Sock knitting is my ‘sanity’….. I’m never without a pair on the NEEDLES. I knit two-at-a-time on two separate ChiaoGoo needles. So although they are not both completed at the same ‘moment’, they are like twins - the second sock is completed shortly after the first. Definitely a ‘process knitter’. Always top-down. The ‘magic moment’ is when you follow the directions for the heel turn and suddenly you have this petite little cup that will hold your heel, you’ve created this 90* angle, and your sock has changed direction. I never understood why I didn’t like two on the same needle, but as Jonna explained her feelings, I understood my own. I learned to knit socks watching Jana of Knit Together on RUclips. You two are so much fun……. Thanks for the knitting chat and the laughter.
I've knit a lot of socks. My favorite way is magic loop, TAAT, cuff down, heel flap and gusset. I've knit birthday socks for many people but my favorite was red, white and blue patriotic socks for a friend who ended up in a nursing home (way too young)after a bad surgery. He passed away and at the funeral, his wife told me he loved those socks so much that she buried him in them. I wasn't sure how to feel but she made it clear those socks were appreciated. I believe what the Yarn Harlot said to true, you only knit socks for people you love.
Such a beautiful and heartfelt comment. So sorry about your friend, but so sweet that his wife thought of burying him in those very special socks that you knitted for him. ❤️ Kim
Socks are my favorite thing to knit. In the past, I've used magic loop most often, but now I am reaching for my Chiaogoo 9" circulars especially when knitting vanilla socks. Thanks for sharing another great episode!
I love all the fun and laughter of your videos, I'm so glad I found Knit Together With Kim and Jonna. I once said that I would never relearn to knit just to make socks. LOL Never say Never, about five years ago I picked up needles again to make some dish cloths and never looked back; now I'm working on my first pair of toe up socks using magic loop.
Hi and thank you for sharing. About picking up the heel stitches. If you don't do the first row in the main color, but leave it where the pattern tells you to. You knit your flap and everything else you need to knit in the contrasting color. Then you brak that yarn, move the heel stitches on your right needle back to the left needle, and then start with your main color to pick up stitches on the right side of the heel, den knit the heel stitches and then pick up on the left side. That works great without having to break the main color yarn.
Hello, I’m in Devon UK deep in the beautiful countryside. I love using two 16inch or 24 inch circular needles for knitting socks but I knit two at the same time by knitting 10 rows on one and then 10 rows on the other and marking with those lovely little bulb pins. I love doing it like this I don’t get into a tangle and they are both still portable, I keep each sock in its own organza bag and with its own Cocoknits stitch counter. I love knitting with the two circulars, it has such a lovely rhythm. Thank you for your lovely podcasts, I love watching and listening to you both, it brightens my day.
I struggled with DPNs for about 2 years - past 2 years I (continental knitter) discovered 9” chaigoo and addi’s using flexi flips for toes and now I LOVE sock knitting.
It's how you hold the needles. Your third and fourth fingers of the left hand should be inside the triangle giving yourself leverage. The other two needles holding stitches must be on top of the needle you are currently knitting stitches from. This gives you a firmer grasp of your work. Try them again this way...its much easier once these rules are followed. For continental knitting your index finger is still free for the yarn. Good luck.
Chiagoo has a mini interchangeable sock needles that are a 3 inch and a 2 inch needle. You can also buy those individually. I use one of the 3 inch and one of the 2 inch, which makes a 10 inch, perfect for fingering weight socks. If you cast on with the longer needle it sets you up to have the longer needle in your right hand makes it a more comfortable knit. It’s also great to do your color work with them. Also with the Addi needles their size (1) is a 2.5mm, where Chiagoo’s size (1) is a 2.25mm. I really enjoy your show.
What a timely video... I am just embarking on a sock adventure! The tips you gave already helped me with the extra "yarn over" at the beginning of a row. Thankyou
I started to knit socks 40 years ago. I started with bamboo dpns and I had to test every new needle. I still love dpns but I have black ones out of Carbon from prym, which I like very much. They don‘t have a sharp tip, it‘ more like a little ball at the tip. And I love my pair of signatures, they have really sharp tips and tge are good for lace and cable patterns. I don‘t cut the MC when I knit the heel in a CC. I knit the heel with CC, cut the string and then I pick up stitches on the right side of the heel with the MC, knit the left stitches and pick up stitches on the left side of the heel. The beginning of the round is now at the side of the sock. It‘s so much fun to watch yout podcast!
I started knitting socks exactly a year ago and I'm addicted. I use - and love - Chiaogoo Shorties, 9" circulars. For the toes I use 2 16" circulars. It's a little less fiddly.
I use 2 sets of dpns & knit two socks at a time knitting a few inches at a time on each. The pattern & rows are even & that way I have two completed socks when I’m done.
I completely agree about trying different techniques, different needles, and different yarn size. Don't give up! Also, I highly recommend the DRK Everyday Socks from Andrea Mowry. They are easy to knit and fit beautifully!
I enjoy your presentations so much! Jonna, I think you mentioned using magic loop. That was my favourite until yesterday. I had ordered Flexiflips and they arrived yesterday. I love them! You can see where I changed from Magic Loop to Flexiflips on my sock. The stitches became more even! They even have one sharp point and one slightly more rounded point. Some smart cookie designed them! They sure work for me. Cheers!
Kim & Jonna, I really enjoy your podcasts! I have been a sock knitter for a while now and your tips are bang on. I use 2 circs when I knit in the round. I can do magic loop, but 2 circs is my comfort zone. I really like your tip about making two 50 gram cakes. BUT, be careful when you do that with self striping or self patterning yarn. After you wind off your first 50 gram cake from the 100 gram cake, you need to wind off your second 50 gram cake as well. Otherwise the stripes or patterns will be reversed on your second sock. OR you could pull from the center of the first cake and work from the outside on the second cake. Hope that makes sense.
@@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna I went back and watched your Orkney video. Learned so much and tho I’ve been wanting to make a Marie Wallen design, I’m a bit intimidated!
Thank you for another amazing episode. I absolutely enjoy following your channel🙂I am in love with sock knitting myself and knitted 55 pairs in 2021. So fun to see all your sock yarn both here and in a previous episode too. So fun to see Danish yarn. I actually live just about 10 miles from the Holst Garn store in the northern part of Jutland in Denmark🙂 Thank you again and take care! All my best, Malene
55 pair??? Wow! That's amazing. My Shawlography is knit in Holst Super Soft. Denmark sounds lovely! Everyone would be able to pronounce my name!! (right?)
@@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna Yes we would😊We do pronounce the J with more of a softer sound - like a Y. Aside from Holst, Isager and Filcolana (and others😊) we also have lots of really talented indie dyers who dye the most amazing sock yarn🤩 I’m hoping to visit the States again once the world opens up again so I can try some of all the wonderful American dyers😊
Hey, I always knit my socks with the Chiagoo Mini Set. I tried TPN, Magicloop, but these Miniset is just incredible! So because for one sock you use one short and one long needle, you could also knit 2 socks at the time because you have 4 needles in each size and 3 cables in the set. So you just have to put them together.
Thank you for the sock knitting tips! Just makes it easier! Roxanne Richardson has wonderful videos on sock knitting, like you…I really enjoyed learning her handy tips! Thank you for delving into the ins and outs of sock knitting with us! Yay!
Hi Girls, Great episode. Lot's of information. Thank you. I am a continental knitter, I use ChiaoGoo 9" circulars, size 0 thru 4 depending on the yarn. After I got used to these needles, I was able to knit so much faster and not worry about laddering or losing needles out of my work, they really changed my love for sock knitting. I do put my heel stitches on DPN's, I find that goes much faster. Crazy Sock Lady has a great pattern and tutorial for socks on 9" circulars. I often make two socks at the same time, I just have them on separate needles. Loved the tip about not cutting the yarn for contrast heel. Take care and stay safe.
I am from Central Texas and use a #us1ChiaoGoo 12” Red Lace circ. My vanilla sock is all stockinette with slip stitch knit heel flap and gusset. I knit top to toe. Use dpns for anything smaller than 60 stitches. Love socks💕💕💕 and you guys! Thnx so much for your videos.
