Sloth Series KAL -Hermione's Everyday Socks - The Cast On, Cuff & Leg

[@bekarayburn3962]

This is my first pair of socks! And finding this tutorial is what gave me the courage to start. I love how even though this was posted years ago it's still teaching new sock knitters how to do it!

[@pjenkins8206]

Such a great tutorial. Great camera work and a really charming host who is a natural teacher.

[@ConvertibleGirl29]

The best knitting teacher EVER!! Thanks for these great videos!

[@cindykirk1678]

I love your no nonsense teaching....it helps me greatly.

[@dottielynch9763]

Really liking the way you secure the ends before joining in the round. I just may have to try knitting a pair of top down socks now.

[@PurlTogether]

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[@BeYou4You]

Such beautiful intricate work! Absolutely lovely! Thank you!!

[@pamharris1228]

I have always used DP needles ...now I want to try the Magic Loop technique. You explain it so well ! I love your tutorials !

[@wandawhite1604]

Thank you so much for this tutorial you make sock knitting look so much easier l am not so scared to do any more love it

[@pamowen3452]

I love this teacher!

[@cponczek1]

Thanks for explaining all this! I know this is an easy pattern but didn’t understand the pattern. You have really helped!

[@melbahall4564]

I really like the pattern & how you clearly explained the chart

[@PurlTogether]

Thank you! 😊

[@rosalindbacon7711]

I really like your tutorials. They are very informative and I learned a lot thank you.

[@PurlTogether]

You're very welcome!

[@almarodriguez1548]

Ok, I'm late getting here but I'm here now so...let's get to work!!! LOL Love this KAL thank you!!!

[@terrydickson6468]

I just joined your Facebook page 🙏 you are helping so many of us out there ! I am knitting on the go with a 4 year old granddaughter. I keep having to put it down . Once we read our stitches . It really makes it easier to pick up where I left off . I am trying socks and I am 😱 lol I will not quit 🧦 thanks for everything ❤️

[@corinnefitzpatrick2619]

Superb tutorial, thank you!

[@denisemartinez6456]

I'm so excited to start making socks. Tis the reason I'm learning to knit plus crocheted socks are great for around the house not so good with shoes. Thank you for the wonderful teaching video. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@denisemartinez6456]

I requested to join your group. So exciting

[@virginiamurray5325]

Thank you for the video it is really helpful, I appreciate your time and knowledge being shared here

[@rescueumbrella]

My first clean join! Thank you!!!!

[@odellpark]

So well explained!

[@pattysaul7748]

excellent instructions, Thank you so much.

[@emilypresley5170]

Your videos make me feel like I can do this

[@PurlTogether]

Of course you can!

[@courtneyhowe8832]

Sweet! Joining technique!! I’m trying it

[@joannecordelia]

I’ve made four pair of socks-one up and 3 down. I have started doing this. I like my toes to have room so I start out with size 2. I change to size 1 until the heel. I use size 2 for the heel for room to get my foot in and out. I change to size 1 to go up the leg. They fit wonderfully for me! Have you ever tried this if your foot has a difficult time getting into the sock? Just a thought! ❤️😁 I really like your videos! Thanks!

[@Alaska2446]

I know this comment is older but, I have to try this!!! I need more room in my heal so this sound perfect

[@MJay77-u9z]

Thank you so much!!

[@beverlyhess611]

Do you ever do a double cuff? They’re quite sturdy. Also, have you ever heard of or done a toe up sock with a double cuff? Is it possible to do one? Thanks so much!

[@PurlTogether]

I haven't done a double cuff. I see though, that you have some suggestions/comments on your post in the Facebook group :)

[@reneelanier3475]

Excellent!!!!!!!

[@shewhocraftsandplans7736]

Thank you thank you thank you xxxx

[@bbstar7970]

Thank you

[@uggggggghhhhh]

incredibly helpful! thank you thank you

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beverlyhess611]

Because you need sturdier socks, do you always use a broader ribbing? Do you feel they’re more durable or are they just “handier” with wearing boots?

[@PurlTogether]

I prefer the most dense fabric that results from 9-10 spi because they wear better. I don't have to darn my socks as frequently. I just like the 2x2 ribbing because I find 1x1 to be tedious. It's just my personal preference.

[@franb5085]

Is this a good choice for my first attempt at socks?

[@PurlTogether]

Yes! If you're comfortable with knitting in general and its a very good choice if you've had a little bit of experience using smaller sized needles. If you're a little intimidated by the smaller needles, you could also consider the Rose City Rollers series on my channel also.

[@linaadams138]

Hi there. I'm gonna give this a try. The thing is, I have a lot of sock yarn that calls for size 2 needle. Does that matter? If not, then I gotta play with gauge to get the right needle size to get 36 per 4 inches, right?

