Toe up socks on the KB His and Her Sock Loom Beginning to End

[@Lisa_Peters]

I just found your channel today and this video. Whenever I tried to search for how to do socks on the KB his and her sock looms I kept finding videos that utilize the knitting needles for closing. I don't have those. Thank you so much for a video that doesn't use knitting needles :) I've been afraid to actually start because well I didn't have the needles And I didn't know what to do afterwards. Your video actually is very informative on what to do after the sock is off the loom. Thank you so much. Now to actually find proper sock yarn :) with nylon :) Have an awesome day!

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

Pattons kroy sock is the easiest to find. I know joanns and Michael's carry it.

[@Lisa_Peters]

@HypnoticHysteriaLooming thank you 😊 I live in Prince Edward Island, Canada. We don't have a Joann's here but we do have a Michael's. I'll keep an eye out for it 🙂

[@leticiagarcia2159]

Kitchener closing knit tubes tutorial is less than 3:00 long and it shows how to close a knitted tube which is the same as closing a sock if your loom knitted sock is knitted clockwise and in no time your socks is finished, I been using that technique and it never fails, but you start cuff down.

[@sandrac4596]

Beautiful socks! As always, a well done tutorial. I also wanted to thank you for the explanations on the different yarns, that was really helpful. Thanks again, Sandra

[@Herself1954]

YEA!!!!!! A left-handed tutorial. I can't thank you enough. I'm disappointed I didn't have this guide for Christmas. Toe-up is so much easier than the instructions that came with the looms.

[@teresakratzer5216]

I have been making socks for a short time, and struggle with the toes doung them cuff down. Doing the toes first is a vast improvement. Thank you for the easy to understand instruction.

[@marnabro]

Very nice video! I knit toe up socks most of the time because they are so much softer with no seam. I am glad I am not the only one with the snagging problem when pulling the toe all together! Faster is not better or easier. I was thinking I had been doing it wrong, but I see from your clear and concise video that I am ok the way I am doing it. Thanks a million for all of your help by making all of your videos for us!

[@kellymaffit9131]

Always come back to this when I need a refresher! Best tutorials!

[@melissalaughlin68]

I had it stuck in my head that I always wanted to do cuff down socks. To me, it made more "logical" sense. Ha! After throwing my knitting needles down in frustration several times, I went on the hunt and found your video. I have the purple sock loom from my mom, just waiting on the orange one now (I think the purple would be too big). You make it seem so simple and do-able, best yet, it still looks like knitting! I can't wait to get started and make my first pair!

[@bethtuten9378]

For my future reference - kitchener how to begins 12:17 Cast off 49:18

[@jennifergiese9389]

Thank you so very much for your instructions! Just made my first pair of socks😎

[@cierasweetwood3350]

OMG this video was amazing! Easy to follow and just what I was looking for to show me how to make my first ever sock. Just finished it and it turned out great. Actually fits!! Now to make the other one 😂

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

I'm so glad the video helped ☺️ thank you for the kind words

[@joykoeppen179]

Rubber bands use for braces work well too! My kids both had braces and didn’t use them all by the time braces were off. Perfect size.

[@BJ-yt9ot]

This is fascinating! Going to look for this sock loom now. I can't wait to try this. Thanks so much!

[@annamaclean2018]

Thank you! I will have to grab these looms instead of the wooden square sock looms. So excited to try!!!

[@m.taylor]

I think I will try these looms, because I heard they are easier for beginners. I didn't quite understand the purpose of the midway mini-bands. If I wanted to weave in reinforcement yarn for the toe part, does it need to be tied to the sock yarn, or do you just hold them together at that point?

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

KB looms os a good brand. You can just hold the reinforcement thread and working yarn together.

[@rhondaj9976]

Thank you!!! My socks look great 😊

[@michaelholbrook4401]

You mentioned a video link on gauging properly for socks, but I don’t see a link.

[@cherylforrester8639]

Awesome video. Thank you. Will try to make your socks.

[@andspi1985]

Great video. I just bought these looms but I find it very difficult to flat knit. Either I take off the stitch or I am about to break the beg. Any tips? What about e-wrap.... would the sock be very loose?

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

Try the "U" stitch. Same as flat but more forgiving than the flat stitch for us tight knitters ( right here ✋) the U stitch is held across the front of the peg like the flat but wrap it behind the peg instead of holding it across to the next. You are essentially doing the same stitch moving the yarn behind the peg while you knit over helps with tension.

