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[@stephne84]

Team toe up. I never know how long I am going to love a pattern, and toe up lets me quit with a shortie sock if I get bored. I love that you included the Big Twist yarn. Acrylic yarn lets me knit more since it's so much more affordable.

[@sandivandervoort4305]

I’m a dedicated toe up sock knitter. I don’t like starting with ribbing, and I love being able to change my mind about the sock as I go. I can decide I’m done and am only going to do shortie socks if I want, or I can keep knitting and use up every inch of my yarn. I always knit socks using two circular needles.

[@OneNerdToKnitThemAll]

I love doing a toe-up Turkish cast on. It makes me so happy whenever the wraps turn into stitches!

[@barbarayarnell2833]

I do both kinds of sock knitting but my favorite is toe up! Once you get past the cast on (which is kinda fiddly) I just really enjoy seeing the sock develop that way. Love your videos 😊

[@CheriKnits80]

I personally love the way toe up with a round toe feels! My absolute favourite! ❤

[@anitathompson5017]

Always cuff down. When my Mother was alive, I tried toe up, but she didn’t like the way they fit her. She passed in January of 2021, but I still here her voice every time I start a new pair, “Cuff down, right, because the other way just doesn’t make me as happy”.

[@CrazySockLady]

I love that!! It’s 100% how I feel! We should definitely do what makes us happy!

[@dorothycranfill3106]

I’ve been knitting socks toe up, but I’m going to do my next pair cuff down to see if the heel flap and gusset will fit me better since I have a high instep.

[@dorothyrainey1141]

I am a toe up girl and I love two at a time! I like to knit until the yarn is done so I don't have left overs.

[@evelynmehrkens6668]

I knit my socks toe up. I make my socks magic loop two at a time but on separate needles. I have decided to use up the yarn that I have and then see a podcast with beautiful yarn I just can't live without.

[@hannahpentoney6701]

I'm definitely a toe-up person! I like being able to control how long the leg is and use as much yarn as possible! Also, Kitchener and I do not mesh well... and I have a bind off for cuffs that just works :) Socks are the best!! Can't wait to see what the mystery sock is! :)

[@jennifermoody7363]

Does your bind- off have a name? I need to redo the tops of a pair of rainbow socks for my daughter b/c they aren't stretchy enough...

[@victoriaconkey5273]

I learned toe-up and was convinced that I'd never be cuff down. I realized I dreaded doing the cuff at the end and decided to try cuff down. I've never gone back 😂

[@karenknitspodcast]

I have recently converted to two at a time toe up!! I particularly like this because I am loving 50 gram skeins too! I do the toes and heels in bare yarn and then can knit up every drop of my 50 grams skein and finish off with a pop of color in bare to finish it off! Makes for perfect socks for me!

[@RosieNP73]

Wow, that Woolenvine is nothing short of gorgeous. Same thing goes for the Heathered Handmades yarn. I need to keep my eyes out for their yarns in the future. This is one of the best things I like about your podcast…you showcase so many beautiful yarns!

[@sarahstephen1363]

I’ve switched over to toe up and it’s the only way I ever want to knit now. Intrigued by your Voolenvine secret, will stay tuned. 😊

[@shelleycraft4273]

I'm Team Toe Up TAAT. The yarn for your secret project is gorgeous!

[@kraftymummayoutube9048]

100% toe up!!!! Especially helpful when you are playing yarn chicken!!!

[@michelleboon3165]

I love seeing all your socks and you always light up talking about your making. I love it. Thankyou!! I am also a CUFF DOWN sock knitter on 9" circulars. My husband recently told me he thought he had enough socks for a while. I replied 'NO WAY' you will never have enough socks from me. He is very knit worthy as he only wears my hand knit socks now. I am very happy to say one of my sons got married and so I have finally have a daughter (daughter in law) to knit socks for. After having 4 boys it is nice to have another girl around. SOCK KNITTING IS MY HAPPY PLACE I also learnt to crochet first and then taught myself to knit socks for my first ever knitting project.

[@junewilliams9257]

Cuff down with heel flap and gusset. Love the crochet square project bag it's so unique.

[@debrasusan73]

I'm a total cuff down girl, and it's because of you! Learned how to knit socks because of you, and I'm a total geek about it now!! Yay socks!

