Thank you, Stephen. ❤ I always use a long tail cast on but I'm determined to follow your pattern as written, so I'm learning the German twisted cast on method. A bit of practise and by George I think I have it! 👏
I am only 4 minutes in but commenting to say how much I love this person already, this is going to be so fun! The way he speaks is so clear and energetic - im excited to start!
Your Design is magical! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us!! It is my first mystery knitalong....so happy to sign in for the first sockalong! It is so much fun and drifts all worrys away for a little while. I started with two right socks because I will knit one pair for my husband too. Easy breathy we will make it, slow or fast does not matter. Love to see more of the design, Jenny
Thank you so much Stephen. This will be my first pair of socks, emphasising pair lol. Love watching and listening to you. You make everything so easy to understand. These will be done in between my rainbow rain and shine sweater.
I cast on several times using different methods (needle-wise) and finally settled on magic loop. And I practiced German twist, but I couldn’t read the stitches. LOL. Just realized I was missing a step. Socasting on again! DPNS this time with the proper cast on. Thank you so much for your tutelage. ❤️❤️❤️
A new knit along wasn't on my radar, not by any means....... can you hear a huge BUT there? Omg, I can tell the socks are going to be stunners even from that first small section. Now please excuse me, I've got some yarn+pattern orders to place. ❤️👋
I'd like the sorts of toe socks they went for in the classical world - although, to be fair, they are said to have been made by nalbinding, rather than knitting.
Hi, I love to follow you and your instructions are among the best. There is one thing I learned from my grandmothers (yes, I had two to teach me; sounds like hamony, but life can be soooo differnt from our ideas). They both casted on holding two needles in their right hands. So the knits are a bit wider and the first round is much easier to knit. Best regards, Claudia
Norman of the "Nimble Needles" channel also does that. I usually use a needle a couple of sizes larger than the needles I'm going to be using for the ribbing to get that extra stretch when I cast on.
WOWSERS!!! This Is Awesome 👍😁 I Love How The Stripes Are Playing Out!! My Favorite Part Is The Cables,.. In Fact I'm Knitting A Cable Blanket.... I Think This Is And Awesome Pattern... Thank You Stephen ,. You Doggies Are So Precious 💞😁😁☺️👍😊 Happy Knitting....😁☺️
This looks amazing! Can't wait to get started. I have bright orange (MC) and dark grey (CC) as my two colours and am so excited :D Never done colour changing before so this will be a first :D
I am so determined to make this sock. I don’t care if I have a DPN in my eye, two left socks when I attempted to make right socks and a magic loop cable around my neck… I’m gonna do it lol
We need to get you to knit socks on two circular needles. Just think you could knit two socks at the same time! There’s so many of us out here that don’t like DP ends, I don’t even know how you do it with your fingers! We don’t like magic loop either. Two circular needles is the way to go lol.
🤦♂️ I’m so used to ribbing starting with knits and the purls that I just automatically assume that’s how it was. So I guess I’m knitting the left sock first and then the right sock because the left sock does start that way.
Merhaba hayırlı işler ilkkez izledim dilimizde bilmiyorum ama inanın yaptığınız işlere hayran kaldım ne kadar zekisiniz ben bir bayan olarak sizin kadar marifetli becerikli değilim bravo size dilinizi anlamasamda ormeniz adım adım anlaşılır mükemmel gösteriyorsunuz abone oldum turkiyeden sevgiler selamlar 😊
Yay! That was me at Wonderwool! 😅 I can't remember the name of the forum either but it was in the days before Facebook I think. I also remember when Yarn Forward went out of business. That wasn't good at all and I feel for you not being paid 😡
Loving the first clue! I’m fat, so my legs and foot needs different sized socks. I usually knit short socks, so that I don’t need to think about it, but that’s obviously not an option for this pattern. Will it be possible to decrease stitches after the heel so that I can get a sock that fits both my leg and my foot?
