Scatterby Socks TAAT Toe Up Part 1 - The Toes

[@jennychappell8190]

Your videos are very well done and easy to follow. I don't know ANYONE who has knit with no mistakes. TIP for 2 at a time projects (socks, mittens, etc), IF your mistake is on the furthest from the needle, simple slip the closer stitches onto another needle such as a double point, fix the first item, then slip the other project back onto your magic loop needle. Double the fun.

[@vee35233]

Dear Jana, being far away - and far behind 😂, I am starting on this pattern with you. Have been a fan of toe-up and TAAT, so I am not finding this very difficult. But it is such a pleasure to follow you - your explanation and patience is commendable! Love your Customizable pattern, and the round toe I swear by, so these toes are round! I will however, do the Scatterby heel. Your YT channel, FB and Ravelry site has been my all-time go-to for any knitting related question I have - thank you so much for taking time out from your very busy farming life to teach these valuable skills to so many people all over the world. Very much appreciated. Warmest greetings from Cape Town, South Africa

[@PurlTogether]

Aw, thank you so much for all your kind words! You've made my day.

[@marilynkeddy8561]

I am trying to knit two at a time....this will be my 4th attempt...I find your videos easier to follow than others...thank you!

[@debjewett7279]

I have to say, I like your video. You are down to earth and the humor is good. Thanks

[@phonella1188]

Bravo to your yarn management!

[@MikMaqPeek]

Thank you! It finally clicked how to do toe up two at a time. I appreciate your time and effort in this series of videos. :)

[@Allymcmally]

I've been knitting toe up socks for a while now on DPNs but keep finding myself on sock island so I wanted to learn how to do TAAT. This was so helpful and very clear, thank you so much! I'm excited to get started on my first pair of TAAT socks!

[@kellyhipkins5616]

I'm Kelly and a new fan I saw one of youur sock videos and you do such a good job in demonstrating it's my favorite way to do socks now. I found your Scatterby sock video gonna watch it all and thank you for the pattern for it. Going to try and find you on raverly thanks so much for taking the time

[@Cookies-i2f]

Thanks for your very instructive video. I always thought I could never knit TAAT, but after watching your video, I feel confident I can.

[@Polly_scouser]

Thank you for having your video close. And being so good at explaining. ❤️

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eryniel3585]

Great video! Even though I have knit a few socks already, I love that you’ve slowed down the pace for these videos, it makes it much easier to follow. Look forward to trying this pattern!

[@sandrapolichino8806]

Waiting is fun when you can knit!

[@ddsmiles6382]

Thank you so much! I’ve wanted to learn socks for awhile( been crocheting fifty two years and knitting just a short while) I absolutely love knitting and the calming effect it has. I have a feeling once I get a pattern down for socks I’ll be obsessed♥️😜 .Great video thank you from New Mexico.

[@kaosfury]

To hold the first cast on, I like to use a small binder clip.

[@KahnSkins]

loving this series and going to try to follow along! Rather nervous as I am fairly new knitter

[@deleahcortes3027]

I keep a dpn handy for when I have mistakes. That way I am not undoing my work. I use the DPN to slip the stitches off going back to where the mess up is, fix it, then slip the stitches back on from the DPN and continue with the knitting. PS how do I do with my punctuations LOL.

[@PurlTogether]

Good idea! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@maclorelei]

Thank you for the tip!

[@Stephlovesnapping]

Someday I will be boss enough to attempt this... 🤗

[@mammas2391]

i do not know when you made this video, but there is a way to cast on magic loop so that you do not have to knit into the back loop. check it out. i love your video's. i watched many, many of them when i first was learning to knit socks. i am the most knowledgeable unsuccessful sock knitter in the world. your voice is calming, esp in the much older video's and that is what i found most helpful. thanks for making ways to learn. take care.

[@roli3342]

it seems to me the increases are not consistent - the first increase is in the first stitch while the second increase is in the next to last stitch not the last - i would think to make the increases consistent the increases should be in the second and second to last stitches. thank you for the video - very clear and easy to follow

[@JanaMHoffman]

I think that means that the edges will have just 1 knit stitch between the increases, and it comes from that left side Kfb, knit, kfb on each side of the sock

[@sheilabartley869]

Thanks for what u sent i got it i hope one day i can be the boss of my knitting

[@ReneeWardRealtor]

I find the cast on extremely difficult so I crochet the stitches I need and knit into the cables from both sides. Works fantastic

[@lorrainecalabrese7483]

Thank you for a great video, very easy yofollow.