This is the year of the sock for me. I’ve been working on DPNs but my next pattern is done on two 16” needles (new to me!). And now I can’t wait to try Magic Loop. One tip I learned about knitting with DPNs from my Norwegian sisters-in-law is to rotate the stitches to different needles about every inch or so. I knit to the last four stitches on the needle and then knit those onto a fresh needle (you know - that 5th needle that no one knows what it’s for :-)) and continue on to the last four stitches of the next needle. Repeat until the entire round of stitches is covered. No ladders, ever. More even tensioning across the knitting. Happy knitting!
I generally have two projects going - one complicated and then a pair of socks. Roxanne Richardson has a video demonstrating a perfect method for fixing gaps at the heel flap and gusset if you have that problem. Love your videos! Keep up the fabulous knitting!
hahaha! I do the same thing when knitting socks with colorwork...adjust the placement of the heel so the "seam" is on the inside of both socks. Never really thought about the pattern not being written that way. I just wanted the sock to look more finished. Thanks for bringing that up!
Love knitting socks and mitts. Learned how on 2 9" but moved on to magic loop even 2-at-a-time. I do love my Flexi Flips a bunch! I have ChiaoGoo interchangeables for sweaters and shawls, but love Hiya Hiya's stabby tips for lace and socks. DPNs are great for tiny projects like toys or Christmas ornaments. I have no use for straights! Maybe if I were to knit a long-term blanket of mitered squares, maybe it would be cool to have dedicated straights, but until that day, I passed on my ancient straight needles to a teen knitter in 2015.
I tried 9" circular this past summer. I found I like 9" Chia Goo needles for travel projects (walks, car or plane knitting). 2 at a time just take up too much space moving the socks/cord/needles. For patterned socks where I want the socks to match, I do 2 at a time on a huge Chia Goo Size 0 needle. I was taught on DPN and hated them. Thankfully I took a sock class and learned magic loop. Then it wasn't much of a leap to 2 at a time. I always do Fish Lips Kiss Heel so I don't have to cut my main color and I weave in the end of the contrast heel color as I knit the first row (using Very Pink Knits video on weaving in ends).
I don’t enjoy knitting two at a time on magic loop either. What I have done, and enjoyed because both socks were done at the same time, is knit two socks on dpns at the same time. Basically, two sets of dpns and I knit the cuff on one and then the other and then the leg on each etc. I love the Addi flexi-flips but they really make my wrists hurt so that’s a no-go. I’ve tried magic loop but I don’t love it. Short circulars are ok but tend to make my wrists hurt like the Addis do.
I love 9" circulars by Chia Goo. I use these on sleeves as well. I also use the add flips ..sometimes I use one needle for cable work. It never fails out. Enjoy your podcasts.
I'm a fan of using 2 circular needles for my socks. Learned that in a class with Cat Bordi (RIP). I stumbled upon doing my heel contrasts without breaking main color...sometimes these things just happen w/o thinking about it. The idea about making 2 cakes from one 100-gram ball was a super tip!! Love your podcast.😊
Lovely podcast. Super fun to watch. I started knitting socks 2 at a time thinking that I would love it. Both socks done at the same time…..what’s not to love about that…. Well turns out that I enjoy knitting one at a time as well and I also find doing 2 at a time annoying rather than relaxing. I have never ever had second sock syndrome as when I finish the first one I am excited to start the second one to get her done and wear them. I also find that like Kim I only focus mainly on one project until it is done. My exception is that I always also have a current sock project going. Depending on what I am doing or how I feel at the time determines which project I will work on. Lol. I am a toe up girl and absolutely love the Addi flexi flips for knitting my socks.
I am fairly new at sock knitting and I love it. I was so intimidated at the thought of it but one day was determined to try it. Success! My go to needles for anything is Chiao Goo all the way. I start with 9" circulars then then change to two at a time magic loop after the cuffs.
Fun show. I'm a big sock knitter. I agree with counting rows. I have always used a row counter - easy and no fussing with all the markers. Everybody has a favorite method! Fun to experiment with new ideas!
Hello Kim & Jonna, Thank you for the wonderful tips. I’ve been struggling with the first round of a mitten on magic loop. Today after I watched this podcast, after hearing your magic loop tips, my mitten is on the needles and I’m a happy knitter. I Need to thank Kevin and Ray for referring me to your channel.
Yay!!! I had to try magic loop a few times before I got the hang of it. And a few more times before I actually liked it. And I agree! Thank you, Kevin & Ray! ❤️ Kim
I am a two-at-a-time toe-up sock knitter. I just finished doing The Crazy Sock Lady’s DK Vanilla socks one at a time cuff down. Next pair will be back to TAAT toe up. I can never keep track of my rounds, even with the light bulb markers. And I want to be done with the pair when I am done with one. I can’t explain very well how I manage the yarn when I turn, but it doesn’t tangle. I always keep the yarn I am knitting with on top. I can show but not tell. Thanks for your videos.
Thank you for sharing (and love the repeats Kim) of all the ways you go about getting the knit job done. Weird, sometimes I want to cry at the beautiful friendship you have surrounding knitting. Jonna, you make me want to embrace natural hair. So pretty. Just the grow out year plus scares me. You look so beautiful and vibrant. Kim, love your hair too. So fun and so artistic! You are amazing. Thanks so much. Always good to spend time with you. Xoxo Kimmie in CT
Hi Kim & Jonna, I just discovered you two and have been binge watching all of your episodes. My first sock was actually a Christmas stocking using worsted weight scrap yarn. It was kinda funky looking and I eventually frogged it, but it was a great way to learn sock construction. My first pair of fingering weight socks also were funky looking as I was getting used to my 9” circulars. I eventually frogged them, also. But they were a great learning experience (I think I’m more process knitter than product knitter.) My favorite sock pattern is the Crazy Sock Lady’s vanilla socks on 9’ circulars. Her tutorials made it so easy to learn to use my 9’ circulars. My favorite method of knitting socks is top down with slip-stitch heel. I like to use mostly 9’ circulars, switching to magic loop for the heels and the toes. I love Chiao Goo. I use size 1 and cast on 56 stitches. I love the Chiao Goo shorties. I am primarily a continental knitter, and I like putting a 3’ tip on for my right hand and a 2’ tip on for my left hand.The shorties took a whole pair of socks to get used to and get the muscle memory, but now I absolutely love using them. I have used dpns and flexi flips to knit with, but I hate how I seem to constantly drop one of the needles down in the chair and couch cushions. I have done some knitting with 2 circulars, but didn’t love that. So, I definitely prefer small circulars and magic loop. Happy Knitting.
I'm a long-time sock knitter, and a *total* dpn fan. "Magic loop" for me feels like "floppy loop" -- whether it's for socks or mitts or whatever. I've tried the tiny (9" or 10") circs but -- even though I'm a "flicker" (I throw with my right forefinger, a variation on the British style of knitting) -- I like something to hang onto. My favourite DPN length is 6", though I can handle 5" ones. Shorter than that there's nothing to hang onto. RE: Ladders on dpns -- if you purl the first stitch on at least the first round, or in ribbing do the purls first -- there will be a ladder at first but it disappears. This would work for joining in the round with circs too. 🙂
Oh I just adore you two 🥰 Angels were singing for me also when you explained don’t cut your yard! Only a new sock knitter but as soon as you explained it it made perfect sense. I’m going to try two at time on my next pair (with a new push counter thingy I just bought - 65 rows and no counting - I’m lazy) until I get to the heel and then separate those babies with 2 x 16inch circulars. I’m math centric and lazy so I think I’ve just found my perfect sock technique, tried them all and think I’ve now got it nailed, thank you 💪🏻🙏💃
Just taking my first sock knitting class. Using 2 16" chia good circular needles one sock at a time... think I just need longer cables to do 2 at a time but that will be my next pair
Mostly I use DPNs for socks, i loke how they click while i knit. But recently I bought flexible DPNs, 2.5mm and 3mm on amazon, and for me they are the best choice for colorwork socks. I used them to make a knee-high full of butterflies socks from "52 weeks of socks" book and it was my first colorwork and it was pretty easy to work with flexible DPNs! Also I love wearing my aran (10ply) socks in my skechers walking shoes, so soft and cozy! 😄 Jonna's making her left and right socks is just pure logic. About 30 years ago i was already a good knitter only haven't knitted sockes yet, and my grandma in words explained me how to knit socks and she mentioned to make left and right in same maner as Jonna makes them (we were busy working in her garden, so she couldn't show me, but in words she explained very well). Later that year I managed to create my first sock 😄 (though i forgot to make gusset 😅). I beleave all techniques are already out there in the world, we just have to remember them, or use logic to get them back 😊 old recipes that we can find are not very detailed that's why we have to "create" it all over again 😄
My first socks were on dpn on worsted weight yarn, then moved to 2AAT toe up. After trying different methods , heels, cast ons and toes I now I use 9" circulars knitting my socks in tandem. I do my heels/toes using dpns. Love sock knitting. Also use the light bulb stitch markers.
