Knit a Sock: Step 7 The Toe and Kitchener Graft

Let's finish up! We're decreasing for a lovely rounded toe and finishing up with my version of the Kitchener Graft. You can do it!
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Figuring out when to begin the toe decreases:
It takes 23 (26, 28) rows to decrease the number of stitches down to (16 sts) the point at which you graft the toe closed. So knowing that, you can count your rows and measure to see exactly when you need to begin the toe decreases, based on the length of your foot minus that amount.
Note: The Beginning of Round is at the beginning of the back half of the stitches, or the side of the sock where the heel flap begins.
JANA'S ROUNDED TOE (knitted from the cuff down)
Row 1: *k1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before the end either the sole stitches of the top or the foot stitches, depending upon where your beginning of the round is. k2tog, k1. * Repeat on the other side of your sock.
Row 2 & 3 - Knit a plain round
Repeat rows 1-3 until you have decreases the total number of stitches by 12.
Row 4 *Repeat row 1, the decrease round
Row 5 Knit a row.*
Repeat rows 4 and 5, alternating between a decrease round and a plain round until you have half the original number of cast on stitches left. For example, If you began with 64 (72, 80) sts, you should repeat these two rounds until you have 32 (36, 40) sts left, or 16 (18, 20) stitches on each needle (if you’re using magic loop or 2 circulars.)
Half the number of original stitches.
Now knit the decrease row (row 1) every round until you have 16 stitches remaining, or 8 stitches on each needle. Graft these stitches using the Kitchener method show here:
• Kitchener Stitch witho...
ROW BY ROW INSTRUCTIONS: (If you find an error, please let me know in the comments below)
Row 1 is a Decreasing Round: *Knit to 3 sts before the end of this half of your sock (either the instep of top of foot section), k2tog, k1. Turn sock over, k1, ssk. Knit across needle(s) until 3 sts remain, k2tog, k1. Turn sock over, k1, ssk * 60(68,76) sts remain
Row 2-3: knit
Row 4: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. 56(64,72) sts left
Row 5-6: knit
Row 7: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. 52(60,68) sts left
Row 8: knit
Row 9: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. 48(56,64) sts left
Row 10: knit
Row 11: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. 44(52,60) sts left
Row 12: knit
Row 13: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. 40(48,56) sts left
Row 14: knit
Row 15: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. 36(44,52) sts left
Row 16: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. 32(40,48) sts left
Row 17: For small size, skip this row and go to Row 18 decreasing now, every row.
For M/L sizes Knit.
Row 18: For S size, repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. 28 sts left
For M size, skip this round and go on to Row 19. For L size, Knit.
Row 19: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. 24(36,44) sts remain
Row 20: For S/M sizes, skip this row and go to Row 21. For L size, Knit.
Row 21: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. 20(32,40) sts remain
Row 22: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. 16(28,36) sts remain
Row 23: Kitchener grafting for small size
For M/L sizes, repeat Row 1 for a dec. round. - (24, 32) sts remain
Row 24: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. - (20, 28) sts remain
Row 25: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. - (16, 24) sts remain
Row 26: Kitchener grafting for medium size
For L size, repeat Row 1 for a dec round. -(-20) sts remain
Row 27: repeat Row 1 for a decreasing round. -(-16) sts remain
Row 28: Kitchener grafting for large size
Kitchener video:
• Kitchener Stitch witho...
Kitchener instructions:
When you have 8 stitches on each needle and your working yarn is on the right end of the sole stitches, cut yarn, leaving a 12-18" tail.
1) Insert the needle into the first stitch as if to knit, pull yarn through and slip off st off needle
2) Insert the needle into the next stitch as if you purl, pull yarn through and leave stitch on.
On the "back needle" with the purl bumps facing you (do not turn the sock over)
3) Insert the needle into the first stitch as if to purl, pull yarn through and slip stitch off
4) Insert the needle into the next stitch as if to knit, pull yarn through and leave stitch on.
Repeat steps until all stitches are grafted.
Yarn I'm using:
Plymouth Happy Feet: www.ravelry.com/yarns/library...
Needles I'm using:
Chaiogoo 32" circular needle 2.25mm (US 1)
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I keep checking so many videos on you tube and I ALWAYS come back to you become you make it so much easier

[@esthersargeant7634]

Thankyou for your amazing description of Kitchener stitch...I always use it because it makes an exceptional finish, but learned it from another and always in terror and never get a rythm going...your description is soooo good and simple and non scary and I began to understand what was going on and get a good rythm (my pattern leaves me with 28 stitches over two needles) thankyou

[@BrandiChynoweth]

I have been knitting socks for a long time and I have always hated sewing the toe. You explained the kitchner stitch so well!!! thank you so much!!!

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Thank you. Great lesson.

[@victoriahopkin224]

Your explanation of the Kitchener is absolutely the clearest. It could not be made any simpler. Well done. Neat toes all round 👏

[@carrieklumpar258]

Thank you. I come back to this video every time I have to Kitchener stitch. It's so clear (uh, even though it's, um, blurry. Unclear but clear, I guess. ;-) ) I just had to graft 120 stitches, and I could hear your voice with every one: "Knit off, purl on; purl off, knit on; knit off..."

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I just wanted to say... thank you so much for this series! I actually followed the Hermione’s sock pattern that I saw you’ve previously done! You were so helpful for all of those bits in the pattern that were new to me as someone doing her first pair of socks! You are so clear with your explanations and were a total lifesaver with the heel turn and Kitchener stitch cast off. Thank you!!!

