Customizable Toe Up Socks Part 1: Knit the Toe

[@morganyoung3102]

I really appreciate how you explain the reasoning behind how you increase or why a stitch leans one way or another. It makes it so much easier to follow and remember when I understand the mechanics of what I’m doing. I’ve always struggled with increases and grabbing the right part of a stitch until now because I didn’t understand why it worked the way it did. You explain it beautifully.

[@PurlTogether]

I'm so glad!

[@laurabauman9449]

I agree. It’s the first time I’ve understood these lifted increases.

[@Noorjkhan97]

Your videos are the best on KZbin!

[@evab.nagyt.5586]

Thank you very much for showing me this method. This is much easier than any other start I've learned so far. I am grateful for it!

[@Margaretjhills]

Wow,I could watch you knit all day,so informative!!

[@PurlTogether]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@deliabottoms285]

I appreciate the fact that you mention not only the importance of a swatch but also the importance of knitting it in the same manner that the project is to be knitted! I never thought about that..provides a much more accurate gauge. Also the tip on reducing the fit of the sock by five to 10% for those who prefer a snuger fit. And you are the first one to demo making long socks which I certainly prefer in the winter! Awesome all the way around. Thank you!

[@tamraarmstrong1433]

Attempting my first pair of socks. I learned so much in just the first 5 minutes.

[@suzannehagen3595]

Just what is wrong with me!!! I can do the cast on, but when I turn and knit I get a taut yarn from the bottom to the top where I am knitting

[@Jojojozilla]

This (and your whole channel) is incredibly helpful. I'm a very sporadic knitter with a bad memory, so every new project I need refreshers. I always come to your channel first. Thanks for doing what you do

[@PurlTogether]

You are so welcome!

[@teresaharp]

I didn't know the Turkish cast on, I really like that! And..the rounded toe is just great, thank you 😄

[@sharonstettner8236]

I began my cast-on 3 times!! No, I did what you said but the dreaded jumpy, goofy puppy just had to inspect mid-stitch and with only 2 to 4 rows it was better to begin again...but 3rd time was a charm! I took my knitting to bed last night and discovered it is better than reading a book and got most of the round toe done before I put it aside. Think I will do that more often. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@d.b.5473]

Love the sock tutorials, I'm a fairly new sock knitter (only on my third pair :) ). Wanted to try the toe-up just because I want to use all my yarn; and decided to try as well the Sweet Tomato Heel by Cat Bordhi. I just cast on the second sock, and I loved the turkish cast on, the rounded toe recipe and the Sweet tomato heel worked very well. Thank you for very clear instructions; all the best from Poland/Europe.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Love ❤️ that sweet tomato tutorial thanks 😊 D.B I’m on my second pair .

[@Stephlovesnapping]

You’re such an enabler! 😜 just ordered my kit. 😉

[@Stephlovesnapping]

@Starfire Horizon very true 😁

[@michaelfarrell8962]

This is so awesome and a huge help. I've adopted the pattern for this toe to portuguese style knitting. It is a far superior toe compared to the boxy or wedge shaped toes I used to knit. Thank you so much for including the free pattern in your description, you have been a huge help!!

[@julieknitsandspins]

I love watching your tutorials. Very clear and easy to understand. TY 🤗

[@PurlTogether]

Glad you like them!

[@gingermolinero8386]

Jana I did my first sock ever with your original customizable toe up sock tutorial. I’m looking forward to starting this sock with you. Your instructions are so clear. Thank you very much

[@louiselachapelle6445]

I dont understand after the fourt stich increase please help me

[@Stephlovesnapping]

I practiced on some other sock yarn I have while waiting for my Urth yarn & I love it!! This will be my toe from now on. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@aliciavalcarce8633]

Hi, I'm watching this video and really enjoy the info you teach. I do know how to knit a scarf but I haven't made socks yet. Your instructions are great, not too slow, not too fast; just right. Thanks.

[@susanm2768]

So glad your video showed up on my feed! Thanks for explaining the steps 😊

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kloulock]

Hello Jana!🤗 The quality of this video is EXCEPTIONAL! Thank you for sharing this "new to me" cast on. Your instruction is pretty amazing!