[@sandrapolichino8806]

The first time I learned MAGIC LOOP I was taught to wrap the top needle from the bottom up as well, so both needles in the same direction and the stitches don't twist. I think it's a little harder to get the yarn in between the two needles that way though, so, like you said, it's a matter of preference.

[@cruisepaige]

Me too. I might try Jana’s way on a little sample to see how I like it.

[@LadyBridgetSidhe]

Great video! I just wanted to mention that I have done two socks at a time myself where I have made an error on one sock and not the other, and I don’t have to take both out. Since they are using two separate yarns I can take out only one side and go back to where the mistake is, then knit back up to where both sides match again and keep going. Granted, I do have to pay attention to how many rows I take out and keep track that I bring one side back to that. Sometimes if I am doing a difficult pattern I will actually MOVE the sock that I’m not needing to fix onto another set of needles, or stitch holders, or even a contrasting bit of waste yarn, just to get it out of the way and eliminate any confusion. Then once I have fixed the sock I goofed on, I put the other one back on and keep going. The other alternative is it it’s a really easy pattern, I use a tiny crochet hook and take that one or few stitches down to the error and use the crochet hook to bring it back up in the correct way. You can probably find KZbin videos on how to do that, and if not Crafty also has a class on how to fix knitting mistakes which is a pretty cool class. But this technique is not at all hard to figure out. I just wanted to mention those things because IMO while it can be necessary to take out both socks if you make a mistake, that it often really isn’t. There are alternatives. I love learning by watching other folks so thanks again for the easy to understand and well done videos!

[@vrto3961]

I agree that you don't have to tink all the way back. I put the sock that's OK on a stitch holder, repair the error, replace the 2nd sock on the needles and carry on.

[@eryniel3585]

Sockmatician has a great tutorial for this cast on where you don’t have to knit through the back loop on the first row.

[@aliciavalcarce8633]

😂!!! Know what you mean about the cats. Mine likes to sleep on top of my projects if she's in the room while I'm sewing.

[@joannecordelia]

Come the beginning row, someone mentioned taking the beginning tail , knitting it along with row one and trimming off. I like the idea, but them if you need to know the row one side I’d put a pin on that side so you remember, but it helps get rid of the tail and don’t need to sew it in after. Took me five times to get it right but have severe neck problems along with headaches! I finally got it! Thanks for the video! Tremendous help. 👍😊

[@juliamartin4141]

I guess I haven’t done JMCO correctly because I never had to knit through the back loop of my cast on. I never knew why but I’m glad you explained it. It really doesn’t make a difference to me, just never knew why! Lol

[@conniewatson4667]

WOW!!! This Is Perfect!!This Is Exactly What I Needed Here!! Thank You So Much... Well Explain.. Your Awesome.... Happy Knitting..😁👍😀😄😊☺🤗😁

[@cruisepaige]

“😂😂😂I’d probably be having a drink by now”

[@arnoldfossman1701]

There is a way to cast on for this and single socks so that you can knit the first round after the cast on from only the front. See when you cast on it makes a difference if you pass the yarn up between the needles or down. Also I learned to make my loop and "Y" so that my tail goes over my left index finger rather than over my thumb. From there if you bring the back side of the "Y" (your tail side) under the needles then over the lower needle to go under the top needle to the back and follow that by bringing the front side of the "Y" (your working yarn) up between the needles over the top needle and under both needles to the front and repeat until you have enough stitches for your project. Somehow this changes things so that you can work all the stitches from the cast on from the front. If you cast on all your stitches by bring the yarn up between the needles then around the needle for that side of the "Y" you will have to work the second half of that sock on the first round of knitting it. Please don't ask me why this happens, all I know is that I accidentally got hold of someone else's video and they did all the cast on by coming up between the needles rather that going down like you do. Then looking for more clarity I stumbled on a video where the cast on was done Like I told you above and I found that both halves of the cast on could be worked from the front. I imagine that if you were to cast on with the up between the needles and the down between the needles were switched from how I suggest here that the first round of knitting would be worked from the back all the way around. I hope you take this information in the way that I mean it, and don't take offense against this amateur coming here spouting out different ways.

