Since i want you to love knitting toeup socks, try my eebook and if you dont love it and tell all your friends, ill give you your money back and help you find a. Knit to fit your feet was released summer 2015 by interweave press, to great acclaim. Antje gillingham shares one method for knitting two socks at a time in her book knitting circles around socks. Seam with a contrasting yarn for a bit of added fun or matching yarn to hide the seam.
Most of the patterns are easy enough for new sock knitters, and only the lace socks rank intermediate on the books skill level scale. I also think it would be easy for a first time sock knitter, as long as the person already knows basic knitting, cast on, knit, purl, etc. Plus, this book gives you 7 sock patterns to practice with, including 3 designs for women, 2 for kids, and 1 for men. A variety of patterns are available for women, men, and children. Knit socks twoatatime magic loop method vickie howell. Bluprint instructor kate atherley knows a thing or two about getting a great. It is a sad fact, however, that many knitters fall to the dreaded second sock syndrome and are unable to cast on for that second sock. Simple toeup socks knitting pattern the spruce crafts. They knit up really quickly, it feels like they go faster than cuffdown socks, and because you can try them on at every stage they are sure to fit perfectly. But check out this book for some crazy varieties on your favorite method. If you have any further questions let me know in the comments below. Knitted from cuff to toe short rowed heels and toes optional ribbing for the leg single seam on inside of the foot kitchener join under toes for comfort great fit,very straightforward to knit remember you can use any machine, any yarn, at any gauge. These easy to knit socks are knitted flat on two needles.
In antjes second book, knitting more circles around socks, she introduced her technique for twoatatime, toeup socks, and i was over the. Apr 10, 2016 this tutorial is to help you get started on two at a time knitting and to demystify the process and yarn management. Alternating between socks, letting the unused sock rest on the cords while it waits, knit the cuff stitches of each respective sock for an inch or two. The secret of knitting two at once on one circular needle. Knitting two socks on two circular needles at the same time is a great way to avoid second sock syndrome, and it is not as difficult as you think. With stepbystep instructions and photo illustrations for all 3 methods, youll be knitting socks for men, women and kids in no time. Two socks atatime, toeup, magic loop v e r y p i n k. This is the pattern i use to teach sockknitting to firsttime sockknitters, and they always get great results. A free basic worsted weight sock pattern for toeup socks, knit one or twoatatime, using magic loop. Cast on 36 sts small, 38 sts medium, 40 sts large, or 42 sts xl. The author is obviously a passionate knitter and i really like her friendly, enthusiastic approach. Switch to desired stitch pattern for leg shown in multiples of 4. Knitted from cuff to toe short rowed heels and toes optional ribbing for the leg single seam on inside of the foot kitchener join under toes for comfort great fit,very straightforward to knit remember you can use any machine, any yarn, at.
Knit to fit your feet, and stars in the video workshop, knit socks that fit, is here today to talk indepth about sock knitting and fitting, and the measurements youll need to make them perfect every time. How to knit two socks on two circular needles the spruce crafts. The my first knit socks on double pointed needles part 1 of 6 is the start of your sock knitting experience. My hope is it will be a great one this pattern is part of the 2018 spring knitalong for red heart yarn and has video support for each part as well as a. So, if you get a book that tells you how you knit socks, once you know how to knit socks, youre done with the book. To that end, it seemed like the perfect time to talk socks, while giving the formula to enable knitting a sock of any size and using any weight yarn. Knit both socks at the same time knitting squirrel. Feb 19, 2008 2 at a time socks by melissa morganoakes teaches you well in the this case me. Beginning with the feet allows you to try on your socks as you work. If this is your first pair of socks or if you intend trying a new stitch pattern, heel or toe technique you will find this a particularly useful way of knitting a pair of socks, although, youll need two sets of double pointed needles. The first time you knit two socks at the same time youre likely to be confused some of the time, but trust that everything will work out and soon you may be wondering why you ever knit socks one at a time. The author of 2ata time socks shows knitters how, with one circular needle, two socks can be completed at once. Jan 29, 2018 i show how to knit socks using magic loop, how i cast on, how to put a heel in the socks, one by one twisted rib and how to cast off toe up socks. People, this book has converted me to a joyful, if not yet rabid, sock knitter.
Knitting the legs alternating between socks, letting the unused sock rest on the cords while it waits, knit the cuff stitches of each respective sock for an inch or two. Popular sock knitting books meet your next favorite book. Free cuffdown sock knitting patterns using the magic loop. This week on ask me monday we dive into the first part of how to knit socks twoatatime on a circular needle, and using the magic loop. So i created a video knitting course that guides you through all the steps of learning this new technique. My hope is it will be a great one this pattern is part of the 2018 spring knitalong for red heart yarn and has video support for each part as well as a wonderful facebook group that is there to help as well. You can make your socks twoatatime, and try them on as you go. Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions or queries about this pattern or any of the methods i describe within it. Aug 07, 2007 instead, knit two socks at the same time on two circular needles. How to knit socks two at a time cuff down with the. The patterns include a chunky ribbed cotton sock, a stockinette. This video demonstrates how to cast on for two toe up socks at once using judys magic cast on. The good news is there are plenty of other ways to get socks on your feet, and they might even be faster because you can knit two socks at a time if you like. 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.
