one pair of socks, having said that, I’m not at the heel turn I have 32 stitches on my heel flap needle and 16 of the other two, I don’t know how many stitches I’m suppose to purl for the heel turn, please refer to Heel Turn Instructions. Be gentle it’s my first attempt. Wink wink
Are you looking at the pattern?
Marly Bird Yes, and I’m so new and learning this by watching, so for the heel turn am I to p 17, p2tog + p1
Great, I was just making sure we were on the same page :) Yes, if you have 32 sts you will purl 17 p2tog, p1.
The heel turn is usually started by working 1 past center, then work the decrease, then work 2 more and turn.
Marly Bird 👍🏼this is my first ever attempt at knitting, your My First Knit Socks video series is the best and easy to follow, if you’re not a nervous nelly, lol Thank You for your quick reply
I am so proud of you for tackling this. Once you get your first pair out of the way the others come so much easier. Honestly, I think that after you've learned how to do a general construction of a sock you will totally understand most other sock patterns. Good luck and be sure to show me your finished pair! xoxo
Kool
What is a lifeline? Never mind I am completely lost.
I find it easier to pick up stitches with a crochet hook
Yes, that is another way to do it. But there are many knitters who are not comfortable with a crochet hook for anything so I wanted to show how to use the tools they already had available to them :-)
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My cat jumped in my lap,so I have 14 st and a gap at one end
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Why would that matter?
I’m knitting my first sox I’m on video 2 I’m doing stockinette stitch why does it look like Iv done knit only?
What is a lifeline?