Customizable Toe-Up Sock Tutorial - Part 1

[@katiekatt3]

You're adorable. I really appreciate that you get going with instructions right away. You are articulate. You don't have a lot of verbal "crutches", which can really get distracting in the course of a 30+ minute video/narrative. Subscribed. Wish we were neighbors. I would love to have a knitting buddy! I'm right there with you in that I hate to have holes where I do increases. I still use the bar increase by working into the back of the new bar so that the new stitch is twisted. This is a very pretty increase with no holes at all.

[@melaniejanenewton]

I love how you just get straight on with the instructions! So clear and easy to follow. Very refreshing. Thanks!

[@KarinMurati]

My grandma showed me exact your toe-up-method 46 years ago. I still knit socks like granny taught me. I love this type of starting socks. I use five needles instead of a circular knitting needle. I am German and I live in Germany. Love and peace from Karin

[@TangibleTania]

OH MY GOODNESS THIS IS SO EASY TO FOLLOW!!! YAY!!! I'm only on row 5 of the toe and I am excited..lol. I'm new-ish to knitting and I've always wanted to make socks. I made some hats and done cabling (which I really really love) and made one pair short socks from the cuff down. I just wanted to say THANK YOU!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

[@katiekunch830]

At first i thought this was going to be another hard to understand sock tutorial, but out of the last 50 or so videos I've watched, this is the first one that i loved and actually sort of grasped. I'm feeling confident enough with your video to watch again. My daughter wants socks and I'm determined to learn. Thank you so much for a very thorough video.

[@PebbleInMyPocket]

I cannot express how ridiculously happy it makes me that you've made this tutorial series. 😊😊😊 I've knitted socks over the years but always toe up and using the wrapped short row method for the toe and heel, but since I also have a very high arch, it makes for a less than perfect fit. I've looked for a toe up, 'heel and gusset' method for years but never found one that worked. I'm in heaven n now!! A thousand thank yous 💖💖💖

[@Netzarim007]

Knitting my first pair of socks, and you’re instructions are really helping! Been knitting quite a few years but never bit the bullet. Fingers crossed! Thanks for such clear instructions!

[@sunshineroses9274]

This is now my FAVORITE way to knit socks thanks to you! I have now made at least 20 pairs of socks and they have turned out so great. And the cast-on you use is so easy and works especially great for socks.

[@lynnmetzger6684]

I've knit top down socks for years. Your tutorial has given me a clue about how to knit toe up, and given me options to really individualize for my family. Thank you!

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nancylarrosa4688]

Gracias señora aprendí a tejer calcetines con usted ya e echo desde hace 1 año calcetines para mí nieta mis 2 hijas mi esposo mi madre y para mí me gusta tejerlos mil gracias ❤

[@lindamcneely]

you are very good at teaching thank you for all of the information its really nice to listen to someone who actually tells you what they are doing and does not spend half the video discussing things that are not even related to knitting socks. great tutorial.

[@csdurch]

Thanks for sharing. I could never understand the figure 8 cast on before your demonstration. Excellent!

[@carolhoag7454]

Carole Durch )j

[@Orneylie]

Carole Durch same here...

[@thehillshavemaitais]

The lifted increase is so much easier that KFB. The rest of this tutorial is incredibly helpful as well. Thank you so much! Subscribed!

[@pattyallen1994]

I’ve been knitting socks for years and I just increased my own way with just doing a yarn over after the third stitch and the same on the other end . I yarn over towards the left and it’s a bit tricky when you go to knit that yarn over but it works and there are no holes however it does make the toe square. It still looks nice and fits nice but I wanted to learn how to make a round toe and you have given me the answer. Thank you.

[@evelynwald9132]

Great video and I loved the way that you make one by going into the stitch below. I did see an interesting technique for knitting in the front and back to avoid those funny bars. Instead of knitting in the back of the stitch, just slip it onto the right needle. So you knit the front as usual, then go into the back of the same stitch and slip it and your knitted stitch to your right needle. An extra stitch and no bump! Have fun with it. Thank you so much for sharing your technique!

