OMG!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I stumbled across your first class yesterday after one of the hardest years ever in my life - lots of illness, lots of loss - and I am finding my joy in making again. I never thought I would ever knit again, much less socks, but your kind, gentle, patient teaching has helped me more than you could possibly know!
Oh my goodness. I had a difficult health issue that have left my brain and my hand strength in another room. Well it feels that way. Now I have been inspired to try and knit again through the therapist. She told me I”bet you can’t knit me a sock for my birthday”. I told her I use to knit socks all the time. I told her the bet was on! For the life of me I could not remember how - I just sat and cried because my hands and brain could not remember. Then a few weeks passed and I was scrolling through you tube and saw you video. I played it for hours getting back some memories. I jumped into the car and visited the local knitting store. I got your list and ocean blue and wheat color sock yarn. While I was paying the owners said “I though you were done with knitting when your friend donated all your needles and stash to the kids wool project”? I just smiled and said “well - now I am ready to just knit without fear”. She had a little giggle. I just smiled. It took me a while and I always knew I could be comforted by the videos and your warm inspiring voice. I did it and my Physical Therapist got her socks. I told her that I adjusted the pattern that is why the mistakes may look like a choice of lace - she said “they are perfect”. Thank you
Socks have been my nemesis for years. Finally an instructor and video that works on my schedule and learning speed. Thank you very much for being so dedicated to teaching your skills.
I am seriously using wool I bought over 10 years ago. I began them so many times that I put the first color away and with this series, am trying with the 2nd colorway and am now at the end of the 15 rows of ribbing! Whooohoooo!
I had this video saved a while now, until I was ready to make socks. This will be my first pair without someone sitting beside me the whole way. I live your enthusiasm. I, too, nerd out on everything yarn and knitting-that’s how I am learning. I love this format. I like to stop and rewind and watch over and over again. I so appreciate what you have brought to all of us.
I knit socks every day and I'm still watching ur class cos one can always learn sth new...thank u so much for ur time and effort Denise...very appreciated 😘
Awesome!!! I have been knitting socks for over 30 years....always on DPN's. I have tried parts in magic loop but have returned to my comfort of DPN's. As a visual learner, I am so excited to see this video, I have already picked up a couple of new tricks. Thanks so very much Denise.
Same here, I tried all methods and all kinds of needles and still prefer metal DPNs or FlexiFlips ("self-made" by connecting 3x2 Chiaogoo tips with 5cm cables - those cables conveniently come in a pack of three). As a seasoned knitter you can make perfect socks even with the cheapest DPNs available (but again, for speed I recommend metal ones, the more slippery the better).
@@achimwasp @Susan Beekman DPNs are so cool. There is something that drew me to DPNs when i first saw them. and i love the wooden needles. I'm still a neophyte but seeing Earthtone's circs in action gave me a whole new perspective -- especially when she taught magic loop! She made metal circs look so cool that i went and bought a whole set and committed to using them despite not feeling my technique was good enough to jump to them. Cool you made the your own implementation of Flex DPNs.
Thank you. I have knit socks for a bit now and loved that five minutes into your cast on I have already learned something new. Moving those two stitches to eliminate the gap? Brilliant!
So delighted to have found you. I love the fact that you hold the yarn in your right hand as I'm from Ireland and that is how I knit. I have knit a lot of different things down through the years but the last time I knit socks was in school using 4 double pointed needles and what a nightmare. Thank you for giving of your time to help us learn new things.
Thank you so much Denise! I watched the entire video, I normally use magic loop but I’m glad to have watch the 2 Circ method. I’m so excited about this knitting series!
Well Dear Denise...... 1 year ago, I had casted on and then.... life had other plans. I am so happy to be back , revisit this class #2 in its entirety and begin . With your latest podcast on your long tail cast on and the importance of placing your finger in-between each of the stitches as you go - I will incorporate that into this cast on. Denise - you are a FABULOUS teacher - I feel so confident moving forth because of you. Thank you SO much . Sincerely, marcia
Omg, I am so excited to start making socks! I bought some squishy goodness today and I'm trying to source the circular needles. In fact, it was my yarn dyer that recommended your tutorials! Lovely Little Yarns in Australia :-) I am fairly experienced in crochet, but not so much in knitting. You make me feel like this is achievable for me. I bought your pattern today and I can't wait to get my supplies together and get started. Thank you Denise.
Thursday 8:30 pm. I’ve started! And have been frustrated, tangled, confused, started over, and feeling some success, some excitement, and thrill that I have completed 6 rows doing magic loop and 6 rows using 2 circulars, 🤩. And I never got any nail polish, and only used the wrong needle for about 1/4 of a round before I realized it 😂 and backed up and fixed it. Your video is fabulous. I keep my iPad close at hand and can readily go back to the time stamp for each method to find what I am confused about, and rewatch until I’ve got it, or at least feel like I am on the right track and and continue forward. The best thing of all, is that I constantly hear positive comments and reminders from you, that it will take time, and will become easier 💛. I have done socks on dpns before, and actually finished them, but am happy to be trying these methods; and am hoping as the class continues I will find the best, happy way for me to make socks 🧦. Bravo, Denise.
