How to knit socks toe-up - a step-by-step pattern for beginners

A comprehensive knit-along showing you everything you need to know about knitting socks toe-up.

This is a very detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to knit socks toe-up. I tried to incorporate all the little choices you have along the way and how to adjust things so you get socks that fit. I also picked a toe and heel pattern that is very versatile yet easy to knit.
I created this toe-up sock knitting pattern myself, even though it is of course based on everything all the generations before me did.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Materials you need for toe-up socks
2:06 Calculate the size of your socks
5:15 Knitting the toe-box
16:34 The foot
20:10 Calculating the start of the heel & height of gusset
25:55 How to knit the gusset
34:00 How to turn the heel
44:11 How to knit the heel flap
56:12 Knitting the calf
57:32 How to knit a calf gusset
1:03:01 How and when to knit the cuff
1:11:22 Last words

[Divya-ryuu]

One thing I really appreciate about your beginner tutorials is that you don’t just teach the pattern itself, but also skills that can be applied to any pattern, especially when it comes to adjusting patterns to your own measurements

[IrmaScheer]

I am new to knitting and no matter how many tutorials I watch, I always come back to yours. They are by far the most detailed ones. I especially appreciate that you explain WHY you do the things you do, it makes it so much easier for me to understand how knitting actually works. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into your tutorials.

[dawnrider]

I followed your instructions and knitted a sock over the weekend. I really appreciate how positive and encouraging you are. Even my non-knitter adult daughter was watching your video with me and commenting about how pleasant it was to watch. You are the best!!

[libertylady]

Norman you are the best for knitting and learning! Thank you for all of your hard work in making all of your videos!

[margarethastings]

The SKL is a revelation to me! My toe caps are perfect now. Thank you!!! 🙏🏻🤩🧦

[dianewarde]

Norman!!! I did it!!! I have been trying to knit socks on and off for 30 years. I never could get the hang of dpns. I then watched am few videos on this magic loop technique, but still could not get it. Your explanations are so wonderful. I finally got a sock started. I love you, Norman. You aren an excellent teacher. THANK YOU!❤

[ЕленаЛапидус]

I've been knitting for 40 years but every time I watch your videos there is something new for me

[vivienneclarke]

Socks, , especially toe up, , are one of my favorite things to knit~I was just thinking last night that I haven't made any in awhile~!!
I'm now teaching my 9 year old grand daughter how to knit, and she's learning SO FAST~!! Her mother, , my daughter, also knits, in fact, she got me into it. Turns out, it's WONDERFUL for people with ADHD, , I find I stay focused for hours, knit EVERY day for 4 years now, and haven't gotten bored or lost interest. My daughter and grand daughter also have ADHD(surprise, surprise, , it runs in families!!) and knitting works better than any medication, , which none of us take.
So, there may be 3 generations of Clarke women who have short attention spans, , but we're also 3 generations of knitters~!!🧡🧶🥢 I Love it~!!😄

[MrBluexmas]

I cannot even imagine how much effort is put to make this kind of video thank you so much

[itsLia]

I just finished my first sock! Now I’m restarting the video for sock #2 💞 thank you Norman!! This is my first ever knit project!! I just learned to knit less than a month ago with your Stockinette Stitch Tutorial and now I’ll be making socks this way for the next 50 years!! 💞

[deianeraaudiffred]

oh my god, i've been knitting for almost a year now and mostly figuring thing out on my own. I have watched 20 min of your video and I've been mindblown so many times already!!!! how are there so many tricks and techniques I didn't know about!!!! thank you so much for these detailed videos Norman. from now on when I have a question I will always search on your blog to find the answer.♡

[sheerahblack]

Wow the quality and clarity in this video 😮 definitely will be using this tutorial for my first pair of socks. I love how you zom in on the tiniest of stitches. So clear!

[madamsloth]

The amount of attention to detail is why i love your channel so much ❤ this deep freeze has me wantting to knit some socks 😅

[lechatbotte]

Thank you so much for this pattern, you’re such a good teacher !! So pleased to be your silent pupil..!!🫢

[angixm]

Yes. Please do the two-at-a-time!! Thank you for the great and detailed video!!!! It’s SO appreciated!!!! 🥰🩵

[melahatdegirmenci]

Dear Norman,
I benefited a lot from your videos. You are a very good person and a very good teacher. I'm so glad to have you. Endless thanks😘

[sjchan]

Im a returner to knotting and trying to improve my knitting. I want to knit socks, love your tutorials simple, clear and concise. Also found your magic ring video v helpful as couldnt get my head round it, but i get it now

[NimbleNeedles]

And make sure to comment anytime if you have a question
Errata: At the end of the toe-box calculation I say that you need to cast-on 52 stitches. You always cast-on 16 stitches. What I mean is that you need 52 stitches at the end of the toebox.

[Knotswearecosmo]

After trying 5 other times with another video, this video actually got me started. I love the way that you tutorial this so well, that I made my husband buy your pattern for me, and I'm happily knitting my very first sock from it! You are awesome!

[girlie]

Beautiful instructions, not too chatty, useful commentary and "secrets' of the trade. Keep up the good work, you are fantastic!