TUTORIAL: How to KNIT SOCKS

Follow along as I knit my go-to recipe for knitting a comfy, cozy, pair of socks, in eight easy steps!

Please Note: This tutorial assumes you have basic knitting skills such as knitting, purling, knitting Magic Loop, or with double-pointed needles. I've provided links to additional tutorials below.

I've also broken the video down into segments. Just click on a timestamp below to easily skip to a specific step.

- MATERIALS ... 01:38
- CAST ON ... 02:51
- STEP ONE: The Cuff ... 04:01
- STEP TWO: The Leg ... 05:58
- STEP THREE: Heel Flap ... 07:36
- STEP FOUR: Heel Turn ... 11:14
- STEP FIVE: Gussets (15:46) & Instep Decreases (21:54)
- STEP SIX: The Foot ... 23:23
- STEP SEVEN: Toe Decreases ... 24:29
- STEP EIGHT: Kitchener Stitch ... 27:32

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// MY *FREE* FAVORITE SOCK KNITTING PATTERN

// MAGIC LOOP KNITTING TUTORIALS

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// ALTERNATIVE HEEL OPTIONS

- German Short Row Heel with Roxanne Richardson

- Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist

- Afterthought Heel with Amy Florence

- New Depths Heel by Becky Sorensen

[broganmurray]

I literally started knitting 5 days ago after crocheting for 10 years. I cried when I finished my first sock and I'm not ashamed to admit it. 😂 Something I thought was impossible for years and thanks to you I've done it! EVERYONES GETTING SOCKS FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR.

[melvind_]

just gonna write it here to remember
small : 56
heel : 16
heel (WS) : 4

medium : 64
heel : 18
heel (WS) : 5

large : 72
heel : 20
heel (WS) :7

[sonny]

It’s so wholesome to read the comments about everybody so happy to knit a sock <3

[jongunn]

I took up knitting two weeks ago... Just learnt the basic knit and purl... Now I'm going to try a sock with this tutorial.
I did lose the instruction at the heel... I was confused and its done fast... Thanks to pause and watch again... I'll give it a go... If you see a video of a 56 Yr old male huddled in a corner crying insanely, rocking back and forth, vowing never to do it again...
That's me and its going well... 😃

[Bunny-prgw]

"Congratulations my friend you knitted a sock!!"
Me who didn't knit a sock: Thank you, thank you...

[morganunraveled]

timestamps ☕️
1:40 materials
3:18 cast on counts
4:03 cuff
6:00 leg
7:40 heel flap
11:18 heel turn
15:44 gusset
24:34 toe decreases
27:35 kitchener

thank you for this tutorial! needed a quick way to hop around to the section I need! hope this helps others too :)

[gleannemarie]

When I turned my first heel, I was so excited. "What is this magic?" At that point, I knew I could knit ANYTHING! 😂

[sp]

One sock down and now on the second! Getting over SSS (second sock syndrome). Thanks for getting me through the hurdle of knitting a sock for the first time. I now have utter respect for this humble garment!! 🧦
Update: now finished my second sock 🧦🧦! Huge thanks - I’ve learned so much following this video! Now for another pair to hone my skills 👍🏻😀

[gracefernandez]

Kristin, I can’t thank you enough for posting this. I used your tutorial to knit my very first pair of socks earlier this year. I had wanted to knit socks for years, but was too scared. I didn’t ever think I was good enough to do it, but I did! I’ve since a pair for two of my kids and for my husband. I’ve knit more pairs for me, but the first pair is my favorite because I am so proud of them. They’re not perfect, but they’re warm and comfortable. Again, thanks for the tutorial!! If you’re feeling like I was, go for it! You can do it and you’ll be so proud!

[lesleyphillipbiggerstaff]

I started knitting at the grand old age of 60, January 2021. After the completion of several hats and a couple of basic jumpers, my daughter challenged me to knit her some socks. Cue terror!!!! 😬Then I found your tutorial and written instructions and away I went. I love the way you explain everything so well making, what seemed impossible, possible. I have now finished the socks and have wrapped them up as a stocking filler (lol) Thank you so much for making it a painless process. I will certainly be visiting you again. 😀

[XxiiCoookiesiix]

I’ve been crocheting for 11 years. I learned the basics of knitting yesterday. I want to make socks for my mom as a surprise. She has been wanting me to learn to knit for years.

[christinawojnarova]

Best sock knitting video ever! If this ever disappears I'm screwed 😂 I come back to it once or twice a year.

[MariaSilva-tocd]

OMG, I only knitted one pair of socks 🧦 ever, And no matter how much I tried, I just couldn’t get it, you my lady are an excellent teacher, I been watching your video for over a week, and honestly I feel confident I can try again knitting a pair by following your video, wow, you make it look so easy, I am blown away, I will keep you posted when I finish my 2 nd pair ever of 🧦 socks, thank you, thank you, thank you, you have no idea how many videos I have watched, your is by far the best.

[morganunraveled]

I come back here every time I need to do a heel, gusset, & toes. this video is the best sock knitting video out there.

[shiveringchihuahua]

I have this video saved to my bookmarks bar in my browser because I re-watch it every time I start a new sock. Best sock video on Youtube in my opinion.

[itshalina]

A little late to comment but I just knitted my first sock and have never felt so proud of my work. Thank you for such a helpful video and clear pattern!!

[claxtontree]

OH MY!!!! I did it! I not only knitted a sock, my friend...but I finished the pair! I invested in a second needle to work magic loop when I got halfway through the process. I had finished up to the plain stockinette portion of the foot & decided I want to make sure there's no second sock anxiety for me this time. So I started on my 2nd sock & played catch up until I only had to work the easy part of stockinette on each sock until I reached the tip of my baby toe on each sock. Leaving only the toe decreases & the dreaded (for me anyway) kitchener stitch. But I tell you, my fears & anxieties are now a thing of the past. Your tutorial + pattern made it an amazing lesson in a simple vanilla sock. What a wonderful experience! I can now say with confidence I'm a sock knitter! In fact, I'm addicted. Thank you, dear Kristin.🥰 p.s. I love your channel.

[eastbay]

Thank you Kristin! I’ve been knitting off and on for 30+ years and NEVER attempted knitting socks because I thought it was too hard. I just completed my FIRST SOCK with this EXCELLENT Tutorial! I can’t believe I did it! I am so proud of myself and GRATEFUL to you for putting this video together for people like me. I’m a visual learner.

[katpaolino]

I have knit my whole life and come from an Irish family of knitters not one of whom would ever tackle the heel turn!! lol Im the first! So excited about my first pair of socks. I didn't them on 3 and then 4 needles and followed your video each step! Thanks you

[katlinnapier]

I am a completely youtube taught crocheter and branched out into knitting a couple years ago (also youtube taught). My husband has been asking for socks ever since, I have been so scared of socks that I have put him off until I found your video. Omg they aren't as scary as I thought they were, you would have thought I cured cancer with how excited I was when I finished my first sock. Thank you so very much for this easy to follow video you've made me a sock hero!!!