[Charlotte80]

Hi, I have been knitting for about 20 years. For the first time I am attempting to knit a pair of socks and am completely stuck. I am just starting on the heel and can't seem to follow the directions. I would welcome some help.

 

[Susan22407]

Hi Charlotte!

I've been knitting for longer that you and just now am trying socks.

The easiest pattern I've found involves splitting the stitches on 3 needles and knitting with the fourth. Put half the stitches on ne needle and devide the rest on the other 2. Work short rows, until you have about 4 stitches that you are actually knitting. Continue knitting to the end of the "crowded" needle and continue around until you reach that same end on the "crowded" needle. Repeat the entire process again, you will have created a cup for the heel. Knit the "foot" of the sock to the right length. Then use the same process to create the cup for the toes. At the end of the Toe Cup knit around one time then bind off in patern. Leave a long tail and use it with a tapestry neddle to close the opening.

I've used this making socks for my grandson (due in May!). This is also the method used on Sock Looms sold at Joanne Fabrics.

Good luck!

Susan

 

[Charlotte80]

Hi, Thank you Susan, That makes it sound easy. Back to the needles.

 

[Susan22407]

You are very welcome! Let me know if it works out for you. I'm new to this group and I am glad I could help.

 

[BillsGal]

Hi, I'm band new to this site and just found your question on socks. I have only been knitting for about 5 years now and I remember my first pair of socks. I was intimidated by all those double pointed needles at first. Then someone told me to knit with yarn thicker then sock yarn. So everything was on a bigger scale and I could see what I was doing better. It was a lot less intimidating for me that way. Instead of thin socks to wear in shoes I ended up making slipper socks. It was fun and they fit great. Hope that helps.
Sally

 

[Ardismae]

Did you ever try 2 circular needles instead of the 4 double point? I haven't tried,but have heard it is easier, I think you can find a utube video how to, if you google it.

 

[BillsGal]

No, I haven't tried 2 circular needles but I have found tutorials using 1 very long circular needle and have knitted several pairs of socks with that method. It is a lot easier for me because you knit both socks at the same time and they are both done at the same time. It is called the Magic Loop method and I love knitting socks this way. I googled magic loop knitting and found several tutorials. I also saw methods using 2 circular needles but didn't have 2 circulars the same size at the time. Thanks

 

[crochetmaid]

I have been using the "magic loop" method. I have been knitting for 45+ years and have found that it is the best way for me. You can pick up a tutorial at Knitpicks.com.

 

[bakermom]

I bought the Patons sock book. It explains doing the heel and I zipped right through it.

 

[Ronie]

Oh I'm so glad to see that there is a thread just for beginer sock knitters.. I am having a hard time finding a beginer sock pattern... any suggestions??? I have 000 through 1 US size dpn needles and size 5 dpns... I'm having a hard time finding patterns that are not intermediate or experianced.. I decided to start with mittens... and did just ok with the first one.. I will finish the second one shortly and I hope they match...LOL I needed to get a handle on the DPN's before using my expensive sock yarn...

 

[Charlotte80]

Hello to everyone, Much thanks for all of the help. I have used the double pointed needles for years so that isn't a problem. I have also used 2 circular needles on other things and find that useful. With the encouragement and advice i received and I also went to Joanne's and got Paton's book, I have finally got it figured out and am almost through with the first sock. I just discovered this Site too and am so grateful to find other Knitters.

 

[Emily]

Hi Ronie,
Socks are one of my favorite things to knit and to teach. For your first pair you might find it easiest to knit a pattern using size 5 or 6 needles and worsted weight yarn. I believe fingering is too small for a first pair of socks even for very experienced knitters, as they often can't really see what they're stitches are doing. I've written my own pattern for my students, but you can buy a basic sock pattern from Knitting Pure and Simple.
Hope that helps!

 

[pagebrenda]

I would love to knit socks but, it looks intimidating using three or four needles. Do you think I can learn this on my own or do I need a class?

 

[Charlotte80]

I am learning on my own, with the help of some of the experienced knitters on this Site and Paton's book on Socks. I found it at Joanne's Fabrics and it is book # 500861 with DD under the number. It only cost $5. plus tax, and the pictures are good. Some of the knitters suggest using 2 circular needles of the same size instead of the double pointed. I am using double pointed for this first pair but may try the 2 circular for the next pair. Good luck.

 

[Charlotte80]

I am learning on my own, with the help of some of the experienced knitters on this Site and Paton's book on Socks. I found it at Joanne's Fabrics and it is book # 500861 with DD under the number. It only cost $5. plus tax, and the pictures are good. Some of the knitters suggest using 2 circular needles of the same size instead of the double pointed. I am using double pointed for this first pair but may try the 2 circular for the next pair. Good luck.

 

[pagebrenda]

I am learning on my own, with the help of some of the experienced knitters on this Site and Paton's book on Socks. I found it at Joanne's Fabrics and it is book # 500861 with DD under the number. It only cost $5. plus tax, and the pictures are good. Some of the knitters suggest using 2 circular needles of the same size instead of the double pointed. I am using double pointed for this first pair but may try the 2 circular for the next pair. Good luck.

Thanks

 

[knittingnana]

Yes I believe you can make them. Socks are very intimidating but not hard to make. The heel isn't as hard either if you read the directions and just go slow.

 

[pagebrenda]

Hi Charlene,

Do you have an easy pattern that you do not mind sharing with me?

Thanks!

 

[Lo'L]

Like you, I've knit for ages and only tried sox a few yrs ago. Now they are easy for me. www.Youtube.com has some great tutorials! they've saved me on more than one occasion!!! Good luck!

 

[knittingnana]

Hi Charlene,

Do you have an easy pattern that you do not mind sharing with me?

Thanks!

Here is a good pattern.