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Thank you so much, Jana for making these videos. It really helps greatly to know where to knit my toe decreases! I appreciate you!

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Great knit-a-long Jana! Thanks for making it look so easy!

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Wowzers, I've completed 1 sock & it looks & fits perfectly. When my partner gave me sock wool as a Christmas present I looked with horror & trepidation. But you came to my rescue, what an absolute dream your videos are Jana, I'm sure I wouldn't have made it to the end without your guidance & easy to follow instructions. I'm loving Kitchener for it's neat finish, here's to matching sock... Keep up the great tutorials & thanks again

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The clearest Kitchener stitch demo I've seen (even if it was a little blurry!) ;-) I love your style, thanks so much. I've subscribed and look forward to more of your videos.

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Wow this explanation of Kitchener stitch is better!!!

[@everlife5773]

Wow,,,,thank you so much, you just took the hair pulling step out of this kitchener stitch. It makes for a much nicer finish for the toe. Love it.

[@seaglass64]

A friend just introduced me to knitting again after a 40 year break . I grew up in Switzerland and in high school we were allowed to knit in all our lessons! Now living in Scotland I followed your excellent instructions to remind myself of sock knitting - thanks for making it look so easy and for the detailed instructions!

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Thank you Jana 💜

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Thank you SO much for this step-by-step tutorial. I am just learning to make socks and trying different methods. So my current pair are very odd with different heal styles, soles and toes. But, they do both fit, so I will wear them, but will use my favourite parts from the different styles for my next, and hopefully matching, pair. Thanks Jana! 🥂💐💖

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@@PurlTogether Jana, do you have a tutorial series for "two at a time" on magic loop? Or are you planning one?

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I do have one! Here is a link to the playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLNWbWGGFfxXlve0RbdlVnbnc4jrAY9QTh

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I’m from Michigan but have been in SoCal for many years.. Knitting skinny scarves in cotton circular: For cal weather I’ve never really mastered the sock but I keep watching your videos over and over and it’s very helpful I’m sure I can do some soon! Prefer to join the local knitting club in addition to your tips to really physically see how to do it👏🏻👏🏻🧶 Any ideas that you have to start a knitting group locally that would be great!

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Most of the time when posts are declined in the group it's simply because the required information isn't there. We ask that you include the pattern (if there is one, if not just say you're using my tutorial) and also the yarn that you used. I'm glad you're enjoying the tutorial! Thanks for watching.

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Good learning experience but I think I like the toe up way better...it was nice to try a different way...now I know for sure how I like to knit socks...as you say "I am the boss of MY knitting" Thanks for the lesson it was great

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I love, love, love your videos and I’ve been able to knit a sick fur the first time ever!!! I do have one question and that is do you subtract any from the measurement of your foot length to allow for the stretch of the sick? Or does that ease become less after you wash the socks the first time?

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I personally don't subtract for length, but you could if you want them to fit tighter in length. 5-10% I don't trust the people in my house with laundry!

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Purl Together good point!🤣

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Love your videos! So helpful. I am a first time sock knitter and would just like to know if there is a written pattern which I can print to make it easier to follow the video at the same time? Thank you

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If you click SHOW MORE in the video description, you'll see everything written out. You can copy/paste it into a document to print. Thanks for watching!

[@DrPheigth]

The only thing left out was weaving in the tail at the beginning, so that the edge looks flawless. Other than that, and the glitch in the focusing ... seemed to be focused on the woodgrain, rather than the work ... GREAT video~!!

[@LindaCasa]

when you knit a shadow wrap heel, do you have to also knit a gusset

[@PurlTogether]

Nope, the shadow wrap heel is a short row heel. An entirely different technique

[@MCHorton55]

If the beginning of my round is in the middle of the sole, do I knit a “half row” to set up for the Kitchener stitch closing?

[@PurlTogether]

Yes, exactly!

[@meganwhitmore3009]

I'm probably staring right at it, but I can't find the worsted weight example. Could you share it?

[@PurlTogether]

Try this playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLNWbWGGFfxXnw2lWrsl_8yfbC7Uf59jkT

[@paulamccammon5591]

Hi Jana, I am in the process of knitting your step by step cuff down sock and cannot find the full pattern- is it available?

[@PurlTogether]

Well the short answer is no. It's not a pattern so much as it is a method by which you can knit a sock with any stitch pattern, using these components.

[@paulamccammon5591]

@@PurlTogether Ok thanks Jana- I have certainly learnt some handy new techniques from your steps🤗

[@aliakhatib4907]

My advice: do not attempt the Kitchener stitch at 1 am in excitement of finishing your sock.

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Oh dear! I hope you got it sorted out in the end!

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Purl Together Just did, only had to frog one row! Thankfully I knew when to just wait till morning 😂 PS: My sock turned out great! Thanks for these awesome videos.

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Time to finish up the second one!

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Why are the "tutorials" with the tiniest needles and finest yarn?! Its a TUTORIAL - use GIANT, non ombre, strong contrast colors materials? Its for demonstration!

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Many knitters like to see the demonstration with the actual materials that they're using. You might prefer this series instead, where I have indeed used worsted weight yarn to knit a pair of socks: kzbin.info/aero/PLNWbWGGFfxXn5GJRYW6n_MZAdb84iOPVh

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