I am SUPER excited!! You're SUCH a good teacher! This could've been really difficult, I've seen it done other ways, and oh my gosh I think I can do this now!!! Thank you so much. Have a good week!!
hi Denise, you have NO idea how much you saved me!! as you know prices are up on anything, so one week I bought the needle, i chose CheaGo and the next week I bought Patons FX, and the next week, I got the other ball of yarn. I have honestly been trying to "get" magic loop, for 2 weeks now. i said to myself, self, if you cant "get it" by the end of this weekend it will be time to give up the fight, and then....your channel came up in my feed, and you have made it clear as crystal i caught the why of ending up with extra stitches, yarn clump up at the joining, i made a pot of tea and settled in for the night, and BAM I got it, through you. whew, you are one kind woman , artist to donate your lessons to anyone. THANK YOU, JoAnn
Thank you so much for your great explanation of closing the round and where the cable should be to avoid gaps or ladders. These informations helped me already a lot and we are just at the start of the sock! I can't wait for all I can learn from you and by the way your voice is just so clear and soothing while providing such great valuable information. Thank you for your enthusiasm and great videos 😘
Even though I have been knitting for over 6 or 7 years now and done my fair share of socks, I just learned something really useful from your series. @ 22:00 mark when you show how to join in the round by switching the stitches from one needle to the other to avoid the big gap when starting to work in the round. I have always been annoyed at that gap, and had to sew it closed using the tail, but now i tried it out in my sweater sleeve and it looks so neat and tidy with no extra work or effort. It really goes to show that even if you think you know a lot and have experience, it never hurts to go back to the basics and listen to others. Thank you so much for the amazing tutorials, can't wait to see what more I will learn from you Denise!
I appreciate this tutorial specially for someone that crochet and a very very beginner knitter and don't know how to read a knitting pattern. Yes I'm going to buy this pattern maybe this will help. Your video are just right for me hopefully there a sweater tutorial in the making hint hint😉😉😊😊 Thanks for your time to teach.
Thank you so much for putting this class out here for us. I started learning to knit last December because I want to learn to knit my own socks. I am having so much fun. This class is perfect for me. I have watched over and over and have started over and over but I got it now. On round 9 of my cuff. So excited for next video!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Hello Denise! Thank you so much for giving so much of your time and your love of knitting to develop these videos for us. I finally understand how to knit in the round because I’ve been knitting in the Turkish method in flat panel for all my socks. I’ve never been able to find a class that would show me the easiest way to go about knitting in the round. I am so grateful for you and all the love and enthusiasm that you’re bringing to us in these classes. Don’t change anything as long as you’re comfortable doing what you’re doing with your teaching. God bless you and tight Angel hugs.
You are an amazing teacher !Thank you for sharing your knitting talents in a clear manner. I have purchased your pattern my needles are on the way .I've made socks before I'm so excited to learn new ways of creating them .
Denise, thank you for explaining how to eliminate "ladders." It took me several socks before I was able to get rid of my ladders; I wished I had seen this video long ago. You are a fabulous teacher, by the way.
Thank you so much for creating these videos! It took me three times but I finally got the 15 rows!!! I'm really new to knitting. Just learned the purl stitch last week. Now putting it together with the knit into a project is exciting!
Great class. You are doing an excellent job. I have never used the two circular needles method, so I found your tips very helpful and practical. Thank you.
Thank you thank you thank you. I’ve watched several good videos and fumbled my way through 4 pair of socks, but the details never clicked until i watched you. Thank you for your warmth and patience and for not assuming that any detail was a “given.”
Just cast on following your very explicit directions! Turning is a little tricky until there are more rows. I am a retired teacher and I have to say you are an excellent educator! Thank you for launching my sock knitting journey!
Denise I have just about knitted everything there is to knit but have never knitted socks. 😕However that is about to change thanks to your fabulous tutorial 🤗 so looking forward ......thank you fantastic teaching.
Hi, Savvy, could you knit your first pair of socks? I'd be so glad! The first fabrice l knitted after a longer pause was a sock. I neverdid Before and it was so great that l knitted it so much longer than had to be and l use it on 5.th/6th December to put sweeties in for the kids. I'm so proud of my very first sock and so l whish you're, too!
So excited just cadt on my very first sock. Watched your stretchy cast on video and then # 2 shorty sock. I'm doing 2 circluar needles for the first time. 5 rows so far and I'm really enjoying this method. I'm going to complete my 15 tows of rib and stockingette stiches snd then work the magic loop method. Love your videos. Your voice is so patient and calming.
I have knit several pairs of socks but I never knew how to use two circs. I started to skip ahead to magic loop but decided to watch the two circs method first. Now I finally get it! We can always learn something new!😊
Dear Denise, thank you so, so much for this tutorial. Best one on RUclips bar none. You’re such a brilliant teacher, love the detailed explanation at every step, s9 easy to understand. Thank you so very, very much, all the way from London in UK ❤.
Thank you so much Denise. I’ve never been able to understand/do magic loop. Watching you use the 2 circular needle and then the magic loop, made it all make sense. I now understand what’s happening with magic loop.
Omg...Where hav you been all my life? Thanks for a really clear instruction. I bought this pattern from revelry but I love watching as I am a very visual person. ty ty for being a awesome teacher!
As I said before, when you think you know all about doing something.....think again! Re: ladders and the position of the cable.....YES!! I could listen to you read the phone book.....if there is still one around. 😂 Thank you so much for doing this. As you addressed in part 1, there must have been concerns about you not charging for this. As a customer, I fully appreciate you doing that and realize that your income will be from the pattern and perhaps the bags you make. At the end of the day, I think you would do it no matter what! Your enthusiasm is infectious! I hope that you will consider continuing the ‘series’ and address other specifics of making socks: not every yarn is that same even if both say fingering or sock; knitting socks in a different weight yarn; getting a gauge/fabric that wears well; giving yourself permission to change needle size on the foot or other area; etc. Many thanks 😊
Oh my gosh, I found your first video yesterday and was over excited, thank you! I have been wanting to make socks and have searched and searched for an online class. I can't wait to start! You are so detailed, kind and amazing, so thank you so much for taking your time sharing your sock knitting knowledge.