I use DPN’s and I love them, magic loop isn’t my thing at all. I’ve been knitting sense my late teens and now reached 60, so I think old habits sits deep 😂 Really enjoy your channel, you two feels like my really good knitting friends ❤ even though I’m way back in your list still. Have my own channel, it’s in Swedish though… maybe maybe I’ll start doing English episodes eventually but for now it’s Swedish.
I used to knit Continental, I used to use magic loop, I used to knit 2aat socks on ML. One day I put my knitting down and moved on to another hobby. Weaving. I went years on a knitting hiatus because I just didn’t like it anymore. I didn’t love my method, I didn’t love the fabric I produced, I didn’t love the motion. One day I was watching Sweet Georgia, who I usually watch for weaving vids, and I saw how she knitted. Irish lever style. I decided to reinvent how I knit and I am loving the new mojo. I now knit like McPhee. Right handed. I love love love 5 dpns. One sock at a time. I cast on with wood or bamboo then after a couple of rounds switch to metal. My needles don’t fall out. The rhythm of the hands and the dance of the needles is what makes a hobby zen. I am knitting my first sweater on 2 circs because to me it almost feels like dpns and I don’t like the bunny ears of magic loop. My fabric and tension is perfect now if I do say so myself. I call myself a born again knitter. The motion of the process is such an important part of the process. I don’t get joy from 2aat socks. I believe I will get joy from 2aat sleeves on 2 circs though. LOL. I want to get through the sleeves so I can finish the sweater to start something else.
@@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna It felt outrageously awkward at first after years of Continental. But I was determined and persevered… and knit very slowly; but in no time I got the hang of it. I modified it a tiny bit. Stephanie Purl McPhee uses her ring finger only. I use middle and index together. It goes under and around my middle and over my index instead. I hold the needle like a pencil as she does and the motion is like a shuttle like she does. Give it a try some time. I would honestly love to have every style of knitting in my repertoire. It can come in very handy.
Love, love, love knitting - and in particular socks. I’ve knit at least two pairs of socks per month for the last 25 years or so. I’ve given almost all of the socks away - mostly to strangers on the bus, in an airplane, at train stations, in restaurants - any place where someone comments on the socks or talks to me about knitting. For fit reasons I knit mostly plain ribbed socks with heel flaps - I find those most forgiving in size. I am absolutely a DPN gal - 4 DPNs for the cuff, and then 5 DPNs for the leg, foot, and toe. My beginning of round is usually at the center back. One tip for those of us whose eyes are getting “old” and who knit in low light situations is to use non-colored metal needles. The glint of the metal makes it easy to see and count the stitches on the needles. I also use the “cast on an extra stitch” trick (I think probably learned from Roxanne Richardson) to prevent the “dip” I used to get when I joined in the round without this tip. Until the next time. Salam wa sa’aadah
I don’t really consider giving socks away as being “generous”. I do it more for myself than really for the recipients. Knitting socks is my meditation/stress relief/stopping the chatter in my head. I couldn’t stand the thought of having all those knitted socks around the house. I’d never wear them and it would stress me out to no end having drawers and boxes of socks lying around unused. The joy I get from giving the socks to someone who is totally not expecting it, and the conversation we have around the making of the socks, is a total “feeling wonderful” experience for me. I think I’m the one who gets the most out of the act of knitting and giving of the socks. Plus I get to play with the colors and textures of the yarn, think about and fiddle with the patterns, and the instant gratification of finishing such a small pattern. Getting sock yarn on destashes, garage sales, or on sale in yarn shops means the price doesn’t break the bank either. I feel so very lucky that I can give socks to other people “just because. . . “. Salam wa sa’aadah
I LOVE my 9" circs for socks AND I'm an English knitters. I also knit with size 1 too and tried 2 16" circs once and loved them too...and will be doing more sock knitting with those as well. Thanks for the tips and tricks. The crazy sock lady is who I followed when I started knitting socks...her videos are great and I too love Denise..earthtone girl...she's wonderful AND her voice is sooo soothing!❤
Both of you are wearing such beautiful sweaters! Kim's Marie Wallin is stunning but so is Jonna"s color work in a very different way. Thanks for the tips on socks. Another good minisode.
Thank you!! I am fairly new sock knitter and appreciate you sharing your experiences. For the beginning of round on magic loop I simple place my stitch marker before the last stitch of the round so it doesn’t fall off. The tip about not breaking your main color at the heel is perfect!!! Thanks again for your podcasts! You two are “super” fun to watch. 😉
I enjoy knitting socks. I like doing cuff down two at a time on magic loop. I made a JoJo (Cozyupknits)slipper sock which is done toe up but I had to frog it because it was too long at the heel. I will try toe up again. I also want to try color work socks. I like your tip on placing the the marker for the beginning of a row in the middle of the needle, I always place it at the beginning of the needle and lose it. Lol! Thanks for the podcast!!
The only time I ever did an afterthought heel my socks didn't fit at all! That is definitely still a mystery to me. There are so many beautiful color work sock patterns out there!!
Sock knitting is my newly found love. I knitted 4 pairs straight to figure which recipe I love best. Here what I am liking so far toe-up, lace pattern, Judy’s magic cast on with DPN switch to 9” chiagoo after completing the toe and shadow wrap short row heel . Thanks for tips and tricks.
I finally had socks click when i discovered 9" needles. I will use 2 16" if I'm starting toe up, but switch to9" as soon as it's comfortable. Magic loop and taat make me crazy. I did buy a pair of flexiflips to try soon. Right now I'm obsessed with dk weight socks, using the Vanilla is the new black heel. So mindless, it's a great on the go project. Crazy sock lady has good tutorials on all the different sock techniques. Check out the summer sock camp she hosts, very fun and motivating. Enjoying the podcast, congrats on your success!
Summer sock camp sounds fun!!! Thank you. I have that heel pattern in my library but have never tried it. Maybe that's what I'll do in these socks I'm currently knitting.
DK or worsted are excellent in heavy duty boots for cold outdoor work. I also wear them in my Birks, but I prefer sock weight yarn for socks. Leaned DK weight socks 40 years ago. I learned on DPN's and still use them some, I also use Magic Loop, and have a hybrid method for short (I prefer 11 inch) circs/DPN's. Do the heels and toes on DPN's and the rest of it on circs. Slowly coming to prefer Magic Loop. Haven't done two at a time yet.
Love your podcast! ❤ After watching this episode I'm very excited to knit my first pair of socks! Haven't been interested in them at at all. You ladies always brighten my day! Your friendship is wonderful! I'm so happy I found you! ❤❤❤
I learned to knit BECAUSE I wanted to knit socks. I love it! I have tried two at a time on several occasions and do not enjoy it. My favorite is Chiagoo 9” circulars.
Like you, Johna, I have socks going all the time, even though I am primarily a project knitter. They’re portable and keep me occupied when there are waits. Two-at-a-time all the way! I use Chiagoo 32” circulars.
I knit on 9” 0mm chiagoo circular needle continental for the instep. Yes, it cramps my hands if I am holding the yarn double and if the yarn is very stiff. I have small hands, so it is not so bad. I hear people with big hands don’t like them at all. I start with DPNs for the cuffs and switch over to 9” circular after the heel turn and decrease. I never knit toe up or magic loop. I learned how to knit during the lock down last year. I had a few failed attempts in prior years. When podcasters and people that try to give ‘how-to’ instructions to knit socks, the needle 1,2,3, confused the day lights out of me. So I taught myself how to knit by the jest of what they mentioned. I knit the heel flap on the first set (front) of stitches, not the back. It work fine. Not sure if what I am doing is kosher, but I’ve knitted three dozen pairs already. Thanks for sharing your socks knowledge! Keep up the awesome work! ❤️❤️
Interesting about where you put your seams. Now...I don't do a lot of colour-work socks. I use my cast on tail as my BOR marker and when I divide for the heel, I ensure I have the same number of stitches on either side of that tail. I put the heel there -- and the "seam" there. I use 3 dpns + 1 to knit with most of the time, but sometimes 4 + 1, if the pattern (lace, for example) has a repeat that "needs" that layout. When I translate patterns written for circs, I adapt it so I can have my "seam" up the back of my leg.
