Kelley's Sock Class - Kitchener Stitch

Kelley Petkun from Knit Picks teaches you how to use the Kitchener stitch to close the toe of your knitted sock. Follow along with her Sock Class and learn how to knit a sock! To join a knitalong, go to http://community.knitpicks.com/group/sockkal

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[equilie]

Thanks Kelley, for your generosity in loading these. You have carried me through my first pair of socks, just finished today. I love your clear commentary and sense of humor.

My question is, is it necessary to block socks? cheers,

Sarah

[knitpicks]

@equilie I only tend to really block socks if they have any kind of lace patterning on them, so the design stands out more clearly, or if I am giving them away as gifts - then I tend to block the socks.

[iaMyla]

Soo... Is there anyway to do something equal to the kitcheners stitch without a blunt needle? Is it possible with just your knitting needle?

[knitpicks]

@iaMyla You could do what is called a 3-needle bind off, but that will leave a seam on the inside which might be uncomfortable.

[equilie]

Thanks so much.

[kdmika]

Thanks a million...I did 3needles binding and it didn't look right also leaves a horrible seam line...very unforgivable line...now I can close the toes part and make it looks pretty...thank you sooooooooooooo muchhhhhhhhhh :)

[LibbyandMe]

Finally! I got it! Thanks......

[mariakittyrose]

Love all your videos on how to knit socks. Thank you SO much! Really helpful. I will give it a try :)

[Mrshalfpint512]

Thank you for your enthusiasm and easy to follow teaching about making socks. Just finished my first sock! I just taught myself to knit a month ago and just know how to do knit and pearl and wanted a way to make something useful (as in NOT a scarf). I love that this is a concept project - and I don't have to follow a pattern. I do not know how to do that yet, but I can make beautiful socks!!! and without a pattern!

[ljugt]

oh my gosh!!! Thanks for the simple easy video!! i have been putting off my toes for a long time, the toes scare me!!! thank you! i think i can do this!! Love the pod cast!!! thank you!!

[ilovstodance]

wonderful video on this i want to make socks

[amethystfuture]

Thank you! This is such a great video. Everyone had me freaked out about how hard the Kitchener stitch is, but you demystified it. Piece o' cake! (And thanks for the good advice about keeping it loose! Big help!)