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandra_brt]

hi Jana, I'll definitely try this toe up socks. I love all your videos 🤗

[@naomiroyle9637]

I can see how this is easier to understand Judy's Magic Cast On, but after you get the hang of it, I think it is the same, basically. I took a class from her and did not get it, but then in 2009 I took a class from Chrissy Gardiner to learn toe-up so I could do Cat's super fascinating, love all that math patterns. That was the year of the first Sock Summit, an idea given by Cat Bordhi to her retreat group. That was a huge awakening for me since I was a lone knitter learning only from books. Since then I've gotten into spinning because no one, still, makes the kind of yarn I want for socks. I'm using wool 2ply from Mountain Meadow Wool. They are a fascinating story in themselves. Started in order to save sheep ranchers in Wyoming. Just saved 7 shipping containers of yarn making machines from a Coats and Clark factory being scrapped. Great job! Anyway, I'm just starting a pair for a guy and I came here to learn fit. I reinforce the bottom of my socks with a yarn I spin. Custom. Then full the pair. That thickens and toughen. Yes, afterwards handwash, but I'm making these for hunting and fishing and farming. Nothing colder than SW IMHO. Thanks for the info. I'm subscribing. Great videos. I watched the swatch one. Really miss Cat being on the planet. Her classes were always a wealth of information, along with her brother. Merry Christmas!

[@nancylebrun9953]

Wow so glad i checked your series of toe up sock, i just finished my first pair of toe up socks and did not like the patters in particular for the heel. Yours looks so much better and i love the pattern K6p2 with 1 P on each side, that is gonna work great with my camouflage yarn. Thank you

[@paulastamper6225]

I love the green shawl

[@donnamoore8100]

This is so helpful! Thank you for the lifted increase too.

[@theastewart6721]

Very nice tutorial. The Turkish cast on is easy to follow. I started my first toe up sock a while ago using Judy’s Magic Cast On. Cat Bordhi figured away to do the cast on so that all the stitches are properly oriented. I was just getting familiar with her when I found out she was dying. Very sad but her attitude was amazing. The increases I learned on the sock are the same ones you are doing. The pattern I’m using calls for alternating a stow of just straight knitting with an increase round. It’s just a different toe I’m sure. Your instructions are very clear and concise. I look forward to following along! It’s always great to learn new techniques! Thanks for sharing!

[@patriciahunter4632]

I also found I had to do every other row with no increases. Did I miss this in the video? Doing the increases in every row after the first three stitches and before the last three stitches left a long line where the increases were. Can you please clarify for me

[@alexahook8648]

Just reading this. I just posted that was what I did. I didn't deviate on purpose I just watched almost all the video and thought I knew what she was going to do. LOL. I did 10 less stitches on each needle and when I got to the increases added a knit row in between each increase row. Maybe on my next pair of socks I'll do 14 less stitches. I couldn't find a guideline on that for rounded toe and, with straight knitted row in there each time, I didn't want too long of a toe box.

[@cathymyricks9629]

This will be my second practice sock. I am working on the toe with acrylic yarn and everything is so tight. I bought sock yarn for my first good ones made for later. I really like this channel and will be sharing very soon. Thanks for the connection!

[@bobbieistutu]

Your video is wonderful! You show things close up and explain great. I want to start my first project of socks😬

[@virginiatozier9957]

Here I go again. I've decided '23 is the year of the sock. This go 'round I'm determined to get comfortable with #2 dpn. Talk about fiddley! Too fiddley until I realized the ml had the advantage of the cable easing tightness . I think I've solved it by casting on with one size larger needles. I then pinch and slide out the larger for the smaller dpns. I also carry the end of the yarn behind my working yarn till it's on the beginning of the round. Lots of thinking and challenges but perfect for keeping the brain working.

[@mollylofstrom5928]

Your puns make my day!! I just found your channel and I’m a fan. 😂🥰

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Your teaching style is very good. Thanks Janna

[@PurlTogether]

Thank you! 😃

[@mcjanine551]

So glad you're doing this. I ironically went looking for the original version a few weeks ago.

[@sylvanaire]

I use the Turkish cast on all the time and I agree it is easier than the other method you mentioned. But one thing that helps me a lot is once I’ve wrapped the yarn around both needles the 14 times, I wedged the length of the yarn in-between the ends of the two needles and that holds the yarn tight so I don’t have to hang onto it as I’m rotating the needles to start knitting. Just a tip I learned somewhere along the way! 😄

[@rosslynnoziska4959]

I’d like to see a video how you do that?

[@valjones5569]

Thank you for the tutorial, so clearly explained

[@marciahighsmith4820]

Alright I am get fun following along. Your instruction is great. Thanks so much!

