Have you ever taken a close look at the anatomy of a sock. These simple toeup socks are a great way to learn the techniques needed for toeup sock knitting without having to worry about any patterning. I thought id be really smart and do some research and increase my knowledge about toeup socks and have a lot of wisdom to share with you about knitting toeup socks with. So i created a video knitting course that guides you through all the steps of learning this. A simple recipe to work your own toeup socks with a gussetheel construction and featuring the famous stitch pattern of hermiones everyday sock pattern by erica lueder. As the name suggests, these fingeringweight socks are knit from the toe down, making it easy to try your socks on as you go and adjust the size as needed. I have to upload the video in a different format, which i am working on. Toeup, two at a time sock tutorial knitted slippers. Here is a free basic beginner generic sock pattern for toeup socks, one or twoat a time, using magic loop and the fleegle heel. Should provide a good fit and have enough elastic to stay up on the leg. Two at once, toeup magic loop socks pattern by knit. It didnt get as far as id hoped because we ran out of time. If you have any problems understanding my directions, please look at her original pattern its exceptionally well written. Not only that, she shows you that even seemingly complicated patterns are still knit just one row at a time.
Two at once, toeup magic loop socks by knit picks design team. Holding the two tips of the circular needle together i use at least a 24 inch circular needle, cast on 14 to 20 stitches for a small to medium foot on each. In this delightful guide, melissa morganoakes shares her revolutionary knitting technique that allows you to try on the socks as you work, avoid running out of yarn, and steer clear of the dreaded kitchener stitch to finish off the toes. I have always wanted to try to do 2 socks at a time thanks so much, i do cuff down using magic loop now, so i know the basic concept, so now i can try 2 at a time. Johnson provides five different techniques for starting a sock with the toe. This instructional pattern teaches you how to knit two socks at the same time on one long circular needle so you have a pair finished. Yet another revolution in knitting two at once on one circular needle. Try to compress pdf file fastly for free in one click. Toeup socks with a difference a toeup sock that features gusset increases on the bottom of the foot instead of on the sides. There are 3 main techniques used to knit toe up socks which i show you in the video below judys magic cast on, increasing for the toe, and a short row heel.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for about 16 rows test on foot. Dance socks five toe nonslip grip socks perfect for dance. They knit up really quickly, it feels like they go faster than cuffdown socks, and because you can try them on at. To make sure the cast on edge is loose enough, cast on over both needles using the longtail cast on. Generic pattern for toeup socks with a fleegle heel, in any weight and size. Using your preferred toe up cast on method, cast on 20 stitches, dividing evenly over 4 needles. This particular design features a high instep and a snug heel. We loved and have saved for future reference knit the hell outs post on the anatomy of a toeup socks never go out of style knit the hell out incorporates this kind of sock heel, see my girl with the purled toes or read more about it in my knitting podcast 24. Knitting socks from the toe up lets you try them on as you go, to make sure they fit all along the way. Now, morganoakes turns the approach on its head or rather, its toe with toeup 2atatime socks. The socks in the picture are all the smallest size. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
After you successfully knit a pair of socks in worsted weight, you will be able to apply this 2 socks at once technique to almost any toe up sock pattern. Knitpicks has a free pattern for two at a time toe up socks that has very good instructions for someone who has never tried two at a time socks before. This pattern is designed specifically for extremely stretchy yarn, so if you are using a. Us 0 circular needle for magic loop you can still use dpns or two circs for these socks, i just prefer ml leftover sock yarn a darning needle to weave in ends gauge. Socks can either protect or harm the insensitive foot.
Hardcoverspiral published in april 2010 by storey publishing, llc. Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until you have 60 52, 44 stitches. For a topdown sock, this is the number of stitches immediately before the toe decreases start. If socks are loose and wrinkled within th e shoe, there is potential for localized pressure that can harm your foot. Some like to start off toe decreases on every other round but switch to decreasing in every round for the last 3 or 4 decreases.
