Socks Knit Flat | Step-By-Step Knitting Tutorial | Knitting House Square

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There is now a Part 2 to this video where I show how to make a right and left foot! See the pinned comment for more details. • Socks Knit Flat Part 2...
These socks are knit flat from the cuff down to the toe, with a German short row heel. The sock is then folded in half lengthwise and seamed using mattress stitch.
Since this pattern is knit flat it can be knit with straight knitting needles or circular knitting needles. It can be difficult to find a US 1 straight knitting needle, so I recommend using a circular knitting needle for this project.
This pattern is available in 3 sizes: Small(Medium)[Large] based off of foot circumference 7”(8”)[9”] or in metric 18cm(20cm)[23cm]
Materials
• US 1 (2.25 mm) 32” or longer circular knitting needles
Metal amzn.to/3tlUr22
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• Tapestry needle amzn.to/2WXH8J8
• 2 Stitch Markers amzn.to/3yOUwg4
• 200 - 400 yds (183 - 366 m) Fingering weight yarn. Exact amount of yarn required will depend on size knit, cuff length, and foot length.
Shoe Size To Foot Measurement Guides
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Craft Yarn Council Shoe: www.craftyarnc...
PDF Pattern (Second Button "PDF Pattern" below the text)
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Video Times
00:00 Introduction
02:03 Materials
02:50 Long-Tail Cast-On
09:13 Cuff Ribbing
12:35 Stockinette Leg
15:37 Heel Turn
23:34 Heel Side 1
28:49 Foot Length
30:14 Toe Decreases
35:44 Kitchener Stitch
40:24 Kitchener Stitch Written Instructions
41:14 Seaming
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[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Part 2 Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIKsk2lnqNZlhMU The Part 2 video shows how you can modify one of the socks to switch the side the seam is on! Now rather than knitting the same sock twice with the seams on the same side, you can have two socks where the seams are on opposite sides so when you wear them the seams can both face in towards the center! As always the full patterns associated with the original and Part 2 videos are available for free on my website :) www.knittinghousesquare.com/feet/socks-knit-flat

[@vickymoreno3977]

My grandma, an excellent knitted, has made me many socks over the years. She hasn't used a single circular or double pointed needle in her life. Now I know how she does it!

[@lolitawolfe6636]

Please share!

[@katekirk3770]

How does she do it

[@Goldenretriever-k8m]

She must be very good at purling! Unfortunately my purls often end up looser that my knit stitches. No idea why.

[@The_Catnip]

This is the only real sock-knitting tutorial for beginners. You are showing the hand movements slowly and clearly. This is so much help! I am a total beginner and want to start my knitting journey with socks.

[@meherlatif5084]

Thanks a ton. My first try was a disaster and was never motivated to try again until I saw your video. It's been more than 20 years so you know how excited I am. 😍

[@felixfelicius7330]

How did it go??

[@meherlatif5084]

It's taken me very long to reply.. So sorry. I'm overjoyed to let you know that it came out excellently. Please do let me know how you fared.

[@bxgal347]

I am now watching this video bc I can crochet and knit but my real dream is to learn how to knit socks!! I’m going to try your method!! You’re an excellent teacher girl!! Thank you!!❤

[@izzaduck8896]

Thank YOU for posting this video!! You're the first person to inspire me to knitting ANYTHING beyond a square. Just love your projects, the instructions and your presentation. Get strong, and stay long... :)

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

You are so welcome!

[@user-gh7ii7xq5v]

I would really like to thank you for the best sock tutorial. Always wanted to knit socks and gave up too many times. Husband now has a fabulous pair to wear and now can't wait to start another pair for myself.

[@natsiq2371]

Just finished a pair for my dad and he loves them, told me that they are a perfect fit. Thank you for the video and pattern

[@drowninginthelake]

What size is he? Like shoe size?

[@natsiq2371]

@@drowninginthelake his shoe size is 9 US

[@drowninginthelake]

@@natsiq2371 oh okay cool! What size did you make medium?

[@natsiq2371]

@@drowninginthelake large

[@TaliHutt]

I managed to make one sock finally and the excitement I felt when I finished it was so nice. I was absolutely giddy! I’ve known how to knit basic things my whole life but when I started trying to knit socks last year with DPNs and circular needles I was really discouraged and quit so many times. Finally making something I can wear (other than scarves) was just such an amazing feeling! Thank you for this video!