This Isn't Ideal, But You Could Choose To Wait For The Full Clues To Come Out, Select Your Preferred Clue Sections, Knit A Shorter Sock & Pick A Size In Between So Your Foot And Ankle Are Both Comfy!? I Have Calves That Are Rapidly Larger Than My Ankle 😅 Tall Socks Usually Slide Down, But I'm Gonna Do These Anyways... My Husband Will Be Thrilled If I Can't Wear Them! 💜
I Just Read That Some People Do K2togs After A Section To Drop Down To The Next Size, Say 84sts To 72sts... To Get A Smaller Sock, From A Bigger Cuff. I Don't Know How Good This Will Work, But Maybe It's An Option For You.
You could knit the next leg section shorter so the leg isn't as long. Another option is to cast on a size larger for the cuff and leg and then when we decease stitches later before the foot, you could decrease more stitches to get a smaller foot circumference.
Same here! I've tried this cast-on before with an inordinate amount of cursing - I guess it's still worthwhile trying to learn it, but at the same time, I've repeatedly replaced it with a long-tail cast-on without any problems really.
@@delilahdolittle1623The next day: Yes, I found her video made sense to me. So I actually managed a German twisted cast on in the end - but, like msampersand7399, there was a good deal of -blood, sweat and tears,- correction, swearing, along the way. I decided that the twisted German cast on might be the brioche of cast-ons.
Any ideas on how to do the Cables section on Magic loop? I am doing the small size with 60 stitches (30 stitches each needle) When trying to do the CABLES section, Rnd 1 I was left with 6 stitches after following the (P2k2) twice, C4B … each part from * to * uses 12 stitches-I did the repeat 2 times and then 6 stitches were left on Needle 1- My next stitches should have been K2 but the first stitches on Needle 2 are Purl stitches-Help please
I'm about to cast on. I suffer from swelling in my left leg. Should I go up a needle size or up a pattern size for the leg part? I'm a tight knitter so my socks are good with 2.5 for the foot
I have a question about "Weavin' Stephen" - are you careful not to cross the tail over the slip 2 WYIB, do you finish that weave-in during the knit stitches only?
Are you a member of Ravelry? Your question might be answered faster over there - in the forum - many helpful knitters there. I think it is up to you - if you want to carry the end behind the slipped stitches and keep on weaving it in, or stop and snip off the remaining tail when you get to the slipped stitches. Also depends on how long the end is I suppose. This is just my opinion. I am not a professional knitter 😀
@@delilahdolittle1623 I am on Ravelry (xraymd) and that is a capital idea! I just thought Stephen might have had a thought about it because of any possible show through behind the slipped stitches. I could always cut some of the tail shorter after having woven in, say 6 stitches, before getting to the slipped ones. Thank you!
I do the weavin' stephen cross after any knit stitches. I just let the yarn float along the back of the work when I slip stitches. Then, continue doing the weavin' stephen after the other knit stitches until I've done about 10 - 12 wraps.
Stephen, I've got a 10" cable sock set. Would it be better to use a 40" cable for magic loop or would the 10" Knitters Pride sock set be okay? I have both, as well as double pointed sock needles.
The 10” should work I think with the stitches stretched out a bit over that circumference. The magic loop may be more comfortable though. I love magic loop for hats and sweater sleeves but I found that DPNs are my favorite way to knit socks. I like the long DPNs and how they feel in my hands because I have larger hands.
I’m not very good at different cast ons, is this cast on a stretchier one than a standard cable cast on? I’m very excited to start, just winding my yarn that I picked up today. 🥰
It’s a bit stretchy, yes. If you prefer any other cast on for your socks then they should work great as long as your cast on doesn’t feel too tight around the top part of your ankle.
Thank you Stephen, I’ve done my normal cast on and it’s quite stretchy, so far I have done both ribbed cuffs and excited to start the cables today. This is my first knit a long with you and will be the first time to knit two adult sized socks.
@@KathleenNelson-e3m: You're only slipping two stitches at a time, so there's no need to worry about floats or catching them. The 10 stitches are just a straight knit and they don't have any yarn running behind them.
OMG😢 RIPPING OUT CABLES FROM BOTH 3 times 😢 It’s just awful don’t understand why it’s just not working for me Help help help Please let me know what I m doing wrong with this pattern Cables are not moving around it keeps on coming out underneath last one
Hi Stephen. I didn't buy your sock pattern, and I'm not planning to make such socks. But I do like this 'stair-step' stitch-pattern. You show it very clearly in this video, so probably you don't mind if I use this stitchpattern in another knitting project, do you?
