No Sew Sock by Diana Sullivan - for 4.5 mm knitting machines, no grafting, no ribber required!

[@char2556]

I love your teaching style! Calm, to the point, no hype and excellent videography with clear easy to understand dialogue. Thank you!

[@dianaknits]

Thanks! The fabulous way the machine zips out knitting is enuf hype for me! I honesly have no clue why every single knitter doesn't lust after these machines.

[@robynkloosterhof6177]

You are teaching style and voice are a pleasure to watch and listen to! Everything is so clear and you really have to give me confidence to try socks❤ thank you

[@DubuqueFamilies]

I love socks. Cuz if u wear ur good shoes it makes u look unique

[@dianaknits]

In the good sock yarns, there are wonderful striped or spotty colorways. Plus, good socks feel so good to wear, especially compared to socks full of lycra.

[@DubuqueFamilies]

This is the kind of good gift 🎁 .

[@jay_cadiramen]

You must be some sort of magician because this is just magic.

[@dianaknits]

Thank you, that was totally undeserved! i am actually a klutz, but I get fascinated and once in a while I think of an unusual way to do something (like turning the sock wrong side out).

[@BitzTrix]

Thank you so much for updating your previous "sew as you go flat knitting machine" video - this one is very clear, the quality is better so it's easier for me to see what you're doing, and as always your verbal instructions are a great complement. I am so excited to try out a sock on my standard machine!

[@anniredale7207]

Fantastic pattern x video. Been a MK for over 40 yrs x yours is one of the best ever socks

[@dianaknits]

Yes, but what is it with me and feet? I keep doing footwear type patterns. .

[@danabennett8986]

I never thought I would ever find a pattern I liked more than your SAYG slippers… but this might be my new favourite. Thank you so much Diana for your fantastic tutorials and patterns

[@dianaknits]

Thanks! Do you know, I wondered whether to even finish this because it is a lot like my previous SAYG sock (Footnotes). But, I went ahead and did it because it eliminates the grafting and the mattress stitch on that other one.

[@jabbaa6500]

As usual, AWESOME pattern and easy to see what you are doing close up. Love the "plop on a needle" LOL and thank you.❤

[@ThatisSewSilvia]

Thank you Mrs Sullivan for this nice pattern!

[@bookwyrms.2658]

Now I need to get my singer out of storage to check gauge - and then check your website for instructions. By far the best I have seen (makes me want to learn!)

[@leafullerton5611]

Thank you for this video. I am new to machine knitting and this gives me hope that I can do this project

[@Lorenzo-hu7fh]

this is amazing!!! I have to try this asap!

[@carologg4633]

Can't wait to try these wonderful socks!

[@CFlagg-kq5zp]

How clever! Off to purchase this pattern!

[@phos5990]

love your channel ❤

[@tricothon]

This is genious , thank you!!!

[@marshahotchkiss]

Going to give this a try.

[@helenallison1637]

You are a genius!

[@janetburnett3935]

This looks so fun! Thanks for such a terrific video!

[@tommytimmermann7933]

Thank you so much, dear Diana, for this very good explanation and new version of your no sew sock! Still having difficulties in making socks on the double bed, I will try this one on the single bed. Best wishes from Germany Kerstin

[@sherryhogan]

Sooo well explained!! Thank you!

[@AnnaHaferman]

I love it!

[@beckieclawson397]

You are amazing.

[@cameronjones8400]

This is wonderful! Thanks for sharing. I suppose you could combine this with a small panel of ribbing on the sole of the foot. Or you could even use single bed patterning!

[@dianaknits]

I thought about patterning, but you'll have to do isolated motifs or else you'll have the contrast color running along the edge that you have to seam. Maybe the line will look okay, but it will probalby be harder to see and pick up the loop. Also, I don't like ribbing on the sole. My spoiled rotten little feet don't like the lumps. I like ribbing on the cuff or the top, but then I think you'd have to sew up the rib seam (how would you pick itup with the ribber in work, all that weight, etc?)