Here is a free basic beginner pattern for toeup bulky weight socks, one or twoat a time, using magic loop. Jun 15, 2010 thank you i have knitted socks beforebut in the last 45 years i have lost the pattern, due to moves, and patterns wear out. Jan, 20 the answer is to knit both socks at the same time. Two patterns one uses worstedweight yarn, the other uses sock weight yarn. Youll complete your knitalong with the windowpane sock, as lucy teaches you how to work a doublethick cuff, a twocolor slipstitch leg and the swirly star toe. Not only can you learn how to knit socks on a circular needle, you will learn how to knit them at the same time, ensuring they are exactly the same when finished. Knit socks twoatatime magic loop method vickie howell blog. You can unsubscribe from this publication at any time by clicking unsubscribe in any of the emails you receive from yarnspirations. As long as the feet are done, you can knit the sock legs as long or as short as your yarn allows. My first knit socks on double pointed needles part 1 of 6. Essential techniques and patterns from wendy knits paperback by. Ive decided to introduce my oneortwoatatime beginner socks course at less than the price of the average sockknitting book a.
Knit two socks at a time, while working from the toe up. This method is suitable for magic loop knitting or two circs. The book includes eight additional patterns, all sized to fit women, beyond the instructional sock. Download red heart knit baby socks free pattern knit. However, if you instead get a book that acts as a reference or a goto for things that a single video or a pattern cant provide, the book will be a great help for a long time afterwards. This tutorial demonstrates how to knit two socks ata time, using magic loop or one long circular needle to knit both socks. This book contains some sweet sock patterns, but there are other books that provide more comprehensive tutorials on circular knitting including how to knit two socks at a time. How to knit two at a time socks it is a truth universally acknowledged, that a knitter in possession of a single handknit sock, must be in want of its mate. Patterns for baby socks representing each technique are included for a quick knit to try them out, so if youve got tiny feet to knit for, even better. How to knit yoga socks pattern with video tutorial. See more ideas about tube socks, socks and knitting socks. Why knit one sock and then start all over again to mak. This was an impulse purchase, and probably one of the best i have ever made. Oct 16, 2014 tammy lyons, who blogs at eclectic technique, was thinking about that fact that its possible to knit two socks at the same time on the same needles, one inside the other, and wondered if she could use the same technique to knit two hats at the same time on the same needles.
Since i want you to love knitting toeup socks, try my eebook and if you dont love it and tell all your friends, ill give you your money back and help you find a way to get the resources that work for you. Two at a time cuff down socks posted on april 8, 2011 may 21, 2015 by knit purl knitting cuff down socks can be twice as fun when you knit them two at at time. 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 have made two pair of socks in my ten years of knitting on magic loops, one at a time mind you, and wanted. Knitting socks from the toe up lets you try them on as you go, to make sure they fit all along the way. Personally i still prefer to knit my socks one at a time. Mittens and socks patterns machine knitting knit it now. 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. As an avid sock knitter, i know we all are passionate about our favorite method of constructing socks. This video demonstrates how to cast on and knit two top down socks at once using the magi loop method. 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.
Knitting cuff down socks can be twice as fun when you knit them two at at time. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. I hope this helps or encourages you to give it a try. There are no more excuses for single sock syndrome. I choose to knit my socks two at a time on magic loop but that does not mean you cannot use this patternrecipe to make socks using whatever method of sock knitting you feel most comfortable with. As a long time sock knitter, i had looked for a book with good information on basics for toe up knitting, particularly heels for two socks at a time, on two circular needles. The author of 2atatime socks shows knitters how, with one circular needle, two socks can be completed at once. On top of skipping the dread that accompanies second sock syndrome, you skip all the measuring, counting, thinking, and preparing that youd have to do all over again on the second sock, and, amazingly, knitting two socks at once takes only about 50% more time than knitting one sock. The paperback of the knitting circles around socks. Knit 15 new designs, and then try the technique on any pattern you like.
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. Knit both of your socks at one time and you have a pair completed when you bind off. May 02, 2019 kate atherley, author of, custom socks. The patterns include a chunky ribbed cotton sock, a stockinette sock knit in selfstriping yarn, short socks with beaded embellishments, a cabled sock, a pair with ruffled cuffs and two lace socks. Feb 21, 2014 i found the book to be easy to use, for someone who has knit socks on dpns before and thus understands the concept of how socks are built. Knit socks two at a time for double the fun stitch this. Two patterns one uses worstedweight yarn, the other uses sockweight yarn. Knit in stockinette pattern knit right side, purl wrong side row 17.
There are a few half hearted patterns but not worth buying the book. I will be following the instructions from the book 2atatime socks by melissa morganoakes. You can unsubscribe from this publication at any time by clicking unsubscribe in. Knitting one sock is fun and rewarding, but finishing its partner. I knit the rushing rivulet socks in the book, constructed with the riverbed architecture, and they are some of the best fitting socks i own. Minas two at a time socks pattern by knitting expat. My friend needs a pair of warm socks to wear to sleep inand i couldnt find my pattern now i have time to knit a warm set before the snow fallsi have a feeling i will knit many more in the winters to come. Twoneedle sock knitting patterns in the loop knitting. Knitting two socks on two circular needles at the same time is a bit of knitterly magic that, like so many other things in knitting, seems a lot more complicated than it is. Product details the 2016 socks knit along course kit includes all the colorful cloudborn yarn you need to create three great socks.
This week on ask me monday we dive into the first part of how to knit socks twoat atime on a circular needle, and using the magic loop. With this creative approach, you can slip a sock on each. It takes a different approach than many sock books, teaching you how to measure your feet and providing numbers for working both toeup and top down socks for 12 sizes and 9 gauges. This tutorial demonstrates how to knit two socks atatime, using magic loop or one long circular needle to knit both socks. You can make your socks two at a time, and try them on as you go. Two needles, two socks gillinghams method involves using two circular needles to knit in the round, and its a method that works just as well for knitting a single circular object without using. Two at once, toe up, magic loop socks pattern knit picks.