Learn to Knit Toe-Up Socks, Part 2

Provisional Cast-On. This series of four videos were designed to accompany the Learn to Knit Toe-Up Socks pattern, which is available for purchase and download here:
http://verypink.com/2011/01/13/learn-to-knit-toe-up-socks/

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• knit
• socks
• toe-up
• provisional cast on
• short rows
• wrap and turn
• w&t

[GayzeStarr]

Any special reason you don't just crochet the waste yarn right on to the knitting needle?

[verypinkknits]

@GayzeStarr There are several ways to do a provisional cast-on, and crocheting right on to the knitting needle is another good way. I do it this way because I happen to be much more coordinated with a knitting needle than I am with a crochet hook. :)

[TheSmithWild]

...or use a Tunisian hook to pull up the amount of stitches you need from the chain.

[mchllwoods]

I just started 2 practice knitting socks this way, also I'm knitting english style the way u do 4 when I do fair isle knitting. All this makes it feel awkward in my hands.

[verypinkknits]

@dankimforde No - I have a magic loop sock video tutorial, but it is for cuff-down socks, not toe-up. 

[GayzeStarr]

@verypinkknits Thanks! I was just wondering if you found this way better for some special reason. "Coordination's" probably quite a good one!