[@candace3841]

Your directions were very clear! Thank you for the free pdf pattern that coincides with the video in case you get confused. I'm looking forward to completing a set of these!

[@denisehowell4814]

Thank You. I've just complete my first sock with ease. A fabulous tutorial broken into stages. The best pattern and it's turned out so beautiful. I'm so proud of myself. 😁🧶🐑

[@kathyschumacher731]

Thank you so much for this video. It helped me complete my first set of socks and will also help my high school fiber arts students. They wanted to know how to knit socks. They are also learning to read patterns.

[@GentlethemJoey]

This is so helpful! I’m a super broke beginner, so I can’t really afford a bunch of new tools, but someone gifted me a bunch of straight needles in a TON of sizes. I only have a few circular needles, so I don’t have an appropriate size for every project, but since I have SO many straight needles, finding things that would normally be knit in the round designed to be knit flat is so helpful! Thank you!

[@rosebebbington7073]

THANK YOU, many times over . I have knitted & Crocheting various things most of my life, to a decent standard. Many years ago I knitted lace pattern white knee length socks with five double pointed kneedles. Found them quite easy to do. As I am now very much heading towards 80yrs still love knitting & Crocheting. Problem now, as I have just finished the 2nd pair of sock I have ever made is, I had to keep undoing & redoing them as I now realise my memory is letting me down. I tried the double pointed which I purchased for the socks. Then I tried with my 80cm double pointed , which I have recently made a few Baby Dresses with. I eventually finished and they are OK but dreaded the thought of doing another pair that I have promised to do for my Grandson. I am elated now I have found your chanel. At first I thought it was just telling people that socks could be done on TWO NEEDLES. Having watch a bit longer I realised you are also demonstrating, In a very good way and they look just as good as the best socks made with double pointed kneedles. 🎉😊. So eager to start, THANK YOU once again. I will comment again when finished but Promise I will keep it as short as I can.

[@mikashichu1831]

Thank you so much! 𝙸 just made my first pair of socks for my boyfriend and will be making myself some after. This video saved me since 𝙸 don’t have circular needles!

[@kathiekiefer3052]

Great teacher and pattern! Thank you so much!

[@MissMelissaAimee]

I made the medium size they turned out great and fit perfectly!

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Yay! So glad you like them!

[@lisahealthyhair]

Thanks so much! I do think there is a small error in the PDF though: in the toe decreases, you are missing the knit row that has “knit 20”, so row K should be “knit 2, SSK, knit 20”, etc. As a result, I think you need to add an additional knit and purl row to get down to the 46 stitches 😊 I am almost done and the sock is a bit large for me (even though my gauge was exactly right), but that’s ok, my daughters will fit them 😊

[@debbietucker910217]

Where do we put the second purl decrease..on what number I don't recall her saying..

[@sassysuzy4u]

Thanks for pointing that out. =] Now I know what to watch for when I am trying to make these.

[@ysselbelesert]

I wished I saw this comment sooner.... I just did that row and noticed that something is wrong. I browsed in the comments to look for conformation and it turns out that my suspicion is right heheheh

[@piper_lori-williams-tudhope]

You are an excellent teacher! Love your channel. Thank you so much for your hard work and teaching this beautiful craft 🥰

[@allyouknitislove8823]

omg i cannot wait to try knitting socks, although i am 51yrs old and knitted since i was 5years old i have never knitted socks and never knitted in the round i knit all items flat only great tutorial take care

[@MagicaChanVarietyTV]

This helps me to understand better! I can now see some clearer picture for the circular too thank you!!

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

I am so glad you found it helpful!!

[@christianasampson2852]

I just finished (tonight) knitting the balaclava you did a video for and I love it, I am left handed and struggle at times but not with your tutorial so now I am watching this video learning how to knit socks and I can’t wait

[@StarCrossedWastland]

I love all of your knit flat videos- just finished a beanie

[@sifatmahabub3763]

thank you, thank you so much.I don’t have dpn and am a beginner. So it's a perfect pattern for me.

[@janecostello7468]

I have tried 100 of times to knit socks I gave up bc I just couldn’t get the gusset and had to pull it out every time but your video makes it much easier thank you

[@lornatw]

I knew there must be a way to knit these things flat. Thankyou!