I have been trying to knit my first pair on metal dpn’s and got so frustrated dropping stitches I gave up. This has encouraged me to try another method
Love your podcast. I started knitting socks this year and got hooked. I made vanilla socks and love the process. Have made them for myself, my husband and my grandkids. I use 9" circulars.
I just stumbled upon you two a few days ago, and what a fun podcast to sit and knit to! I have binge watched (yes, Kim, in order from the first episode to current) while working on a pair of Let It Shine socks on dpn's. I love using Karbonz dpn's. Last year I set a goal to knit 12 pair in 2021 ...I knit 13 in addition to hats, mitts and other gifts. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Hi ladies, loving the podcast and mini-sodes. Thought you might like this pattern for toe up socks where the heel is worked on the front needle...The Pewter Heel Socks ❤
I just couldn't get my mind around socks. I finally found that I like two at a time with magic loop and short row heels. It is something I can remember and don't need to look at a pattern. Now I always like to have a pair going. It also avoids second sock syndrome! I use size 3mm needles. I find 2.5 so small.
I’ve recently tried Chiaogoo 9” circular needles, but really have to remind myself to relax the tight grip I have on the needles. I keep going back to Chiaogoo 32” red lace needles
Omg, I'm a new fan. Hello from Ohio. I enjoyed this. And I so love that series all creatures... such beautiful Sweaters. And your grand babys are so cute. Oh I forgot to say thank you so much for talking about not cutting your yarn on starting the heel flap that's amazing lols
I was a crocheter first so am used to working with the yarn in my left hand, I knit one dishcloth (terrible) then did DK socks on a small circular and naturally knit continental - a year in and now an adventurous novice knitter (i have to push myself out of my comfort zone which is socks) I switch between continental and English knitting to give my hands a break as that is my biggest gripe with small circs - I have tried 2 at a time and ended up with knots in my cables 😂 and now only do 2 at a time on 2 separate 9” circs - I will try again but not until my chiaogoo long circs arrive 😊
Wow! Socks are your comfort zone? If you can knit socks, you can knit anything! Especially if you can switch between English and Continental. And good luck with your long Chiaogoo circular. I love mine. 😃 ❤️ Kim
I enjoy magic loop with 32” 2.25mm needles. I also do two at a time but I do them concurrently. Basically I knit a certain amount on one needle and then put that down, pickup the other and knit that same amount. I cannot imagine knitting one and start from scratch the other. I would never finish the socks! 😂 I have done two at a time on one 40” needle but I don’t enjoy it as much. Socks are very rewarding. I have a high instep and been playing with short row heels because I like it but it’s a bit tight. My best fit is the heel flap and gussets. Great tips.
I love handknit socks. I prefer using DPNS or Chiaogoo minis. Currently, I prefer my DPNS. Magic loop just feels like so tedious for some reason. I like knitting toe up, TAAT on separate needles. I am now knitting the Hermione Everyday Socks, my second pair of cuff down socks. I loooove contrast cuffs, toes and heels. I love socks so much, I have even published my own pattern (only one, just for the fun of it). Favourites - toe: Whirlwind and Heel: afterthought or sweet tomato heel
Love my 9" Chiagoo needles. I hated them at first, but stick with it. Make yourself knit a pair before you give up. I'm a Continental Knitter, too. You're holding onto the fabric more than the needle when you get used to them. Love them now.
Great episode! Yes, when you knit sock and become more experienced, a lot of thing you can do easily without learning from someone. Being one side has one more row, picking up the stitches with the main color one side ahead of time doesn’t make anything different. What you are saying is all true! More you know makes you free! Sock knitting is magic!!! Thanks for sharing~
I love that you talked about placing the seams differently for a right sock and a left sock. I just released a DK weight sock pattern that I wrote the instructions for the seam to be on the inside of the leg for both socks. They are Snowbird Socks be Chit Chat Knits on Ravelry. Although sometimes the seam isn't all that visible in striped socks, I thought it could be better and I'm really happy with the result I got in this pattern. I am happy to gift you both a copy.
after picking up stitches, the first round of straight knitting is done thru the back loop ( on those pickup sts) helps to tighten, plus I always reinforce my heel with "mending wool", that is my wear spot. love to see you mend if you do it
I've also heard of people using a silk mohair to reinforce wear spots. I will definitely keep everyone posted. My sock-knitting mojo is at a low right now!! I already have Rhinebeck on my mind. Thanks for watching.
I knit a christmas stocking first before knitting socks which I think was helpful because it helped with understanding the construction of socks but on a bigger needle and worsted weight yarn
Just discovered your Podcasts! What a great video - I love knitting socks and youve given me some great tips! And thankyou for telling us how to split the cake into 50g - I have been trying to figure that out for ages!! Off to catch up on your other episodes now!
Sock knitting is my ‘sanity’….. I’m never without a pair on the NEEDLES. I knit two-at-a-time on two separate ChiaoGoo needles. So although they are not both completed at the same ‘moment’, they are like twins - the second sock is completed shortly after the first. Definitely a ‘process knitter’. Always top-down. The ‘magic moment’ is when you follow the directions for the heel turn and suddenly you have this petite little cup that will hold your heel, you’ve created this 90* angle, and your sock has changed direction. I never understood why I didn’t like two on the same needle, but as Jonna explained her feelings, I understood my own. I learned to knit socks watching Jana of Knit Together on RUclips. You two are so much fun……. Thanks for the knitting chat and the laughter.
I've knit a lot of socks. My favorite way is magic loop, TAAT, cuff down, heel flap and gusset. I've knit birthday socks for many people but my favorite was red, white and blue patriotic socks for a friend who ended up in a nursing home (way too young)after a bad surgery. He passed away and at the funeral, his wife told me he loved those socks so much that she buried him in them. I wasn't sure how to feel but she made it clear those socks were appreciated. I believe what the Yarn Harlot said to true, you only knit socks for people you love.
Such a beautiful and heartfelt comment. So sorry about your friend, but so sweet that his wife thought of burying him in those very special socks that you knitted for him. ❤️ Kim
Turning the heel & doing the gusset always seems like magic to me 😊
Some kind of sorcery!!
Socks are my favorite thing to knit. In the past, I've used magic loop most often, but now I am reaching for my Chiaogoo 9" circulars especially when knitting vanilla socks. Thanks for sharing another great episode!
I knit the pair on two different set of small circulars and go back and forth . Feels relaxing , fun, and fast.
I love all the fun and laughter of your videos, I'm so glad I found Knit Together With Kim and Jonna. I once said that I would never relearn to knit just to make socks. LOL Never say Never, about five years ago I picked up needles again to make some dish cloths and never looked back; now I'm working on my first pair of toe up socks using magic loop.
Yay!! We're glad too. Thank you for sharing your sock story.
Hi and thank you for sharing. About picking up the heel stitches. If you don't do the first row in the main color, but leave it where the pattern tells you to. You knit your flap and everything else you need to knit in the contrasting color. Then you brak that yarn, move the heel stitches on your right needle back to the left needle, and then start with your main color to pick up stitches on the right side of the heel, den knit the heel stitches and then pick up on the left side. That works great without having to break the main color yarn.
Thank you! I can see that would definitely work too.
I am a 9inch circular girl when it comes to knitting socks - what a pleasure !!!
Hello, I’m in Devon UK deep in the beautiful countryside. I love using two 16inch or 24 inch circular needles for knitting socks but I knit two at the same time by knitting 10 rows on one and then 10 rows on the other and marking with those lovely little bulb pins. I love doing it like this I don’t get into a tangle and they are both still portable, I keep each sock in its own organza bag and with its own Cocoknits stitch counter. I love knitting with the two circulars, it has such a lovely rhythm. Thank you for your lovely podcasts, I love watching and listening to you both, it brightens my day.