The joy you feel for knitting is infectious! Thank you for these videos. I have occasionally picked up knitting in order to make extremely simple projects made up of various rectangles, but never really understood it. So, just recently, I decided to learn crochet. And that totally clicked for me, almost right away. I've made around 6 pairs of socks (and some other projects), and became a little obsessed. I love crochet, and I love socks. But, then I learned that knitted socks are generally better, for a variety of different reasons. And, trying to crochet socks with only front and/or back loops is pretty limiting. 😅 So, I decided to learn continental knitting (originally learned from English knitters), and sock knitting, specifically. I'm basically starting from scratch. I had to take around a month to just get used to making stockinette and ribbing rectangles with continental positioning. Now, it's time to actually try to make something. I really appreciate how you explain things. As a total newbie, it has been incredibly helpful. TYTYTY!
Thank you so much for this series. I have knitted socks before but never with two circulars, love it!! That tip about bringing the cable into the front...genius. Thanks again.
Thank you! Thank you! I have some experience with socks, but I am so excited to tackle them again. I used the 2 circular method and loved it, thanks for showing magic loop. Perfect heels are my desire, so I am thrilled to be a part of your class.
Awesome class! Thank you. I bought the pattern last night and getting my yarn this week. Ready to cast on soon!! I’ve watch a zillion magic loop videos and finally this is one that is paced and explained in a way that I can understand.
You are an AMAZING teacher! I've been shedding frustrated sock knitting tears for 3 days trying to figure it out! Thank you for renewing my hope of eventual success 💛
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast I have watched countless videos, bought needles and yarn and books by the bagful over the past few weeks. I even hit up my local library! Stumbling upon your classes last night was a divine intervention. ✨️ 🙏
Hello, Denise! I know you from IG- your knits are fantastic 🤩, but I found this class just when you remind of it. It's so enjoyable 👌🥰 I have long wanted to learn to knit two socks on Magick Loop- my way was 5 sock needles. You are amazing- so positive and attractive. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge ❤️👍
You are so detailed and passionate about sock knitting! I was never really interested in knitting socks- so much work to be hidden in a shoe. But your excitement is contagious! I am casting on a pair for my daughter. Thank you for making it so accessible and sharing your experience!
Hi Denise. I've commented in the past but today I wanted to let you know my 2.25 mm circulars have arrived. FINALLY! Despite being in the midst of a sweater I had to put it aside and start my socks. I used a twisted long-tail cast-on to start instead of casting on over two needles. It gives a lovely edge to the cuff with lots of stretch. Thank you for the detailed instructions and videos. Both have been so helpful. It is great to be able to skip ahead or go back to refresh my memory. Seeing you knitting reinforces the instructions... which is perfect for me. Visual instruction is the most beneficial. Also, in a later video the white sock over the rose background works well. I must remember to use contrasting background when working a complex knitting pattern. Again, Thank you. Dorothy (aka GrammyDsKnitting on Ravelry)
I been looking for clear explanation of knitting sock and after looking and looking finally got someone that explain slow and everything . I do crochet but I want to learning knitting and I want to do it with my first pair of socks. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I
Thank you so much for making the videos! I had almost given up on sock knitting. My cast on row has always been tight and I could not find any tutorials prior to yours that gave more than basic instructions on what I was doing wrong. I greatly appreciate the time you spent putting together a very thorough course. I am looking forward to continuing with your videos.
I just found you podcasts yesterday. You are so helpful! I am fairly new to socks and really need your in depth explanations. You are so charming and such a good teacher.
I just cast on another pair of sock while watching your video even though I have knit close to 100 pairs of socks. I’m never too experienced to learn. Thanks for doing these videos🧶🧦🧶
Hi Denise, I so appreciate your enthusiasm and willingness to share with all of us. I've knitted lots of socks, but always toe up and 2AAT, but have never enjoyed doing cuff down...so I am giving your class a try. I'm sure I will learn a lot, and as I say I appreciate your zest for sock knitting. I'm also addicted to knitting socks and look forward to learning from you!!
I’ve been wanting to learn to knit a project of something really useful other than squares and rectangles. I’m so excited with your sock tutorials! Thank you so much! I’m learning a lot!😀🧶🧦
I can’t even thank you enough!! The casting on - uugh! It is so tidally - or so, I thought. I ripped back/out, so many times (I have ruined and entire (yes, entire) skein of wool/silk/hand-dyed/ expensive yarn) and thought there is going to be no way I am ever going to be able to knit a pair of socks. I am was very determined, but I felt I had to take a couple month break to practice my knitting through making the half and half wrap by purl soho (great for perfecting tension and knit stitches). Today, I decided, was the day. I had seen a few of your videos, ordered the 32 inch circulars and new yarn and I am back. I successfully casted on! Your teaching is such a dream and clicked right away. With one watch of your cast on video, I was on my way. I can’t thank you enough!! If you ever wonder if you make a difference, you do!! There are many other sock tutorials out there, but yours (for me) are the most direct, quick to the tips and tricks and easiest to follow. Did I thank you 😂, probably, not enough. And, Thank you so much for giving me the confidence that I can and should😂 be a sock knitter. Hugs x a million!!!!
Oh Heather thank you so much for your sweet message. It made me so happy!!! This is why I love what I do and feel so fortunate to have this space to share!!! Hugs right back to you!! xo, Denise
Thank you so much for purchasing my pattern Phyllis! Your support means so much to me! Enjoy your first pair of socks!! Remember to take your time and enjoy the process!!
Have you pumped out a pair of socks yet, Sandra? I too am looking forward to giving them a try because Denise makes socks feel so fun, but i'm working on something else at the moment.
Thnku thnku. I have arthritis an was havin trouble wi 9 inch an cudnt get hang of magic loop! But these 2 needles knitting has made me fall in luv wi sock knitting again! U r so kind to do this free tutorial. I am really enjoying knitting with u ❤️ I have bought the pattern too xxx
Yah!! My sock is born!! Denise I am so excited. My first sock, my first sock yarn experience! You are a great teacher and such an encouraging person 💕. Love that you are excited about our projects right along with us!! Can’t thank you enough for these classes.