[@eleanork3692]

Love ALL of your tutorials Jana! ❤️

[@laightnightknits4358]

I don't want to be painting the bathroom!! I want to start the heel turn on my handspun sock... Really living vicariously through your video!

[@TheInaa9]

Thanks for the clear instructions and video. Just knitted my first toe up sock for my husband. Am starting my second sock. I thought the heel part would be difficult but it was a breeze with your instructions.

[@susieleavitt9002]

I just discovered your KZbin channel, and have subscribed. Thank you! Your easy-going, real, get to the point instructions are so welcome! I love your style of YouTubing!

[@kaylemoine1571]

Glad to hear that the tail is on the opposite side. Wondered what I was doing wrong. Thanks.

[@laurentdumont160]

😂🤣😅 Moi aussi je me questionnais

[@odellpark]

So well explained..thank you! I just subscribed.

[@PurlTogether]

Awesome, thank you!

[@joanmachado9063]

Great video

[@loredanavery3597]

You have the best explanations!

[@PurlTogether]

Wow, thanks!

[@anitawessels3932]

Hi thanks for this. I do like the toe-up sock because I do not like the Kitchener stitch. I will knit this on my next pair of socks I am casting on this weekend.

[@bobbieistutu]

You are an awesome teacher!

[@PurlTogether]

Wow, thank you!

[@StarfireReborn]

I Hope You Never Change. You're Just So Awesome.

[@patriciahunter4632]

Took me 3 tries but I got it! I love it!!

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

I like the 4321 toe for my sons wider toes. It gives a less pointy and wider toe. I’ve never done a round toe. Roxanne Richardson does it in the round or wedge to adapt for different shaped toes. Pretty cool 😎 Thanks for this thorough series. Nicely done.

[@juliegarthwaiteclark168]

OMG THanks for speaking clearly I totally understand this tutorial. :)

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samantharamsden8480]

Your video and way to start toe up is awesome best one I have found can’t wait to start a pair of sock

[@PurlTogether]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@marthaburriss5740]

Thank you for showing how to do toe up as a thrower

[@Zimothy]

Thank you so much for this video and the playlist, I've made one pair of cuff down socks before now and this was a fantastic guide on how to get into the toe up variation!

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cathymyricks9629]

I need to practice the cast-ons. Could not do Judy's magic cast-on, so I thought would not be able to make socks. It felt so good when I followed this video. It's exciting to see the formation. I'd like to show my work & donate.

[@PurlTogether]

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[@christianelegendre6032]

J'ai essayé à plusieurs reprises de faire une chaussette sans succès et là avec vous c'est limpide merci beaucoup amitiés de France ❤️

[@aminayusuf4935]

I love learning from you.

[@ilovstodance]

new subcrriber lol lucky gal lol now I think I can with this method diane Ontario Canada

[@virginiatozier9957]

I'm finding starting the toe up much easier with circular needles but after a few rounds I'm back to my DPs. My smallest circulars are size 6 I'm using size 2.5 and 3 DPs, doesn't seem to matter. Can't believe I'm enjoying working with such thin yarn.

[@CeeJayKay]

Thank you for this video. On my tiny double pointed needles with thin alpaca yarn it was still a challenge but your directions are the ones I’ll be using in the future. I followed you here for sock #2 toe and it looks pretty good. Sock #1 was a joke… following another person’s directions…. I may end up ripping that one out and knitting it again with these directions. 👍🏻

[@Group_of__]

Thank you for these learning videos! New subscriber here. Please explain how to cast on 2 socks to knit at the same time. Your technique is great! Cannot wait to get started on 2 at once,...Cheers Deb

[@PurlTogether]

I prefer to case on separately, then add them to the same needle afterwards.

[@sarag1158]

this video has everything!! subscribed.

[@namuuntengis1791]

Very smart knitting. Thank you

[@elwiewallin7657]

Since I saw this years ago I use this only on my socks 😃 Great tutorials, 🙏🏼 thanx from 🇸🇪

[@patriciahill9742]

Hi Jana, I have discovered your wonderful tutorials on sock knitting. You explain everything so well and I am about to embark on my first pair of toe up socks. It is winter here in Australia so I hope I get them finished quickly so I can wear them! 😆

[@PurlTogether]

Wonderful!

[@emilyjaffee7749]

Thanks!

[@pamroberts4209]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@tickledcobweb8764]

It’s fabulous

[@nancywhite2014]

I will definitely try this cast on and rounded toe treatment. Not crazy about Kitchener stitch.