[@PurlTogether]

The needle size recommendation on the label is just a starting point. You need to swatch to determine how many stitches per inch gives you the fabric that you like with any given yarn/needle combination. I might prefer 9 sts per inch, but you might be great with 7 or 8 depending upon the yarn you're using. Swatching is key. Thanks for watching!

[@aribeironovaes]

Hi! Thanks for the video! Quick question. I am doing one for my mom and her circumference of the middle of her ler is 42cm. From the chart does ir mean that i have to have 144sts?

[@PurlTogether]

Are you measuring the widest part of her calf? Are you knitting longer leg socks?

[@aribeironovaes]

@@PurlTogether Good question, i am not sure 😂 It is my first socks. I will try to measure lower or compare with other sock she has. Thanks!

[@dionesauve1308]

About how long is the leg portion with the cuff? I have bigger calves so want to make sure I make it bi enough to fit. It looked like in the into video you knit flat, but it's in the round now, so for you would you potentially have more or less stitches in an inch in the round?

[@PurlTogether]

It's knitted in the round from the very start. If you have larger calves, you'll need to measure the circumference of your leg at the top of where you want the sock to be, then measure again at the ankle and account for the difference in stitches needed by doing some evenly spaced decreases. You'll want to swatch to determine how many stitches per inch you're knitting, then you'll be able to determine your cast on number.

[@dionesauve1308]

@@PurlTogether sorry I wasnt very clear. When you did your swatch in the into video, was it flat or in the round? You talked about having different tension depending on flat or round, but thought your swatch was knit flat and then the sock is obviously knit in the round.

[@PurlTogether]

It may have been a flat swatch. I mentioned in some previous video (not necessarily this one) that I don't often have much of a difference between swatching flat and in the round, however may people do. You may not know if do or don't until you've been knitting for quite a while, so it's best to swatch in the way that you'll knit your project. The swatch is supposed to be a smaller representation of the larger finished project.

[@dionesauve1308]

@@PurlTogether I am almost done my first sock and I am about to run out of yarn. 😥 will be starting over. My sock is also too loose. I am getting 8.5 stitches per inch and using 2.25mm needles. The biggest part of my foot is 9". How do I figure out how many I should be casting on? Is there a simple math calculation?

[@aliciakearney7573]

I can see that this sock has a pattern that will allow you to add stitches for a larger size, on the cup of tea socks I noticed because of the pattern you had to add 16 stitches to jump a size. How can a beginning knitter decide what to add to go up a size on sock patterns that do not give sizes? The knitting doesn't confuse me, the sizing does. I seem to do best with 72 stitches for myself, but I have mostly used a size 2 needle up to now. My swatch for this sock didn't seem much different, about 9 sts per inch. I'm only a recent knitter and so far all my socks but one have fit with 72 stitches and 2 needles, except the last pair, they are baggy and I'm using them for slippers. I have no idea why I had a different outcome. sigh. Can you post the sock calculator you mentioned? Maybe that will make me see whatever it is I'm not getting. Thank you

[@PurlTogether]

In order to size up or down, you'll want to know your stitches per inch with any given yarn / needle combination. But then you have to decide it you want negative ease or not, meaning, do you want the socks to fit more tightly? if so, subtract 5-10% of the stitches to get the cast on number. Then, if there is a chart or a pattern repeat, you'll need to be mindful of the multiples required there. You seem to be knitting pretty tightly if you're using a US 2 (2.75mm) and getting 9 spi. The differing outcome on your last pair could be due to several factors. The type of yarn? Did you swatch again? Here is the sock calculator: www.thedietdiary.com/blog/lucia/530

[@aliciakearney7573]

Thank you for the calculator, very cool. Yes I do knit and crochet tighter than most, but the nine stitches per inch were on this sock, my swatch was with sock yarn and #1 needles. I've never used either such small yarn or #1 needles before because I taught myself to knit socks using baby yarn & #2's. Now I'm obsessed so I bought “real” sock yarn, LOL, and smaller needles. P.S. love your FB page.

[@candyapple123ful]

What length are your circular needles? The pattern doesn’t specify

[@candyapple123ful]

I guess I should have watched the whole video! Beautiful work!

[@gabmatth]

how can u tell when your next row starts? i didn't see a stitch marker or anything so what do u do?

[@PurlTogether]

Since I'm using the magic loop technique, a marker isn't necessary. The stitches are divided in half so it's easy to tell where the beginning of the round is because of where the cast on tail is located. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching!

