Knit Your First Toe Up Sock! (Part 1)

If you've never knit a toe up sock before, or if you just want a basic sock anatomy lesson, this is the video for you!
This is video 1 of 3.
Part 2: • Knit Your First Toe-Up...
Part 3: • Knit Your First Toe Up...
Full Pattern (free on blog): orchardhouseed...
Full Pattern (paid PDF on Ravelry): www.ravelry.co...
Full Pattern (paid PDF on Etsy): www.etsy.com/l...
Knitting for Crocheters Part 1 (beginner knitting tutorial): • Knitting for Crocheter...
The numbers below assume a gauge of 32 stitches & 44 rounds = 4” (10 cm)
in blocked stockinette stitch.
*If your gauge is different, your finished sock will be a different size.*
*Details per size*
(Foot measurements can be found on the blog post listed above, or in the paid PDF)
Toddler:
- Cast On 12
- Increase to 40
- Knit until the sock is 1.25" /3 cm shorter than the wearer's foot length.
Child (4-6 years):
- Cast On 16
- Increase to 48
- Knit until the sock is 1.5” / 4 cm shorter than the wearer's foot length.
Older Child-Women's S:
- Cast On 20
- Increase to 56
- Knit until the sock is 1.75” / 4.5 cm shorter than the wearer's foot length.
Women's M/Men's XS:
- Cast On 20
- Increase to 64
- Knit until the sock is 2” / 5 cm shorter than the wearer's foot length.
Women's L/Men's M:
- Cast on 24
- Increase to 72
- Knit until the sock is 2.5 / 5.5 cm shorter than the wearer's foot length.
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[@jacobsdabomb121]

As a new knitter, working on my first scarf, I am absolutely astounded by the pace of your knitting. Bravo

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Aw thank you! You’re looking at about 20 years of near-constant knitting. Also, congratulations on your first scarf!!

[@rehrerrobin6025]

This is the best explanation of the Judy method that I've seen!

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Oh yay! I’m glad to hear that, thank you for saying so.

[@user-pg2kb3qm3t]

Thank you for your generosity ❤❤❤

[@Bexsar92]

Amazing video! Thank you so much! Im trying out my first toe up socks using your videos as tutorials. So easy to understand and I can clearly see what and how you do it. Appriciate it! I Have only done cuff up before. but I don't really enjoy it, so I thought I would try toe up sick, using magic loop and see if that makes it more fun.

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Thank you so much for this - I love to hear that my tutorials help. I definitely prefer toe up socks - I find that you can put large, fun patterns on the instep without worrying about foot length or running out of yarn.

[@lakesidecrafts5011]

this is the best explanation and you are so detail oriented

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad it was helpful to you.

[@conniewatson3981]

I Thank You So Much !! For This Tutorial!! It Has Been A Big Help.,,It's My First Time Toe - Up - Sock.... In Fact I'm Copying Off Of You., Doing A Child Sock...I Thought This Will Be Easy For Me To Follow.... I Just Finish The 48 Stitches., Now Fixing To Knit In The Round.. 😁😊👍🤗

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful. Congratulations on starting your first sock!

[@conniewatson3981]

@@OrchardHouseEditing Thank You So Much...

[@valprokop9874]

Absolutely crystal clear! Thank you!

[@happydazzleart]

This video is just wonderful! I feel I can try them now. Thanks from Spain!

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

I’m so happy to hear this!! Please ask if you have questions, I’m happy to answer!

[@bettye444]

Thank you so much for these instructions. I learned to do this several years ago and became very competent, but because of “things” I didn’t knit for awhile and had completely forgotten how to do the cast on.

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

You're welcome! I definitely understand the need for a refresher. I do socks from memory because I knit them all the time, but for many other things I have to research and refresh my skills. Welcome back to socks!

[@RhondaWimmOfficial]

Thank you

[@thecraftaholic4223]

Wow. I’ve knitted for a while. But always have deviated from the magic loop. It was always confusing to me the way other explained it. You made it more understandable to me. And I’m gonna try the new toe you explained. Glad I found your video

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

I’m really happy to hear that. I hope you enjoy trying it out; please feel free to ask if you have questions.

[@bebiebua]

Splendid technic, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍🙂

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

You’re welcome! I’m glad it helps ☺️

[@janiegathercole7452]

Enjoying your video learn so much thanks😊

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

You’re welcome! I’m glad it’s helpful for you.

[@sheilamyers9049]

You are a great teacher, do you know anyone that shows this left handed? I’m having a hard time in my brain seeing how i.t should look from a left handed prospective.