Hi Carol,
Thank you so much for watching and for letting us know your favorite sock knitting method! ~K&J
I struggled with DPNs for about 2 years - past 2 years I (continental knitter) discovered 9” chaigoo and addi’s using flexi flips for toes and now I LOVE sock knitting.
It's how you hold the needles.
Your third and fourth fingers of the left hand should be inside the triangle giving yourself leverage.
The other two needles holding stitches must be on top of the needle you are currently knitting stitches from.
This gives you a firmer grasp of your work.
Try them again this way...its much easier once these rules are followed. For continental knitting your index finger is still free for the yarn.
Good luck.
Chiagoo has a mini interchangeable sock needles that are a 3 inch and a 2 inch needle. You can also buy those individually. I use one of the 3 inch and one of the 2 inch, which makes a 10 inch, perfect for fingering weight socks. If you cast on with the longer needle it sets you up to have the longer needle in your right hand makes it a more comfortable knit. It’s also great to do your color work with them. Also with the Addi needles their size (1) is a 2.5mm, where Chiagoo’s size (1) is a 2.25mm. I really enjoy your show.
Thank you for this info!! So good. I need to put all of these comments into a spreadsheet so I can keep track of all of these great ideas.
I live in NM so I'm in the same boat pretty much. I used to live in Lafayette, many years ago. My son graduated from Comeaux High
What a timely video... I am just embarking on a sock adventure! The tips you gave already helped me with the extra "yarn over" at the beginning of a row. Thankyou
heel turns are magic!
Yes!!
I started to knit socks 40 years ago. I started with bamboo dpns and I had to test every new needle. I still love dpns but I have black ones out of Carbon from prym, which I like very much. They don‘t have a sharp tip, it‘ more like a little ball at the tip. And I love my pair of signatures, they have really sharp tips and tge are good for lace and cable patterns.
I don‘t cut the MC when I knit the heel in a CC. I knit the heel with CC, cut the string and then I pick up stitches on the right side of the heel with the MC, knit the left stitches and pick up stitches on the left side of the heel. The beginning of the round is now at the side of the sock.
It‘s so much fun to watch yout podcast!
Thank you! I think Arne and Carlos use those needles with the little balls at the tip.
I started knitting socks exactly a year ago and I'm addicted. I use - and love - Chiaogoo Shorties, 9" circulars. For the toes I use 2 16" circulars. It's a little less fiddly.
So glad I found your RUclips podcasts. Really enjoy them. Did go back and watch from the first episode!!
Welcome! Kim will be happy about that!
I agree, knitting socks is magical....
Sock sisters!!!
I use 2 sets of dpns & knit two socks at a time knitting a few inches at a time on each. The pattern & rows are even & that way I have two completed socks when I’m done.
I completely agree about trying different techniques, different needles, and different yarn size. Don't give up! Also, I highly recommend the DRK Everyday Socks from Andrea Mowry. They are easy to knit and fit beautifully!
Several viewers had mentioned that pattern, so I bought it! Thank you.
Thank you for the sock tips, I’m going to give the heal yarn transition a try. Anything that reduces the number of ends has to be a good thing!
I enjoy your presentations so much! Jonna, I think you mentioned using magic loop. That was my favourite until yesterday. I had ordered Flexiflips and they arrived yesterday. I love them! You can see where I changed from Magic Loop to Flexiflips on my sock. The stitches became more even! They even have one sharp point and one slightly more rounded point. Some smart cookie designed them! They sure work for me. Cheers!
Thank you for letting me know!! I didn't even notice the tip difference.
BEAUTIFUL sweaters ladies!
Thank you!
Great video as always.
Kim & Jonna, I really enjoy your podcasts! I have been a sock knitter for a while now and your tips are bang on. I use 2 circs when I knit in the round. I can do magic loop, but 2 circs is my comfort zone. I really like your tip about making two 50 gram cakes. BUT, be careful when you do that with self striping or self patterning yarn. After you wind off your first 50 gram cake from the 100 gram cake, you need to wind off your second 50 gram cake as well. Otherwise the stripes or patterns will be reversed on your second sock. OR you could pull from the center of the first cake and work from the outside on the second cake. Hope that makes sense.
Absolutely and thank you! I love self-striping yarn but don't have any in my stash right now. Earthtones Girl always chooses the loveliest yarns!!
Both of your sweaters are gorgeous!
Thank you!! Details in the show notes.
@@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna I went back and watched your Orkney video. Learned so much and tho I’ve been wanting to make a Marie Wallen design, I’m a bit intimidated!
Mind blown for the contrasting heel!! That's such a jem of information
Thank you for another amazing episode. I absolutely enjoy following your channel🙂I am in love with sock knitting myself and knitted 55 pairs in 2021.
So fun to see all your sock yarn both here and in a previous episode too. So fun to see Danish yarn. I actually live just about 10 miles from the Holst Garn store in the northern part of Jutland in Denmark🙂
Thank you again and take care! All my best, Malene
55 pair??? Wow! That's amazing. My Shawlography is knit in Holst Super Soft. Denmark sounds lovely! Everyone would be able to pronounce my name!! (right?)
@@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna Yes we would😊We do pronounce the J with more of a softer sound - like a Y.
Aside from Holst, Isager and Filcolana (and others😊) we also have lots of really talented indie dyers who dye the most amazing sock yarn🤩
I’m hoping to visit the States again once the world opens up again so I can try some of all the wonderful American dyers😊
Hey, I always knit my socks with the Chiagoo Mini Set. I tried TPN, Magicloop, but these Miniset is just incredible!
So because for one sock you use one short and one long needle, you could also knit 2 socks at the time because you have 4 needles in each size and 3 cables in the set. So you just have to put them together.
Right! And, I actually bought some extra cables. Thank you!
Thank you for the sock knitting tips! Just makes it easier! Roxanne Richardson has wonderful videos on sock knitting, like you…I really enjoyed learning her handy tips! Thank you for delving into the ins and outs of sock knitting with us! Yay!
Hi Girls,
Great episode. Lot's of information. Thank you.
I am a continental knitter, I use ChiaoGoo 9" circulars, size 0 thru 4 depending on the yarn. After I got used to these needles, I was able to knit so much faster and not worry about laddering or losing needles out of my work, they really changed my love for sock knitting. I do put my heel stitches on DPN's, I find that goes much faster. Crazy Sock Lady has a great pattern and tutorial for socks on 9" circulars.
I often make two socks at the same time, I just have them on separate needles.
Loved the tip about not cutting the yarn for contrast heel.
Take care and stay safe.
I really like Addi FlexiFlips for socks. I use the XL ones for sleeves.
I agree with you Kim. I have tried many times to knit more than one thing at a time but it drives me insane. Lol. Great tips ladies.
I am from Central Texas and use a #us1ChiaoGoo 12” Red Lace circ. My vanilla sock is all stockinette with slip stitch knit heel flap and gusset. I knit top to toe. Use dpns for anything smaller than 60 stitches.
Love socks💕💕💕 and you guys! Thnx so much for your videos.
This is the year of the sock for me. I’ve been working on DPNs but my next pattern is done on two 16” needles (new to me!). And now I can’t wait to try Magic Loop.
One tip I learned about knitting with DPNs from my Norwegian sisters-in-law is to rotate the stitches to different needles about every inch or so. I knit to the last four stitches on the needle and then knit those onto a fresh needle (you know - that 5th needle that no one knows what it’s for :-)) and continue on to the last four stitches of the next needle. Repeat until the entire round of stitches is covered. No ladders, ever. More even tensioning across the knitting.
Happy knitting!
Yes, that's a technique you can use on magic loop too!
I generally have two projects going - one complicated and then a pair of socks. Roxanne Richardson has a video demonstrating a perfect method for fixing gaps at the heel flap and gusset if you have that problem. Love your videos! Keep up the fabulous knitting!
Thank you! Lately, I've been pulling that first stitch really tight at the corners and things have been better ;-)
hahaha! I do the same thing when knitting socks with colorwork...adjust the placement of the heel so the "seam" is on the inside of both socks. Never really thought about the pattern not being written that way. I just wanted the sock to look more finished. Thanks for bringing that up!
I knew I wasn't the only one!!