I'm wondering why the pattern isn't free since you are demonstrating the whole pattern here for free. I'm on social security and I have zero wiggle room in my budget. I'm sad.
I never got the written pattern I never got the written pattern I went into junk mail I went into ravelry I never got bitten pattern please somebody send me a PDF of the written pattern so I can I can’t take instructions off of the video and and have a stitch count if I don’t know what the 🫣🤪😵💫🤯😠 it is
Haha, you got me at the ‘beaded lace bobble brioche section.’ 😅
This is my project whilst I recover from an operation. You are easing my pain and exciting my brain ! Thank you Stephen Sunshine xx
A round toothpick, lightly sanded to remove any rough spots, makes a great cable needle for fingering weight yarn!
That's a great idea!
Thanks for the tip!
I sometimes use a Bobby pin.
One of those slightly thicker plastic darning needles works well too
I have those 3.75 inch skewers ,. For when you have a party tray for olives,.. or a straw...
Thank you, Stephen. ❤ I always use a long tail cast on but I'm determined to follow your pattern as written, so I'm learning the German twisted cast on method. A bit of practise and by George I think I have it! 👏
You are incredible human being! I don't even knit socks, but I can't stop watching you))
I'm having a ball knitting with you! I love your clear instructions and lovely mood.😃
I am only 4 minutes in but commenting to say how much I love this person already, this is going to be so fun! The way he speaks is so clear and energetic - im excited to start!
Fun pattern! Knitting now! Also - I'm excited to see all the photos of everyone's colors! Thanks Stephen.
Your Design is magical!
Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us!!
It is my first mystery knitalong....so happy to sign in for the first sockalong!
It is so much fun and drifts all worrys away for a little while.
I started with two right socks because I will knit one pair for my husband too.
Easy breathy we will make it, slow or fast does not matter.
Love to see more of the design, Jenny
Thank you so much Stephen. This will be my first pair of socks, emphasising pair lol. Love watching and listening to you. You make everything so easy to understand. These will be done in between my rainbow rain and shine sweater.
I cast on several times using different methods (needle-wise) and finally settled on magic loop. And I practiced German twist, but I couldn’t read the stitches. LOL. Just realized I was missing a step. Socasting on again! DPNS this time with the proper cast on. Thank you so much for your tutelage. ❤️❤️❤️
So that didn’t work. 🤣🤣🤣 I’ve ripped it 4 times now. Back to 1 circular with an with an easier (for me) cast on. I will be ready for clue 2!
Im so excited! I love how excited you are about knitting as I am!
Love the look of these 😍 casting on tonight!
An absolutely gorgeous Clue 1! I have neon pink for MC and neon yellow for CC and can’t wait to see the zigzags they make 😍
I'm on the ribbing and I love it so far! You are truly the Willy Wonka of knitting patterns 💕
Good morning from NC USA. So excited to begin clue 1 today! Thx Stephen for this KAL and the video instructions. You are a genius! ❤
Thank you for joining! I can't wait to see everyone's colors!
LOVE IT!!! Thank you, Stephen West!!!!
A new knit along wasn't on my radar, not by any means....... can you hear a huge BUT there? Omg, I can tell the socks are going to be stunners even from that first small section. Now please excuse me, I've got some yarn+pattern orders to place. ❤️👋
I really want to learn how to knit so i can learn how to knit your patterns. You are an incredible designer and teatcher.
You are brilliant! Winding yarn now!!
OKay now I need you to design the "Beaded Lace Bobble Brioche" socks, haha!
I'd like the sorts of toe socks they went for in the classical world - although, to be fair, they are said to have been made by nalbinding, rather than knitting.
@@resourcedragon of course you could look for tabi socks - they are similar
Yay from NYC at 4AM!
Yippeeeeee……. It is nearly eleven at night and I have just mastered the cast on - yay - feeling good now 👍😁
So glad you're off to a good start. There are so many fun sections ahead.
I almost spit my coffee out at the brioche & bobble joke 😅
Hi,
I love to follow you and your instructions are among the best.
There is one thing I learned from my grandmothers (yes, I had two to teach me; sounds like hamony, but life can be soooo differnt from our ideas).
