[GrumpyGramma]

I have to try this. I don't mind Kitchener stitch but I'm open to learning new things and might decide I like this better. I thought it might be a better choice for some who find grafting sock toes with Kitchener stitch onerous.

 

[jinx]

Thanks that is very interesting. I added it to my Pinterest site. It was so worthwhile to watch. When I turn my project inside I foolishly put the needle through the opening. So much easier to do it the way she shows.

 

[rxhunt]

Love it! Thanks for sharing

 

[ditchwitch]

This does seem easier than Kitchener—at least for stockinette. I’ll have to try it. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Artbarn]

Thanks for this.

 

[targa416]

I like this. Thanks!

 

[berigora]

Thanks!

 

[ade]

Interesting, must give it a try. Thank you for sharing,

 

[GrumpyGramma]

This does seem easier than Kitchener-at least for stockinette. I'll have to try it. Thanks for sharing!

Not having tried it myself I can't say for certain but I think this will only work on stockinette. I'm wondering how fiddly it might be to do it for another pattern if it can be figured out.

I really like Roxanne's videos for learning things or how to do what I already know better.

 

[chickkie]

Not a big difference in the two methods but this one works because the sock is inside out

 

[MaryCarter]

Thank you so much for posting this....I hate the kitchener stitch because I always get lost in it. This is much simpler but harder to get lost in.

 

[slmhuffman]

Thanks so much for posting the link to this sock toe closing method. This looks like I might be able to do this one. Thanks again. Susan

 

[Elation]

Thanks, that was fun.

When I teach kitchener I have them think of 'scooping' a "U" shape into the loop on the right and coming out the back and front of the left loop, then doing the same on the back with an upside down "U" and dropping when finished, etc. (though they are both "U's when seen from the top and parallel.

I think Findley and this make it easier to think of working through visually and logically, vs the auditory 'in as if to K (or P), etc.

Thanks for the share!

Elation

 

[GrumpyGramma]

Thanks, that was fun.

When I teach kitchener I have them think of 'scooping' a "U" shape into the loop on the right and coming out the back and front of the left loop, then doing the same on the back with an upside down "U" and dropping when finished, etc. (though they are both "U's when seen from the top and parallel.

I think Findley and this make it easier to think of working through visually and logically, vs the auditory 'in as if to K (or P), etc.

Thanks for the share!

Elation

I conquered grafting with a tapestry needle when I realized that you work the stitch as it presents. That is, for stockinette, the front stitches look like knits and the back stitches look like purls. Do the opposite first. If it will come off as a knit the first pass with the needle is purlwise (or however works for describing it best) and the opposite for purls. Since I had that little breakthrough I can work any combination of knits and purls. And I count. After the set up moves 1 takes the stitch off the first needle, 2 is the opposite-first pass on the second stitch; 3 takes the stitch off the back needle and 4 is the opposite-first pass. The mantras to remember specific moves for every possible pattern I could want to use grafting for made my head ache and I simply don't need them.

I still have to try the method in the video.

 

[Pocahontas]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3sD_RU720c&feature=em-uploademail

I have to try this. I don't mind Kitchener stitch but I'm open to learning new things and might decide I like this better. I thought it might be a better choice for some who find grafting sock toes with Kitchener stitch onerous.

Thanks for sharing that! I just completed a sock using sockit2me's Star Toe and I really like it. https://www.knittingparadise.com/t-494207-1.html

 

[beaz]

How timely-I have been struggling with this for 2 days now, not on stockings but on 2 x 2 ribbing and I keep getting lost just on the first 2 stitches. I may have to try this and just go with the stockinette and forget about matching pattern.

 

[GrumpyGramma]

How timely-I have been struggling with this for 2 days now, not on stockings but on 2 x 2 ribbing and I keep getting lost just on the first 2 stitches. I may have to try this and just go with the stockinette and forget about matching pattern.

Have you tried Russian grafting? It can be done with a hook or needles. Here's one video. Two sets of live stitches would work the same.

This might not work well for rib.

 

[laceluvr]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3sD_RU720c&feature=em-uploademail

I have to try this. I don't mind Kitchener stitch but I'm open to learning new things and might decide I like this better. I thought it might be a better choice for some who find grafting sock toes with Kitchener stitch onerous.

Funny, I was searching YouTube for something else & just happened on the same video today. I was curious; so watched the video & saved the link for future reference. I did expect someone would post it on KP soon enough & am glad you did. Looks like an easier alternative to the Kitchener. Will definitely give it a try. Thanks for posting.

 

[Lighthousegal]

Thanks for posting. Really like this method.

 

[knitbreak]

Liked both graft videos. I will use the Russian join for my lace joining. Thanks.