[@purcellhouseholdjangivens]

I agree that ribbing on the sole is not very comfortable.

[@sharonclarke221]

@@dianaknitsribbing just in the arch area is quite comfortable. Not on the heel or ball of the foot but in the arch the sock becomes supportive.

[@dianaknits]

@@sharonclarke221 Nice idea. You could easily put in a marker row at the beginning of the arch area, knit the arch rows, then latch up & remove the string.

[@melissaturner4157]

Awesome video Diana! The variegated yarn makes it easier to see the stitches you are working on. How can we be notified when your pattern is available for purchase? I just went to your “square” web shop and I do not yet see it available. Just found a beautiful MK70 in a thrift shop that I’d like to try this technique with❤❤

[@Guildasg53]

I went to the square site also and wondered if it was the sock booklet and dvd that she was referring to.

[@dianaknits]

Oops! The timing is tricky. I was supposed to go online this morning at 9 when the video dropped and "turn on" the item. I just did that. It' here: dianaknits.square.site/product/No-Sew_Sock/49?cs=true&cst=custom It is a clicck-to-buy digital pattern.

[@Guildasg53]

@@dianaknits thank you! I have been doing circular on the flat bed with hit or miss success, these look like my cuppa tea. I am terrible sewing up socks, and grafting.

[@dianaknits]

@@Guildasg53 Oh, I hope you love it! With the holidays coming, we don't need piles of fussy little things to sew up on a deadline!

[@equitime77]

That is a must get pattern! Could you do something lacy up the front?

[@dianaknits]

Yes, but - you will probably want to do the back of the leg, too, and the lace only matches if you pick a pattern that looks about the same right-side-up as upside-down. I think the smaller patterns work best, the ones that are 4, 6, or maybe 8 stitches. I did not want to add all this complication to the pattern, but you certainly could add this. Another thing you could do that would be cute is put in isolated motif lace, something narrower than the width of your size's stitches.

[@gravitybygrandylingerie3354]

Thank you for the great pattern. I have already made four pairs of socks. I was just wondering if this technique would work on double bed, too?

[@dianaknits]

The ribbing attachment is in the way of easily getting the SAYG part of the item into position, but if you can figure that out, it wouldl certainly do the seam.

[@KarlSmith-p5r]

Brilliant! Can you please make a pattern like this for a mid-gauge machine? Please!

[@dianaknits]

There is a pattern like that for the Mid-Gauge machine, in Mid-Gauge Mastery. However, you have to use sport-weight sock yarn and it's a much thicker sock. This sock is for the standard gauge and uses typical hand knitting sock yarn.

[@KarlSmith-p5r]

@@dianaknits Ooh, thanks! I didn't know that! I will check it out. :)

[@Pauline_cute_little_oak]

So cool ! I've purchased your pattern, how do I download it please ? I can't wait to cast on ! Thanks

[@Pauline_cute_little_oak]

Found it ! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@corinalilianafrunza9590]

Grazie mille ❤

[@Padraigp]

Ooh expected to see a circular aock knitter!!

[@dianaknits]

Well, you know, I love CSMs,, but here's yet another way to use a standard gauge flatbed, if you have one!

[@Padraigp]

@dianaknits I have a fine guage which is very hard to find clear understanding of what yarn to get ..its a great little machine and I have one cone of yarn which I though was aweful untill I accidentally washed it and it came out lovely and fluffy. Would not be any good for a sock I don't think it's pure wool. But I am trying to find needles for a csm as well a beehive but with a different brand name. So I may try

[@Padraigp]

@dianaknits do you happen to know how I can make a closed beginning on my project without doing just the e wrap. It's so fine guage and I can't find a fine guage comb anywhere to weight the first row down so when I e wrap every few stitches pops off. If I use a rag or waste yarn that's fine because its wider acrylic but then when I join on the wool that I want to use for my project the ends are not closed when I take the waste yarn off by pulling the string and it is too small for me to pick up stitches it is like 1 ply cobweb weight yarn I think. The needles are 3.6 so very fine. I have tried just swing every second needles first but this also didn't work. So I put the waste yarn on just acrylic yarn I can see and I can latch the lost stitches up for a few rows till its good. Then I put the string for one row. Then I put my project yarn . And at the end I take out the string and it is all open loops that I have to use a 1.25 crotchet hook to try to close it. And so I am stuck.