[@carolgorm100]

I am so glad I found you! Your tutorials are top notch!

[@heathertucker7056]

I am definitely a cuff down sock knitter! I have tried many time with toe up and just can’t get the perfect fit! Often choose different heels though! Great video x

[@elisab8096]

Definitely a cuff-down sock knitter. Thanks for keeping me company while I'm knitting!

[@angelsarafin]

I love doing toe up socks with self-striping. I find doing vanilla sock in the self-striping is just so relaxing.

[@Supercinda]

I learned top down but have switched to toe up and I love them! I'm so happy to see your sunshiny face on KZbin.

[@margomcintosh763]

I have always knit cuff down. It’s how I learned 69 years ago and it’s what I love.

[@RMoss-kz2vg]

Love cuff down with a toe decrease that creates kind of a tiny flower look at the end of the toe. Fit perfectly every time.

[@joannamartin7917]

Can’t wait to see the new pattern! I’m definitely a cuff down girl but I have knitted toe up when the pattern requires. ❤❤

[@annstoioff4351]

I used to exclusively knit taat toe up (magic loop) bc I wanted nothing to do with Kitchener stitch. I realized I was missing out on fun patterns and I also went on a quest to try a number of heel patterns. These days I’m usually knitting a pair cuff down at the same time on two separate needles (magic loop). I realized those few Kitchener stitches aren’t so laborious. Thx for all your sock wisdom.

[@KatharinaB23]

If I have plenty of yarn I'd always choose top/cuff-down most of the time on a small circular needle. I find it so relaxing and easy, by now I have my personal pattern memorized and can just grab my project and leave the house etc.. But if I'm working with a limited amount of yarn or want to use up all of it, I go with bottom/toe-up and also two-at-a-time on magic loop by pulling from the inside and outside of my yarn cake. Requires to manage the tangle situation, but in doing so I can use up every last inch of my yarn and I love that. 🧶

[@lisahughes3007]

Always cuff down! Just today attempting TAAT sock knitting with some fall colored yarn in the Broken Rib pattern. I've watched & re-watched your tutorial while I'm knitting them. Thank you for such wonderful & easy to follow along tutorials! I love all your projects and the yarn you have chosen is just so pretty!

[@franziskaruprecht4100]

Team cuff down ! I think it fits better because the cast on is more stretchy! Love all your yarn and autumnal bags!

[@inesw.7024]

Cuff down! Self striping sock yarn is my favorite yarn to knit up. So fun!

[@chickiemagoo9995]

Cuff down squad here...all the way! 😂 Those Sanderson Sisters socks you're working on, they are just gorgeous...those colours!! I haven't been brave enough to use off the wall colour combos for contrasts yet, I usually just choose a colour in the sock but one day... I'll dive in! Thank you for the inspo!! ❤

[@karenridling9223]

Hi love all those gorgeous project bags. Cuff down your Vanilla sock pattern is my favorite. It really shows cases all the gorgeous yarn you choose. Super inspiring podcast Thank you ❤

[@amyj9907]

I go back and forth between toe up and cuff down. Basically, I like both of them for different reasons, and I love having some variety in my sock knitting!

[@Debbiejump]

Cuff down for sure! That Fall box was amazing. Congrats to both winners. Sounds like your weekend was amazing. Sorry you missed wool gathering. It was awesome. Using what you have in stock is always great but to see all that yarn and goodies!!!!

[@jaclynsutherland4327]

I started socks cuff down and then transitioned to toe up for years, but the past two years or so I've fallen back in love with cuff down and it's all I knit now. I just love the magic of a heel turn and the sturdiness of the slip stitch heel flap in a cuff down sock. Not that you can't do those things with toe up, but they just don't hit the same way.

[@user-it7pc9ik3u]

Always cuff down as my grandmother taught me. . Love the way they develop as I knit.

[@katishaffer301]

I’m a cuff down 9 in vanilla socks as a grad student sitting in class it’s the easiest and super simple to listen to the professor and enjoy knitting!