Love knitting socks and mitts. Learned how on 2 9" but moved on to magic loop even 2-at-a-time. I do love my Flexi Flips a bunch! I have ChiaoGoo interchangeables for sweaters and shawls, but love Hiya Hiya's stabby tips for lace and socks. DPNs are great for tiny projects like toys or Christmas ornaments. I have no use for straights! Maybe if I were to knit a long-term blanket of mitered squares, maybe it would be cool to have dedicated straights, but until that day, I passed on my ancient straight needles to a teen knitter in 2015.
Love this needle talk!! Thank you for sharing. I love that there are so many tools to choose from.
I tried 9" circular this past summer. I found I like 9" Chia Goo needles for travel projects (walks, car or plane knitting). 2 at a time just take up too much space moving the socks/cord/needles. For patterned socks where I want the socks to match, I do 2 at a time on a huge Chia Goo Size 0 needle. I was taught on DPN and hated them. Thankfully I took a sock class and learned magic loop. Then it wasn't much of a leap to 2 at a time. I always do Fish Lips Kiss Heel so I don't have to cut my main color and I weave in the end of the contrast heel color as I knit the first row (using Very Pink Knits video on weaving in ends).
I don’t enjoy knitting two at a time on magic loop either. What I have done, and enjoyed because both socks were done at the same time, is knit two socks on dpns at the same time. Basically, two sets of dpns and I knit the cuff on one and then the other and then the leg on each etc. I love the Addi flexi-flips but they really make my wrists hurt so that’s a no-go. I’ve tried magic loop but I don’t love it. Short circulars are ok but tend to make my wrists hurt like the Addis do.
I love 9" circulars by Chia Goo. I use these on sleeves as well. I also use the add flips ..sometimes I use one needle for cable work. It never fails out. Enjoy your podcasts.
Great tip!
I'm a fan of using 2 circular needles for my socks. Learned that in a class with Cat Bordi (RIP). I stumbled upon doing my heel contrasts without breaking main color...sometimes these things just happen w/o thinking about it. The idea about making 2 cakes from one 100-gram ball was a super tip!! Love your podcast.😊
Such a lovely comment, thank you!
Lovely podcast. Super fun to watch. I started knitting socks 2 at a time thinking that I would love it. Both socks done at the same time…..what’s not to love about that…. Well turns out that I enjoy knitting one at a time as well and I also find doing 2 at a time annoying rather than relaxing. I have never ever had second sock syndrome as when I finish the first one I am excited to start the second one to get her done and wear them. I also find that like Kim I only focus mainly on one project until it is done. My exception is that I always also have a current sock project going. Depending on what I am doing or how I feel at the time determines which project I will work on. Lol. I am a toe up girl and absolutely love the Addi flexi flips for knitting my socks.
Thank you for all of the info!!
I use Chiagoo shorties in the red pouch with one long and one short tip on a 5” cable. I knit socks in tandem.
I am fairly new at sock knitting and I love it. I was so intimidated at the thought of it but one day was determined to try it. Success!
My go to needles for anything is Chiao Goo all the way. I start with 9" circulars then then change to two at a time magic loop after the cuffs.
Awesome!
Shared with my knit group!
Yay! Thank you! ❤️ Kim & Jonna
Fun show. I'm a big sock knitter. I agree with counting rows. I have always used a row counter - easy and no fussing with all the markers. Everybody has a favorite method! Fun to experiment with new ideas!
Hello Kim & Jonna, Thank you for the wonderful tips. I’ve been struggling with the first round of a mitten on magic loop. Today after I watched this podcast, after hearing your magic loop tips, my mitten is on the needles and I’m a happy knitter. I Need to thank Kevin and Ray for referring me to your channel.
Yay!!! I had to try magic loop a few times before I got the hang of it. And a few more times before I actually liked it. And I agree! Thank you, Kevin & Ray! ❤️ Kim
I am a two-at-a-time toe-up sock knitter. I just finished doing The Crazy Sock Lady’s DK Vanilla socks one at a time cuff down. Next pair will be back to TAAT toe up. I can never keep track of my rounds, even with the light bulb markers. And I want to be done with the pair when I am done with one. I can’t explain very well how I manage the yarn when I turn, but it doesn’t tangle. I always keep the yarn I am knitting with on top. I can show but not tell. Thanks for your videos.
Thank you for sharing (and love the repeats Kim) of all the ways you go about getting the knit job done.
Weird, sometimes I want to cry at the beautiful friendship you have surrounding knitting.
Jonna, you make me want to embrace natural hair. So pretty. Just the grow out year plus scares me. You look so beautiful and vibrant.
Kim, love your hair too. So fun and so artistic! You are amazing.
Thanks so much. Always good to spend time with you.
Xoxo
Kimmie in CT
Hi Kimmie!
Thank you so much for loving our knit chat, our friendship, and our hair! We love you too. ❤️
Kim & Jonna
I use to be a dpn sock knitter, but I'm now a magic loop sock knitter! I love my Chiagoo's!!!
LOVE Chiagoo needles! Since trying 9" circulars, I haven't looked back.
SAME!
The best!
I'm a continental knitter and I love my 9" Chiaogoo Circulars. I switch to dpns for the toes and heels.
I just purchased the Chiaogoo mini set! I made a set of small circulars with one 3" tip and one 2" tip and it's working well.
And no matter how many socks I make, I still think the heel turn is pure sorcery!
Ohhhh, yes!
Hi Kim & Jonna, I just discovered you two and have been binge watching all of your episodes.
My first sock was actually a Christmas stocking using worsted weight scrap yarn. It was kinda funky looking and I eventually frogged it, but it was a great way to learn sock construction. My first pair of fingering weight socks also were funky looking as I was getting used to my 9” circulars. I eventually frogged them, also. But they were a great learning experience (I think I’m more process knitter than product knitter.)
My favorite sock pattern is the Crazy Sock Lady’s vanilla socks on 9’ circulars. Her tutorials made it so easy to learn to use my 9’ circulars.
My favorite method of knitting socks is top down with slip-stitch heel. I like to use mostly 9’ circulars, switching to magic loop for the heels and the toes. I love Chiao Goo. I use size 1 and cast on 56 stitches. I love the Chiao Goo shorties. I am primarily a continental knitter, and I like putting a 3’ tip on for my right hand and a 2’ tip on for my left hand.The shorties took a whole pair of socks to get used to and get the muscle memory, but now I absolutely love using them. I have used dpns and flexi flips to knit with, but I hate how I seem to constantly drop one of the needles down in the chair and couch cushions. I have done some knitting with 2 circulars, but didn’t love that. So, I definitely prefer small circulars and magic loop. Happy Knitting.
I like the 2" and 3" combo too! I'm giving it a good try. I bought the Chiaogoo mini twist set!
Gimbal is also used on a boat to keep compass stable in rough seas.
I'm a long-time sock knitter, and a *total* dpn fan. "Magic loop" for me feels like "floppy loop" -- whether it's for socks or mitts or whatever. I've tried the tiny (9" or 10") circs but -- even though I'm a "flicker" (I throw with my right forefinger, a variation on the British style of knitting) -- I like something to hang onto. My favourite DPN length is 6", though I can handle 5" ones. Shorter than that there's nothing to hang onto.
RE: Ladders on dpns -- if you purl the first stitch on at least the first round, or in ribbing do the purls first -- there will be a ladder at first but it disappears. This would work for joining in the round with circs too. 🙂
Oh I just adore you two 🥰 Angels were singing for me also when you explained don’t cut your yard! Only a new sock knitter but as soon as you explained it it made perfect sense. I’m going to try two at time on my next pair (with a new push counter thingy I just bought - 65 rows and no counting - I’m lazy) until I get to the heel and then separate those babies with 2 x 16inch circulars. I’m math centric and lazy so I think I’ve just found my perfect sock technique, tried them all and think I’ve now got it nailed, thank you 💪🏻🙏💃
So funny!! Yay!
Just taking my first sock knitting class. Using 2 16" chia good circular needles one sock at a time... think I just need longer cables to do 2 at a time but that will be my next pair
Mostly I use DPNs for socks, i loke how they click while i knit. But recently I bought flexible DPNs, 2.5mm and 3mm on amazon, and for me they are the best choice for colorwork socks. I used them to make a knee-high full of butterflies socks from "52 weeks of socks" book and it was my first colorwork and it was pretty easy to work with flexible DPNs!