HI Michelle, Oh you're message just made my day!!! I"m SO happy for you and you sock knitting success!!! I know it can be done and this is why I love teaching this course!!! Thank you so much for watching!!!
Thank you so much, I have only knit toe up socks , super excited to learn cuff down ,I’m going to re- watch with needles and yummy yarn and start knitting 😆. Thank you again 😘
DENIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the 2 circs method !!!!!!!! I thought - it HAS to be great cuz Denise knits her socks this way ! and I do NOT want holes/ladders - so I KNEW that I just needed to take your tutorial once and easy ! I am THRILLLLLLLLLLLED with my 3 rounds into the cuff !!!!! You are DISNEY MAGIC ! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANKYOU, Denise - this is GREAT !!!!!!!!! I am ADORING making this cuff !!!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAH !!!!!!!!!!! HUGE HUG to you !!!!!!! marcia
I am so thrilled your doing this class on how to knit socks. I have tried before and always got in trouble when I got to the heel. I am watching each of your videos over and over. They are so informative and explain all very well. I use a 24 inch magic loop and for me works great. I also want to learn how to use 9 inch circulate. Great class.
I was anxiously anticipating your video today ;-))) when I saw it pop up in my feed I was so excited I have purchased my needles and yarn and stitch markers..am ready to get started thx Denise for ths awesome class:-)))
Just learning how to knit, have been a crocheting for years but have always wanted to learn how to knit such beautiful socks. I hope you can get me there.😁💜
You are a wonderful teacher. I’ve been making socks for a couple of years and they usually don’t quite fit. I’m picking up good tips from you. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 🤗
Denise, thank you so much for all you’ve shared so far. I love your pointer about how to avoid those open ladders at the joins! I always have issues there. Moving the cable to the front is just the trick! Thanks for sharing. I’ve put on notifications so I’m ready for next week. 🥰 Susan
Thanks for this. I usually have terrible trouble with the join and the first few rows of magic loop and I have now realised that I could use your two needle method to begin, then discard the second needle after I have the work established.
You are such a great teacher. Love the videos. I will definitely try this. Thank you so very much. I have been so discouraged in the past. I think this will be a great help. Every step of the way to see how you do it. Great great videos.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You have made this look as if I can do it. I have always wanted to knit socks and just never had the nerve to do so. But your video's have changed all of that. I have purchased the pattern, purchased the yarn and got my Hija Hija needles today. You are a great teacher. I wish you lived in my area and I could take lessons in person.
I mean, I already know how to knit socks, but I found this video quite enjoyable. I think it's a great resource for those looking to get started. Nice job.
Thank you for a wonderful class. I’ve always been to scared to try knitting socks but it’s been on to try list. Well I’m excited I have my pattern ready and waiting on yarn and needles, I can’t wait to make some socks. I’m loving your videos, my confidence is growing already.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Love how many things I am learning from these sock classes for instance the yarn bases mystery ! Thank you for the personal welcome !!
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OMG!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I stumbled across your first class yesterday after one of the hardest years ever in my life - lots of illness, lots of loss - and I am finding my joy in making again. I never thought I would ever knit again, much less socks, but your kind, gentle, patient teaching has helped me more than you could possibly know!
You are so welcome and thank you so much for your lovely message!!
Oh my goodness. I had a difficult health issue that have left my brain and my hand strength in another room. Well it feels that way. Now I have been inspired to try and knit again through the therapist. She told me I”bet you can’t knit me a sock for my birthday”. I told her I use to knit socks all the time. I told her the bet was on! For the life of me I could not remember how - I just sat and cried because my hands and brain could not remember. Then a few weeks passed and I was scrolling through you tube and saw you video. I played it for hours getting back some memories. I jumped into the car and visited the local knitting store. I got your list and ocean blue and wheat color sock yarn. While I was paying the owners said “I though you were done with knitting when your friend donated all your needles and stash to the kids wool project”? I just smiled and said “well - now I am ready to just knit without fear”. She had a little giggle. I just smiled. It took me a while and I always knew I could be comforted by the videos and your warm inspiring voice. I did it and my Physical Therapist got her socks. I told her that I adjusted the pattern that is why the mistakes may look like a choice of lace - she said “they are perfect”. Thank you
Socks have been my nemesis for years. Finally an instructor and video that works on my schedule and learning speed. Thank you very much for being so dedicated to teaching your skills.
Amen
I am seriously using wool I bought over 10 years ago. I began them so many times that I put the first color away and with this series, am trying with the 2nd colorway and am now at the end of the 15 rows of ribbing! Whooohoooo!
I had this video saved a while now, until I was ready to make socks. This will be my first pair without someone sitting beside me the whole way. I live your enthusiasm. I, too, nerd out on everything yarn and knitting-that’s how I am learning. I love this format. I like to stop and rewind and watch over and over again. I so appreciate what you have brought to all of us.
Hi Karen,
Good luck with your first pair of "solo" socks!!! You can do it!!!
And I"m so happy my tutorial is helpful to you. Happy Sock knitting!
I knit socks every day and I'm still watching ur class cos one can always learn sth new...thank u so much for ur time and effort Denise...very appreciated 😘
This is the BEST class! Thank you Denise👍
yessssssss I agree
Awesome!!! I have been knitting socks for over 30 years....always on DPN's. I have tried parts in magic loop but have returned to my comfort of DPN's. As a visual learner, I am so excited to see this video, I have already picked up a couple of new tricks. Thanks so very much Denise.
I could listen to that calm, steady voice all day.
Same here, I tried all methods and all kinds of needles and still prefer metal DPNs or FlexiFlips ("self-made" by connecting 3x2 Chiaogoo tips with 5cm cables - those cables conveniently come in a pack of three). As a seasoned knitter you can make perfect socks even with the cheapest DPNs available (but again, for speed I recommend metal ones, the more slippery the better).