[@miriambartley6622]

I love this video. Thankyou. I too am ADD and this video is great for me. I'm loving the toe up. I didn't think I would like to knit socks, because of 4 needles and heel etc- they just seemed daunting,.But I just wiped off a toe up in bulky wool to use as a boot sock. I'm on the second one as I watch this video. I am so thrilled. This video will take my next pair to the next level. See you later on Ravelry.

[@abcd543217]

You are the best teacher. I just love to just watch you teaching and I am knitting a sock for my self, my first one with your guide.

[@maureenross579]

With your generous hep and logical instruction I am finally getting the toe-up process! Thank you!

[@hydronicrocker]

Thank YOU, the other videos I've tried watching all continue on without explaining much into why they are doing certain things like knitting into the back loops because of the twist and also even just casting this on you have made it so much clearer!

[@SendInYourSkeletons123]

Great tutorial and very helpful. I’ve avoided toe-up sock knitting but now I’m ready to give it a try. Thanks for the clear, concise instructions!

[@peepers4763]

One of the better tutorials. Why? I use Judy’s cast-on but didn’t understand it as well as I do after watching your cast-on. I enjoy the knit to fit, no pattern, method but haven’t used gauge or a tape measure. Better planing and using gauge means less frogging or guessing. Last but not least now I understand the lifted increase better, left leaning vs right leaning. I just happen to have sock no my needles 👍

[@nashrunner456]

Incredibly clear instructions. I’ve knitted a bazillion socks but only 2 pair toe up, so far. Like this toe increase scheme much better than the way I was doing.

[@ruthmanning2303]

Great to find a good teacher for SOCKS. I am a cable hat knitter. Always wanted to make socks. I have a high instep as well. Glad you show How to Knit the Socks. Simply Wonderful 😊Ruth

[@seedstitch13]

After a 5 yr break from knitting, I'm starting back up with a TAAT toe up sock. You do a wonderful job explaining and I'm going to go watch more of your videos! BTW, I joined your Ravely & FB groups!!

[@joangoodreau9095]

I love your natural nails. They are hard working hands.

[@cruisepaige]

Joan Goodreau I notivedvthat, too. I have pink nails with accented harlequin glitter and white shapes, but I can appreciate healthy, legit nails!

[@alfiesflower8218]

Just found your channel, I can not believe how good you are at explaining how to knit a sock. Thank you.🧶🧶🧶💞💞💞

[@evermateo6166]

It finally clicked! Your the only one who really explained how to do this. Sometimes you just gotta find that one gal I click with! Thanks new subscriber- so glad you came up on my feed!

[@MrsIceT]

Love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your time and knowledge with us. Quick note about your magic loop cast-on: If you wrap both needles circling bottom to top (instead of outside to in), then neither row will start with twisted stitches and it still holds together nicely.

[@juliesloan4100]

Yes! I just learned this last month, from another youtuber, Nimble Needles I think.

[@alissamarie1321]

So glad I found your channel. Hard to find toe up sock tutorials that are easy to follow

[@allisonbingham6785]

This is the first time that I have understood how to cast on magic loop! Thanks for explaining it properly.

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeankleinvachter4115]

Can’t wait to dive in tomorrow morning. I received multiple balls of sock yarn in mystery boxes, disliked the idea of fighting with 4 needles again. Thank you and I have subscribed to your channel for future ideas.😊

[@erinmartz7116]

This tutorial is a Godsend. I have only ever been able to do a wedge toe, and while efficient, it doesn't look great. I have mastered the rounded toe thanks to your clear and easy to follow instructions. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@denisemaclean7839]

Janet this is an awesomely easy to understand video. I am so happy that I stumbled on to this video! I have been looking for toe up magic loop sock patterns that had a ribbed forefoot. I downloaded your pattern to help me with the figuring out the math for ribbed socks.

