How to do Judy's Magic Cast On using Double Pointed Needles

Learn how to do this perfect cast on for toe up socks on Double pointed needles. Also useful for anything requiring a provisional cast on.

[@LouiseMaryification]

Hello Nancy. I love to knit socks, and I always feel so cack-handed and awkward when I do my Judy's magic cast on. Every time I end up coming back to you and your fab tutorial. You bring the enormity of it back down to a manageable size. Thank you over and over!

[@WynnKnit]

Louise Clook Thank you so much Louise. Your kind comments are appreciated very much! Happy sock knitting! 🧶

[@violingineer7862]

You're a life saver! Toe-up socks are easier for me to get the sizing right, but the first round after cast on is so stiff on DPNs.

[@meganarlin4968]

This is a FANTASTIC video! Thank you ❤

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Megan . Your comment made me blush! Happy knitting 🧶

[@Frogelette]

Great tutorial. The tip to knit the first row instead of going straight into increases is something I’m going to try! Hopefully I can get my JMCO to look passable now 😅

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you so much. Good luck, and you'll do just fine!

[@xxcatcannonxx2246]

Hi Nancy, thank you for explaining this cast on so well, it was way easier to understand and follow along with than the original blog post's instructions. I get a bit lost if I can't see and map out every new movement haha. I'm so excited to get started on my first pair of socks!!

[@WynnKnit]

You're very welcome! I’m glad you found my video helpful 🧶

[@theastewart6721]

Nancy, you’ve done it again as usual!! I just recently learned this cast on. I’ve heard of it but never needed to use it until trying toe up socks. I am using Magic Loop which I wanted to learn as well. The first person showed it where the stitches on the second needle had to be knit through the back needle on the first round only to reorient them correctly, which is no big deal. I watched another video which tweaked it so that all the stitches are properly oriented. It’s nice to see that you do it the same way! Every video I’ve watched has the first round knitted without increasing. I agree with you that increasing on the first round is not the way to go. Now that I’ve seen this I will try it on DPN’s as well! Thanks so much for sharing this! You are such a great teacher!! I really hope you make more videos!! 🤗💞

[@WynnKnit]

Thea Stewart Thank you Thea for your kind words. I most certainly will be making more videos this fall. I’ve been out of commission the past 6 months as my husband was diagnosed with advanced heart failure. We are finally in a good place with doctors, meds and a cardiac implant and God willing, he will continue to improve. Thank you again. 🙏

[@theastewart6721]

Awe Nancy, I’m so sorry for all you and your husband and family have been going through. I am a prayer warrior and you and your husband and family are in my prayers. God bless you all. I love your videos but please take your time. We can wait!!❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@calmingwaters1981]

Nancy I absolutely love your tutorials, you are a lifesaver! The way you explain things makes it so much easier to understand. thank you so much for the time you take out to make these tutorials.

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Calming, I really appreciate your comment about my videos. I'm always happy to hear that I've helped someone with their knitting. : - )

[@kiraheller8530]

Fantastic video. Thank you! I always find your explanations so very clear.

[@WynnKnit]

Kira Heller Thanks Kira, you’re both sweet and kind. I sure do appreciate your kind comments❣️🥰

[@bambubombon]

halleluya!! after watching about 20 videos on the same topic, with your clear instructions i managedbto knit a test piece of three and theee!! i'm really chuffed! a big thank you, teacher! i will now try again to see if i can replicate it.. heartfelt thanks!!

[@WynnKnit]

En casa de Bloki Thank you so much ☺️ 🧶

[@saanrio]

Thank you so much for this, I have been struggling with this so much! I have seen other people do it, but they didn't break it down quite the same way, and this finally made that little lightbulb go on for me. Now, if I can only get the tension right, I'm set! lol

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you, Rach, for taking the time to comment on my video, as I appreciate it very much. You don't need to worry about your tension because it will improve over time. Happy Knitting!

[@wickedwoman702]

I am teaching myself to knit for the main purpose of making socks. After breaking 3 sets of circular needles in my first two weeks I decided to try DPN's but couldn't figure out the cast on so this helped so much. Thank you 🌈

[@WynnKnit]

wickedwoman702 Thank you so much and I’m so glad my video helped you out. I see many lovely, hand knitted socks in your future!☺️🧶

[@maaariiia]

Thank you for explaining this so clearly!

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you for taking the time to comment on my video. I appreciate it very much! 🧶☺️

[@jaxcapful]

Excellent tutorial! Very clear explanation and visuals!

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you so much...I remember having a sinus infection from hell when I made that video..It makes feel good that knitters appreciated my effort. Happy Knitting!!!