Also I love wearing my aran (10ply) socks in my skechers walking shoes, so soft and cozy! 😄
Jonna's making her left and right socks is just pure logic. About 30 years ago i was already a good knitter only haven't knitted sockes yet, and my grandma in words explained me how to knit socks and she mentioned to make left and right in same maner as Jonna makes them (we were busy working in her garden, so she couldn't show me, but in words she explained very well). Later that year I managed to create my first sock 😄 (though i forgot to make gusset 😅). I beleave all techniques are already out there in the world, we just have to remember them, or use logic to get them back 😊 old recipes that we can find are not very detailed that's why we have to "create" it all over again 😄
So sorry for the delayed reply, but we love your comments! Thank you so much for watching. Now... go knit some socks! 😘K&J
My first socks were on dpn on worsted weight yarn, then moved to 2AAT toe up. After trying different methods , heels, cast ons and toes I now I use 9" circulars knitting my socks in tandem. I do my heels/toes using dpns. Love sock knitting. Also use the light bulb stitch markers.
So interesting to hear your process! Thank you for sharing.
Always a double point needle user and now trying to convert to 9 inch. 😀
Love Harper so much!
She likes the camera too!
@@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna We all have to play to our strengths. She's magic on screen.
I use DPN’s and I love them, magic loop isn’t my thing at all.
I’ve been knitting sense my late teens and now reached 60, so I think old habits sits deep 😂
Really enjoy your channel, you two feels like my really good knitting friends ❤ even though I’m way back in your list still.
Have my own channel, it’s in Swedish though… maybe maybe I’ll start doing English episodes eventually but for now it’s Swedish.
I used to knit Continental, I used to use magic loop, I used to knit 2aat socks on ML. One day I put my knitting down and moved on to another hobby. Weaving. I went years on a knitting hiatus because I just didn’t like it anymore. I didn’t love my method, I didn’t love the fabric I produced, I didn’t love the motion. One day I was watching Sweet Georgia, who I usually watch for weaving vids, and I saw how she knitted. Irish lever style. I decided to reinvent how I knit and I am loving the new mojo. I now knit like McPhee. Right handed. I love love love 5 dpns. One sock at a time. I cast on with wood or bamboo then after a couple of rounds switch to metal. My needles don’t fall out. The rhythm of the hands and the dance of the needles is what makes a hobby zen. I am knitting my first sweater on 2 circs because to me it almost feels like dpns and I don’t like the bunny ears of magic loop. My fabric and tension is perfect now if I do say so myself. I call myself a born again knitter. The motion of the process is such an important part of the process. I don’t get joy from 2aat socks. I believe I will get joy from 2aat sleeves on 2 circs though. LOL. I want to get through the sleeves so I can finish the sweater to start something else.
I watched the Sweet Georgia video on Irish lever style knitting. So interesting! Thank you for sharing.
@@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna It felt outrageously awkward at first after years of Continental. But I was determined and persevered… and knit very slowly; but in no time I got the hang of it. I modified it a tiny bit. Stephanie Purl McPhee uses her ring finger only. I use middle and index together. It goes under and around my middle and over my index instead. I hold the needle like a pencil as she does and the motion is like a shuttle like she does. Give it a try some time. I would honestly love to have every style of knitting in my repertoire. It can come in very handy.
Love, love, love knitting - and in particular socks. I’ve knit at least two pairs of socks per month for the last 25 years or so. I’ve given almost all of the socks away - mostly to strangers on the bus, in an airplane, at train stations, in restaurants - any place where someone comments on the socks or talks to me about knitting. For fit reasons I knit mostly plain ribbed socks with heel flaps - I find those most forgiving in size. I am absolutely a DPN gal - 4 DPNs for the cuff, and then 5 DPNs for the leg, foot, and toe. My beginning of round is usually at the center back. One tip for those of us whose eyes are getting “old” and who knit in low light situations is to use non-colored metal needles. The glint of the metal makes it easy to see and count the stitches on the needles. I also use the “cast on an extra stitch” trick (I think probably learned from Roxanne Richardson) to prevent the “dip” I used to get when I joined in the round without this tip. Until the next time. Salam wa sa’aadah
So generous of you! What a lovely thing to do. Thank you for sharing. Oh, BOR in center back! That's a good idea, too!
I don’t really consider giving socks away as being “generous”. I do it more for myself than really for the recipients. Knitting socks is my meditation/stress relief/stopping the chatter in my head. I couldn’t stand the thought of having all those knitted socks around the house. I’d never wear them and it would stress me out to no end having drawers and boxes of socks lying around unused. The joy I get from giving the socks to someone who is totally not expecting it, and the conversation we have around the making of the socks, is a total “feeling wonderful” experience for me. I think I’m the one who gets the most out of the act of knitting and giving of the socks. Plus I get to play with the colors and textures of the yarn, think about and fiddle with the patterns, and the instant gratification of finishing such a small pattern. Getting sock yarn on destashes, garage sales, or on sale in yarn shops means the price doesn’t break the bank either. I feel so very lucky that I can give socks to other people “just because. . . “. Salam wa sa’aadah
I LOVE my 9" circs for socks AND I'm an English knitters.
I also knit with size 1 too and tried 2 16" circs once and loved them too...and will be doing more sock knitting with those as well. Thanks for the tips and tricks. The crazy sock lady is who I followed when I started knitting socks...her videos are great and I too love Denise..earthtone girl...she's wonderful AND her voice is sooo soothing!❤
I feel like we could be sock sisters!! Thank you for the info!!
I love my chia goo shorties and I like doing one sock at a time. I am a process crafter
I just bought the set!! I love it so far.
Both of you are wearing such beautiful sweaters! Kim's Marie Wallin is stunning but so is Jonna"s color work in a very different way. Thanks for the tips on socks. Another good minisode.
Oh thank you!
Thank you!! I am fairly new sock knitter and appreciate you sharing your experiences.
For the beginning of round on magic loop I simple place my stitch marker before the last stitch of the round so it doesn’t fall off.
The tip about not breaking your main color at the heel is perfect!!! Thanks again for your podcasts! You two are “super” fun to watch. 😉
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Thank you for your recommendations. I am a newer knitter and have not yet tackled socks.
I enjoy knitting socks. I like doing cuff down two at a time on magic loop. I made a JoJo (Cozyupknits)slipper sock which is done toe up but I had to frog it because it was too long at the heel. I will try toe up again. I also want to try color work socks.
I like your tip on placing the the marker for the beginning of a row in the middle of the needle, I always place it at the beginning of the needle and lose it. Lol!
Thanks for the podcast!!
The only time I ever did an afterthought heel my socks didn't fit at all! That is definitely still a mystery to me.
There are so many beautiful color work sock patterns out there!!
Sock knitting is my newly found love. I knitted 4 pairs straight to figure which recipe I love best. Here what I am liking so far toe-up, lace pattern, Judy’s magic cast on with DPN switch to 9” chiagoo after completing the toe and shadow wrap short row heel . Thanks for tips and tricks.
After reading over 100 comments, I think small circs have the edge!!
I when I started knitting I was taught on zing by knitters pride. I still use zing 9" but I also use chiagoo 9" and my dpns are knitters pride.
I finally had socks click when i discovered 9" needles. I will use 2 16" if I'm starting toe up, but switch to9" as soon as it's comfortable. Magic loop and taat make me crazy. I did buy a pair of flexiflips to try soon. Right now I'm obsessed with dk weight socks, using the Vanilla is the new black heel. So mindless, it's a great on the go project.
Crazy sock lady has good tutorials on all the different sock techniques. Check out the summer sock camp she hosts, very fun and motivating.
Enjoying the podcast, congrats on your success!
Summer sock camp sounds fun!!! Thank you. I have that heel pattern in my library but have never tried it. Maybe that's what I'll do in these socks I'm currently knitting.
DK or worsted are excellent in heavy duty boots for cold outdoor work. I also wear them in my Birks, but I prefer sock weight yarn for socks. Leaned DK weight socks 40 years ago. I learned on DPN's and still use them some, I also use Magic Loop, and have a hybrid method for short (I prefer 11 inch) circs/DPN's. Do the heels and toes on DPN's and the rest of it on circs. Slowly coming to prefer Magic Loop. Haven't done two at a time yet.
Thanks for sharing!