[@gabmatth]

@@PurlTogether thank you! i really like your videos

[@alejandrarosales7836]

I just finished the toe for this sock (I'm knitting toe up 'cause I'm the boss of my knitting!😂😂😂) and I wanted to know when you knit toe up socks can you make the toe longer some how? I have smallish feet with a wider ball and higher instep but longer toes and I'd like for the knitted toe to cover the full length of my toes. Please help?

[@PurlTogether]

Have you seen my playlist for toe up socks? In those videos, I'm knitting them two at a time, (TAAT) however, you can certainly knit them one at a time. You'll just increase as much as needed for the circumference of your feet, then just knit in stockinette stitch as far as you'd like for the toe before beginning whatever pattern you've chosen.

[@alejandrarosales7836]

Thanks for the tip really like your videos they're very helpful and always my go to when I have questions... I've just finished the toe and at first it looked fine I have an 8inch circumference and my knit gauge was 8 stitches per inch I casted 64 stitches which should've been the right size but now it seems too big unless I pull a bit over my foot is this right?

[@tjcox4213]

Do you have instructions for using 5 DPN’s, from the cuff down?

[@PurlTogether]

I don't, but actually the process is the same, you're just substituting using 2 dpns for the top of the foot needle, and 2 more dpns for the sole stitches. Does that make sense?

[@bxgal347]

I got those chiao goo needles but mine aren’t straight, they have the bended steel at the end unlike urs ..I want those tht u have

[@PurlTogether]

There is an affiliate link in the video description to where I ordered mine.

[@elizabethperez3048]

How did u turn ur work around so that the working yarn is in the back ?

[@PurlTogether]

I'm using the Magic Loop Method. I talk more about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJvdaneFfqZ8ipY

[@elizabethperez3048]

Hey, I looked at the video and it didn’t help. At the beginning of the video u started off with the needle facing u as the working needle. When u completed the 10 rounds of two by two knitting u started using the top needle as ur working needle. U said to turn the work. I dint know how to do this

[@PurlTogether]

At 9:39 I'm still using the needle facing me or closest to me as the working needle. When I said "turn it" I'm referring to bringing around the right hand needle in order to begin knitting with it. Is that what you're referring to? If not, can you tell me at what point in the video specifically is the confusing part?

[@elizabethperez3048]

Purl Together Thank you.. I finally got it. Appreciate ur feed back.

[@alejandrarosales7836]

How do you cast on for two socks if you want to knit the socks two at a time?

[@PurlTogether]

I prefer to cast them on individually, then put them on my longer circular needle together, after I've gotten the cast on and a row or two knitted and established.

[@LJHill59]

@@PurlTogether I am embarking on my first two at a time on two circulars and would love to knit this pattern. You're teaching skills, calm voice and gentle demeanor keeps me coming back to your channel. You mentioned, casting on your socks and knitting a couple of rounds before placing them to work 2 at a time on 2 circulars(?) or am I misunderstanding? Could you make a quickie video of transferring your 2 cuff down socks onto 2 circulars please.

[@PurlTogether]

@@LJHill59 I don't have two-at-a-time socks going at the moment, but you'd simply cast on one, then the other, knit a few rows, then slip them both onto a longer circular needle. You'll just want to be careful to slip the stitches purlwise, so as not to twist them, and be careful to have each sock facing the same way. You might be interested to check out my other playlist where I knit two-at-a-time socks toe-up. The principle is the same as would be the yarn management. kzbin.info/aero/PLNWbWGGFfxXlve0RbdlVnbnc4jrAY9QTh

[@LJHill59]

Purl Together THANK YOU so much for your kind reply. I will certainly check it out.

[@ireneadler9470]

How do you know how many stitches to cast on? Thanks!

[@PurlTogether]

Have you knitted a swatch to determine how many stitches per inch you're getting with your chosen yarn & needles?

[@ireneadler9470]

Purl Together I have not! But I’m still pretty new and that’s news to me lol. Should I do it in the round or just a flat sample? Thank you 😊

[@PurlTogether]

@@ireneadler9470 for socks, you'll want to swatch in the round, since often a knitter's gauge differs from knitting in the round or back and forth.

[@ireneadler9470]

Purl Together thank you!

[@snvazquez724]

❤️

[@orkitgal]

Where can i find the pattern?

[@PurlTogether]

Click SHOW MORE in the video description where you'll see a link to the pattern on Ravelry.

[@bxgal347]

I cannnot make socks at all I’ve tried so ma y tutorials and I’m thinking me being left handed has a lot to do with it!,, so frustrating!!!

[@PurlTogether]

Which hand do you hold your working yarn in?

[@bxgal347]

Purl Together my right hand

[@mammas2391]

so this isn't magic loop??

[@PurlTogether]

It is magic loop.