[@heleenabatts9413]

Looks like you waste a lot of yarn with this technique

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

I started keeping the yarn incase I need to mend a hole at some point. Otherwise it is a lot of waste yarn.

[@Red-qn1nb]

I don’t know what I did wrong. First time trying a sock. I must be wrapping wrong or something. I ended up after the decreases at the other end. I also have a different texture. I have a ridged texture in the outside, not flat like yours.

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

If you email me with pictures I may be able to help [e-mail]

[@sueeasley5366]

Where did you get your loom. I looked on the site that you linked, cindewood, but did not find the one you have. Please help. Thank you for the great tips and how to make the socks.

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

I will check the website and put the correct link

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

www.knittingboard.com/his-her-sock-looms-fine-gauge/

[@Bonnie7455]

How many skeins / yardage of yarn do you use per a pair of socks?

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

I make sure to get two skeins of yarn so I have enough yarn for whatever size I need to make

[@Bonnie7455]

@@HypnoticHysteriaLooming thanks bunches 💞

[@johnawrzosek6127]

I have the regular sock loom, can I use it for this fine yarn sock?

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

If the pegs are the same distance apart the same yarn will work perfectly. If you are unsure work up a small flat piece on the loom and see if you like it first.

[@barbaramewburn2475]

why not cut the cast on thread short towards the end of drawing it through as kitchiner? that would save a lot of knotting happening? Good, clear video.Thank you

[@jadensaxton1588]

I do this the same way with the same looms but my stitches are far too tight like comercial socks Where am I going wrong

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

Tension is an issue with almost ( if not all) of us lol. The stitches you use can make a difference. I use a tensioner, that's basically a straw the yarn runs through to hold. It helps wrap the pegs faster, keep your tension even, and keep from the yarn rubbing on your hand. If you are doing a pattern where a tensioner isn't needed when it comes to "knit stitches" biggest to smallest E-wrap (aka twisted knit stitch not a real knit stitch but is often used) , the knit stitch, U stitch, then flat stitch is the tightest. You can switch the stitches out in most patterns to help with the tension

[@debraraiche3327]

what size sock are you making?

[@brendawatkins687]

Would a size 4 medium yarn be to big to use for these looms ? It is lion brand, cotton blend

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

Yes, #2 weight I believe what I use

[@anikamendoza2899]

Can you loom knit a Christmas stock on this type of loom

[@brendawatkins687]

Do you have a video on how to start this pattern on the 64 peg loom?

[@brendawatkins687]

Is it that same as the 56 peg loom Sorry for all the questions this is all new to me and I really like to try this

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

Yes it is the same. :-) you are new! No sorry needed. Since I made this video I found that if I take a scrap piece of yarn and place over the kitchener cast on. Tie under so it doesn't come undone. When you are at the part to tighten the toe the stitches are already held out for you.

[@brendawatkins687]

@@HypnoticHysteriaLooming thanks so much!

[@catherineportland503]

@@HypnoticHysteriaLooming so going in and putting marker at 9 is okay 🆗 to do. It is it's a 1/3 of the half of loom which on the men's doesn't work even. Going to try again

[@crystald3655]

@@catherineportland503 If you have an extra peg or two when splitting into 3rds I tend to put those in the middle, so the heel isn't so narrow, which helps with a smooth fit to the heel for me.

[@suemulvihill6353]

Thank you for this. I think I will like doing from toe up to top!

[@kimjohnsen6076]

hello, i don't understand when you show us the length from the toe to before the heel you say ''swatch'' what do you mean please?

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

Here is a link that is for needle knitting but it's the same thing. The stitches you cast on would be how many pegs the loom would need yarnscout.com/blogs/yarnscout-knit-alongs/15597145-your-gauge-swatch-for-socks

[@jeremyagain]

@@HypnoticHysteriaLooming I am confused when it comes to sizing. So I stitch a swatch as per the blog link, and then what...lol.

[@debras2845]

Because measuring the sock while on loom is not accurate (with round loom I do not have a problem) she is suggesting u knit a sample to see how many rows per inch. If you do a swatch using 10-20 pegs going back and forth and count the rows while knitting u will know how many rows you need for foot of sock. If you wear a size 9 then u would do foot for 71/2” because heel is about 11/2”. You can close toe and measure for the heel. Hope this helps.