[@luckycake2605]

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that what you are doing is brilliant. I'm a beginner and needless to say how much I have learned from you. And socks are my favorites. There is a particular kind of socks that I dream about now, socks with five toes. I found some videos on the internet, but - to be honest - they were so inferior compared to yours that I barely learned anything. I know you are probably very busy, but could you, please, consider doing a video on five-toes socks?

[@annwithaplan9766]

I started a sock yesterday from the toe up version you did 4 yrs ago and am halfway up my foot. Interesting that you just wrapped the yarn around the needles instead of doing the figure 8 method from the previous version and got the same results. I'll try that next! I'm using Cascade Heathers100% Peruvian Highland wool for mine, It's a little thicker yarn so I'm using fewer stitches. I might not use them with shoes but they should keep my feet warm.

[@habibadalil6822]

I love this the other was difficult for me thank u

[@deejcarter2003]

This is an awesome cast on🥰

[@onwardbe]

thank you your tips are amazing and you are looking great

[@PurlTogether]

Thank you so much!

[@cindymswyo]

Just got my yarn ordered🤗

[@janemellowes674]

Really good tutorial, thank you 😊

[@incilarobertson]

Thank you. I will try . İt's fun...

[@lorrainebrotherston6935]

I have been trying to figure out how many stitches to knit for a person with narrow feet, it’s going to be a Christmas gift so I can’t really go and ask if I can measure her feet. You were the first person I thought of when I was looking for some sort of guideline

[@PurlTogether]

I think I would cast on either 64 or 72, depending upon whether you tend to be a tight knitter or not. Then I would be sure to use a pattern like the Vanilla Latte, or similar, since ribbing is pretty stretchy and forgiving.

[@jully651229]

Gracias. por aclarar, yo tengo el patron, desde hace un tiempo, pero no conseguí en la abreviaturas del ingles al español el M1, lo hice con el ML1, y MR1. Agradecida. Feliz día.

[@fazilawaza833]

Thank you love your videos x

[@lori6404]

I just used uneek to make 2 pairs of shortie socks. :)

[@joanmachado9063]

Great video thank you

[@p8tree0tredpill33]

Your pattern on Ravelry for the toe-up socks, gives very incomplete written instructions for the beginning from the Turkish cast-on forward. This video didn't address this either. I found other comments down below asking the same question I needed answered and wanted you to be aware that the directions, both in the video and the Ravelry pattern, are incomplete. It is not stated about repeating rows 3 and 4 until you reach the desired number of stitches around. I do, however, LOVE the Turkish Cast-on method and will use it from now on. Once I understand the rounded toe, I will be using it as well.

[@PurlTogether]

I have a separate video that shows the Turkish Cast. The link for that is in the video description. If you follow the Customizable Toe Up Pattern and use the Seam Free Rounded Toe, linked in the pattern, you'll see that you do not repeat rows 3 and 4, you carry on through row 10, then repeat rows 8-10 until 4 stitches less than the total desired number of stitches. Thanks for watching!

[@tqnohe]

I wish there was a flip function on KZbin. As a lefty, I have to think harder and change words.

[@annielindsay1304]

I am a lefty also and when I follow the directions I am getting ridges like I do when I knit all rows.

[@hangtoughhomestead2229]

You seem like such a practical person....So, perhaps you'll know the answer to kind of get me close on this one. I've made one pair of socks using a toe up vanilla pattern with an afterthought heel. I want to make grandsons socks and they wear men's sizes 10 and 11. I don't know the diameter of instep, etc. But, thought if I just turning this pattern into ribbing (multiple of 4), then it would give them enough stretch to work. What do you think? What number would I cast on and work up to total count? Thanks in advance. Blessings!

[@PurlTogether]

You could try it, but it's really hard to know if they'll fit well without any measurements. But you're right, ribbing is the most forgiving choice.

[@julieanderson2096]

This cast on is sooooo much easier than Judy’s Magic Cast On. I will be following along with you to make them customizable , will you be providing a written pattern? 🙂

[@PurlTogether]

Yes, there is link in the video description to my website where you can download the pdf

[@julieanderson2096]

Thank you, I found it last night!!!

[@HaveAHollyDayArts]

Hi! I want to use DK weight, would I do the same measure and calculations based on my WPI?

[@leighharwood3886]

I believe so.