They both casted on holding two needles in their right hands. So the knits are a bit wider and the first round is much easier to knit.
Best regards, Claudia
Norman of the "Nimble Needles" channel also does that. I usually use a needle a couple of sizes larger than the needles I'm going to be using for the ribbing to get that extra stretch when I cast on.
Your color combinations are always so inspired! You make me want to put more color into my projects
WOWSERS!!! This Is Awesome 👍😁 I Love How The Stripes Are Playing Out!! My Favorite Part Is The Cables,.. In Fact I'm Knitting A Cable Blanket.... I Think This Is And Awesome Pattern... Thank You Stephen ,. You Doggies Are So Precious 💞😁😁☺️👍😊 Happy Knitting....😁☺️
Love your videos! Can’t wait to cast on after work!!
This is such a gret looking pattern, thanks ! Thanks for the clear tuto as well !
I just discovered you and am so glad. Thank you for your patterns and the way you teach. 🥰
I am so excited about this, thank you. Your shawls are beautiful but too big of a project for me. Socks are perfect!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your skills and tips! This is going to be fun!!
Can’t wait to get started
I am not a sock knitter, but I really think I will have to try these. They look so interesting!
Using my leftover yarn from my 2022 MKAL for this- not a full skein each but enough for size 2 and then some!
This looks amazing! Can't wait to get started. I have bright orange (MC) and dark grey (CC) as my two colours and am so excited :D Never done colour changing before so this will be a first :D
Sei unico nelle spiegazioni,la simpatia poi non nuoce!
Great looking socks so far can't wait for clue 2 yeah
Oh my gosh I love you this was an amazing tutorial
I am so determined to make this sock. I don’t care if I have a DPN in my eye, two left socks when I attempted to make right socks and a magic loop cable around my neck… I’m gonna do it lol
When you said “the bobble brioche section” I just about stopped breathing….that’s just Mean!😮 and so funny😂
We need to get you to knit socks on two circular needles. Just think you could knit two socks at the same time! There’s so many of us out here that don’t like DP ends, I don’t even know how you do it with your fingers! We don’t like magic loop either. Two circular needles is the way to go lol.
I totally agree! I learned it when Cat Bordhi wrote her book socks soar on circs, and have used it ever since- so comfortable!!!
Happy to see you!!!
Sure😳I will need some practice 🇨🇦
🤦♂️
I’m so used to ribbing starting with knits and the purls that I just automatically assume that’s how it was. So I guess I’m knitting the left sock first and then the right sock because the left sock does start that way.
How fun!
So excited to cast on!!
Aargh I hate having too many WIPs but I can’t help myself! Knitting this!
Thank you! Very clear!!
My favorite color.
Merhaba hayırlı işler ilkkez izledim dilimizde bilmiyorum ama inanın yaptığınız işlere hayran kaldım ne kadar zekisiniz ben bir bayan olarak sizin kadar marifetli becerikli değilim bravo size dilinizi anlamasamda ormeniz adım adım anlaşılır mükemmel gösteriyorsunuz abone oldum turkiyeden sevgiler selamlar 😊
Yay! That was me at Wonderwool! 😅 I can't remember the name of the forum either but it was in the days before Facebook I think. I also remember when Yarn Forward went out of business. That wasn't good at all and I feel for you not being paid 😡
I might be too excited.
"Beaded lace bobble brioche" 😂😂😂
Steven you ar an amazing TEACHER 🤩LAMBIE🤩🐑🐑🐑🧶🧶🧶
Love this pattern
Nice pattern!
Stephen could we see some pictures of the inside work on the socks please
OMG this is going to be challenging!
Loving the first clue!
I’m fat, so my legs and foot needs different sized socks. I usually knit short socks, so that I don’t need to think about it, but that’s obviously not an option for this pattern. Will it be possible to decrease stitches after the heel so that I can get a sock that fits both my leg and my foot?