[@gracehorton3315]

My disabled son has very small feet what size loom would be best for him?

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

CindWoodLooms has theirs labeled really good on the website for the size you may need. Can always do an adjustable loom. Some love them

[@brendawatkins687]

To do the heel Is it the same way as the toe? Same stitch?

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

Yes! :-)

[@brendawatkins687]

Thanks

[@kimjohnsen6076]

hello, how can i make all size socks for kids and adults on my his and her sock looms? I keep searching and I find nothing... can you help me

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

The his n her are basically for adult sizes. :-( .

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

For the versatility you are looking for you will want an adjustable sock loom. KB recently put out a new long loom that is a smaller gauge and it comes with "wedges" that's a good loom because you can make so many things with it since it's adjustable

[@kimjohnsen6076]

@@HypnoticHysteriaLooming I have a adjustable sock loom also, how can I figure out how to make all size socks ?

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

@@kimjohnsen6076 good You will need to swatch and gauge ... work up about a 4x4 square of the stitch you are going to use. Hand wash and lay it flat to dry, that will relax the stitches. Then you count how many rows and pegs it takes to make a 1" square. So if the foot measures 5 inches around and for every 7 pegs you get 1 inch you would need to adjust the loom for 45 pegs to cast on. How many rows it takes for make an inch tells you how long to make the sock. That changes some by the heel and toe you use. This isn't the easiest thing to explain. I hope I was able to help. Ravelry, cindwood looms, and kB looms all have a lot of free patterns and you may find a kid sock you can convert to the look you are using.

[@kimjohnsen6076]

@@HypnoticHysteriaLooming How do you get to a 45 pegs cast on with a 5 inch and 7 pegs?

[@jeremyagain]

Hey I have was looking for the link in the description for the gauging, and it appears to not be there:(

[@jeansaunders1871]

Me too!

[@mezzodolce]

Where are the direct video links?

[@jeansaunders1871]

There is no link for gauging properly.

[@brendawatkins687]

What is the size of yarn you are using for this?

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

It's been a while I want to say it was a #2 maybe #3

[@gracehorton3315]

Where do you get the pdf ?

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

This was a pattern that was lost when my channel was hacked. All I have is the video right now.

[@conniehobbs3625]

where can i get the pattern

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

Please email me [e-mail] make sure to either send me a link to the video or the title

[@MsBagira79]

Can I use flexy skinny loom or I need this loom exact? Thank you

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

You can use the same concept for any sock loom. The peg # you need may change depending on the gauges you use

[@MsBagira79]

@@HypnoticHysteriaLooming I can’t understand the gauge between the pegs

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

Gauging can be confusing what types of sock looms do you already have? Peg numbers will help

[@MsBagira79]

@@HypnoticHysteriaLooming I have flexy loom by KB. I don’t have loom for socks.

[@MsBagira79]

@@HypnoticHysteriaLooming flexy skinny loom

[@bettyclaggett2011]

Can use Red yard to make Stock ?

[@carmengloria5169]

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[@JonCampos-kh2bw]

Oh no. Too fiddly had to stop at 12:59

[@wait-what-really.]

wow, so complicating and painful looking....Have you thought about just knitting?

[@melissalaughlin68]

Extremely rude. I've tried knitting before and found it more frustrating than loom knitting.

[@HypnoticHysteriaLooming]

You should see the comments I get when I crochet 😂 I don't even attempt to teach crochet. I'm left handed and it can make things look a bit awkward. But, my finished project is pristine, I know what I'm talking about, and I do my best to help anyone who ask.

[@wait-what-really.]

@@melissalaughlin68 My comment was not made out of rudeness. I'm a Knitter and crochet who had just bought a set of round looms....My question was a honest question. I can only say that as a knitter, watching you make this was hard for me to understand. I've decided to stick with knitting - at my age I don't think I want to learn anything new.

[@melissalaughlin68]

@@wait-what-really. My apologies then. If you're a longtime knitter, then it probably seems easier to knit them on needles. But I have crocheted since I was 8 (I'm now 51) and I just could not get the hang of the tiny needles. Loom knitting does go a bit slower but not by much once you find your groove. I'm working on this pattern on my orange KB sock loom now and having the time of my life. It just takes time and practice, like everything else.