[@cynthiayuskaitis6422]

Oh my goodness! This is just what I need! I actually paid for a class here in my town and turns out I am not getting it! I came home and found you this morning! This is perfect!! I am not sure where the pattern is though. You are explaining the how's and the whys in just the way for me to understand. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise here.

[@PurlTogether]

There is an updated version of this series. I'll put the link below. Also, the pattern can be found here: www.purltogether.com/patterns kzbin.info/aero/PLNWbWGGFfxXlMovegqEV5u5b9IQHa9K5F

[@vrlndrn]

Really like your tutorial! Your camera focus is spot on!!! You use language that is easy to understand and you take time to show each stitch slowly & clearly. I really appreciate it!!!

[@craftykfam3754]

I have watched so many tutorials on the magic loop and none I understood until I saw yours! I did a small swatch while watching and although it was looking a little rough, I understand the concept now! :D Thank you!!!

[@amberlittler5255]

Great video! Failed at socks over and over until I finally found your video. Not finished, but have made it much further than ever before!!

[@kelloggkirsten]

Thank you for thoroughly explaining this cast-on technique because other vidoes just breeze right through it and I keep getting it all messed up! It makes no sense without a good explanation of where the yarn coming from and going.

[@janeslater838]

Super! Thanks Judy. I'd learnt top down socks from youtube but toe up makes more sense as i can then vary the leg length according to my wool. this wa simple and very clear. I'm a toe up convert thanks to you!

[@pamyclark1263]

Yay! This is the first pair of socks I have made that I can wear! I followed your instructions and kept trying them on along the way to make sure everything was fitting......when I finally got a lip knit on the gusset and tried it on I got excited!

[@PurlTogether]

Wonderful!

[@l.m.o.8948]

Very clear tutorial, I have watched a ton of sock videos and I understand your video the best. The measuring of stitches was very helpful. Thanks 🇨🇦

[@attigram6341]

OMG! Was für eine komplizierte Art den Faden zu führen!! Man hält doch den linken Zeigefinger hoch und braucht nur mit der Nadel den Faden holen, anstatt mit der rechten Hand immer den Faden um die linke Nadel zu fädeln! Man kann mit Deiner Art sicher nicht schnell stricken! Nun gut, wie man es gelernt hat.Ich hab jedenfalls nicht gewusst , dass es auch beim Stricken verschiedene "Sprachen" gibt. Viel Spass.

[@lindafrancis6263]

I’m making my 1st pair of socks. Your tutorial is the best!!! I’ve been trying for a month using various tutorials from other makers and I was getting more and more flustered. You are not so fast than I cannot keep up. I’m scared about the heel, but will let you know if I have problems. Linda

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lissyperez4299]

I like the yarn over increases, so easy...glad to see someone with big feet like me! Many patterns are for average size 7- 8...I wear sz 11-12 and I look for men's patterns but aren't the cute patterns, lol

[@lisaberdan4795]

I really like your style. I love knitting socks. Great instruction of things I've never seen before...I think you've changed my process forever!

[@PurlTogether]

I'm so glad!

[@jonlilley2832]

This is my first foray into toe-up socks. Thank you very much for the pattern and I will send pictures after I get something to show you! I don't have super big feet so store-bought socks are usually huge on me. And I'm NOT fond of sloppy socks! Cheers! Hope you're well!

[@PurlTogether]

Wonderful!

[@Bobbakerfield]

OMG I can't believe I didn't think about pulling out the yarn tail at the end from the start after marking it with the tail out. IQ 10,000.

[@Bobbakerfield]

All the hassle just to keep track of where the start of the round is. No thanks. This was a perfect solution.

[@imbornwhitehot]

I LOVE this rounded toe!! I use it every time I knit socks!!❤️❤️💯

[@maggiesherburn2200]

I’m just starting on my sock knitting journey I think I’m going to use this method as you made it very clear and I’ve really enjoyed your company x

[@PurlTogether]

Wonderful!