[@kathyeaston3167]

Hi my name is Kathy Easton I learned a lot for working toe up socks I will send you a pledge some day soon. Kathy

[@dianelakata1308]

Why do you like the Turkish cast on instead of jeny’s magic cast on? I’m making a prototype pair of socks using one of each. Soooooo. We’ll see

[@karlsmith2052]

You did the second set of increases three stitches from then end of each needle so that they increases are not stacked. i got that. But, what happens for the third set of increases? Do you go back to doing them two stitches from the end of each needle? It looks like you did the third set of increases three stitches from the end of each needle again, but doesn't that mean they are stacked? Everything else was super clear - thank you!

[@PurlTogether]

Check out the link in the video description for the Seam Free Rounded Toe. You'll have the method written out.

[@margaretcook2347]

This is super informative. Could this method be used for two at a time socks?

[@PurlTogether]

Yes, absolutely

[@npigwnl]

I, too, knit my very first pair following your cuff-down tutorial! I have made one toe-up sock so far but the cast-off (I did 2x2 ribbing and an “extra stretchy bind-off”) ended up “flaring” at the very top and I did not like that look/fit. I see it on other people’s toe-up socks too and it makes me not want to do toe-up (the matching sock is hibernating 😅). If you have any advice (maybe you already included it in the very last video of this series 😊) I would greatly appreciate it!

[@PurlTogether]

It's all about tension, both with your knitting and your cast off method. If you have a bit too much yarn with each stitch, it will flare. You just need to find the tension and/or cast off method that works for you.

[@oscara8454]

Swatching in the round is very important. My guage is tighter when I knit in the round.

[@olivialawrence1487]

When I come to the 4th row, am I still supposed to knit the first 3 sts before doing the lifted increase?

[@PurlTogether]

Yes!

[@olivialawrence1487]

@@PurlTogether thank you for your response. 🤗

[@MyDaisyLee]

Thank you!!!

[@PurlTogether]

You're welcome!

[@rosslynnoziska4959]

How is it that you can handle those metal needles so well?

[@itskindofalongstory]

I am so frustrated with the increases! If I'm not splitting yarn, it's sticking to itself. I'll have to try with something besides Kroy, maybe.

[@carmenpinckney969]

I love your videos! So clear and easy to follow. I think I've figured out how to do 2 of the Turkish cast ons for making 2 socks at a time using magic loop, but do you have a video that covers that so that I make sure that I'm doing it correctly? Thank you for your wonderful explanations!

[@PurlTogether]

You might check out this video, where I'm knitting toe up socks two at a time. I used a different cast on in this series, but the principle is the same. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3XJeXqBqdGeoZY

[@conniesimonich2327]

Hi Jana, I didn’t understand how to increase after the last increase row that you knitted the 4th stitch. Do you start over and repeat?

[@PurlTogether]

Please refer to the link in the video description where you can print the seam free rounded toe method. All the rows for the toe are written out for you.

[@rosslynnoziska4959]

So after you’ve increased three times then what do I start over with the next three increases or do I go back to the first stitch second stitch and third stitch increases you don’t really explain that

[@PurlTogether]

It easiest to refer to the printed pattern. There is a link in the video description. Thanks for watching!

[@rosslynnoziska4959]

I’m getting there. I’ve started over about eight times now and I think that I’m almost there. I do have a hard time keeping track but I’m not gonna give up. I followed Marley bird. I followed Stacey Perry and now I’m looking at your video and I am getting lots and lots of tutelage. It’s just my sticky fingers in my arthritic hands that I guess are the biggest hurdle I have right now, but I’m bound and determined I’m gonna make a sock.

[@stephensmedley7274]

Hi, love your tutorial but, just wondering about the increasing. If you can't use the same stitch from the previous round because it's tight, do you alternate the increase between the 2nd and 4th stitch as you knit your rows? Marsha x

[@PurlTogether]

Check out the link to the written instructions in the video description. Yes, that's why you need to alternative where the increases are placed.

[@fmlpa]

Please help! I don't know why but I ended up with more increased stitches on one needle as opposed to the other needle. How do I fix this? Tyvm

[@PurlTogether]

Without seeing your knitting it's difficult to say what has happened. Since the toe is pretty small, I'd rip it out and start again if you're not sure where the mistake is.

[@alexisowen6748]

I learned to knit in magic loop by pulling the top needle as the working needle, is it okay to do this instead of using the bottom needle?

[@PurlTogether]

Either way!

[@annielindsay1304]

I am left handed and it looks like I am getting ridges like I would if knitting all rows. Why? What am I doing wrong? I am following you video with needles facing left on cast on and then turning 180 and following your video.

[@PurlTogether]

You may be knitting inside out? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4bQgp9mj81onZI