[@trishhowell8121]

I’m definitely a cuff down sock knitter. In fact, I bought a t shirt from Tayler Earl’s Wool Needles Hands shop that says simply: “cuff down”. Good conversation starter when you’re out and about. 😅

[@eryniel3585]

I typically knit my socks toe-up, but I've also knit a lot of cuff-down. Toe-up with a Fleegle Heel TAAT is my go-to method, because I get a great fit for the heel, and never have to stress out about leaving enough yarn for the foot at the (and use up as much as possible).

[@JerriJonesabushelandahug]

Always cuff down and usually your vanilla sock pattern. Thank you for all your inspiration I really enjoy seeing all your beautiful projects.

[@sandybassett4901]

That Voolenvine yarn is gorgeous. Can’t wait to see your next pattern. Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday getaway. My daughter will be visiting a HS classmate, near the end of October. Her friend lives in the town of Mason. I thought how exciting to be near your area. The Dessert Vista Dye works yarns are beautiful. And I learned how to knit socks from your tutorials. So, I am team Cuff down. I hope your boys enjoyed their school event. StitchedbyMimi

[@jenniferwisecup9948]

I knit cuff down socks for me, but toe up for my kids. I frequently use Felici for their socks because they love them, but they also like longer socks with matching stripes, so I go toe up to use as much of the yarn as possible. I like shorter socks and usually use hand dyed yarn for my socks, so cuff down works just fine for me.

[@kassandraredding4758]

Oh my goodness, that hippo bag! 😍 I've always knitted my socks toe-up, and could never see the appeal of trying to teach myself a different way... until literally last week, when I cast on my very first top-down sock! I'm intrigued to see which fits better.

[@reginarosa6961]

I am definitely a cuff down sock knitter! I want to give toe-up another chance for self striping yarn that will give me really long socks, but just haven't got around to it.Thank you for your lovely channel, Kay! I always enjoy your videos SO much!

[@gfontaine1000]

Cuff down for me! I love the Desert Vista dyeworks yarn. I ordered several from them after I began watching your podcast right before the pandemic. You and all your tutorials, patterns and yarn suggestions saved me during that time!

[@jewelsknitsforbamma]

When I learned to knit socks, I learned toe up, but then I came across your tutorials for cuff down on magic loop, tried it, and I’ll never knit socks another way again. Haha. Cuff down all the way!

[@shelleymisenheimer6515]

I am new to socks and learned cuff down. I think I’m good with knitting them that way, lol. On vacation in Italy and brought Vanilla Socks with contrasting heel and toe to work on. Yarn is from Three by the Sea, and I LOVE it so much!

[@janice4892]

I’m a cuff down sock knitter. I plan to try toe up this winter. It’s on my “new to learn” list along with two at a time socks on magic loop. What wonderful give away prizes! Congratulation to both winners! 👏

[@elainebryceland5520]

Love the self striping yarn colours. I knit cuff down socks I’ve never tried toe up. So inspirational as always. X.

[@cherylkrueger6924]

I do both cuff down and toe up. Depends on the yarn and my mood. Toe up is great if I have a limited amount of yarn. I am truly amazed at how fast you knit your socks.

[@sew_So_beautiful]

I'm in the middle of knitting my second sock ever. It uses a gray and black self striping wool from Kroy and is just a simple vanilla sock, done top down. So I guess I ALWAYS knit top down. Lol. My husband is thrilled with his first sock. He has always wanted hand knit socks.

[@laurie-annemead6153]

Toe-up, two at a time, magic loop is my go-to for socks. My feet are small, and my feet swell due to arthritis, so I find toe-up allows me more control over fit. Love your pod cast.❤

[@shannonnotestine1562]

My go-to way of knitting socks is top down. Although if I'm knitting up scrappy socks to use up my left over sock yarn then I will knit toe up 2-at-a-time socks. That's just how my brain works.

[@lindas.5986]

Toe up gal here. Congratulations on your son’s birthday. My son turned 36 years old on the 20th. Time flies.

[@kristyturley5602]

I knit cuff down. Haven't tried toe up yet. I have crocheted longer than knitting. I watched your birthday Vaca. What a beautiful place. My daughter (14) son (17) have homecoming thus week as well.

