Everything you need to know about knitting socks 🧦🧶 | tips & tricks

[@jennistevenson796]

The shadow wrap heel has been my gateway to a sock knitting addiction. No counting and no picking up stitches. Love it

[@WellLovedKnits]

Lisa I waaaaaant to be a sock knitter like you haha just haven’t gotten there yet! Maybe one day. Loved this chill video :) x

[@lisasknitclub]

Haha practice makes perfect!

[@amorahlopez2297]

Voolenvine’s How To Knit Socks tutorial on her channel is an AMAZING first sock tutorial, it’s what I’m using right now to make my first pair and it’s very easy to understand and follow. The clear visual instruction is so helpful when making it for the first time!

[@malujan]

I love the strawberry socks!!. And your cardigan!. Can't wait for the Heartstopper socks.

[@jackhopkins5402]

I've just discovered your podcasts and I,m enjoying them. I'm really impressed with your color-work socks. I've knit many more than 100 pairs of socks in the past few years, but only a few are color-work. Good for you for taking them on. I recently made the Blooming Lavender Socks and I love them, but they do take more brain-power. But, now I'm inspired to knit more of them. One of the things I first noticed about my hand-knit wool socks was that at the end of the day my feet were not damp and sweaty. I wear hand-knit socks almost every day now (only on the hottest days do I not wear them). My suggestion for avoiding 2nd sock syndrome: I cast on the first sock and then the second sock. I knit the cuff on one and then the cuff on the 2nd, then the leg the same way, one heel then the other, etc. So, at the end I'm doing 2 toes - one after the other. It works for me. I'm looking forward to your next podcast. Jacki

[@lisasknitclub]

Wow over a 100 pairs, that's so impressive! Thank you for all the kind words :)

[@sandraj4602]

Wow, thank you for the tip knitting both socks basically at the same time! I will definitely try it! ❤

[@Cookybaker502]

so interesting and nice to see a bit more of a "natural" personality teaching me already a lot about socks!

[@sharks2571]

Thanks for this video. I'm a new sock knitter (working on pair #3, waiting for a wool warehouse delivery of lots of drops nord since it is on sale😅) and you really inspired me to try. Now they are my favourite projects to make, and I'm about to buy some 9 inch circular needles because at this point I am over magic loop🙄

[@joannshupe9333]

The "thread" inside the Lang sock yarn is not for mending; it's intended to be held double with the yarn when working the heel and toe. It's a reinforcing thread.

[@lisasknitclub]

Ahh at my local yarn shop they told me it can be used for mending and fixing small mistakes. I guess it can be used for multiple purposes ;)

[@colettegjuka9604]

I also enjoyed knitting socks more once I found 9" circular needles and also bought the same Chiagoo set. It made such a difference.

[@HookedOnWishing]

I 100% agree, the 9 inch were a game changer for mee too

[@jahnkecy]

I have not ever had second sock syndrome because when I make the first sock, I make notes: Cuff was: 20 rows k1, p1 ribbing. Leg: 40 rows stockinette. Heel Flap: Row 1: Slip first st, *k, slip 1 purl-wise* across row. Row 2:Slip first st then purl across row. Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 36 total rows. Etc. This way I know that both socks will be made the same. 🎃

[@TheHarryKnit]

Ahhhhhh the Heartstopper socks are so cute!! I'd love to make it as soon as the pattern is out 😱

[@lisasknitclub]

The Heartstopper socks are so fun but also such a challenge to make, so the pattern will take a while but that's always the case with pattern design haha

[@emmalindsey9065]

I need this video ... I have been wanting to knit socks for so long!

[@violet969]

i was just watching your yarn stash video and hoping you would come out with a video on sock knitting and then this dropped 😆 been trying to get into sock knitting so thank you!

[@kaylemoine1571]

I started knitting with worsted weight yarn. Then worked my way down. However, I knit the easiest socks. Toe up, two at a time. I use Turkish cast on. Yarnover increases, peasant heel. They fit me fine. Also, self striped yarn. Everyone thinks I'm so smart, but the yarn does all the work.

[@blacksunshine5758]

I’m on my 8th pair and I’m still getting hung up and have to refer back to videos for heel/ gusset and even the foot decrease as to which side gets the ssk and k2tog. I always mix that up and end up with wonky decrease seams. But I’m still having fun and love that I can make something with my hands. Plus nothing comes close to the burst of love and happiness I feel when my husband gushes about my Frankenstein socks. He loves them and has a few pair in rotation now. I have a couple pair but mine are the experimentals like when I tried contrasting toes/heels& patterns. I try them again on his and they turn out a bit better. My current pair are probably the best looking and it’s only because it’s been a lot of practice. It does get better, you just have to hang in there. Sometimes when I’m struggling & getting frustrated, I go back to hats and scarves.

[@thingswithwingsfly]

So instead of trying to remember which side gets the ssl and which one gets the k2tog, i think about it by looking at which way my stitches slope when the decrease. happens. The stitch closest to the heel goes underneath/behind the one next to the top of the foot when knitted. If you don't have the top of the foot stitch in front of the other one when the stitches are knitted together, then use the other decrease method.

[@AftrskewlXprmnt]

I am knitting my first pair of socks and I was worried about second sock syndrome and about the socks potentially not fitting (I am terrible at figuring out gauge) so I am knitting socks toe up, two at a time. I am finding its not that much more complicated than knitting one sock at a time and its easier to make the socks the same because you are knitting the same row on each sock, row by row. Since I am doing toe up socks, I can check the size regularly to make sure they fit.

[@lisasknitclub]

Yes knitting 2 socks at the same time is the only reason I would give magic loop another try haha. It sounds so cool!