[@0523SHARON]

Oh my stars 🌟 ✨ ⭐️ I’ve have been looking for you!!! Couldn’t find a tutorial I could follow and here you are. Thanks bunches

[@romy4593]

After watching your video, I made knee high socks. After that, I made another pair of ankle socks and now I am on a third pair. I think this video is simply wonderful!! I have made many pairs of socks prior to this. Your video is liking having a friend over.

[@PurlTogether]

Thanks so much!

[@scoop2591]

I LOVE how you just get right to the pattern ! Your concise, clear and good filming of what your doing. GREAT JOB ! ...and THANK YOU !!!

[@peggypulkkinen1575]

I have the pattern for Christmas socking ok

[@eatoffthegoodchina155]

I’m learning to knit by following this tutorial. Fantastic! So easy to understand.

[@rosegaither]

Absolutely the best tutorial for toe up socks. Easy to understand and navigate. Thank you so much. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@wspell]

Loved this! I’m excited to try this. You have made it seem so easy, you’re a great teacher! Thanks so much!

[@brissiesue4947]

That is the most helpful straight forward sock tutorial I have ever seen. The close ups and going slow really helped. I have only done top-down so far so this is my first pair of toe-ups!

[@Linda-xp3ig]

I absolutely love your videos. I have started 24 times with others (and I prefer toe up) so maybe the 25th will be the winner. Who knows. I have A.D.D. so I'm used to starting 2 or 3 times on any project but what an accomplishment when I succeed. Thank you so very much for your easy to understand and follow instructions.

[@DesireeDaun]

I'm exactly the same. I prefer the toe up too and I restart several times until I feel it's perfect lol

[@SharonWrightWeeks]

I just finished my first hat. The whole reason I wanted to learn to knit was to make socks. I cant wait to try.

[@sharona4274]

Oh lord. I feel your add pain. I’ve started prob 50 socks never quite making it to the heel. Thank goodness we never give up, right?

[@TangibleTania]

@@SharonWrightWeeks Same! I just knit my first hat this week. I have always wanted to make socks. I haven't started yet but this seems like a good way to begin. Have you made any socks yet?

[@SharonWrightWeeks]

@@TangibleTania I have started my first pair. Thanks!!

[@annhewitt6795]

Thank you for showing teaching how to knit socks I am a beginner and trying to find your other videos that I love watching ❤️👍

[@michelewilliams4942]

The rounded toe is awesome, and even better if you do the last increase row asymmetrically.

[@anitadizney8987]

I love your sock method! When I couldn't get the Lovella Shawl to work, I knitted four pair of socks your way!

[@PurlTogether]

Yay, thank you!

[@sallyconrad2874]

I'm so happy ... just learned how to do a lifted increase instead of M1 which I always struggled with.

[@t-n-tcrochethookers6310]

Thank you, this was so helpful, I'm planing on starting onceI get hombre from work. I can't wait, I've been wanting to knit my own sock for a while now.

[@Lsutube963]

See Bombergirl93 comment below - she is correct on how you should wrap the top needle to avoid having twisting the stitch. Having said that, I have cast on and completed dozens of socks of all types and I’m here only because there is no better reference or instructor than Purl Together! You know it’s good if we come here only to watch but I am constantly seeing better, easier or more relaxed methods on this channel. Purl Together is my go to - all videos are expertly made, informative and a joy to watch.

[@sheryltisdale]

Jana, I have made toe up socks , but you such clear instructions, will be using your methods from now own! Thank you

[@vickitrevino9738]

Great Video! The dark purple was a little tough to see when watching you add a stitch. Loved the cast on. Thank you

[@PurlTogether]

Check out the newer version of this series. The link in in the video description. Thanks for watching!

[@annwithaplan9766]

I've seen other videos like this but I like how you explain it. As soon as I'm done with my other projects I'll be using this on my first try in making socks. Thanks.

[@PurlTogether]

Be sure to holler if you have any questions!

[@annwithaplan9766]

Purl Together - Thank you. Appreciate that!

[@cyb0888]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. Your easy to follow instructions and your close-up video (I can see exactly where to insert my needle!) are excellent!