[@dianaknits]

@@Padraigp Wow. For starters, I would see about a comb. You could look on the machine knitting for sale groups on Facebook and you could also contact some dealers who have websites. Next, I think it would be good to make a cast-on rag that' finer. Next, try the utility cast on where you put every other needle in work, knit one row, then put the rest in work. That one does not unravel. It isn't the prettiest, but it gets you going without picking up a mess. From there, you can use any hem, or latch cast on, or e-wrap that you like.

[@Padraigp]

@dianaknits apologies I replied to you instead of a different channel who told me I could somehow get a closed edge with a cast on rag or wats and ravel but I cant see how that is possible. When I take out the ravel cord its aan open cast edge and I don't want that. I will try to find a fine comb.. thanks for your help

[@BitzTrix]

I wonder if I can use some of this technique to create a long scarf - it's supposed to be knit in the round by hand, but I would like to do it in my flatbed machine without having to pull out my ribber (I haven't mastered circular knitting just yet on my standard machine). In theory I'm thinking I should just knit half of the width, and double the length. And then pick up the sides, sewing as I go, to join it. But if you have some kind of video on this, or would consider making one, I would be so thankful!

[@dianaknits]

Yes, you could. Your plan is good, but you might want to do some swatches and make sure you're happy matching the top and bottom edges. With a scarf, you could also fold it and seam it by hand and since the seam is inside and on an edge, it won't show or be bumpy. I would recommend the "faster, flatter mattress stitch" for that. The video is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGrUeZdnaMhkgtE&pp=ygUtZGlhbmEgc3VsbGl2YW4gZmFzdGVyIGZsYXR0ZXIgbWF0dHJlc3Mgc3RpdGNo

[@karinvael1822]

Prachtig, dank je wel!!!🤩

[@michelewokoek9671]

In your opinion, what is the best standard knitting machine? I have the LK150 but want to knit fiber yarns. Your videos are awesome. And BTW I’m in Austin, too!

[@dianaknits]

If I could only own ONE standard gauge machine, it would be a Broher 930, 940 or 965 from Brother or the matching Knitking model (different name plate, same machine). The 940 & 965 have bigger memories. I've had a LOT of machines. I would also have all the accessories. The Knit Leader is full size, much more versatile than a half-size. The garter carriage is fantastic. The ribber and color changers are good accessories, too. I would NOT purchase other kinds because they are cheaper or still in production or someone else likes them. Of course, this is influenced by my liking to do lace and garter stitches and also liking to easily draft an original pattern with the Knit Leader. I know some of you love punch card machines and they're incredibly reliable, but I dislike punching cards and I like the flexibility of the electronics. My e-machines are pretty old, used constantly, and all still working great. If you are in Austin you should email me about our local knit club, which is fantastic.

[@michelewokoek9671]

Thank you so much for all this information! Yes, I will email shortly.

[@thimaiphuongnguyen8178]

Can I use this way for my 2mm machine?

[@dianaknits]

2mm? I have not heard of that. What make and model is it?

[@SonjaTimmermans]

Canyon explain to me why you do the hem double ? Is a single hem possible or do you not recommend this ?

[@dianaknits]

I prefer the hem, which is folded. If you did a single layer, it would not lie flat and the upper edge would be whatever cast-on you used. I suppose you could either crochet around that or perhaps you could latch up a ribbing.

[@kaiyune472]

I love this pattern, but I cannot find it on your website. The only patterns I find there require a ribber. Thanks for the great video! Can this be made on an LK150?