[@jeanlubo2446]

For first socks those are beautiful. You were a born knitter. Thanks for sharing

[@suzannedavies7996]

I started sock knitting last year. I have been knitting for 50 years but have not done much colourwork. I love your lavender socks and might give them a go.

[@marie-soleilst-jean9791]

I've been wanting to start knitting socks since I discovered you on YT! This help the motivation and lower my fear of starting socks! Thank you x

[@kathysilber7234]

Really nice color work! Way to go, Lisa!

[@duvsmeow]

Love these tips! Currently almost done with my first pair of socks after knitting for three years~ btw can you share the pattern link to the cardigan you're wearing?? 👀

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

All the socks you have knitted are lovely I must have a go at some time. Love the video

[@carrieoxendine4429]

Hi You popped up, and I am digging your vibe. I am a sock knitter I knit with 2 16 inch circulars. I am starting to do color work and I am finding some nice patterns to knit. I can’t wait to see your next segment

[@lisasknitclub]

Thank you 🥰

[@riksissknits]

To get rid of second sock syndrome I always cast on two at the time on two separate 9in needles. Finishing rib in each, then leg and before you notice you are doing toes on second one. 😁😁 works every time

[@joscraftjourney6654]

That is what I am doing with the pair I am working on now.

[@bobagirl8468]

Thanks I am a first time knitter so this video helped me a lot. Thanks!

[@lindawagoner3331]

Thank you for sharing! I love knitting socks! ❤

[@sassybdassi6686]

omg the heartstopper socks! i love!

[@mrscarlier]

Measure your foot and then find a food can in your pantry that is the same circumference so you can ‘try it on’ to check how tight the sock will be.

[@lofi-lullaby4513]

Thank you for answering all those questions! It was a very fun video to watch ❤️

[@susanmcbride587]

Where can we find the sweater pattern. Your socks are fab. Strawberries!!!

[@janefuller1737]

How about that cardigan you’re wearing? I love it!

[@brendafalk5162]

Could you link the pattern for your lovely sweater, than I am assuming you knit? Thanks. Just found your channel and enjoyed your video, so subscribed. Thanks for sharing.

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

Hi I had to get new phone.but I re subscribed.i absolutely love talking about 🧦 socks!!! I am also into fair isle now. it is so much fun

[@beepbopboop3221]

How do you remove dog hair when washing socks? My normal way of washing knits onky took care of the dirt (hand wash with wool wash) and pills (brushing). PS it's hot and humid in VA but I wear my socks year round. In summer, I prefer fine gauge wool socks in my hiking boots. They keep my feet dry and offer some pading to prevent blisters. Merino with nylon wash a bit easier. 100% wool socks, I wear in the house or I put them on to warm up in yoga class. They help my big toe (it had surgery and tends to be stiff) warm up and become flexible a bit quicker.

[@lisasknitclub]

The dog hair question is one I'd very much like an answer too as well! So far I haven't found the perfect way to get it out of mu socks.

[@nellybly7644]

I love your cardigan! Is there a tutorial?

[@lisasknitclub]

It’s the Clotilde Cardigan by Knitting for Olive, the pattern is linked in the description :)

[@nellybly7644]

@@lisasknitclub Thank you so much!

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

I love watching also earthtone girl on there she is teaching you about sock knitting its great.

[@carolina_.a9494]

What pattern did you use for your cardigan? It’s so pretty!

[@lisasknitclub]

It's the Clotilde Cardigan by Knitting for Olive :)

[@carolina_.a9494]

@@lisasknitclub thank you so much for answering!!!!! Definitely going to be attempting it 💗

[@Butterrollboutique]

Hi Lisa I'm new from grannydee I want to learn to knit so I can knit socks only🤗🥰

[@LucyGrullon]

loved the socks you made!! how much time does it take you to make a pair? approximately 😊

[@lisasknitclub]

Thank you! Mmm.. usually I never work only on socks so they take me about 2 weeks to finish a pair, but I've knitted them in one week as well. Depends on how much time I have haha

[@madisonjudd7983]

love the cardigan that you are wearing! where is the pattern from?

[@lisasknitclub]

It's the Clotilde Cardigan that you can find on the Knitting for Olive website :)

[@joscraftjourney6654]

I like the 9" Chagoo

[@HookedOnWishing]

Im a lefty and struggle with my color work being sloppy and leaning to the right. Any one have tips for me ?

[@claudinevandamme4809]

Thanks..interesting and cool...Bedankt.

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

Awesome video

[@elisecrogard]

Are you from Germany or Danmark? Your accent sounds like it.😊🧶

[@lisasknitclub]

Close! But I'm from the Netherlands actually haha

[@chris112233ish]

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[@anishinaabae]

ever since knitting and crochet became more popular during the pandemic, the dunning-kruger effect has been on near constant display. as much as i enjoy seeing an increase in knitting and crochet content, i'm not as keen on advice videos by people who have been at this for half a year.

[@lisasknitclub]

Thank you for sharing your insights. However, I never claim to be an expert on this topic. I simply shared the things that I wish I would have known before starting sock knitting. As a new sock knitter I felt like there were many things that people didn't talk about and by sharing the things I have learned I thought it would help some people. I do validate your opinion but personally I do not think that sharing your work online is something only very advanced knitters are entitled to do. In the end I want to create a space where everybody can learn from each other and in no way do I want to gatekeep the craft of knitting. But feel free to skip the advice videos if you are not really interested in them ;)

[@anishinaabae]

@@lisasknitclub that's fair, and i appreciate you taking the time to respond!

[@Kpup]

Interesting comment. I’ve personally been knitting for almost 20 years, but I am able to admit that some knitters who have been knitting for less time try more complicated skills and/are just better knitters than I am. I don’t think that you gain some special knitting skills just by the amount of time you’ve been doing it.