[@PurlTogether]

Thank you so much!

[@missflip6522]

@@PurlTogether how do you do this with double pointed needles

[@egglady814]

Love, love your video. Making my first pair now. Thanks so much for your "sock math". I'm not one for following a pattern to the tee, so your instructions are top notch. Plus we have the same size foot. Thanks!!

[@kamolschultz2554]

I'm looking for the pattern sock from the toe up knitting for 4 years. I lost all my knitting in2018 the camp fire.thank you ! And God bless you 🙏 ❤

[@nikkibeaudry8929]

Love your videos. I'm a new knitter, learning everything off youtube, lol. I only made 1 other pair of socks and was not happy with them at all. You explained everything perfectly and I appreciate you actually making a sock. I get confused when it doesn't look the same as what I'm doing. Again thank you so much!

[@barbarajuneau9183]

Can't wait to get some yarn and finally give knit socks a try. You make it look easy and I'll be following you every stitch of the way. So glad I found this as I've been nervous about this for a long time and you have built up my confidence thru your video. Thanks!

[@colettebouvier9201]

Thank you! your tutorial is the best I've seen so far (and I've seen A LOT). Very simple and clearly explained. ♥

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AwkwardMotovlogger]

This is the absolute best sock tutorial ever. Thank you so much!

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anitadizney8987]

Thank you for this video! Ive started a pair along with you.

[@annamgoldberg7252]

You are a wonderful teacher❤️

[@lindamcneely]

you can aoid the knit zit by knitting in the front of the stitch and instead of knitting in the back you simply slip that stitch. it is the new and improved kfb.

[@kelloggkirsten]

Is it possible for you to point to a website or video that explains your comment regarding "instead of knitting in the back you simply slip that stitch"? I'm not clear in my mind's eye that which you are describing. Thank you!

[@peterlilley6836]

Just found you I am going to make some socks I don’t.know what method of to do.I love the way you are making beautiful wool❤ I love doing something that looks difficult,in going to save you next video,love teresa

[@erinmartz7116]

Yay i just did my cast on and it looks beautiful. I don't use a slip knot, i just sorta drape the yarn over my back needle and wrap the yarn so i can create my stitches...not sure if that makes sense, but it works well for me for all of my knitting.

[@beverlywatts6193]

Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial! Your instructions are so clear and easy to understand. I've been working my first toe up socks off of written pattern and I'm pretty sure I did the cast on wrong, this really helped me understand the method. I'll be watching this again when I get ready to do the other sock!

[@melmack2003]

Excellent tutorial....I cast it to the big screen with Chromecast and it was so easy to follow! Tks!

[@milagronieves2613]

I have never done toe up but I'm excited to learn!

[@bucklebunny6661]

I’m just picking up knitting again , last time I knitted , I was 16 I’m now 54 will be 55 this coming March and a Great Grandmother to 3 and I’m desperately wanting to knit more and I have this thing about socks 🧦 I have the yarn 🧶 , needles and a few books, sock blockers I’m just needing to take the plunge and start I just don’t want to mess up my expensive sock yarn 😩I do enjoy all your great videos and with your videos hopefully I’ll get er done 👍🏻Thank You for all your videos. I’ve been crocheting since the age of 9 so it’s time to knit again 🧶right now I’m knitting a scarf 🧣

[@qUILTINANNIE]

Just working on my second sock and whoopee, it matches the first and was easier! The video plus written instructions both helped. Thanks Jana.

[@qUILTINANNIE]

But Jana, I still cannot find the links you say on on the video. This is crazy.

[@aileenbeyer5559]

Like your video. Glad to know there are other huge footed women out there. LOL I have a size 11-12 foot and use 68-72 stitches for my socks. I hate the heel flap because they make the socks too tight to get on. My fave heel is Cat's tomato heel and the fish kiss heel. Easy and fit well.