@@achimwasp @Susan Beekman DPNs are so cool. There is something that drew me to DPNs when i first saw them. and i love the wooden needles. I'm still a neophyte but seeing Earthtone's circs in action gave me a whole new perspective -- especially when she taught magic loop! She made metal circs look so cool that i went and bought a whole set and committed to using them despite not feeling my technique was good enough to jump to them. Cool you made the your own implementation of Flex DPNs.
Thank you. I have knit socks for a bit now and loved that five minutes into your cast on I have already learned something new. Moving those two stitches to eliminate the gap? Brilliant!
So delighted to have found you. I love the fact that you hold the yarn in your right hand as I'm from Ireland and that is how I knit. I have knit a lot of different things down through the years but the last time I knit socks was in school using 4 double pointed needles and what a nightmare. Thank you for giving of your time to help us learn new things.
Thank you so much Denise! I watched the entire video, I normally use magic loop but I’m glad to have watch the 2 Circ method. I’m so excited about this knitting series!
Well Dear Denise...... 1 year ago, I had casted on and then.... life had other plans. I am so happy to be back , revisit this class #2 in its entirety and begin . With your latest podcast on your long tail cast on and the importance of placing your finger in-between each of the stitches as you go - I will incorporate that into this cast on. Denise - you are a FABULOUS teacher - I feel so confident moving forth because of you. Thank you SO much . Sincerely, marcia
Omg, I am so excited to start making socks! I bought some squishy goodness today and I'm trying to source the circular needles. In fact, it was my yarn dyer that recommended your tutorials! Lovely Little Yarns in Australia :-)
I am fairly experienced in crochet, but not so much in knitting. You make me feel like this is achievable for me. I bought your pattern today and I can't wait to get my supplies together and get started. Thank you Denise.
Found you 4 years too late. Love the way you explain everything. I now know how to do magic loop & knit in the round. Thank you so much.❤️
You are so welcome!
Thursday 8:30 pm. I’ve started! And have been frustrated, tangled, confused, started over, and feeling some success, some excitement, and thrill that I have completed 6 rows doing magic loop and 6 rows using 2 circulars, 🤩. And I never got any nail polish, and only used the wrong needle for about 1/4 of a round before I realized it 😂 and backed up and fixed it. Your video is fabulous. I keep my iPad close at hand and can readily go back to the time stamp for each method to find what I am confused about, and rewatch until I’ve got it, or at least feel like I am on the right track and and continue forward. The best thing of all, is that I constantly hear positive comments and reminders from you, that it will take time, and will become easier 💛. I have done socks on dpns before, and actually finished them, but am happy to be trying these methods; and am hoping as the class continues I will find the best, happy way for me to make socks 🧦. Bravo, Denise.
I dye my own yarn and knit socks 24/7, and yes I have knit my stitches off the needle. Thanks for the nail polish tip. YOU ROCK!!
I am SUPER excited!! You're SUCH a good teacher! This could've been really difficult, I've seen it done other ways, and oh my gosh I think I can do this now!!! Thank you so much. Have a good week!!
hi Denise, you have NO idea how much you saved me!! as you know prices are up on anything, so one week I bought the needle, i chose CheaGo and the next week I bought Patons FX, and the next week, I got the other ball of yarn. I have honestly been trying to "get" magic loop, for 2 weeks now. i said to myself, self, if you cant "get it" by the end of this weekend it will be time to give up the fight, and then....your channel came up in my feed, and you have made it clear as crystal i caught the why of ending up with extra stitches, yarn clump up at the joining, i made a pot of tea and settled in for the night, and BAM I got it, through you. whew, you are one kind woman , artist to donate your lessons to anyone. THANK YOU, JoAnn
Thank you so much for your great explanation of closing the round and where the cable should be to avoid gaps or ladders. These informations helped me already a lot and we are just at the start of the sock! I can't wait for all I can learn from you and by the way your voice is just so clear and soothing while providing such great valuable information. Thank you for your enthusiasm and great videos 😘
Even though I have been knitting for over 6 or 7 years now and done my fair share of socks, I just learned something really useful from your series. @ 22:00 mark when you show how to join in the round by switching the stitches from one needle to the other to avoid the big gap when starting to work in the round. I have always been annoyed at that gap, and had to sew it closed using the tail, but now i tried it out in my sweater sleeve and it looks so neat and tidy with no extra work or effort.
It really goes to show that even if you think you know a lot and have experience, it never hurts to go back to the basics and listen to others.
Thank you so much for the amazing tutorials, can't wait to see what more I will learn from you Denise!
I appreciate this tutorial specially for someone that crochet and a very very beginner knitter and don't know how to read a knitting pattern. Yes I'm going to buy this pattern maybe this will help. Your video are just right for me hopefully there a sweater tutorial in the making hint hint😉😉😊😊 Thanks for your time to teach.
Thank you so much for putting this class out here for us. I started learning to knit last December because I want to learn to knit my own socks. I am having so much fun. This class is perfect for me. I have watched over and over and have started over and over but I got it now. On round 9 of my cuff. So excited for next video!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
the twisted long tail cast on is the perfect amount of memory and stretch for me!
I understand completely!!!
Hello Denise! Thank you so much for giving so much of your time and your love of knitting to develop these videos for us. I finally understand how to knit in the round because I’ve been knitting in the Turkish method in flat panel for all my socks. I’ve never been able to find a class that would show me the easiest way to go about knitting in the round. I am so grateful for you and all the love and enthusiasm that you’re bringing to us in these classes. Don’t change anything as long as you’re comfortable doing what you’re doing with your teaching. God bless you and tight Angel hugs.