[@PurlTogether]

No offense taken :)

[@kathiewoodworth4432]

Just what I needed! Thanks !

[@mariarogel2006]

Nice video. I will try to knit 2 at a time so I don’t get 2nd sock syndrome hehehe. I’ll either use 1 circular or put 1 on each circular needles but just got to remember which row I’m on each sock. Hmmm. Experiment. Thanks

[@dottielynch9763]

Great start!

[@heleenabatts9413]

Fantastic

[@ninajawnyj6091]

Oh I have yarn kitties also..😅

[@RoosterPootPottery]

Lol I have dogs that. Like to take my yarn to the backyard and create a giant spider web

[@churchofthelivingtruthpast8011]

Awesome thank you for this video

[@stephanieboshnack6100]

i dont have no sock yarn ..i am using worsted weight number 4 yarn ..what size needles should i use ? i want to magic loop ...how many should i cast on and have on my needles ? i want to do 64 ? i am so confused ..i am new to knitting and sock knitting ..i love you by the way my friend you are such a amazing teacher .PLEASE HELP ME..TYIA Be Well and BE Safe

[@PurlTogether]

You'll want to knit a swatch before you start so you can determine how many stitches per inch that you knit with worsted weight yarn. 64 sts will be way too many since normally people knit between 4-5 stitches per inch with worsted. If you don't want to swatch, (although you really should) you could try casting on 36 or 40 sts.

[@johnawrzosek6127]

I make the first sock Cuff down. Before I finished the sock, I put it aside for what ever reason. I lost the pattern. Can I make the second sock "toe up", using this pattern, will it matter? I don't like the Kitchener stitch.

[@PurlTogether]

You could try it, but they may fit differently. If you knit cuff down, you don't necessarily have to use the kitchener stitch to close the toe. You could simply continue decreasing the toe sts until you have 6-8 left, then run the yarn tail through them and cinch it up.

[@bridge10dr]

if you make a mistake could you move your second sock off onto a cable needle or waste yarn rather than tinking it? I have only made a pair on 9 inch circulars and am leary of magic loop because of the "ladders" have you had that issue?

[@PurlTogether]

I've had more issue with ladders when using dpns, actually, since I can put that last stitch a little tighter using magic loop. Have you seen my video about ladders? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGbSanahgKeZp6M

[@janeolivy7350]

Aulas perfeitas😍👏👏🇧🇷

[@sehryn]

Hi. I need help. I first knit one at a time toe up GSR heel socks on one 9” circular. And then knit Two at a time toe up socks on one long circular using Magic Loop Now I’ve bought two sets of the same size tips (2.5) and two 14” cables so I can knit Two at a time; Toe up socks; using Judy’s Magic Cast On. But on Two Circulars. I found Magic Loop really annoying I can’t find a sock pattern or tutorial for that combination. I’ve been searching and searching but can’t seem to find anything exact. Can you direct me to a pattern with video tutorial (I’m a see-do learner)? Thank you 🙏

[@PurlTogether]

I may do a tutorial using 2 circs at some point, but in the meantime, I'd seach youtube specifically for "knitting socks on two circular needles"

[@sehryn]

@@PurlTogether Thank you. I did work out how to knit two socks on two circulars. It took quite a few turns at starting over again until I worked out HOW TAAT goes on Two Circulars. I kept having to pull my knitting undone until I finally understood how two circulars are meant to go. Even video tutorials I’d watched - and I literally spent days watching every tutorial video that came up in my specific and even less exact searches - but none were explicit enough for me about the very important step of how two circulars are set up and how I was meant to work them. I had to work it out by trial and error to realise that I kept knitting myself ‘into a six’, and how not to do that. Now that I understand HOW two circulars work I am amazed I didn’t get it immediately. But that’s the brain for you. It has trouble imagining something it doesn’t know. And a brain that knows a thing isn’t always aware how it is for a brain that doesn’t know what can seem so simple. Thanks for your kindness. Appreciated

[@sehryn]

