First time knitting socks? Start here. 🧦

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my roadmap for first time sock knitters!
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Hermione’s Everyday Sock:

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[WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

In today’s episode, I’m providing a one-stop jumping off point for your first pair of vanilla socks. Enjoy! ❤

[SueMurnin]

Lovely video as veteran sock knitter I wanted to share a few tips if you find your rib to tight on your leg work the first 4 rows flat then join to knit in the round. This also saves you having to worry about twisting. You can leave this little bit open to make your socks comfortable. Also when you’re doing a flap and gusset heel always knit into back of your picked up stitches on the first row. Have a great break 💕

[dianeellison]

Yes yes! Dont forget the option for using TWO circulars!

[valeriehowden]

I'm a graduate of Earthtones Girl No Fear Sock knitting series, and i love the fit of handknit socks. I prefer magic loop. However, i may give dpn's a try this year.
Opal is my go to work horse sock yarn.
Many thanks!

[intheyellowcorner]

My biggest tip for knitting socks is that the measurement from your wrist to your elbow is the same measurement as your feet (for most people). So you can use that for measuring the socks rather than wrangling them on your feet with the needles still in.

[anne-mariecox]

thank you for this video. I have recently returned to knitted after 30 years and am really keen to try making socks. this video was very informative and helpful

[shamszakhour]

I knit socks using two 24" circular needles. I prefer this to Magic Loop.

[Rose_knits]

Hi Y’all! Just passing along my experience and a good pattern recommendation.

I loathed sock knitting when trying to knit cuff down sock. No shade, just not my thing. Then I stumbled across the very popular DRK Everyday sock by Andrea Mowry, which is a toe up pattern and fell in LOVE with sock knitting. I keep a pair on my needles at all times now. I am 12 pairs in and still in love the pattern and fit. (Also - the “bear paw” sock pattern by Andrea Mowry is the DK version of the DRK everyday socks - both are lovely, straightforward knits!)

P.s. For the new sock knitters - toe up socks can be a great way to play yarn chicken or use up scraps! Since the foot is done, you can knit to the length you want or until you run out of yarn!

Happy Knitting! 🧶

[heathersgoinnuts]

I 3D printed my sock blockers. Thingiverse has a really good pattern if you have a 3D printer. I never thought my husband's 3D printer would come in handy until now.

[LizCanKnit]

Norman of Nimble Needles just released a video with lots of tips for finishing socks and eliminating gaps. I’ve used several tips from that video. Also have become a huge fan of the rounded toe via Anna Knitter. And I cannot mention her sock knitting table enough. It gives a blueprint for all shoe sizes, men, women, kids and all several weights of yarn. Love it!

[sarahlocke]

I loved using two colors for my first set of socks because it helped me see the differences between the toes and the heels and the cuffs. but honestly socks were my first knitting project all together which might be a little crazy 🤣 but I love them.

[tracimaei]

Just finished my very first pair of socks last week…and onto the next pair already. I may be addicted now

[helenjowett]

In the UK Winwick Mum has a great book, online resources and yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners. Great self striping yarn for easy socks.
This video is great

[jessicaclement]

When I started knitting socks I watched the crazy sock lady YouTube video on knitting socks on magic loop! She also has one for 9” circulars and double pointed ! If your a visual learner like I am these are great to watch !

[staciehite]

You mentioned that you are going to be doing an episode highlighting sock books. I just got Summer Lee’s Sock Project; it’s one that gives different cuff, heel, and toe options, teaches how to customize your socks, and gives lots of design tips and patterns. I really like that book.

[wookori]

I love that you use the word "recipe" half the time in place of "pattern". My brain constantly struggles to remember the word pattern and settles on recipe more often. Thank you for helping to normalize "recipe". :) If you haven't already, I would love to see a video all about sock heels. Perhaps the pros and cons, easier vs harder, etc... It seems like there are hundreds of ways to make a heel and it gets overwhelming.

[francesdeane]

I love the Crazy Sock Lady 'How to knit a vanilla sock" videos. There is a written pattern as well, that you can follow along with, but the videos are great for seeing how to do the heel etc the first time.

[jessicaneal]

I buy clearance pencil cases for small project bags 😊

[dorym]

Highly recommend Earthtones Girl’s tutorial videos on socks. Very clear. And her video on Kitchener stitch takes all the mystery and fear out of that. I also use 2 16” circulars to knit a single sock at a time. That is how I learned. I’ve tried all the other techniques but none seemed to click for me. Also Kate Atherley’s “Custom Socks…knit to fit your feet” for the basics on sizing to fit your feet. Also like Payton’s Kroy Sock yarns. Indie dyed yarns are so expensive.

[cleoklobucher]

My first pair of socks came out extra large and they look OK. The toes were finished very differently. Lol. Now that I've learned how, now I can start my next pair with some experience. I did these socks by watching you tube videos.