You are an amazing teacher !Thank you for sharing your knitting talents in a clear manner.
I have purchased your pattern my needles are on the way .I've made socks before I'm so excited to learn new ways of creating them .
Hi Helen,
Thank you so much for your wonderful message and support!!!
Denise, thank you for explaining how to eliminate "ladders." It took me several socks before I was able to get rid of my ladders; I wished I had seen this video long ago. You are a fabulous teacher, by the way.
Thank you so much for creating these videos!
It took me three times but I finally got the 15 rows!!!
I'm really new to knitting.
Just learned the purl stitch last week. Now putting it together with the knit into a project is exciting!
Absolutely fabulous Denise! You are amazing. You explained everything so clearly and it’s very easy to follow along. Thank you!
Great class. You are doing an excellent job. I have never used the two circular needles method, so I found your tips very helpful and practical. Thank you.
Thank you thank you thank you. I’ve watched several good videos and fumbled my way through 4 pair of socks, but the details never clicked until i watched you. Thank you for your warmth and patience and for not assuming that any detail was a “given.”
You are SO welcome Susan!!! Comments like this make it all so worth it!!!
Just cast on following your very explicit directions! Turning is a little tricky until there are more rows. I am a retired teacher and I have to say you are an excellent educator! Thank you for launching my sock knitting journey!
The highest praise!!! Thank you SO much!!
Denise I have just about knitted everything there is to knit but have never knitted socks. 😕However that is about to change thanks to your fabulous tutorial 🤗 so looking forward ......thank you fantastic teaching.
Hi, Savvy, could you knit your first pair of socks? I'd be so glad! The first fabrice l knitted after a longer pause was a sock. I neverdid Before and it was so great that l knitted it so much longer than had to be and l use it on 5.th/6th December to put sweeties in for the kids. I'm so proud of my very first sock and so l whish you're, too!
So excited just cadt on my very first sock. Watched your stretchy cast on video and then # 2 shorty sock. I'm doing 2 circluar needles for the first time. 5 rows so far and I'm really enjoying this method. I'm going to complete my 15 tows of rib and stockingette stiches snd then work the magic loop method. Love your videos. Your voice is so patient and calming.
I have knit several pairs of socks but I never knew how to use two circs. I started to skip ahead to magic loop but decided to watch the two circs method first. Now I finally get it! We can always learn something new!😊
Dear Denise, thank you so, so much for this tutorial. Best one on RUclips bar none. You’re such a brilliant teacher, love the detailed explanation at every step, s9 easy to understand. Thank you so very, very much, all the way from London in UK ❤.
Thank you so much Denise. I’ve never been able to understand/do magic loop. Watching you use the 2 circular needle and then the magic loop, made it all make sense. I now understand what’s happening with magic loop.
Omg...Where hav you been all my life?
Thanks for a really clear instruction. I bought this pattern from revelry but I love watching as I am a very visual person. ty ty for being a awesome teacher!
Thanks so much Gail. I'm so happy you're here!!! Thank you even more for buying my pattern! It means the world to me!!!
As I said before, when you think you know all about doing something.....think again! Re: ladders and the position of the cable.....YES!! I could listen to you read the phone book.....if there is still one around. 😂 Thank you so much for doing this. As you addressed in part 1, there must have been concerns about you not charging for this. As a customer, I fully appreciate you doing that and realize that your income will be from the pattern and perhaps the bags you make. At the end of the day, I think you would do it no matter what! Your enthusiasm is infectious! I hope that you will consider continuing the ‘series’ and address other specifics of making socks: not every yarn is that same even if both say fingering or sock; knitting socks in a different weight yarn; getting a gauge/fabric that wears well; giving yourself permission to change needle size on the foot or other area; etc. Many thanks 😊
Oh my gosh, I found your first video yesterday and was over excited, thank you! I have been wanting to make socks and have searched and searched for an online class. I can't wait to start! You are so detailed, kind and amazing, so thank you so much for taking your time sharing your sock knitting knowledge.
The joy you feel for knitting is infectious! Thank you for these videos.
I have occasionally picked up knitting in order to make extremely simple projects made up of various rectangles, but never really understood it. So, just recently, I decided to learn crochet. And that totally clicked for me, almost right away. I've made around 6 pairs of socks (and some other projects), and became a little obsessed. I love crochet, and I love socks. But, then I learned that knitted socks are generally better, for a variety of different reasons. And, trying to crochet socks with only front and/or back loops is pretty limiting. 😅
So, I decided to learn continental knitting (originally learned from English knitters), and sock knitting, specifically. I'm basically starting from scratch. I had to take around a month to just get used to making stockinette and ribbing rectangles with continental positioning. Now, it's time to actually try to make something.
I really appreciate how you explain things. As a total newbie, it has been incredibly helpful. TYTYTY!
Thank you so much for this series. I have knitted socks before but never with two circulars, love it!! That tip about bringing the cable into the front...genius. Thanks again.
Thank you! Thank you! I have some experience with socks, but I am so excited to tackle them again. I used the 2 circular method and loved it, thanks for showing magic loop. Perfect heels are my desire, so I am thrilled to be a part of your class.
And thank you so much for doing this class . I'm so excited about this class .
You’re tutorial for socks is absolutely brilliant. Thank you so, so, so much for taking the time to do them. You are the best of the best xxx
You’re very welcome!!!
Awesome class! Thank you. I bought the pattern last night and getting my yarn this week. Ready to cast on soon!! I’ve watch a zillion magic loop videos and finally this is one that is paced and explained in a way that I can understand.
You are an AMAZING teacher! I've been shedding frustrated sock knitting tears for 3 days trying to figure it out! Thank you for renewing my hope of eventual success 💛
Aw, thank you so much for your comment and compliment. I’m so happy the tutorials have been so helpful!