[@davijones2369]

You're my official go to channel! Thank you so much!

[@andreaabsolom2819]

Thank you, thank you, a wonderful pattern.i have alter it a bit to suit me. Great pattern everyone

[@sassysuzy4u]

Thank you so much for this. I actually feel like I could accomplish making socks now. You explained it very well.

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I'm about to try this. I set my crochet hook aside. I've crocheted a few pairs but am interested in learning how to knit them instead. Knitting makes socks more stretchy and smooth.

[@mac8697]

started knitting socks in the round and immediately gave up, this seems much more attainable!

[@mac8697]

Just finished knitting the sock! it was extremely easy and came out super cute and comfy :D

[@RythmnStitches]

This sounds absolutely brilliant. Sooooooo💞❤️🙏🏿😀excited to follow. Going to watch first, busy in the home 😉🙁😯. Then will watch along and grab some yarn. Might have to sneak away in a little corner somewhere because I have so many WIPs🤣. Thank you so much for this tutorial.💖

[@rosepaul9681]

Thanks for your excellent lesson on flat knitting of socks. I would like to try a brioche stitch leg but don't want to knit it in the round. I can knit socks in the round but wanted to see how to seam.

[@drowninginthelake]

So just a reminder for any new makers of this pattern, for the medium size theres an error in the toe decreases, once you get to the 22 decrease instead of following the pattern you have to adjust the numbers from 18/16/14/12/10/8 to 20/18/16/14/12/10 So the firsdecreases are from 20-18and then from 14 - 10 to get the correct amount of stitches. All the other sizes seem to be correct just that small typo

[@annee4193]

Do yo mean 20-18 then from 16-10 ??

[@drowninginthelake]

@@annee4193 no thats the stitch count because she missed an increase

[@annee4193]

@@drowninginthelake so not decreasing on row 16? Is that what you mean?

[@drowninginthelake]

@@annee4193 actually i read your first comment wrong you are right from 20-16

[@annee4193]

@@drowninginthelake all good, thanks for checking in, after posting I realised your reminder post was a couple of months ago. Anyway, the pattern is great and everyone working together means no one is left behind 💞

[@airmedic0072]

AFter 50 video what I finally see one that doesn't go crazy fast ...I write beginner and they are acting like I've done this my hole life xD thanks for going slower haha

[@Autumn74]

How brilliant are you?! I'm currently knitting your flat knit beanie and it's coming along great. I'm watching this video because I've tried knitting a sock with dpn's and I could only get to the heel flap and no more, so I gave up. I've watched so many videos and I still get confused. I have a knitting sock book but I just needed this video!!!! These socks look authentic and not like the other flat knit heel- less ones. I'm definitely knitting these next! Can you please show how to knit with 9' circulars too please? You're a great teacher too !!!!!😄

[@shansolos]

Oh my gosh I love this!

[@laurelmunshaw1413]

thank you! this worked great for me

[@priscillaflach2960]

I can't find the pattern.

[@joanneEJ]

Nice I have tons of sock yarn

[@bartwasilenko]

I want to make a size 11 US socks. How many stitches are needed to cast on? R

[@yolandaleigh4198]

amazing thank you kindly for this video!!!!

[@marylynch3149]

Beautiful thanks for sharing ❤

[@renuamatya8006]

Thanks , nicely explained.

[@bxgal347]

I just had to subscribe to your channel❤❤❤❤ yay🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BlackRose-dn7ke]

Hello, you teach very well. Can you also put Persian subtitles? Thank you

[@mikyrosenblum1240]

I didnt understand if every row even back you do decrise thank you!

[@lizahealy977]

Hi, firstly your tutorials are great! I would like to knit my husband a pair of socks, but I'm really not sure on how many stitches and rows for a mens size 13 UK . Yes, my husband has big feet 😅. If you could help me with this, it would be great. I've tried to calculate myself but I just can't seem to get it. Thanking you in advance xx

[@GentlethemJoey]

NimbleNeedles has videos where he explains the sizing math in detail! ❤️

[@20sandi12]

thank you !

[@knitting12345]

Many thanks for a great video and pattern. You mnetioned a size chart that was available 'below' - I can't find it, could you please me in the right direction?

[@lolitawolfe6636]

Thanks!

