Learn to Knit Socks part 1 - Getting Started

Casting-on and getting started with double-pointed needles. This series of six videos were designed to accompany the Learn to Knit Socks pattern, which is available for purchase and download here:
http://verypink.com/2011/01/13/video-lesson-learn-to-knit-socks/

Category:

Howto & Style

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• knit
• socks
• double-pointed needles
• yarn
• lesson
• help
• technique
• knitting
• cuff

[mishad1229]

@ verypinkknits Also, do you recommend a mandatory needle size, when knitting socks?

[verypinkknits]

@mishad1229 Different patterns call for different needle sizes. In this pattern, we use bigger needles (size 5 US) and thicker yarn than most sock patterns so that you can really see what you're doing as you learn the techniques. When I knit socks with sock yarn (very thin), I usually use size 1 US.

[COUNTRYLIVINGNORSK]

THANK YOU made the first one, made a few mistakes but I know where, so ready for the second one, never tried to do socks before because I THOUGHT it is heavy;) BUT THANK YOU, you made simple what my grandma tried so hard to teach me,I am soo happy. Merry Christmas!

[verypinkknits]

@COUNTRYLIVINGNORSK You're welcome! Thank you for the nice comment!

[laace2003]

TY for the video. I purchased the pattern and have now made two pairs of socks. Can you tell me how to adjust this pattern to make socks for men. I'd like to make a pair for my husband and son. They both like ankle socks and they like my socks.



[verypinkknits]

@laace2003 and @deviousdiablesse - this tutorial is meant as a lesson to give you the skills you need to knit socks, and altering a sock pattern isn't a quick thing. I encourage both of you to look for sock patterns in the sizes you want for men and boys. There are tons of free ones out there, that use all different needle sizes and yarn weights. If you need a starting point for finding these patterns, I encourage you to go to the Ravelry website. It's free, and awesome.

[n179245p]

thx



[fashnmama]

Your videos are great and make socks so easy. Just a little feedback....you tend to move your needles really fast which can make it difficult to see. You need to move slower and hold things still longer so it is easier for viewers to watch!

[TenshinoAlexiel20]

You are very detailed and easy to follow, but sadly, I'm using you as a reference for a non-class pattern that I found online, which requires 5 double pointed needles..Toddler socks and all. Thank you, you are a great teacher.

[mishad1229]

@verypinkknits Or can you what size you most comfortable with?

[moodyraindrops]

@verypinkknits The truth is that the greek subtitles aren't that great translated,but you get an 'excellent' for the effort.We get the general idea.I actually don't use them,so no worries.By the way,you're an excellent knitter!I love your videos and I thank you for this opportunity to learn even more regarding kniiting!