[@adam091080]

Nancy you are wonderful - as a lefty I was going mad trying to learn this technique, all my usual favourite online teachers were not anywhere near as clear as you! bless you ;-)

[@WynnKnit]

Max Dobroslavic Thank you for making my day!!!!

[@pamalojo]

T H A N K Y O U ! ! ! Yours is the first demo I found using dpn's. Yay!

[@WynnKnit]

pamalojo That surprises me but I’m sure happy I could help you out!

[@kathyroberts3132]

This is the best one I have seen....great job....I love your videos.

[@WynnKnit]

Oh Kathy, thank you for making my day. Once I recover from my surgery, I will be filming again. It’s nice to know that your efforts are appreciated! ☺️ 🧶

[@marilyn3919]

EXCELLENT DEMO!!! Bonus points for Continental(!!) (in addition to throwing) and extra bonus for not dating how impossible this is to fo on dpns. Thank you!

[@WynnKnit]

Marilyn, you are my new best friend ❣️🧶

[@elizabetherdahl3457]

Thank you for making this so easy - as always!!

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you so much for making my day! Happy knitting ❣️🧶

[@pjenkins8206]

Such an excellent tutorial!

[@WynnKnit]

P Jenkins Thank you so much - I really appreciate your taking the time to write a nice comment! 👍🤗

[@Asquared]

Thanks I’ve come back for this lesson many times. It’s been great. The only problem I have is that I now use the word “puttsy” all the time. LOL Thanks again

[@WynnKnit]

It is puttsy, isn't it? However, it looks so good in the end that it's worth the trouble. Thanks for supporting my videos❗🧶☺️

[@fernandacandeo7088]

Thank you so much. You make it so easy!!

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Fernanda 🧶😊

[@8531022]

Saving my project AGAIN! ❤️

[@WynnKnit]

I’m so happy to be your project saver! Happy knitting 🧶😌

[@melmcd100]

Fantastic instruction!!! Many thanks!

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Maryellen. Happy that I helped you out!

[@silvia5114]

Thank you ❤

[@adam091080]

Could you possibly do a second video showing exactly how to get through the next stage of this?

[@WynnKnit]

Max Dobroslavic Thank you Max...👍

[@susangillespie1579]

I definitely want to keep this to be able to return to it but I don’t know how to set that up. I have subscribed and downloaded . Still I have to find it again. Need help!

[@WynnKnit]

Have you tried sharing it to yourself through messenger? Let me know 😔

[@afropique]

My goodness, this was so helpful! Thank you :-)

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. Your support is appreciated very much! ; - )

[@jisoochoi21]

Thank you so much! this was so helpful to me. I'm trying to knit my first sock!

[@WynnKnit]

JiSoo Choi Thank you and good luck with your toe up socks. I’m sure they’ll be beautiful! 🧶

[@ninkitita]

Brilliant tutorial. Thank you! I was wondering what brand of double pointed needles are you using? They look so nice and pointy.

[@WynnKnit]

Nicci Weale Thank you Nicci, I appreciate the nice comment. I bought those needles at Knitpicks years ago. Not sure if they still carry them but you’re right, they’re very nice and pointy!

[@ninkitita]

Nancy Wynn thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. New subscriber here 😊

[@WynnKnit]

Nicci Weale Great - thanks Nicci. 🤗

[@craftmangler]

thank yooooooouuuuuuu

[@swingback4653]

why did you use the third needle?

[@WynnKnit]

swing back Thanks for contacting me. I needed the 3rd double point needle to knit with. Does that answer your question? 😊🧶

[@petrathornewill1761]

And then?? Why only 3 needles

[@WynnKnit]

As opposed to what? I think I'm confused by your question.

[@swingback4653]

no.. why do you have 3 2 and five stitches on 3 needles?.. is the sock knitted on 3 needles ? a bit confusing....

[@WynnKnit]

swing back It’s knit in the round so I could even gone one further and split it among 4 needles and knit with the 5th. The amount of stitches per needle is often split according to pattern instruction or personal preference. If I recall, the pattern I was using had me split the stitches over 3 needles in that way. Does that make sense???

[@xshiromorix]

@@WynnKnit Thank you. I was wondering the same thing. Due to the small number of stitches involved, I would have been inclined to knit that first round with just three needles (that is, two needles and the working needle) and then divide the stitches once everything was a little more stable. Now I'm wondering, though, if that might affect the tension.

[@WynnKnit]

@@xshiromorix Hi Noah! Your tension will be just fine. 🧶

[@graciaschlafly7183]

Nancy, love your videos, love you, hate your nails. They are distracting! But, if they are your style, please disregard this comment.

[@WynnKnit]

That’s the funniest comment anyone has left on my KZbin channel ! 🤣Trust me, if you saw my natural nails, you would thank me for having them done. 🤣😂

[@susangillespie1579]

Keep