I am also wondering this
This Isn't Ideal, But You Could Choose To Wait For The Full Clues To Come Out, Select Your Preferred Clue Sections, Knit A Shorter Sock & Pick A Size In Between So Your Foot And Ankle Are Both Comfy!? I Have Calves That Are Rapidly Larger Than My Ankle 😅 Tall Socks Usually Slide Down, But I'm Gonna Do These Anyways... My Husband Will Be Thrilled If I Can't Wear Them! 💜
I Just Read That Some People Do K2togs After A Section To Drop Down To The Next Size, Say 84sts To 72sts... To Get A Smaller Sock, From A Bigger Cuff. I Don't Know How Good This Will Work, But Maybe It's An Option For You.
You could knit the next leg section shorter so the leg isn't as long. Another option is to cast on a size larger for the cuff and leg and then when we decease stitches later before the foot, you could decrease more stitches to get a smaller foot circumference.
@@StephenWest Thank you!
I'm confident of my ability to cable & do contrast steps but I'm struggling with the German twisted cast on.
Same here! I've tried this cast-on before with an inordinate amount of cursing - I guess it's still worthwhile trying to learn it, but at the same time, I've repeatedly replaced it with a long-tail cast-on without any problems really.
I learned it from a video by Andrea Mowry - after giving up watching many others, something about how she shows it - made it make sense for me.
You could use another cast on and just make sure it's not too tight.
@@delilahdolittle1623The next day: Yes, I found her video made sense to me. So I actually managed a German twisted cast on in the end - but, like msampersand7399, there was a good deal of -blood, sweat and tears,- correction, swearing, along the way. I decided that the twisted German cast on might be the brioche of cast-ons.
Me at 5 minutes and a few seconds "WHAT!?!"
😂 me too and I saw it at zero dark thirty! 😂
❔
@@annahill-dombrowski1473….me too. 😂
Me too. I was like😮. I definitely will not be able to keep up.
Me too - are y’all gonna try it though?
A genius but wow!
Love..love..goingvto do
Can really see why the main color should be solid to really show off the cables.
Eres maravilloso ❤
Completamente de acuerdo 🥰
Any ideas on how to do the Cables section on Magic loop? I am doing the small size with 60 stitches (30 stitches each needle)
When trying to do the CABLES section, Rnd 1 I was left with 6 stitches after following the (P2k2) twice, C4B … each part from * to * uses 12 stitches-I did the repeat 2 times and then 6 stitches were left on Needle 1-
My next stitches should have been K2 but the first stitches on Needle 2 are Purl stitches-Help please
Love it ❤
❤❤❤MERCI
I'm about to cast on. I suffer from swelling in my left leg. Should I go up a needle size or up a pattern size for the leg part? I'm a tight knitter so my socks are good with 2.5 for the foot
I’m having fun, and am starting the color work section- my question is….With 4 rows of slipping the same stitches won’t the yarn be too tight?
I am using 000 size needles since I'm a loose knitter...😮
Well..me at midnight 😮😮😮. I know I will not be able to keep up. 😅
I have a question about "Weavin' Stephen" - are you careful not to cross the tail over the slip 2 WYIB, do you finish that weave-in during the knit stitches only?
Are you a member of Ravelry? Your question might be answered faster over there - in the forum - many helpful knitters there. I think it is up to you - if you want to carry the end behind the slipped stitches and keep on weaving it in, or stop and snip off the remaining tail when you get to the slipped stitches. Also depends on how long the end is I suppose. This is just my opinion. I am not a professional knitter 😀
@@delilahdolittle1623 I am on Ravelry (xraymd) and that is a capital idea! I just thought Stephen might have had a thought about it because of any possible show through behind the slipped stitches. I could always cut some of the tail shorter after having woven in, say 6 stitches, before getting to the slipped ones. Thank you!
I do the weavin' stephen cross after any knit stitches. I just let the yarn float along the back of the work when I slip stitches. Then, continue doing the weavin' stephen after the other knit stitches until I've done about 10 - 12 wraps.
@@StephenWest Makes sense and thank you! I am delighted to start knitting these cool socks and I am absolutely up for the challenge of left vs right.
Beginner question... I've only knitted socks on two circs. Is this pattern OK to go ahead and do two circs with stitches evenly split in half?
Yes, that’s what I’m using.
Stephen, I've got a 10" cable sock set. Would it be better to use a 40" cable for magic loop or would the 10" Knitters Pride sock set be okay? I have both, as well as double pointed sock needles.