[@stitchesandstars]

For some reason when I go to Pearl the double stitches on the left side they are super stretched, and bigger than the rest of my stitches. Is it something I am doing? I followed the video to a T and restarted the sock to start over and still the same thing once I got to that point

[@jackiewyngaard478]

Almost finished my first sock but don't know if I must decrease on both sides when I'm doing the toes

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Yes - you do decrease on both sides when doing the toes!

[@heavenjenner5500]

Hi can i ask what size woild i need to knit for a 3 year old?

[@liv9156]

In the toe decreases did you include decreases in the purled rows? Pattern doesn’t say and you didn’t specify in the video.

[@mikyrosenblum1240]

Thank you but i didnt andersrand when and how mach pearl in the back

[@natsiq2371]

This is great, I don't have the right size loop needle or double points to make a pair that requires those needles. I don't know if the pattern is correct, but notices on the toe decrease for "Row K" says to knit 18 instead of 20. Is that correct?

[@adritunkli1257]

Thank you for the video, it is amazing. Just one question, you may can answer. The heels should be knitted on the second sock on the other side so that we have the sewing on both heels on the inside part of our legs, right?

[@melissajenkins9960]

Is the large good for a men’s shoe size? Edit: also would this work for patterned yarn, since we need to sew it up? I was looking at Paton’s Kroy sock yarn but I don’t know if that would work.

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Yes, I would use the large size for men’s socks! You could use patterned yarn - the only place it may look a little funny is the heel, where the colors could gather a little differently

[@user-zk4yj1yt7i]

Hello - cant find the amount of stitches to cast on for different sizes - please help!

[@evaeloise7221]

With the heal I don’t have enough for 12 double stiches on each side I don’t really get it

[@carissahernandez4101]

I liked this video a lot but I have a critique. I think showing the toe decreases on the video would have been better. Going to the pattern was really going out of the way and there are people watching this video that are beginners in knitting and don’t know how to read a knitting pattern.

[@receptionvector122]

Hi Knitting House Square, can you comment on this comment posted by a previous subscriber. I want to be sure these knit up properly. Here is the comment. Thanks so much! I do think there is a small error in the PDF though: in the toe decreases, you are missing the knit row that has “knit 20”, so row K should be “knit 2, SSK, knit 20”, etc. As a result, I think you need to add an additional knit and purl row to get down to the 46 stitches 😊 I am almost done and the sock is a bit large for me (even though my gauge was exactly right), but that’s ok, my daughters will fit them thank you Kristen

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Hi! Yes - this error was corrected in January 2023 - the pattern on my website is up to date!

[@sheelagengmei8296]

What about the other side???... Am confused with counting not sure

[@CharliesAngelTarot]

it is a lovely pattern, but I find it difficult to understand as the video is different then the pattern. for example in the video to quote 37 stitches and the pattern says 36. I am an experienced knitter so adjusted it myself as well as I could. Also with the toes decrease you decrease 4 stitches and in the pattern it is 2. this is really confusing. Also this sentence is confusing.

[@marianasarmiento3025]

Hi! What do i do to make them Left and right socks? The pattern for me makes a right side sock

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Hi - great question - you are making two of the exact same sock, so you are correct the seams would not face each other! If you wanted to make the seams face each other, for your second sock, instead of working your heel on the fist half of your stitches, work it on the 2nd half of your stitches. I hope that helps to clarify!

[@user-dj3jp1iv5o]

I just want to decide the length but I couldn’t understand the instructions, could u help me please

[@lindacheever7954]

On the heel, you purled 37 on the first row, then knitted 34. Am i understanding this correctly?

[@15marinamorales]

Can the heel be adjusted to a Dutch Heel?

[@kristingordon1683]

My only question is will the seams not face each other when you make the pair? Like for the left foot the seam will be on the left side but the right sock also be on the left side? Did I word that right? Does anyone understand what I'm trying to ask? Lol

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Hi - great question - you are making two of the exact same sock, so you are correct the seams would not face each other! If you wanted to make the seams face each other, for your second sock, instead of working your heel on the fist half of your stitches, work it on the 2nd half of your stitches. I hope that helps to clarify!

[@littlechild15]

Hi I'm really stuck I did cast on 74 days like in the video but don't understand how to work the 2 nd row when we start the tie could anyone help me understand pleae

[@TJazzie]

Hi can you do a video on how to knit yoga socks flat?

