No Fear Sock Knitting: Class 6A: The Kitchener Stitch

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My name is Denise and this is my channel, my space to share my love of knitting, making, and living in my own earthy tone of voice.

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NO FEAR SOCK KNITTING CLASS ONLINE
Class 6A: The Kitchener Stitch

NO FEAR SHORTY SOCK PATTERN:

In Today's class we are going to cover the Kitchener Stitch. There are two methods to this technique that I will go over in detail. The Kitchener stitch is basically weaving in a line of knit stitches to close the toe of a top down sock. It can also be used in other areas of knitted garments.

METHOD 1
Below is a "mantra" or rhyme to help you remember the 4 steps of the Kitchener Stitch
Step 1: Front Needle: Knit, slip off
Step 2: Front Needle: Purl, leave on
Step 3: Back Needle: Purl, slip off
Step 4: Back Needle: Knit, leave on

METHOD 2
Below is a "mantra" or rhyme to hep you remember an alternative 2 step method of working the Kitchener Stitch
Step 1: Front Needle: Knit, slip off, purl
Step 2: Back Needle: Purl slip off, knit

There is a definite rhyme and magic to this technique. I hope you enjoy learning it as much I enjoyed teaching it. That said this is not for everyone and it is more than ok to dislike it.

As always if you have any questions, let me know but I do suggest watching the video, maybe more than once, practicing the steps, taking deep breaths and going slowly. You can do this!!!! Trust me!!

Upcoming Classes:
Class 7: Two At A Time - TBA
Class 8: Scrappy and Self Striping Socks - TBA

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Thank you friends!

Music Credit: Shine Your Light by Chad Redfield

[lindahinds]

Denise I have been a knitter and crocheter for over 50 years and I just finished my first pair of knitted socks. I have you to thank for this. I can't even begin to tell you how many times I started making a sock and the heel always made me stop. If by chance I did manage to get passed a very poorly made heel the toe never looked nice. I'm actually very happy with this pair of socks and will be wearing them with pride. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[ginnymullins]

Omg!! I have never had the Kitchener stitch explained and demonstrated so "understandable" Thank you!

[danamcmorris]

I have been a crocheter my entire life. I taught myself to knit 3 years ago because I wanted to make socks. Turns out I can do everything but socks until now. I officially have one sock complete. It is not the prettiest, but it fits and I am proud of it. Thank you for this class. You are awesome.

[HelenaTucker-uj]

The clearest tutorial I have ever seen on how to knit socks and a fabulous demonstration of the Kitchener stitch.You are a wonderful teacher Denise thank you 😊

[omeginmari]

Best Kitchener stitch tutorial ever! Thank you so very much. Fearless! ❤

[Sewist]

Excellent tutorial! I ‘ll be watching it again and again, probably every time I need to Kitchener Stitch. Thank you for so generously sharing your knowledge and experience. You’ll make anyone who watches a better, more confident knitter.

[amyfox_in_sox]

Yours are the absolute best tutorials! Clear, descriptive and so visual. Thank you for taking the time to do these and share them.

[reneejackson]

Wow Denise I just finished my first sock. At 70+ years it is harder to learn NEW stuff, but thanks to your style of teaching and your SWEET ATTITUDE, I have managed to complete my first sock. What a feeling of accomplishment!! THANK YOU for providing a wonderful tutorial step by step to complete a sock. It is something I have wanted to do for years, and after trying many other tutorials I, still, just wasn't able to "get it". I am on cloud 9 this morning after finishing #1 sock, looking forward to #2 and many more sets of socks. Thank you ever so much again

[kathy]

Fabulous video! Thank you. I have just finished my first sock 🧦 squee 👏🏻🥰

[cathyanne]

Great tutorial. First time I've managed to do the Kitchener stitch without ears ... and without anxiety. I felt so calmly confident following you.

[jacquirickenberg]

Hi Denise I’m following for my first ever sock and the thought of knitting a sock scares the life out of me but your step by step guide is so thorough and I’m enjoying knitting it!! I’m just about to pick up stitches for the gusset....a bit scary... and I’m watching all your videos as they come out so I can go back and they’re a bit familiar already. You made Kitchener stitch look easy and it is easy but fiddly so I can’t wait to have a finished sock. Thanks again for a brilliant beginners tutorial. It helps that you have a lovely soothing voice too!!

[tds]

I cannot believe it! I am wearing my first sock! Thank you so much for helping me start this sock journey!!! I'm with you. I love the magic of the Kichener stitch but fret that I may drop a stitch in the middle of doing it. You showing how to undo it has made all the difference in my confidence level. I love my sock and am starting its mate. I made the first one using magic loop. This one I'm going to use 2 circulars to determine which is better for me. Your No Fear Sock Knitting Class is truly a gift to the knitting world. Just imagine how many socks are out there keeping feet warm and toasty because of your generosity. Thank you!

[BevGarson]

I do like the Kitchener stitch because it looks so seamless when done. It’s such a clever stitch. Although I have to see directions again every time I use it, I don’t mind.
Thanks for sharing. Now I’m gonna check out the whole sock series 😊

[cathryncampbell]

Another incisive video: Thank you, Denise! The 2-step Kitchener stitch is a Revelation! I LOVE how you showed what to do if you have to undo Kitchener stitch, because I haven't seen any other videos which cover that possibility. You embrace the concept of mistakes...as Challenges! What a wonderful teacher you are.

[karenevans]

I am no longer afraid of the kitchener stitch! Thank you Denise. I have watched your other videos (1-6 for the no fear tutorial) in the last 3 days and while I watched this one I started my my sock and knit the cuff. Now I can't wait to get to the end to experience the magic of the Kitchener stitch.

[eiteweert]

Can't thank you enough, i just finished my first sock!!!! And started the second one also. The fear is gone and has become confidence. Thanks also to the wooly thistle. for introducing you. I am blown away how it fits, now I suddenly have so many possibilities.
After the second sock, I will make the monkey socks you have shown.
Much love from Sweden.

[janiceriedel]

Thank you again. I just finished 1 sock. Onward! And yes, I too have knitted and crocheted my hair into the project. 🤣

[katedavy]

I'm not sure how many times I have watched this. Yours is the best and I have it permanently at the top of my you Tube search! Thanks fir making this available.

[tammyinwv]

This is a fantastic demo, I have watched half dozen videos explaining this, and nothing made sense. You have demonstrated the pattern making it so simple to memorize. THANK YOU!

[SewMakingItUp]

The only tutorial I’ve found that has worked for me! I’d just about given up with the Kitchener stitch and resigned myself to living with bumpy toes 😆 I’ve finally done it, perfect finishing, thank you!