The 10” should work I think with the stitches stretched out a bit over that circumference. The magic loop may be more comfortable though. I love magic loop for hats and sweater sleeves but I found that DPNs are my favorite way to knit socks. I like the long DPNs and how they feel in my hands because I have larger hands.
Merci 🤩🤩🤩
Row three of cable, I’m confused. I P2, k2, p2 now I’m supposed to C4B, but the next st is a knit 2. Is this right? If so how do I do it?
Can we put the stitches on 3 DPN instead of 4?
Yes!
Is anyone else using 9-inch circulars?
Where do I get the pattern from? Thank you xxx
How fun 🎉
Does the cable needle need to be the same size as the needle you are using?
Same or smaller, bigger will stretch your stitches.
Can we ask questions here? If so, is the cable 4 back always K2P2, or we work the stitches as they present themselves?
How it is written in the pattern. It works!
I’m not very good at different cast ons, is this cast on a stretchier one than a standard cable cast on? I’m very excited to start, just winding my yarn that I picked up today. 🥰
It’s a bit stretchy, yes. If you prefer any other cast on for your socks then they should work great as long as your cast on doesn’t feel too tight around the top part of your ankle.
Thank you Stephen, I’ve done my normal cast on and it’s quite stretchy, so far I have done both ribbed cuffs and excited to start the cables today. This is my first knit a long with you and will be the first time to knit two adult sized socks.
CAn we knit these TAAT?
Absolutely!! Just divide each color in half so you have two equal balls of each color.
Обалдеть 👍
Instead of casting on 60 stitches, can I cast on 64 stiches instead? I have always used this size.
The pattern relies on there being a multiple of 12 stitches, so I don't think you could.
@@resourcedragon Thank you, I understand! I will just "crack-on, ha, ha! I am sure they will fit fine!
Isn't it necessary to trap your floats when using 2 colors (lines 5-8)? I didn't notice you doing that. Why not?
You're Slipping Stitches, Which Means You Just Carry The Yarns Up The Inside. You're Not Doing Colorwork, So No Floats!
@@StarfireReborn actually, it was the 10 knit stitches in a row I was concerned about.
@@KathleenNelson-e3m: You're only slipping two stitches at a time, so there's no need to worry about floats or catching them. The 10 stitches are just a straight knit and they don't have any yarn running behind them.
❤❤❤
Can 9” circulars be used.
I am using them with no problems!
Absolutely!
💛
Where are your needles from?
Knit Pro Zing DPNs www.stephenandpenelope.com/collections/double-pointed-needles/products/knitpro-zing-dpns?variant=37702062735559
OMG😢 RIPPING OUT CABLES FROM BOTH 3 times 😢
It’s just awful don’t understand why it’s just not working for me
Help help help
Please let me know what I m doing wrong with this pattern
Cables are not moving around it keeps on coming out underneath last one
Me too I don't get how to move round can we have some clarification please Stephen 🙏🙏🙏
Ah I've figured it out if you actually look at the fully written pattern it will become clear 😊
Hi Stephen. I didn't buy your sock pattern, and I'm not planning to make such socks. But I do like this 'stair-step' stitch-pattern. You show it very clearly in this video, so probably you don't mind if I use this stitchpattern in another knitting project, do you?
Absolutely! Go for it! It's a really easy and effective stitch pattern.
🧶🥰❤️😘👏👏👏😍👍
I'm wondering why the pattern isn't free since you are demonstrating the whole pattern here for free. I'm on social security and I have zero wiggle room in my budget. I'm sad.
Never mind. He doesn't do every row in the video. I'll make these someday.
Do you have Ravelry (where the printed pattern is)? If so, please leave your Ravelry name and I will gift you the pattern.
@DogMomKnits Oh my gosh! Yes I do. I forget my username but I will go check. I have the yarn in my stash! Thank you so much. I'll be right back.
@DogMomKnits My username is knitbutton. I can't thank you enough!
@@vanessalumbra9409 It should be in your Ravelry Inbox. 👍 Enjoy!
I never got the written pattern I never got the written pattern I went into junk mail I went into ravelry I never got bitten pattern please somebody send me a PDF of the written pattern so I can I can’t take instructions off of the video and and have a stitch count if I don’t know what the 🫣🤪😵💫🤯😠 it is