Love your podcast! ❤
After watching this episode I'm very excited to knit my first pair of socks! Haven't been interested in them at at all.
You ladies always brighten my day! Your friendship is wonderful!
I'm so happy I found you! ❤❤❤
Thank you! That's exciting! Do keep us posted on IG #showkimandjonna or feel free to comment here too!
I am like Jonna, I love to analyze the construction of everything, how does it all work!
I learned to knit BECAUSE I wanted to knit socks. I love it! I have tried two at a time on several occasions and do not enjoy it. My favorite is Chiagoo 9” circulars.
Like you, Johna, I have socks going all the time, even though I am primarily a project knitter. They’re portable and keep me occupied when there are waits. Two-at-a-time all the way! I use Chiagoo 32” circulars.
Two yarn cakes or one??
Love your podcast and the relationship between the both of you
I knit on 9” 0mm chiagoo circular needle continental for the instep. Yes, it cramps my hands if I am holding the yarn double and if the yarn is very stiff. I have small hands, so it is not so bad. I hear people with big hands don’t like them at all. I start with DPNs for the cuffs and switch over to 9” circular after the heel turn and decrease. I never knit toe up or magic loop.
I learned how to knit during the lock down last year. I had a few failed attempts in prior years. When podcasters and people that try to give ‘how-to’ instructions to knit socks, the needle 1,2,3, confused the day lights out of me. So I taught myself how to knit by the jest of what they mentioned.
I knit the heel flap on the first set (front) of stitches, not the back. It work fine. Not sure if what I am doing is kosher, but I’ve knitted three dozen pairs already. Thanks for sharing your socks knowledge! Keep up the awesome work! ❤️❤️
Wow!! So amazing. I just love hearing everyone's stories. Thank you so much for sharing.
Interesting about where you put your seams. Now...I don't do a lot of colour-work socks. I use my cast on tail as my BOR marker and when I divide for the heel, I ensure I have the same number of stitches on either side of that tail. I put the heel there -- and the "seam" there. I use 3 dpns + 1 to knit with most of the time, but sometimes 4 + 1, if the pattern (lace, for example) has a repeat that "needs" that layout. When I translate patterns written for circs, I adapt it so I can have my "seam" up the back of my leg.
Wow! Ingenious!
I have been trying to knit my first pair on metal dpn’s and got so frustrated dropping stitches I gave up. This has encouraged me to try another method
Don’t give up!!! ❤️ K&J
Love your podcast. I started knitting socks this year and got hooked. I made vanilla socks and love the process. Have made them for myself, my husband and my grandkids. I use 9" circulars.
Are you a thrower? Just wondering if that's easier on the hands!
I just stumbled upon you two a few days ago, and what a fun podcast to sit and knit to! I have binge watched (yes, Kim, in order from the first episode to current) while working on a pair of Let It Shine socks on dpn's. I love using Karbonz dpn's. Last year I set a goal to knit 12 pair in 2021 ...I knit 13 in addition to hats, mitts and other gifts. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Thank you and welcome!!
Hi ladies, loving the podcast and mini-sodes. Thought you might like this pattern for toe up socks where the heel is worked on the front needle...The Pewter Heel Socks ❤
So cool!! Thank you!
I just couldn't get my mind around socks. I finally found that I like two at a time with magic loop and short row heels. It is something I can remember and don't need to look at a pattern. Now I always like to have a pair going. It also avoids second sock syndrome! I use size 3mm needles. I find 2.5 so small.
Fantastic!!!
I’ve recently tried Chiaogoo 9” circular needles, but really have to remind myself to relax the tight grip I have on the needles. I keep going back to Chiaogoo 32” red lace needles
Oh, goodness....me TOO. My gauge on the 9" circs is so tight!
Honestly so 😁 when I see a new video from you ladies
Thank you!!
Omg, I'm a new fan. Hello from Ohio. I enjoyed this. And I so love that series all creatures... such beautiful Sweaters. And your grand babys are so cute. Oh I forgot to say thank you so much for talking about not cutting your yarn on starting the heel flap that's amazing lols
Thank you so much and welcome!!! I haven't watched Episode 7 yet of ACG&S. I so want a happy ending! Those vests?? I need one.
I was a crocheter first so am used to working with the yarn in my left hand, I knit one dishcloth (terrible) then did DK socks on a small circular and naturally knit continental - a year in and now an adventurous novice knitter (i have to push myself out of my comfort zone which is socks) I switch between continental and English knitting to give my hands a break as that is my biggest gripe with small circs - I have tried 2 at a time and ended up with knots in my cables 😂 and now only do 2 at a time on 2 separate 9” circs - I will try again but not until my chiaogoo long circs arrive 😊
Wow! Socks are your comfort zone? If you can knit socks, you can knit anything! Especially if you can switch between English and Continental. And good luck with your long Chiaogoo circular. I love mine. 😃 ❤️ Kim
I enjoy magic loop with 32” 2.25mm needles. I also do two at a time but I do them concurrently. Basically I knit a certain amount on one needle and then put that down, pickup the other and knit that same amount. I cannot imagine knitting one and start from scratch the other. I would never finish the socks! 😂 I have done two at a time on one 40” needle but I don’t enjoy it as much. Socks are very rewarding. I have a high instep and been playing with short row heels because I like it but it’s a bit tight. My best fit is the heel flap and gussets. Great tips.
I agree about the fit of the heel. Have you tried the shadow wrap heel? Earthtones Girl has a good tutorial. I haven't tried it yet.
I love handknit socks. I prefer using DPNS or Chiaogoo minis. Currently, I prefer my DPNS. Magic loop just feels like so tedious for some reason. I like knitting toe up, TAAT on separate needles. I am now knitting the Hermione Everyday Socks, my second pair of cuff down socks. I loooove contrast cuffs, toes and heels. I love socks so much, I have even published my own pattern (only one, just for the fun of it). Favourites - toe: Whirlwind and Heel: afterthought or sweet tomato heel
Ooooooh! Thank you so much for sharing. We love to hear about new patterns, especially from viewers!! I've never heard of a sweet tomato heel!
Love my 9" Chiagoo needles. I hated them at first, but stick with it. Make yourself knit a pair before you give up. I'm a Continental Knitter, too. You're holding onto the fabric more than the needle when you get used to them. Love them now.
Good to know!
Great episode! Yes, when you knit sock and become more experienced, a lot of thing you can do easily without learning from someone. Being one side has one more row, picking up the stitches with the main color one side ahead of time doesn’t make anything different. What you are saying is all true! More you know makes you free! Sock knitting is magic!!! Thanks for sharing~
So true!
I love that you talked about placing the seams differently for a right sock and a left sock. I just released a DK weight sock pattern that I wrote the instructions for the seam to be on the inside of the leg for both socks. They are Snowbird Socks be Chit Chat Knits on Ravelry. Although sometimes the seam isn't all that visible in striped socks, I thought it could be better and I'm really happy with the result I got in this pattern. I am happy to gift you both a copy.
That would be lovely! Thank you so much. We will be sure to mention it on the podcast.
Hi Darcy, just wanted to let you know that we featured one of your tips in our video airing tomorrow, 3/18 at 10 AM EDT. Thank you!!
after picking up stitches, the first round of straight knitting is done thru the back loop ( on those pickup sts) helps to tighten, plus I always reinforce my heel with "mending wool", that is my wear spot. love to see you mend if you do it
I've also heard of people using a silk mohair to reinforce wear spots. I will definitely keep everyone posted. My sock-knitting mojo is at a low right now!! I already have Rhinebeck on my mind. Thanks for watching.
Love today’s pod cast I make a LOT of socks. But I learned a lot .. 👍
That's great!
I knit a christmas stocking first before knitting socks which I think was helpful because it helped with understanding the construction of socks but on a bigger needle and worsted weight yarn
Great idea!!
Hi Korynne, just wanted to let you know that we featured one of your tips in our video airing tomorrow, 3/18 at 10 AM EDT. Thank you!!
@@KnitTogetherwithKimJonna Awesome, Thanks for letting me know, I look forward to watching!
Just discovered your Podcasts! What a great video - I love knitting socks and youve given me some great tips! And thankyou for telling us how to split the cake into 50g - I have been trying to figure that out for ages!! Off to catch up on your other episodes now!
You are so welcome!