[@robbinnaylor471]

I only started watching this because I thought you were using flat needles that's all I have the circular needles that have or way too big. And it said you were giving it on flat needles

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Hi! You can knit this project on straight knitting needles or circular knitting needles! I this video I treat my circular knitting needles as if they were straight so there is no need to join in the round

[@robbinnaylor471]

I assumed it was going to be done on platanitos I don't know how you would separate the stitches like you just did

[@annee4193]

@@robbinnaylor471 when the tutorial says turn your work, you turn you work exactly the same on straight needles. forget she is using circulars, your extra stitches will stay on the end of your needles until you have finished turning the heel, just the same as it looks in the tutorial. When doing kitchener stitch slip half the stitches to your 2nd needle. good luck with it, this is a greaet pattern.

[@lindacheever7954]

I am sorry, I was incorrect. On the heel, you knitted 37, then purled 34. Is this correct? It is a little different from the pattern.

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Hi - for that size it would be Knit 37, then turn work, MDS, Purl 35

[@joycefrancis3476]

How many stitches to make for a gent 8 no

[@booshkabooshka1642]

so does it make difference from left sock to right one? cause want to make sure that the seam is at the inner parts of both feet 🤔

[@stefaniedecoster2772]

Hi @booshkabooshka1642 the easiest way to do this would be to make one little change when you move from knitting the ribbing to knitting stockinette. In the video the first row after the ribbing is knit and the second row purled. If purl the first row after the ribiing and continue from there, that sock will end up being mirror image of the other one. Hope this helps!

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Hi - great question - you are making two of the exact same sock, so you are correct the seams would not face each other! If you wanted to make the seams face each other, for your second sock, instead of working your heel on the fist half of your stitches, work it on the 2nd half of your stitches. I hope that helps to clarify!

[@helluvaspider1271]

Pearl stitches are confusing

[@maryzachariah1985]

How to do heel of second socks

[@emilykombo3863]

😊

[@newbeginnings4848]

Are the PDF toe decreases correct? I started from (I) for medium as it says and had too many stitches left over.

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

HI! It looks like the letters got switched up for the small and medium sizes - I just corrected it in the pattern online. For the medium it should be E-M. Sorry about that!

[@newbeginnings4848]

@@KnittingHouseSquare Thanks. Finally got around to finishing socks. Great tutorial.

[@katie-fq7dg]

At the end of the knit toe decreases should you have 42 or 46 stitches because you made a mistake in the PDF pattern decrease K , it should be k18 not k16

[@janinea333]

For some reason after opening the pdf doesn’t open in different apps 😢

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Thank you for letting me know! Do you remember what app wouldn’t allow you to open it? It is a google doc - so I want to make sure I can prevent your issue in the future! Thanks!

[@kathrynwaters8055]

Can I get the pdf pattern please?

[@trishgilbert4375]

Where is the pattern?

[@judith8951]

Very nice, could you knit two at a time?

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Yes you definitely could! The only changes I can think of are: (1) the heels: work one full heel first then work the full second heel (2) Bind off: You will have to remove one sock so that you can divide the second socks stitches for kitcheners stitch

[@judith8951]

@@KnittingHouseSquare Thank you , I will try.

[@priscillaflach2960]

Where is the pattern. Anyone please

[@eilwenn7665]

You can find it in the description of the video, scroll down to find it

[@jodygifford8687]

No pattern !

[@laurenegilbert871]

I’m not finding the instructions for sizing and number of cast ons. You say it’s below but how do I view it. The only thing I see below are comments. Help. Thanks

[@laurenegilbert871]

Ah, never mind, I just found it!

[@sharonperry8936]

@@laurenegilbert871 where did you find the instructions?

[@BlackRose-dn7ke]

😍🙏🏻👌🏼🌙✨🌟💯🧿👍🇮🇷

[@KnittingHouseSquare]

Hi everyone! Thank you for checking out my tutorial here on KZbin! Previous commenters pointed out that I had an error in Row K of the toe decreases - this error has been corrected in the pattern - and the up to date pattern is available on my website. Pattern: www.knittinghousesquare.com/feet/socks-knit-flat Thank you to everyone who pointed it out - I appreciate it!