[@veronicamakesthings]

I’m a big fan of cuff down! I’ve crocheted socks toe up, but would never knit them that way. I’m a creature of habit over here 😂

[@tamamo91]

My go-to sock recipe is cuff down. I have knit toe up a few times and they have their place - I did toe up in order to use up every bit of a yarn I wanted to use up. They turned out great! I actually enjoyed the process, but there is something about the fiddly cast on and bind off that prevents me from doing toe up more often.

[@MrsASteed]

Cracking up at your comments about toe-up. I am the same way! Back in the day, like a decade ago, I would knit toe up mixed in with cuff down like it was nothing. Now, I am so stuck in my ways that even if I have a questionable amount of yarn, I'd rather play yarn chicken and knit a pair of socks cuff-down than mess with toe-up pattern. I guess we just like what we like ;)

[@kimwhiting8153]

I do cuff down, that’s how I learned and am comfortable with! I absolutely get inspiration from all your beautiful socks and have done several of your patterns 😊

[@marthadean1600]

I started doing toe-up socks when kitchner stitch was more than I wanted to do as a left hander. Then when I found the Turkish cast on it was a game changer.

[@anitawessels3932]

I love to knit toe-up sock. Especially with left over yarn from other projects. Then I can knit and use-up most of the yarn. I also knit two at time.

[@Turtle4Cats]

I'm definitely a top down sock knitter. When I learned how to knit socks it was from the toe-up, and I have done it a couple of other times if the pattern just really can't be converted to top down, but I find top down socks fit me better.

[@barbh1505]

I’ve knit both toe up and cuff down. Cuff down is probably my favorite. Currently knitting two at a time cuff down 🧶

[@cindik7268]

Cuff down! You got me started in my adventure in knitting socks, and have knit nothing else since. I did begin my very first sweater though yesterday. I love Freda McFadden books. They are easy reads with some twists. Have a great weekend.

[@heatherkather653]

I’m a die hard toe up knitter but have been dabbling in cuff down recently. That hippo bag is so adorable.

[@susan9203]

Oh my gosh, I love all your new yarn and bag acquisitions! I knit socks in many ways, top down, toe up and on my Gerhart sock knitting machine. I too prefer top down.

[@annef.3387]

Cuff down, magic loop, every time, love them!😊

[@kathyadkins3508]

Toe-up socks! Except for a few patterned socks that need to be cuff down (and I usually end up with a too-tight-cuff). But most of all, I just love knitting socks. Thanks for your enabling, I mean inspiration 😇

[@jessicad697]

I love to knit socks cuff down. I’ve never tried to knit toe up, but I have no desire to either. Love seeing all the beautiful self striping yarn you’ve been getting! I have a skein I’ve been itching to cast on.

[@crochetwithnonnarosanna]

Loved the mini yarns. I’m thinking when I make my first pair of socks , it will be cuff down.

[@knittingsinmyDNA]

HI Kay! Love watching your channel! As for sock knitting, I've never done toe up, and I'm finally able to do cuff down without looking at a pattern for heel flap, turn and gusset :). Thanks for your tutorials, they helped so much when I started knitting socks a couple of years ago. Keep up the positive vibes!

[@susankorotkin3386]

I always knit top-down. I’ve done toe up, but never confident in where to start the gusset. Always have a pair of socks on the go, 9” circs, that was a game changer - definitely picked up speed when I did that.

[@denitaylor4375]

I am just learning how to knit socks! I have been crocheting for 10ish years and finally going to try and learn! So far cuff down is a little easier for me 😊

[@CuriousPurplePig]

When I want to use up all my yarn, I knit toe up with a swirl rib, no heel. Other times, cuff down

[@elmariedelarey9902]

Enjoyed your podcast yet again. Congratulations to the two winners from no 200! Cuff down for sure. Just love all the inspiration for sock knitting, and looking forward to the new design.💗

[@marykaysnow8128]

Everytime I watch you, I buy.... bought the sweater pattern and yarn (Big Twist) for myself and my mom........ more yarn!!!

[@chimaknits]

I do most of my socks cuff down because I prefer the « heel flap / gusset » heel. But, once in a while, I will do toes up when I want to use up all my yarn and go as high as I can for the leg because the foot is already done and i know I will not run out of yarn.

[@elizabethl-m6979]

Definitely cuff down and self-striping yarn is my favorite!