[@dianaknits]

The pattern is here now: dianaknits.square.site/product/No-Sew_Sock/49?cs=true&cst=custom It is NOT for the LK150. You need to get gauge, and I am pretty sure you won't be able to get tight enough stitches on the LK. The LK will make a nice sock if you can find sport-gauge sock yarn, which is rather rare. I have a pattern for that in Mid-Gauge Mastery. However, they're thicker socks.

[@kerryroden7636]

I have an LK150, I also prefer a longer ribbed cuff. Would it be as easy an adaptation to make a longer cuff in ribbing as I think it would be?

[@dianaknits]

This is a standard gauge pattern, and you need the mid-gauge pattern. I do have a similar mid-gauge pattern in Mid-Gauge Mastery, but it does require a sport weight sock yarn and akes a heavier sock. Most people prefer a standard gauge sock to fit in their shoes, but sometimes people want the heavy socks for inside boots. A longer cuff in ribbing on an LK will require that you do quite a bit of latching, but I've done that sort of thing before. I'd save some time by doing knit 2, purl 1 instead of knit one, purl one.

[@kerryroden7636]

@@dianaknits Thank you!

[@virginiariley2985]

@@dianaknitshi! I had the same question but when I looked in KZbin for mid-gauge mastery I couldn’t find anything at all. Where would I find the pattern/video for doing these socks on the LK 150? Thanks!

[@dianaknits]

@@virginiariley2985 It's a book of mid-gauge patterns available for sale at www.dianaknits.com.

[@maryking5425]

What happens to the other leg of the stitch you pick up. Does it show up as loose stitch on the side

[@dianaknits]

You are only picking up one strand (leg) of the very edge stitch, and only every other row where there is a more open loop. It is not bulky.

[@Dragons_And_Giants]

@Diana Sullivan I'm wondering if you know what kjnd of carriages & its sinker would be compatible with a KH-551? Oddly enough I've got the ribber & its attachments. But I need the main carriage & its sinker( proving a bit difficult). Help!

[@dianaknits]

You need that particular carriage, the 551, as far as I know, and those are hard to find. It is a very old and a more difficult machine to use. It's old enough to give you more mechanical troubles; for instance, it does not a modern sponge bar. I have owned one and know it well. If it were me, I would sell the ribberto someone who can't find one and they will be thrilled, I would throw in all the other parts, and I would buy a newer machine, at least a punch card or newer.

[@chefdingo]

I must be doing something wrong. The picked up loops along the seam are very stretched out. Does that go away with blocking? Also, i can't get my row AND stitch guages to match the pattern guage. I'm using a standard guage Toyota...

[@dianaknits]

Sometimes if you don't use the exact same yarn, you get this situation where the you can't get both stitch and row gauges. Socks are rather forgiving, though. I'd go with the stitch gauge and adjust the number of rows on the bottom of the foot. The seam will improve a little as the fabric relaxes. It was stretched sideways by the km. I don't block the socks. If you are very unhappy with the seam, you could pick up the "knots" instead of the "loops" but I like the loops because I can't feel the seam on my foot.

[@druidsongevergreens]

Hi I ordered the pattern for $15 but there's no file, and no way to find the file on the website. Can you please help me access my download? Thanks

[@dianaknits]

You will have received an email from Bitship (a service that fills the orders immediately) with a download link. If you can't find it, email me, and I will send it to you. I don't put my email on KZbin for obvious reasons, but you can contact me through my sales site or by going to my blog, which as an email link.

[@dianaknits]

I am watching for an email from you. I need your email so I can send you the pattern. Or, look again to see if you got the Bitship email.

[@sdances124]

Hi, I enjoyed your video. I have a singer 700, what size gauge is this machine. I also was just given a singer 150 chunky and a singer 360. I do not know the gauge of these machines. I’m just starting out and your video is a great inspiration. Thanks

[@dianaknits]

Your Singer 700 is standard gauge, the gauge for this sock. It is 4.5mm from the center of each needle to the center of the next. Your chunky is 9 mm and your Singer 360 is also a 4.5 mm machine.