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast I have watched countless videos, bought needles and yarn and books by the bagful over the past few weeks. I even hit up my local library! Stumbling upon your classes last night was a divine intervention. ✨️ 🙏
Such a great class. I am learning so much. Magic look always scared me but I feel now I can give it a go. Thank you so much.
Hello, Denise! I know you from IG- your knits are fantastic 🤩, but I found this class just when you remind of it. It's so enjoyable 👌🥰 I have long wanted to learn to knit two socks on Magick Loop- my way was 5 sock needles. You are amazing- so positive and attractive. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge ❤️👍
You are so detailed and passionate about sock knitting! I was never really interested in knitting socks- so much work to be hidden in a shoe. But your excitement is contagious! I am casting on a pair for my daughter. Thank you for making it so accessible and sharing your experience!
Woohoo!!! I’ve converted another!!! Welcome to the wonderful world of sock knitting!! Thank you so much for watching and joining the fun!!!
You are a wonderful teacher, in just a short time I have learned so much, thank you!
Great class. Yes, I am excited about finally knitting socks. You take your time and explain the process so well and you are so encouraging. Thank you!
Excited. Thank you so much. Your videos will provide a great resource for sock knitting. 😊❤️
Hi Denise.
I've commented in the past but today I wanted to let you know my 2.25 mm circulars have arrived. FINALLY! Despite being in the midst of a sweater I had to put it aside and start my socks. I used a twisted long-tail cast-on to start instead of casting on over two needles. It gives a lovely edge to the cuff with lots of stretch.
Thank you for the detailed instructions and videos. Both have been so helpful. It is great to be able to skip ahead or go back to refresh my memory. Seeing you knitting reinforces the instructions... which is perfect for me. Visual instruction is the most beneficial. Also, in a later video the white sock over the rose background works well. I must remember to use contrasting background when working a complex knitting pattern. Again, Thank you. Dorothy (aka GrammyDsKnitting on Ravelry)
You are an awesome teacher!!! Thank you so much for teaching! I'm teaching myself to knit and I am soooo anxious to knit socks! Thank you!!!!
Thank you so much for your classes. You are so clear and complete. You answer questions before I think of them.
I been looking for clear explanation of knitting sock and after looking and looking finally got someone that explain slow and everything . I do crochet but I want to learning knitting and I want to do it with my first pair of socks. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I
You are so welcome Anny! So glad you found my channel and its helpful to you.
This definitely helps me to understand how to use magic loop and two needles for socks now. Thank you
Thank you so much for making the videos! I had almost given up on sock knitting. My cast on row has always been tight and I could not find any tutorials prior to yours that gave more than basic instructions on what I was doing wrong. I greatly appreciate the time you spent putting together a very thorough course. I am looking forward to continuing with your videos.
You are so welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful!
I just found you podcasts yesterday. You are so helpful! I am fairly new to socks and really need your in depth explanations. You are so charming and such a good teacher.
Oh, I'm so happy to hear that!!! Thank you so much!!
I just cast on another pair of sock while watching your video even though I have knit close to 100 pairs of socks. I’m never too experienced to learn. Thanks for doing these videos🧶🧦🧶
Your enthusiasm is so contagious! Great job showing the cast ons!
Hi Denise, I so appreciate your enthusiasm and willingness to share with all of us. I've knitted lots of socks, but always toe up and 2AAT, but have never enjoyed doing cuff down...so I am giving your class a try. I'm sure I will learn a lot, and as I say I appreciate your zest for sock knitting. I'm also addicted to knitting socks and look forward to learning from you!!
I have just discovered your videos, and am thoroughly enjoying them. I’m on sock #2, but now I’m going to start another pair following your videos.
I’ve been wanting to learn to knit a project of something really useful other than squares and rectangles. I’m so excited with your sock tutorials! Thank you so much! I’m learning a lot!😀🧶🧦
Wow your explanation was excellent. I am waiting on my needles so looking forward to casting on this weekend
I can’t even thank you enough!! The casting on - uugh! It is so tidally - or so, I thought. I ripped back/out, so many times (I have ruined and entire (yes, entire) skein of wool/silk/hand-dyed/ expensive yarn) and thought there is going to be no way I am ever going to be able to knit a pair of socks.
I am was very determined, but I felt I had to take a couple month break to practice my knitting through making the half and half wrap by purl soho (great for perfecting tension and knit stitches).
Today, I decided, was the day. I had seen a few of your videos, ordered the 32 inch circulars and new yarn and I am back.
I successfully casted on! Your teaching is such a dream and clicked right away. With one watch of your cast on video, I was on my way.
I can’t thank you enough!! If you ever wonder if you make a difference, you do!! There are many other sock tutorials out there, but yours (for me) are the most direct, quick to the tips and tricks and easiest to follow. Did I thank you 😂, probably, not enough.
And, Thank you so much for giving me the confidence that I can and should😂 be a sock knitter.
Hugs x a million!!!!
Oh Heather thank you so much for your sweet message. It made me so happy!!! This is why I love what I do and feel so fortunate to have this space to share!!!
Hugs right back to you!!
xo, Denise
I just bought your sock pattern and this will be the first pair of socks that I will be making. Thank you for teaching this class.
Thank you so much for purchasing my pattern Phyllis! Your support means so much to me! Enjoy your first pair of socks!! Remember to take your time and enjoy the process!!
I will- I’m going to go very slow
Thank you for the tip on ladders that is EVERYTHING, helped me so much
I sooooo want to learn how to knit socks! I bought a book but am scared to give it a try. I am looking forward to giving this a try. Thank you Denise!
Have you pumped out a pair of socks yet, Sandra? I too am looking forward to giving them a try because Denise makes socks feel so fun, but i'm working on something else at the moment.
