How to Knit Toe Up Socks Girly Knits Knitting Tutorial

In this video I show you the 3 special techniques I use to knit toe up socks - Judy's Magic Cast On, Increasing for the Toe, and How to Knit a Short Row Heel. These are the exact techniques I used for the socks in my new sock collection "Look at Those Legs!", which you can find at www.girlyknits.com or on my blog here: knittingisaweso...
Enjoy!
My favorite sock yarn to knit with (used for the animal sock featured in the demo): shrsl.com/2edim

[@pattygardner231]

I love your socks, but can’t handle DPNs. You said this can be done with magic loop. Could you please do another video showing how it’s done with ML? Please don’t short cut your technique. Knit the whole sock on the video. I know it’s a lot to ask, but your socks are some of the cutest I’ve seen and I’m just beginning sock knitting. Thanks so much.

[@ninawoodson1]

What size needles are you using and what number did you use thread

[@laurenriker7532]

+Nina Woodson I used Size 4 needles and sport weight yarn for this tutorial :)

[@Mireya1444]

+Lauren Riker 4.0mm or 4US

[@girlyknits]

+Mireya Dominguez 4 US

[@Mireya1444]

+Girly Knits thank u(:

[@zabrinatyrel8494]

What size yarn and needles do you use? Can't wait to try this

[@girlyknits]

In this tutorial I was using US 4 (3.5mm) needles and sport weight yarn!

[@joanncowgill7709]

Thank you for an easy to understand video. The animal socks are darling, and I plan on making them. Kudos for using economical needles and yarns in achieving excellent results.

[@haileygood2277]

I love the no seam part an they are pretty easy, I only wish I knew personally how to make them not so "edged"?? And the heal not so deep. My mom loves them! But the heel is too deep for her. Everywhere else is fine. Thank you for making this comprehensive and easy to follow tutorial free to the public.

[@girlyknits]

Hailey Good hi! If you want a more shallow heel, you would just not do as many short rows :)

[@mykalamcintyre3711]

do you have a written pattern available too? after the first set of increases I am coming up with 7 stitches on both needles.

[@Voniquaz]

+Mykala McIntyre same here! If I have 5 stitches on each needle and I'm adding a stitch on both ends...7 stitches makes sense, no? I have no clue how she only has 6 haha

[@bethlovespunk007]

+Voniquaz Anyone figure this out? I'm lost. Started out with 5 stitches on each needle. You add 2 stitches per increase on each needle. 5+2=7... but she clearly has seven stitches on one needle and 6 on the other when she splits it up after the first set of increases... I am so confused as to where that stitch went!

[@laurenriker7532]

+Voniquaz I'm so sorry, I made a mistake and didn't realize it! You should have 7 sts on each needle after the first increase rnd. Sorry about that!

[@laurenriker7532]

+Mykala McIntyre That is correct! I'm so sorry, I made a mistake and didn't realize it until after filming this video! All of my patterns are much more detailed with instructions, this was just to provide a visual of the techniques :)

[@laurenriker7532]

+BethLovesPunk007 I made a mistake, I'm sorry! 7 sts on each needle after the first increase round in correct :) When you split them up there will be 3 sts on one needle and 4 on the other.

[@JanetLanier]

You do such a nice job of explaining techniques. Thank you! I really like how the heel is formed in your tutorial. When I first tried doing socks with a heel method using M1s and contrasting color, I was changing thread so often but your method of making heels with wrapping the stitches makes it much easier for changing color. When I did try the M1 method, I liked how the heel was gently curved. If you change the number of stitches left unwrapped in your method, does that affect the curving of the heel? For example, you leave 5 stitches unwrapped in the center of the heel. If I changed that to a larger number, would that make the heel less of a right angle? Thank you!

[@laurenriker7532]

+Janet Lanier Hi Janet! I believe that's correct - more stitches left unwrapped, less of an angle. Glad you enjoyed the tutorial!

[@Sabrinajbeltran]

This is a great video! So clear and descriptive :) what brand of needles are you using and what yarn?

[@girlyknits]

Sabrina Perez thanks! I was using clover needles and knit picks yarn :)

[@ks506soton]

Brilliant now I can knit socks for my toys.

[@loisjones9766]

I find the Turkish cast on easier. What cast off do you use?

[@slinman100]

Just learning how to knit so I know these socks are somewhere in my future....maybe the distant future! But I loved seeing how you do this!

[@jackieyeo5237]

Thank you for the tutorial. I liked how clearly you show the beginning loop, direction of the yarn end/ball end, and the twists. Sock cast on!

[@brittstagis9286]

Thank you fore sharing a easy and good looking sock. Know i can knit socks.

[@soniaguzman762]

I have knitted 3 pairs of toe up socks now. I think I have the knitting of the sock down and understand the construction. My problem is the the sock fits perfectly except for the area just before the heel and right after the heel like around the bottom of my ankle is very tight. How to I fix that?

[@christinacruden886]

Are the toes always square when you knit from bottom up? TIA. I prefer a round toe. Can you have a round toe knitting them this way?

