Short-Row Heel (part 1) - Toe-Up Sock Knitting Tutorial

This is the 3rd in a series of tutorials that guide you through learning to knit a pair of basic Toe-Up socks. The free pattern will be available through YumiYarns.com on January 27, 2021.
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[@emmamencia1935]

OP: *starts purling* Me: oh man you’re still doing traditional purls? I just learned this nifty purl that goes SO QUICKLY, I don’t actually dread purling continental anymore!! Op: *starts doing Norwegian Purl* Me: YEEEAAAAAAAAAAAH

[@YumiYarns]

I actually do switch between my standard purls and Norwegian purls from time yo time to prevent muscle & joint fatigue. I'm most comfortable with demoing using my standard purls, though so that's what I use when I'm filming. The Norwegian purls are a nice change, though. 😉

[@lissyperez4299]

I finally got German short rows! Thanks 😊!

[@YumiYarns]

Yay! I'm so glad the tutorial helped! 💕

[@antoinetteseals4549]

What size needles are you using and how do you know when to start your heel? Thank you and Godbless you.

[@YumiYarns]

I’m using a US size 0 (2.0 mm) in this video, but I sometimes use a US size 1 (2.25 mm) if the fabric is too tight on the 0’s. I’m a very loose knitter though, so I regularly go down 2 needle sizes from what is recommended in patterns. Typically in adult socks with a short-row heel like these you’ll want to start the heel when the length from the tip of the toe is about 1.5”-2” (4-5 cm) shorter than the total length of sock. So, if you’re wanting a sock to fit a 10” long foot you would add the heel when the sock is about 8” long. Did that make sense? (I hope so. 💕)

[@johnawrzosek6127]

Your yarn looks so neat. Does using better quality yarn make a difference? My yarn is sock yarn, but I am having trouble knitting with it. What yarn are you using? Thank you for this tutorial. Hopefully it will help me make beautiful socks like yours. I just checked out your yarn. Boy I didn't know yarn was so expensive. I will have to pass on buying your yarn.

[@YumiYarns]

Thank you! Better quality yarn can make it a little more enjoyable, but the biggest difference is just practice working with it. It’s thinner than a worsted-weight and the needles are smaller so it can take some getting used to if you mostly work with heavier yarn. Sock-weight happens to be my favorite weight & I’ve used it almost exclusively for about 14 years so I have a lot of practice with it. Just keep trying projects with it & you’ll get more comfortable as you work with it more. Good luck with your sock knitting, I’m happy my tutorials have helped! 💕

[@conniewatson3981]

Wow!! So close on color of the yarn., I got my from Knit Picks-- it's called Hawthorne- Fingering Weight Yarn-- Color called City Lights Speckle... It's so close on colors ... Wow!! I'm doing up a child - Toe-Up Sock... My first time doing a Toe- Up Sock... Fixing to do Heel ...😊👍😁 Happy Knitting... 👍

[@YumiYarns]

Nice!! So glad the pattern and tutorial videos have been helpful. (I've got some Hawthorne, too & i love it! Great value for such pretty yarn.) Have fun with the heel, it's always exciting when it starts looking like a real sock & not just a tube! ^_^

[@conniewatson3981]

@@YumiYarns I'm Not to good on short rows.. I got alot to learn ., I'm not giving up thou.,.. It's like falling off the horse., they say get back on... So that's where I'm at... 😁😊

[@gaylecole6456]

Where can I buy those two yarns you are using??

[@YumiYarns]

They're from Suburban Stitcher, she has custom order options available if these colorways aren't immediately available on her shop page: suburbanstitcher.com 💕

[@gaylecole6456]

@@YumiYarns I’m so sorry to keep bothering you, but, thank you for your reply, I’ve bookmarked the sit and now I need to ask the names of both colorways used. I love being a copycat, lol. BTW, GREAT tutorial!!👍🏼

[@YumiYarns]

@@gaylecole6456 no problem! These are the Sea Smoke (grey speckle) and Slate (blue tonal) colorways. 💕

[@gaylecole6456]

@@YumiYarns THANK YOU!

[@YumiYarns]

@@gaylecole6456 any time! I'm so happy that you're enjoying the tutorials & that you love Diane's (Suburban Stitcher) yarn as much as I do. 🥰

[@dirtyhippie]

Can't find part 2...

[@YumiYarns]

Here's Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ3MZYNtZrSBm8U

[@dirtyhippie]

@@YumiYarns thank you!

[@YumiYarns]

@@dirtyhippie you're welcome! 💕

[@lauramoy9940]

The volume is very low. I'm not able to hear.

[@YumiYarns]

You might need to adjust the volume either in your youtube settings or on your device (or both?). I haven't heard from anyone else about a problem with the video's volume which is why i think it must be something on your player.

[@rosed5827]

Please focus on the instructions , less chatting

[@YumiYarns]

Sorry, that's just my teaching style.