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

@@sheilamyers9049 that’s a good question. I think Very Pink Knits does lefty tutorials

[@MayBrox]

This is brilliant. Thank you so much for showing 💙💜

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

You're welcome! I'm glad it helps :)

[@es5605]

Thank you for this!!

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

You're welcome! :)

[@chodenchoden1887]

It's beautiful..thank you for sharing

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

My pleasure 😊

[@laurentdumont160]

Merci vos explications sont très claires.👍

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

De rien 🥰

[@Melanie-yj8hs]

Thank you for tutorial!!!

[@accordian6ty]

Great tutorial and love your ring 🤗

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Thank you, and thank you! ☺️

[@stevemichael8186]

My first time trying well explained ty i cant wait to continue this series... i did have a question do you have a tutorial like this for two socks at once?

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

hiya! Sorry, I'm just seeing your comment now. I don't currently have a tutorial for two at a time socks, but can add it to my requested videos list. Do you have a preference for toe up or top down socks knit at the same time?

[@stevemichael8186]

@@OrchardHouseEditing i prefer to work toe up

[@user-fd7bc1hb3i]

very clear instruction but can you do the same on 4 or 5 needles??

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

You certainly can! Just split the stitches evenly in quarters. Needles 1 and 2 will be the instep, needles 3 and 4 will be the sole/back of leg/heel.

[@user-fd7bc1hb3i]

Thankyou

[@gfitz6001]

I can’t see which needle “is closer to you”.

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

In the beginning of the video when I’m doing the cast on? If so, I’m both points of a circular needle in my right hand. The needle closer to you is the one physically closer to your body.

[@doloresgecsek3406]

Just finished my first toe up socks. Wonderful easy pattern. Thank you! QUESTION- do you block the socks and do you need a sock blocker?

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Congratulations on your first socks! I'm glad you enjoyed them. I don't block my socks because wearing them will form them to your feet. It's not like a garment where you'll have too-short sleeves without blocking. If you decide to block then yes, you would need sock blockers.

[@CLIPPERTWO2010]

Hi first off thanks for a great tutorial. Second I'm a bit confused as to which needle you pull for your working needle. In the beginning you pull the needle closest to you (front) but then later on in the video you appear to be pulling it from the back.

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Hiya! I appreciate the question. You should always be pulling the back needle. I can see how in the first section (right after the cast on) it would look like the front needle, depending on the angle. I think it might just have been the angle of how I was holding the needles. Does that make sense?

[@prestondemeritt6830]

QUESTION: at 11:45 you stated you were going to continue alternating an increase row and non-increase row until you reached the number you needed (48). Doesnt this mean one side would be wider than the other? at 12:45 I counted 24sts on on side. Meaning the other side has 24sts too but if you only increased on one side, that doesnt make sense?? Please explain (making some for my 4yo too!) TY

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Aha! Good question. So a row is one trip all the way around the needles you could also say that you work the front and back and that makes up one row. So both sides are the same. The non increase row means you knit every stitch on both needles without increasing. Does that help? If you need it fully written out it’s on my blog, which is linked in the description box.

[@prestondemeritt6830]

@@OrchardHouseEditing thank you so much for responding so quickly! Also your speed is incredible super cool!

[@sandi5276]

Hi Ruth - I am an intermediate beginner, and I am trying to learn Judy's Magic Cast on. WHen you are doing the cast on, are you alternating with the yarn tail and the working yarn, or just the working yarn? thanks sincerely for your response.

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Hi Sandi, yep - I'm alternating with the working yarn and the tail. They're essentially going over the needle and then twisting around each other. Check out the article in Knitty where it debuted: knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATmagiccaston.html

[@JillRyder]

Hi, im a bit confused as to the knitvrows and purl rows, as itblooks like every row is a knit row, but it is coming out as stocking stitch

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Hi Jill, yep, this is just a stockinette sock. You knit around every round until you come to the heel. There won’t be any purling except for the short rows in the heel.

[@JillRyder]

@@OrchardHouseEditing thanks, I will persevere

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

@@JillRyder if it’s not coming out looking like the video, feel free to shoot me an email or DM me on Instagram with a picture. On Instagram, I am at OrchardHouseediting, or the email is contact at orchardhouseediting.com.

[@ellaalliston6120]

Hi Ruth, I totally agree with 'the Craftaholic,' it sounds very doable. I have failed three times before but I feel optimistic. How do I translate this to a fingerling yarn and for an adult? Do you have a tutorial or pattern for an adult (women shoe size 7). Thank you!

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Hi Ella, I totally know the feeling. It took me multiple tries before I “got it” with sock knitting. If you’d like the pattern totally written out, it’s on my website- there’s a direct link to it in the description of this video. I’m here for you if you need help!