@@PurlTogether Thanks. I did eventually work out how to cast on and knit two toe-up socks on two circulars. It took quite a few turns at starting over again until I worked out HOW TAAT goes on Two Circulars. I kept having to pull my knitting undone until I finally understood how two circulars are meant to go. Every video tutorials I watched - and I literally spent days watching EVERY sock knitting tutorial video that came up in my specific and even less exact KZbin and Google searches - but none were explicit enough for me about the very important step of how two circulars are set up and how I was meant to work them for TAAT Toe-Up socks. I had to work it out by trial and error to realise that I kept knitting myself ‘into a six’, and how not to do that. I’m well on my way now with my TAAT Toe-Up on TWO Circulars socks. I love it. So much fun now I’m not frustrated with it. Thanks for your kindness. Appreciated

[@erinmartz7116]

Can you do the rounded toe increase for this instead of the wedge toe?! Not a fan of the wedge toe.

[@PurlTogether]

Definitely!

[@terriulmer655]

When you get a chance can you post the project bag link. thanks.

[@PurlTogether]

Sorry for the oversight! Here it is: www.addictedtosockknitting.com/product-category/knitting-bags/

[@bridge10dr]

This is my first try at TAAT socks. I am learning so much from your videos. So far I have only used 9 inch circulars (which I like) How long does my cord need to be? I just ordered a 37 and 50 inch cord for my ChiaoGoos. Are either of these correct? Thanks in advance.

[@PurlTogether]

The 50” should work just fine. I think mine is 40” in this video

[@barbarasmith483]

When making increases, could you knit in back stitch first and then the front stitch?

[@PurlTogether]

Sure. You could do that, but its not my preferred method of increasing because it leaves a little bar across the front of the stitch. Check out this video about 3 different ways to increase. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2mvnaukYpKleMk

[@maclorelei]

Thank you! My very first magic loop two at a time socks, but the cord is all twisted, and the tops of the knitting is curling, making it very difficult to keep the edges nice and tight. Is this a newbie problem or is this something that I'll figure out as time goes on? LOVE magic loop, and won't go back to dpns...ever.

[@PurlTogether]

I wonder if the problem might be caused by the type or brand of circular needles? I love my set of ChiaoGoo needles.

[@americanmade1701]

Dip cord in hot water to straighten it out

[@iamkeeblerstudios]

Question for you - would you recommend this pattern for someone’s first sock project? I am an intermediate knitter and have done countless hats/scarves/blankets/and shawls but I’ve been really intimidated by knitting socks. I’m trying to find a pattern that will keep my interest but not be too hard that I completely give up. I’d love your opinion since you’ve knitted these socks. Thank you!

[@PurlTogether]

The Scatterby pattern isn't terribly difficult in itself, but if you haven't tried socks before, I'dsuggest my Step by Step tutorial series for your first pair. Then move on to toe up, if you prefer. Two at a time can be somewhat fiddley and tedious. Having said all that though, give it a shot if you're interested! Why not? The worst thing that can happen if that you tear it out. kzbin.info/aero/PLNWbWGGFfxXnClP7lljZNuMDlqXIDttie

[@iamkeeblerstudios]

@@PurlTogether thank you so much! I’ll check out your tutorial series for sure!

[@yoyarngirllisa3716]

I’m a little confused about the cast on. You can cast on both socks when you do toe up? For cuff down it looks different. Also you use the bottom needle for knitting into top stitches right?

[@PurlTogether]

You certainly don't have to knit two at a time. If you'd prefer to knit one at a time, check out this playlist for my Customizable Toe Up Sock tutorial. kzbin.info/aero/PLNWbWGGFfxXlMovegqEV5u5b9IQHa9K5F Yes, if I'm understanding your question correctly, you slide the stitches you want to work to the tip of the left needle, then use the other needle to work them. Does that make sense? It might be more clear if you check out the videos for knitting one at a time.

[@yoyarngirllisa3716]

I watched it again. I want to try the two at a time.

[@PurlTogether]

Let me know if you have more questions!

[@yoyarngirllisa3716]

Will do. Thanks for the great tutorial and help. Trying to get 5 pair of socks done by Christmas lol. I’m determined to get it done!