[@werenrodemamre9974]

When I started knitting socks I did toe up. I wasn't confident that I would know how much yarn I'd have and was always afraid of running out of it. Now, I can't do other than cuff down. Always. I just know that as a small feet person I always will have enough yarn so it's ok... only knit toe up if planning a knee-height sock, which is not often.

[@LindaSimpson]

Hi Kay, congratulations to the winners. I am definitely a cuff down gal. Beautiful socks and love the cardigan. I got home yesterday and brought back lots of gorgeous Turkish yarn. Have a wonderful day ❤❤❤

[@lindahinds8388]

I always to cuff down socks. I have to say the hippo/pumpkin bag is so cute. I'm not usually into Halloween decor print but that is one I would get. It's the hippos that got to me. Love hippos. Yes that includes the Xmas hippo song.

[@heatherfowler4041]

Love the bright colours of the Area 51 yarn. I knit socks cuff down.

[@mistyyork5271]

I'm a cuff down girl. And I'm so excited, using your two at a time tutorial for my first two at a time socks! Loving it!

[@Omer4183]

Cuff down!!! Always💕 We’ve stayed at the Golden Lamb before…very nice! Glad you and Eric had a great time.

[@NaomisNook-3]

Super pretty yarns Kay I love to knit both ways just depends on the yarn and my mood.

[@willowcraftfarm30]

I am team cuff down for sure. I love seeing all of the beautiful yarn you show but my bank account is not so thrilled 😂

[@sallyannmiller6589]

Top down only with DPNs only. It freaks out the Muggles! A lady in the waiting room of the optometrist office said “That’s a lot like knitting, isn’t it?”. 😂

[@wollepluisje3217]

I totally would knit a pair of Frankensocks out of those mini’s. I knit socks both ways, toe up and cuff down, mostly just by what I feel like at that moment. 🙂

[@kristenrossi6528]

I like to knit my socks top down, one at a time! I so enjoy knitting socks.

[@moriversoap]

So far I've only done cuff down following your tutorials. Working on a cuff right now!

[@kimgourley2723]

I have always done cuff down. I made my first sock just over a year ago, and now I’m obsessed!

[@Reka_Toka]

Oh my… is that a new sock design? 👀👀 and that Gilmore girls bag 😍 Gilmore girls is such a fall/winter show for me, I always get the mood for it around autumn. I knit socks cuff down (toe up is still so intimidating for me), and I learned how to knit socks from your videos and patterns ☺️ Thank you for the great instructions and many tips! I tried all 3 methods, but for now 9 inch circulars is my favorite! 🙌🏼

[@denisafurr5672]

I always enjoy watching your podcasts whither you’re working on Knitting, crochet or any other crafty project. I am currently working on on the All of the Lights Cardigan by Jojo Locatelli. And it’s bringing me much joy ❤😊 oh and I am team cuff down, always 😁👍🏽

[@MonIca-jd3xp]

Cuff down on 9 inch circulars. That’s how I learned from you and I’m sticking to it. 🥰

[@EkaterinaS-ce6jb]

Cuff down team. Thank you for all the socks inspiration!

[@92ForeverHis]

Oh my gracious that hippo bag got me all kinds of crazy. I LOVE it. I am so far a cuff down girl. I cast on my first toe up socks recently for my daughter because she doesn’t like the feel of Kitchener stitch. I might finish them 😳. They are waiting to be tinked/frogged back currently.

[@leegifford3675]

I generally stick to cuff-down with a heel flap and gusset! I’m looking forward to your ‘secret’ cast on!😊

[@Beachwood58]

Yes! I’m obsessed with that Voolenvine yarn 😍

[@suegallo4269]

I am a cuff down girl for sure. I have made one pair of toe up and they fit fine, but I had to follow the pattern for them, so I always end up resorting to cuff down since I have those memorized! Happy belated birthday.

[@sungae87]

Ironically, I'm a cuff down knitter BUT as I was watching this... I am knitting a toe up sock :P Its the Thursday Sock by s.knits and it has a heel flap! I was curious what the construction was like :)

[@melyfirefly]

Your finished socks look so good. 😄 I love all your project bags too, you have inspired me to sew myself some. I need a bag for every project now, haha. 😊