[@davidsheldrake7460]

Can the instructions be printed off?

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Yep! If you'd like a full PDF to print, you can look for "Boiled" socks in any of my pattern platforms

[@user-zq1kr6nx1l]

Can you tell me if we can find your patron ?

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Sure! There’s links in the description box. It’s both free on my blog, or there’s a paid version if you want a PDF.

[@stephanieboshnack6100]

how many for a adult socks i want to TAAT socks

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

The stitch counts are in the video description, so you can choose whichever size works best for you.

[@drowninginthelake]

Soooo i accidentally did not do the alternating rows (increase and then normal row) what happens with that if i just skip the full thing does it mess up the sock or does it just give it a different shape?

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

For the toe? For a baby you probably wouldn’t notice, but for an adult size you’ll have a shorter toe section that probably gets wide a little too fast. Try it on!

[@drowninginthelake]

@@OrchardHouseEditing thank you for replying so quickly as well i appreciate it!! (:

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

@@drowninginthelake you’re welcome!

[@nancylebrun9953]

I am new using circular needles, i knitted socks but never toe up, when do you actually start knitting in circle?

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Right at the beginning. The cast on I show in this video is joined together, so every time you turn you’re going in a circle and working in the round.

[@arnaruluksteenholdt1299]

Hello is ot the same to 6 yo? I am little bit confused i have 6 and 3 year old nephews so is it the aame to 6 or not?

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

It depends how big your 6 year olds foot is. If you’re worried you could go up to the women’s S

[@rheawetzler1853]

Hi how do you gauge a foot length if theses are gifts?

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

If you Google “knitting sock length chart” you’ll see some images and links pop up. Personally, I prefer this one: myjewelthief.typepad.com/myjewelthief_knits/2009/11/shoe-size-charts-for-knitting-socks.html

[@ChiarettaCroce]

Love this technique 👍💐🙏

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Thank you so much 😊

[@maggiezorn4591]

Is there a way to make these with 4 weight yarn?

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

That's a good question. Yes, there is, but you need to be able to know your gauge and therefore stop increasing the toe at the correct point. For a women's medium (like US Womens 7-8) I would start with trying the 48 st size and see how you want to adjust from there.

[@maggiezorn4591]

@@OrchardHouseEditing great! Thank you so much ❤️

[@Stella-bt1lo]

Hi, there seems to be an error on your blog where I want to get the free pattern.

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Yep, I apologize; my web host deleted a whole bunch of my posts (all of them, actually) from about the last year. I'm working to get the backups posted so hopefully it'll be back there for you soon.

[@Stella-bt1lo]

@@OrchardHouseEditing Thank you Ruth, that's great!

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

@@Stella-bt1lo Ok, there's a new link in the description of the video - give it a shot! :)

[@leilakargar5239]

عالی😘😘😘😘

[@manijeh1111]

🌹👌✌️

[@rebeccadees2300]

I don't see the link that you recommended for someone who hasn't knitted anything before..🤔

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Whoops! Sorry, let me go check. I just updated a bunch of links yesterday, so maybe that one got lost in the mix

[@rebeccadees2300]

@@OrchardHouseEditing thank you... I'm a beginner knitter... teaching myself...and I want to learn to knit socks. I know I need more experience knitting so I'm looking forward to your link.

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

@@rebeccadees2300 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zqi1ondteNiNd6M here it is! I’ll add it into the description, but I wanted you to have it right away

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

@@rebeccadees2300 and welcome! I’m glad you’re working toward knitting socks- it’s totally possible! Feel free to ask if you have questions 💕

[@rebeccadees2300]

@@OrchardHouseEditing thank you! Have a blessed day.

[@charlibarkemeyer6238]

How do I tag this in Ravelry?

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

The pattern is called “boiled” by Ruth Brasch on Ravelry.

[@charlibarkemeyer6238]

@@OrchardHouseEditing thank you. I wanted to make sure I cited my source correctly

[@laurentdumont160]

Quelle laine déjà ?

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Le laine est “Kamasutra” de Must Stash Yarn

[@laurentdumont160]

@@OrchardHouseEditing Merci ! 👍

[@lilypoppy1962]

You lost me at “do something 4 times” so idk if you stopped and did 3 rows or soemthing or if that’s what we where doing together… it’s like 7:54 I was following along and now I quit. Is it one stick each a total of 3? Anyway idk. I quit bye ✌️

[@OrchardHouseEditing]

Ok, it sounds like you’ve decided to take a break, so I won’t bother you with trying to explain. If you decide you want to try again, feel free to come back and ask.

[@lisabadger603]

Hard too see...so smalll