[@PurlTogether]

If you find that the sock is too tight to get on, then you just need to increase the length of the heel flap, thereby increasing the number of stitches picked up along the edge and increasing the overall circumference of the sock over the instep. I like the sweet tomato heel also!

[@aileenbeyer5559]

@@PurlTogether Thanks I was wondering about that. I just might try a heel flap again.

[@PurlTogether]

Holler if you have questions!

[@tinahatchman7380]

I’ve only just really learnt to knit. My dream is to be able to knit a pair of socks. I’m failing miserably. Now I have found you on here I feel I may be able to achieve my dream.

[@magsohara7908]

I’m only 1sock down on my 2nd ever pair of socks (top down). Guess what? I’ll be give toe up a go for my next pair. Thanks for the demo and techniques. 🙋🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@melissajones257]

super helpful! I was having problems on a sock pattern,but this video really helped. thank you!

[@lindachandler2293]

Checking back in for a refresher ♥️

[@katiakoyfman3940]

Thank you for this great detailed sock video! I've been knitting on & off for a long time, but haven't made socks this way, so it is super helpful. I'm going to try it on as I knit, to make sure it fits well. I see that there are two more parts, which will be great to watch for the heel.

[@manicspinner1959]

OMG thanks for the knit-into-the-back-of-the-stitch for the second half of the cast-on stitches Now I understand why it's been so dang difficult for me!!

[@bombercrafts]

Loved this tutorial, very well done! I decided to learn how to knit, after teaching myself crochet (also using youtube haha) a couple years ago. I touched base with knitting as a child, but forgot a lot of what I had learned (unfortunately)... Your video was definitely a breath of fresh air, I had been looking for a good tutorial for knitted socks all week! I am a bit of a perfectionist, so I truly appreciate the tips on making everything look good and even! This is gonna be perfect for me to get started :)

[@theastewart6721]

I’ve seen this cast on done in a tutorial where the stitches are all oriented correctly. I know it’s no big deal to knit through the back leg on the last half of the first round but I found the tutorial amazing. Thanks for sharing your video with us. I will have to finish the video later. Awesome!

[@fritzifrey2908]

Hi! How you do the cast on reminds me on "Judy's Magic Cast On" I learnd by one of my books. Now I will watch the entire video because I am curious of knowing how you costomize toe up socks. Toe up knitting is my favorite when it comes to knitting socks. Currently I learnd several ways to knit the heel and it makes so much fun! Sorry for my poor English.

[@heidikluger160]

My mom showed me this method of increasing when I was a kid, and I had forgotten. It has been too long from when I knitted last. Now, with this shutdown, I need to knit something, and I think I will try socks !

[@kjrussell8831]

I watched you again. I was knitting to the back of stitch on both sides. No wonder it looked wonky!! I also was not pulling up the left bar of the 2nd to last stitch already knitted. Well I’m not starting over for the 4th time. Thankfully no one is going to know the difference 🤪

[@patriciacoughlin1654]

Best, best, best, with the best of the "best". I google "best" and there you were, among the other best of the bestest. 😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@adeliachavarria9231]

Your tutorial is very nice and clear thank you.

[@dottielynch9763]

To avoid those twisted stitches you should watch the Sockmatician to see his rendition of JMCO. Very well done video.

[@mjm3852]

I've always wanted to try toe up socks; you make it look easy. Thanks

[@janeslater838]

Hi Judy, having learnt your toe up method and given socks to everyone I know ( and others)I thought I'd diversify and make finger down mittens....... can't find any patterns for doing it this way with circulars nor DPNs. Can it be done? If so please will you make a video to show how :) Thanks and best wishes, Jane

[@amandall3633]

OMG, I've only gone and blooming done it, thanks to you 🥰🥰 Although it's a little uncomfortable when one has arthritis in the thumbs, but I wanted to do it . And for some reason, my Facebook page for your group went awry when I either fell asleep over the page with my arthritic thumb on the page and I've deleted myself, or I've been naughty . I think it's the 1st, plus this is a new phone I dislike. I'll reapply. THANKYOU AGAIN👍💕🥰