I just cant master knitting socks can anyone help?
I am new to knitting and recently bought two different kits for knitting socks. However they both use language that i dont understand and i just cant work out what i am supposed to do. The end result is entertaining though!!!.
Can anyone recommend a simple step by step idiots guide for knitting socks for a beginner?
Many thanks
Check the local JoAnn’s for a book called I Can’t Believe I’m Knitting Socks
The book shows each part of a basic sock in a different color so you can easily understand WHAT they are talking about when they call for the Heel Flap, the Heel, the Gusset, etc.
It also calls for size 4 needles and a worsted weight yarn (Paton’s Classic Wool) which is much easier than starting out with a size 2 needle and very thin sock yarn.
I know how to knit the “Magic Loop” and I hate it. I learned so that I could answer questions at work. HOWEVER, when I knit socks I use a 12 inch circular Addi Turbo for the leg and foot. I use only 2 of the 4 needles in a set of double pointed needles for the Heel Flap and Heel. I use the 4 double pointed needles for the last few rows of the toe only. I HIGHLY recommend bamboo needles for beginners if you are going to use just the double pointed needles because double pointed metal needles are quite slipperly and it is too easy to drop stitches.
Though it is possible to pick up stitches with a knitting needle it is much easier to use a crochet hook (size B for sock yarn; size F for worsted weight yarn).
There are two videos on the internet which explain kitchener stitch. Look for the one in brown and beige rather than the one using only blue yarn.
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