Knitting socks from the toe up lets you try them on as you go, to. Slide stitches onto cable and divide in two 32 sts. Hi zoe, i have only knitted a few socks and they are all toe up. In this article, we compiled four methods of knitting sock heels for toeup socks for you. To make things more interesting, i have added a ribbing pattern to the top of the sock also included are instructions for a classic toe up heel. Johnson shows knitters a new approach to making socks with socks from the toe up. After you successfully knit a pair of socks in worsted weight, you will be able to apply this 2 socks atonce technique to almost any toe up sock pattern. This approach will turn even the most reluctant knitter into a toeup nut, plus it saves wool and always gives a perfect fit. Oct 16, 2011 this is my most basic pattern for toe up socks, knit two at a time, with a short row heel. Knitters adore toe up socks for both novelty and practicality. Two socks atatime, toeup, magic loop 5 years ago by s t a c i this video tutorial and pattern walks you through knitting two socks atatime, from the toe up, using a long circular needle and the magic loop method of knitting.
After you successfully knit a pair of socks in worsted weight, you will be able to apply this 2socksatonce technique to almost any toeup sock pattern. The knitting pattern includes 5 close up photographs of stitches on the needles to help you learn the toe up knitting technique. A garter stitch toe and heel adds interest and durability, and luxurious yarn pampers your feet. New website sneak peek ericas top 2 favorite features. Lifestyle toe up socks no swatch needed pattern by. With that book, yarn enthusiasts said goodbye forever to second sock syndrome, the frustration of completing one beautiful handknit sock, only to remember that another must be made. Knitting 2 at a time, toe up construction 2 atatime toe up socks this class is a how to knit two atatime on a circular needle, and using the magic loop method. This is my most basic pattern for toeup socks, knit two at a time, with a short row heel. Socks hold up much better when theyre knit at a tight gauge the yarn label assumes you are making a sweater or similar garment, not socks. Outrageous socks, my feet became two fish made of wool. Knitting 2 at a time, toe up construction 2atatime toe up socks this class is a how to knit twoatatime on a circular needle, and using the magic loop method. From the delicate and graceful ballerina sock to the kaleidoscopic, nubby peppercorn pattern, there is a style here for every pair of feet.
I love to teach toeup socks, and when my knitting classes were continually oversold, i decided to use videos to teach people across the world. Repeat round 2 until you have doubled the number of stitches. Knitting socks from the toe up has a few advantages. Two socks atatime, toeup, magic loop verypink offers knitting. You can make your socks twoatatime, and try them on as you go. Simple toeup socks knitting pattern the spruce crafts. Mar 20, 2017 the other day, i tried to teach two friends how to make socks. In the second class you should come to class ready to work the heal. These socks are knit toeup, 2atatime on one long circular needle with a stockinette stitch foot, shortrow heel with no wrapped stitches.
My goto simple toe up sock guide lofty loops yarns. You can knit this pattern immediately and for free from this page below. Knit two socks at a time, while working from the toe up. For how to be a superstar in your life announcement. Most of the time this is 64 32 on each needle, but it will depend on the size of needle and your foot circumference. This is a basic pattern for everyone who always wanted to knit a pair of toe up socks. Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until toe reaches 6068 stitches. Now, morganoakes turns the approach on its head or rather, its toe with toe up 2 at a time socks. Its a great introduction to toe up knitted socks since footies are a quick knit sock.
Nov 06, 2015 we loved and have saved for future reference knit the hell outs post on the anatomy of a toeup socks never go out of style knit the hell out incorporates this kind of sock heel, see my girl with the purled toes or read more about it in my knitting podcast 24. I average about 12 to 16 stitches on each side of the needle when i graft the front and back together with the kitchner stitch. Slip first st on needle purlwise and drop both sts off needle. I learned from watching youtube clips, ravelry and i constantly refer to melissa morganoakes toe up 2 at a time socks and wendy d. These instructions make two different toe up socks that are symmetrical. The heel is an toe up adaptation of the hourglass style heel i found in an old aarlan pattern book. Apr 03, 2011 cast on for two toe up socks at one time using judys magic cast on and magic loop. Two at a time, toeup socks ever since ive heard of the technique, ive wanted to try to knit socks two at a time on two round needles.
When knitting socks, there are many versions of the topdown sock toe. I recently completed cuff down socks 2 at once and now i am trying to do toe up 2 at once using the magic loop and judys magic cast on like your video shows. The noswatch guide is for a toeup sock with a nowrap, nomuss, nofuss shortrow heel. Discover a near barefoot experience and secure, nonslip grip with our selection of five toe dance socks available in various styles find your favorite pair. Needles 1 and 4 are the sole needles, needles 2 and 3 are the instep needles. This instructional pattern teaches you how to knit two socks at the same time on one long circular needle so you have a pair finished at the same time. Grab a single circular needle, begin knitting at the toes, and work your way up to a cozy pair of new socks. Ode to my socks by pablo neruda translation by stephen mitchell maru mori brought me a pair of socks which she knitted with her own sheepherder hands, two socks as soft as rabbits. Ladder of life toeup socks this is a toeup sock pattern to fit my husbands size 12 foot. Toeup 2atatime socks by melissa morganoakes, hardcover.
