I am obsessed with knitting socks! This page is dedicated to socks!
There are two ways to knit a sock: from the toe to the top, and the top to the toe. Either way I recommend using round needles as well as 5 double-sided needles throughout the making of your sock. You will need both while starting out so you can see the magic happening as you knit. Once you develop more skill you can adjust your handling method.
These are the matching pairs of socks that I made for me and my boyfriend. Cute huh? See why I am obsessed?!
These are the matching pairs of socks that I made for me and my boyfriend. Cute huh? See why I am obsessed?!
I had to get on YouTube as well and start looking around for videos.
These are the videos I used when I got to the heel and gusset:
1. Kelley's Sock Class Heel of Sock Kelley's Sock Class Turning Heel
2. Lion Brand Yarn How to Knit Socks: Turning the Heel
3. Knitting Socks video by expertvillage
There are ways to alter the top of the sock and the toes too. I’ve done so many socks that now I can make up a quick pattern for the top of the sock, and even found patterns online for skulls, hearts, stripes, etc. So many creative options! I’m glad I have this page in order to share patterns and much more!!
See my blog on my first sock for an easy first-time sock knitting pattern.
You will need to know how to do the “kitchener’s stitch” or how to graft the toe closed.
Here is another basic sock pattern that is great for making your first pair of socks!