Thnku thnku. I have arthritis an was havin trouble wi 9 inch an cudnt get hang of magic loop! But these 2 needles knitting has made me fall in luv wi sock knitting again! U r so kind to do this free tutorial. I am really enjoying knitting with u ❤️ I have bought the pattern too xxx
You are very welcome Hafsa. and thank you so much for purchasing my pattern!!!
Yah!! My sock is born!! Denise I am so excited. My first sock, my first sock yarn experience! You are a great teacher and such an encouraging person 💕. Love that you are excited about our projects right along with us!! Can’t thank you enough for these classes.
HI Michelle,
Oh you're message just made my day!!! I"m SO happy for you and you sock knitting success!!! I know it can be done and this is why I love teaching this course!!! Thank you so much for watching!!!
Thanks 💞💞 I finally got a chance to watch your video Great job! And you are right it’s helpful to watch both methods 💝
I’m so glad you found it helpful!!
I consider myself an experienced sock knitter but I have learned new things. Thank you
Thank you so much, I have only knit toe up socks , super excited to learn cuff down ,I’m going to re- watch with needles and yummy yarn and start knitting 😆. Thank you again 😘
Thank you Denise, I've watched you video through twice and have just finished the rib on my first ever sock!
Denise I have never seen someone work on 2 circular needles before. I love your tutorial. Looking forward to next tutorial
Thank you so much for watching!!! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the tutorial!!!
DENIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the 2 circs method !!!!!!!! I thought - it HAS to be great cuz Denise knits her socks this way ! and I do NOT want holes/ladders - so I KNEW that I just needed to take your tutorial once and easy ! I am THRILLLLLLLLLLLED with my 3 rounds into the cuff !!!!! You are DISNEY MAGIC ! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANKYOU, Denise - this is GREAT !!!!!!!!! I am ADORING making this cuff !!!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAH !!!!!!!!!!! HUGE HUG to you !!!!!!! marcia
You excitement is infectious!!! I'm so happy you're happy!!
Thanks so much Marcia!!
I might add your smile is infectious. I’m smiling with you while you are giving the introduction and the ending 😊
Aww, thank you!! 😁
I am so happy that I found your channel!! I am a beginners beginner and you have me so excited to make my first pair of socks! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for putting together clear and concise instructions for knitting socks in a friendly manner that feels like we are just having coffee!
You are so welcome Penny!!!
I am so thrilled your doing this class on how to knit socks. I have tried before and always got in trouble when I got to the heel. I am watching each of your videos over and over. They are so informative and explain all very well. I use a 24 inch magic loop and for me works great. I also want to learn how to use 9 inch circulate. Great class.
Thank you Judy!!!!
I was anxiously anticipating your video today ;-))) when I saw it pop up in my feed I was so excited I have purchased my needles and yarn and stitch markers..am ready to get started thx Denise for ths awesome class:-)))
I'm so grateful for this class! Thank you!
I finally finished a pair of socks.I have confidence to start socks with a pattern on the leg. 🥳
Just learning how to knit, have been a crocheting for years but have always wanted to learn how to knit such beautiful socks. I hope you can get me there.😁💜
You are a wonderful teacher. I’ve been making socks for a couple of years and they usually don’t quite fit. I’m picking up good tips from you. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 🤗
You are so very welcome Barb!!!
You are an amazing teacher !!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!
Thank you so much!!!!
Thank you Dennis! I just started the cast on and the ribbing on my first sock!!🙏
Awesome!!! That makes me so happy to hear!!!
Happy Sock Knitting,
Denise
Denise, thank you so much for all you’ve shared so far. I love your pointer about how to avoid those open ladders at the joins! I always have issues there. Moving the cable to the front is just the trick! Thanks for sharing. I’ve put on notifications so I’m ready for next week. 🥰 Susan
This was really good! I did not know about casting on with both needles - WOW! Thanks!
You are very welcome Teri!!! I'm so happy it was helpful for you!!
Thanks for this. I usually have terrible trouble with the join and the first few rows of magic loop and I have now realised that I could use your two needle method to begin, then discard the second needle after I have the work established.
You are such a great teacher. Love the videos. I will definitely try this. Thank you so very much. I have been so discouraged in the past. I think this will be a great help. Every step of the way to see how you do it. Great great videos.
You are so welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful to you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You have made this look as if I can do it. I have always wanted to knit socks and just never had the nerve to do so. But your video's have changed all of that. I have purchased the pattern, purchased the yarn and got my Hija Hija needles today. You are a great teacher. I wish you lived in my area and I could take lessons in person.
Thanks so much for watching Debbie!!! I'm so happy you're enjoying the class!!! And I thank you so much for purchasing my pattern.
I mean, I already know how to knit socks, but I found this video quite enjoyable. I think it's a great resource for those looking to get started. Nice job.
I’ve been struggling trying to knit socks . I found your sock tutorials and thank you so much!!!
I’m not going to quit !
I’ll get it lol
Hey Denise-this is Yvonne. Purchased my pattern yesterday 💃💃💃
Denise -coming through the class and picking up tips and tricks from you to make my sock knitting better! Thank you!
You are so welcome Laurie!!
Thank you. I'm on my 3rd pair and a review of the process is awesome!
You are so welcome Karolin!!! Thank YOU!!
You are an AMAZING teacher!!!!
Hi, You are doing a great job, very easy to understand and follow. 😊
Thank you for a wonderful class. I’ve always been to scared to try knitting socks but it’s been on to try list. Well I’m excited I have my pattern ready and waiting on yarn and needles, I can’t wait to make some socks. I’m loving your videos, my confidence is growing already.
Your channel came up on my Reddit post when asking for a great sock tutorial ! So glad to have found this.
Oh that's awesome! Thank you so much!!
A very warm welcome to my channel!!!
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Love how many things I am learning from these sock classes for instance the yarn bases mystery ! Thank you for the personal welcome !!