Please take a moment to visit and watch amys video on knitting on a magic loop. There are five main variables that control the shape and length of a sock toe. I like it very much and its my goto for starting socks from the toeup. Melissa lives in western massachusetts with her family. People wishing to include this writeup in any form of written collection, or wanting to make multiples of this item for commercial or charitable sale are. The numbers might differ slightly at these four points to accommodate patterninge. Two socks atatime, toeup, magic loop v e r y p i n k.
Judys magic cast on this cast on will create a seamless toe, and the stitches are ready to knit like normal as soon as you cast on. Two at once, toe up, magic loop socks 50631 june 24, 2008 errata available. Now i can knit knit knit until cuff time, making longer socks and having less random leftovers. Essential techniques and patterns from wendy knits. A comprehensive guide for care of the insensitive foot. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. K1, ktbl, knit to last 2 st, ktbl, k1 repeat those two rows until youve increased to your preferred number of stitches. Needles 2 and 4, work one stitch, m1, knit to end of needle. She now teaches and designs patterns for webs, americas yarn store. Using a clever caston, you simply work alternately from two balls of yarn to make both socks or two of anything knitted in the round, for that matter at the same time, on one set of needles. You can apply this exciting new technique to absolutely any sock pattern to help you to knit.
In toe up socks for every body, wendy shows knitters, whether theyre knitting their first or hundredandfirst sock, how to use the toe up technique to get the perfect fit. Pdf was updated to include a link to a web page of videos used in this guide. I started with the seam free rounded toe by lynn ashton. If youre new to sock knitting patterns, the easy toe up socks is an excellent pattern to try out. Morganoakes combines the pleasures of toe up knitting with the convenience of her 2 at a time approach in 15 original designs for men, women, children, and babies. How to knit toe up socks two at a time with the true afterthought heel contrast heel,toe and cuff duration. K1, yo, k to last st, yo, k1 for both needles row 2. Each method for working sock toe decreases creates a slightly different look and shape. Try your hand at knitting toe up with these simple socks, or knit them from the top down. All of my socks are variations of this, with the cables and lace and so on just added on. Toeup 2atatime socks and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
I slipped my feet into them as if they were two cases knitted with threads of twilight and the pelt of sheep. Following fleegles famous sock formula, written out in my own words and with all the detail you expect from a knitfreedom pattern. People wishing to include this write up in any form of written collection, or wanting to make multiples of this item for commercial or charitable sale are. Socks can be knitted in various ways, and one of the most prominent ones is to work them toeup. Judys magic cast on this cast on will create a seamless toe, and the stitches are ready to.
Permission is granted to make up this item for personal use, or in single unit quantity for charitable donation or charitable sale. The noswatch guide is for a toe up sock with a nowrap, nomuss, nofuss shortrow heel. Pdf socks from the toe up download full pdf book download. The toe up heel fits nicely and has a rounder shape than the classic cuff down heel.
Why do toe up on two circular needles or magic loop. The heel is an toeup adaptation of the hourglass style heel i found in an old aarlan pattern book. Written instructions are shown below for this part. Underground crafter october 14, 2012 june 21, 2015 crochet, yarn 15 comments read more year of projects, year 2. Toe up socks are harder to fit as you go and many people find the shortrows required for toe and heel confusing some patterns do have a gusset and heel flap but those patterns are few and far between, and it is imperative to work a stretchy bind off if you want to be able to wear the socks. How to avoid gaps in twoatatime socks knitfreedom video. In the cuff down, you slide the top needle out to start knitting on the bottom needle and here you slide the bottom needle out to start knitting on the top needle. Knitters adore toeup socks for both novelty and practicality.
This approach will turn even the most reluctant knitter into a toe up nut, plus it saves wool and always gives a perfect fit. This toe method is a free download from ravelry and creates a rounded shape instead of a wedge shaped toe. Knit with 100 200, 300, 400, 425 yds of fingeringweight yarn at a gauge of 28 sts per 4 using u. Watching this video is invaluable in helping you understand how to maneuver your needles.