[@classykathy1]

Hello: I am new to sock knitting lots to learn. I am wondering what size of needle you are using. I need to get some but don't know what size to get. Your video is fantastic and easy to follow, Definitely will be watching more. Thank you!

[@girlyknits]

Hi Kathleen! It depends on what pattern you are using / what yarn weight. Here are my sock patterns - they have the needle sizes listed, as you will see they vary: girlyknits.com/patterns/sock-designs/ . I was using size 4's in the video because I was using a sport weight yarn, but if you were using a fingering weight yarn which is more common you would probably be using a smaller needle like a 2. Hope that helps!

[@Laurabeth9999]

how can you account for those with swelling feet. I.E. diabetics can have adema, water weight on the foot and sometimes lower leg. Can you increase these easily and if so how?

[@laurenriker7532]

Sure you can definitely cast on more stitches - most of my patterns have a variety of sizes to choose from based on your foot circumference. Hope that helps!

[@catrinahaider]

The one she starts here has got to be a smaller size than the other finished sock.

[@leahmcginley4057]

can you use this cast on the make a carring bag? I want to make a doggy carrier for my doxy! if so how many would you cast on for this??

[@brendadodd1075]

Are these double wrap the same as "Twin Knit and Purl stitches?

[@sabanonder7241]

great work, thanks:)

[@rajinderkhipal8269]

Wow

[@just-jessica8469]

Thank you for this awesome very clear beginner friendly sock vid! Im going to attempt my 1st pair for my son 😄

[@marissa5833]

your designs are so beautiful and amazingly affordable you truly inspire me so much I hope to be able to create on your level one day and share my designs and patterns for a living 💙

[@mallory1304]

Thanks so much for this video!! I’m following the cat socks pattern in one of your books and could not make out what one line meant, but this vid is clear. I was about to make a mess! Thanks so much for putting this up with your patterns!😸

[@girlyknits]

Awesome! So happy to hear that! 😺

[@bpurly7775]

I need to make socks for my son. I was looking for the conversion chart but did not find it. All the sock patterns were for girls. Can I use the eye of partridge stitch for this heel?

[@girlyknits]

B Purly Hi - do you have one of my patterns that you're using? I link to some conversion charts in my patterns and they are by age/foot length, not gender. Yes, you can use whatever type of heel you like :)

[@Minecraft-for_real]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing tutorial!

[@Unhappy700]

Omg your instructions were so easy to understand how to cast on Thank you

[@girlyknits]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tsenrigsanjana1057]

Thanks

[@melatina66]

Can the German Short Rows be substituted for the wrap and turn short row heel.

[@laurenriker7532]

Sure! Looks like this video might help :) verypink.com/2014/12/31/german-short-rows/

[@ninawoodson1]

Thank you for your tutorial on the socks there was a little difficult but I finally figured it out but I am doing them now so when I get done if I don't take it out I will post them

[@laurenriker7532]

+Nina Woodson Awesome Nina!

[@Mireya1444]

What if I try to use light weight yarn? Will there be a very big difference?

[@laurenriker7532]

What weight exactly? Like fingering? You definitely can, you just want to make sure you are casting on the proper number of stitches to fit you - it will be easiest to use a pattern using the weight of yarn that you want to use and it will have that info!

[@theknittingcraft3151]

Good job 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@mariar8025]

Great video, thanks! I"m new to sock knitting so this version is interesting as well as I'm a visual learner :) I do magic loop, but what size needles are you using?

[@laurenriker7532]

Hi Maria! I was using US 4 needles in this video :)

[@c92smith]

Great video I am trying this now

[@cazzielewis7466]

Hi I have just come across you and would love the pattern on toe up socks? Thanks

[@girlyknits]

Hi Cazzie! You can find them here! girlyknits.com/patterns/sock-designs/

[@angelamesropean3174]

I really love your video, thank you for sharing! please can you share the yarn that you are using for the collection? I'm looking for the same yarn texture but having difficulty knowing what to look for. thank you!

[@girlyknits]

Angela Mesropean You can find all of the yarns I used for the socks on their pattern pages on my site www.girlyknits.com/patterns. All of the yarns I used of from Knit Picks!

[@angelamesropean3174]

Girly Knits thank you for the pointing me in the right direction 🙂

[@debrathompson8794]

Love your whole sock collection!

[@shaehess5136]

What do you do with the tail from the beginning that is left in the toe?

[@girlyknits]

Hi Shae! You just pull it to the inside of the sock and weave it in.

[@rosakoko5049]

Thank you!!!!🌺💖🌹

[@iqbalsingh2718]

Roza Koko snooks

[@sumayyhhassan103]

did you use the purl stich

[@jennifertaylor5652]

wish someone would do a fish lips kiss heel sock

[@marilynalberts4508]

Jennifer Taylor they can't because it is a paid for pattern

[@jackiebiggs8159]

thank you

[@deedee1654]

9:59

[@BlessedForever888]

This was extremely clear and helpful! Thank you so much! I feel inspired to knit my sock now

[@DeagleRat]

Thanks for this, it really helped me understand heels a bit better. At what point would you change color for a contrasting heel, the very first heel row?

[@girlyknits]

DeagleRat you’re welcome! Yes that’s correct!