[@sheilabartley869]

Were can i get the sock yarn you use there very pretty

[@PurlTogether]

The link is in the video description. Click SHOW MORE

[@mannabee240]

Can two circ's method be used for 2aat sock or is that too crazy? I haven't done either of these methods and curious

[@PurlTogether]

You certainly could use 2 circs if the cords are long enough

[@sheilabartley869]

I want to knit them socks but i need to know how many to cast on for a size 7 shoe

[@PurlTogether]

You'll need to knit a swatch if you haven't already to determine how many stitches per inch you get with your chosen yarn & needle combination. Then you'll measure the circumference of the ball of your foot and your ankle. Subtract about 10% if you would like negative ease, then you'll have your cast on number. You might find this sock calculator helpful: knittingrecipes.com/socks

[@lunacrochetdesigns2712]

❤❤❤

[@H3774ND]

Is there a good way to figure out how many increase rows I should do if I'm getting a smaller gauge?

[@PurlTogether]

You just keep increasing until you reach the number of stitches that you want for the foot portion of the sock. For example if you've determined that you need 80 stitches because you're knitting 10 stitches per inch and you have a measurement of 8-9" for the diameter, then you'll just continue alternating the increase row with the plain row until you reach 80 sts total. Does that make sense?

[@H3774ND]

Purl Together yes. Thank you. I figured it was that simple - but started to second guess myself.

[@lauracoleman8114]

You can also increase until the toe cap covers your toes just to the top of the pinkie toe (if knitting for yourself). This will allow enough negative ease for the sock to fit tight enough and not slouch. 😁

[@carolyntolliver1146]

I have looked at many vids and still don't understand how to get the toes closed. The work looks like a rectangle with increases at top and bottom, where can I find out how to do it right?

[@PurlTogether]

Well, you're not closing the toes, you're beginning your knitting with the toes. The cast on is the base of the toe, then you work round and round from there, creating the sock from the toes up. Did you watch the video from the very beginning?

[@carolyntolliver1146]

Your vid is the most clear that I have watched. But is the toe pocket formed when you always turn your work clockwise? I thought I was doing that but I just get a rectangle. UGH!

[@PurlTogether]

Are you knitting in the round, or just knitting back and forth? If you've never knitted socks before, I'd suggest starting with the cuff down version. You might find that to be a more clear way to understand the overall sock construction. Check out this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLNWbWGGFfxXnw2lWrsl_8yfbC7Uf59jkT

[@carolyntolliver1146]

I am new to sox and I just finished a cuff down pair. I just figured out what I was doing wrong. When Purl Together says keep the first stitch tight, that is where the 2 halves come together to form a round. Duh. I wasn't bringing the thread tight enough to close the 2 sides. I had not made that mental connection. Got it now. Thanks.

[@fluffnstuff55]

hi, link to project bag does not work, can you give me size info and I could sew one in my halloween material I like ... thank you , Debi

[@PurlTogether]

The finished size is approximately 11 x 11" and it has a boxed bottom.

[@fluffnstuff55]

@@PurlTogether thank you :0)

[@cmaur811]

Great video .. but size one needle is so intimidating..

[@donnaphillips6676]

Where do I find the pattern?

[@PurlTogether]

The pattern link is in the video description above.

[@H3774ND]

Could you add the link for the bag. 😉

[@PurlTogether]

Sorry for the oversight! Here it is: www.addictedtosockknitting.com/product-category/knitting-bags/

[@H3774ND]

Purl Together no worries!. 👍

[@mammas2391]

@@PurlTogether the link does not work

[@PurlTogether]

@@mammas2391 It appears she no longer has them available.

[@sheilabartley869]

Those socks weren't for me but i'm getting 9.25sts per inch

[@PurlTogether]

OK, I'd use the sock calculator I linked to earlier and you can google the average inches for the size 7. Then I'd knit the cuff, leg and the top of the foot with ribbing, so there will be some stretchiness since you don't know about the width of the foot.

[@sheilabartley869]

I'm a very begginer knitter i'be just learned to do socks and ur video was what got me started

[@victoriabennett3386]

Is there a written pattern??

[@PurlTogether]

Click Show More. The first link is for the Scatterby pattern

[@victoriabennett3386]

@@PurlTogether thankyou ...love your way

[@ephemerabluetit335]

Your needles are too small! Look how the toes are pulling in and rolling. Mine don't do thst.

[@chantalmassy2339]

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