Learn to Knit Toe-Up Socks
In this pattern you will see links to four instructional videos that will explain each section in detail, and help get you through the tricky parts.
This pattern is for a worsted-weight anklet sock. We’re using heavier yarn and bigger needles than most knitted socks, so that you can quickly learn and work through the elements of toe-up sock knitting. The techniques you learn here will set you up for working with all kinds of other sock patterns.
For this pattern you’ll need less than 200 yards of worsted-weight yarn, size US 5 double-pointed needles, and a size G or H crochet hook (for the provisional cast-on).
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I have been waiting for this video and pattern. I love how you teach knitting–you are very easy to understand and I can grasp the concept much better when I can read the pattern and see how it is supposed to be done. Thanks again.
Comment by Sheila — March 24, 2010 @ 11:34 am
I echo Sheila’s sentiments. Thank you so much for teaching us!
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Comment by Lori — March 25, 2010 @ 5:07 pm
Hello and thank you for taking the time to show us how to knit socks. I have a question: In part 2 you showed how to do the cast on, then in part 3 you began by saying that we should have cast on our stitches and purled back. When am I supposed to do that? Do I knit it first?
Thank you
Comment by Amy — March 30, 2010 @ 1:49 pm
Your videos are so clear and easy to follow! I had been wanting to learn how to knit socks for years, and I finally learned how recently from your toe down sock video. Now I’m looking forward to learning the toe up technique too. I’ve heard that it’s good for some very cool looking Eastern, ethnic designs, and for knitting a sock of any length you want ( or have enough yarn for).
Your videos are really a boon to those of us who don’t live enough to a knitting shop to attend classes.
Comment by Loblolly — April 9, 2010 @ 7:19 am
I would like to know which knitting books of toe up socks are the best. I need one to get started on this fantastic method !!
Comment by Tracy — April 12, 2010 @ 12:00 am
Hi Tracy – once you’ve finished the pattern used in the videos, you have the skills for just about any toe-up sock pattern. There are a lot of them on Ravelry. Do a pattern search for “toe up” and you’ll see a bunch. I have a pattern out there for lace toe-up socks:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bubbles-down-the-drain
Good luck!
Comment by s t a c i — April 12, 2010 @ 8:24 am
Hi! I am so grateful for these videos! This is my first attempt at toe up socks and its going well. I’ve finished the heel but when I began knitting in the round again, I had a large gap. I tried going back and picking up the side stitches on the heel and it’s still looking wonky. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Comment by Amy G. — April 25, 2010 @ 8:43 pm
I am just learning to knit socks and this looks like a great tecnique. Will try it for my first toe up sock. Thanks.? E.
Comment by Evelyn Dugger — April 30, 2010 @ 9:52 am
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Staci,
After trying all day to get the toe done, I gave up. I am going back to cuff-up socks for now. I did find the video for the wrapping but I am a tight knitter and it just got too tight so into the basket it went. I think I will try a hat or what do you suggest? I am tired of scarves. I think I bought the wrong pattern as I am an advanced beginner. I will wait for your thoughts before I invest in another one.
I might suggest that on the video for your T-U-S’s that you put close-ups for lifting the wraps from the back of P and front of K stitches. It is a bear when we can’t really see you do it. Thanks!
Comment by Lin — April 18, 2011 @ 8:04 pm
I have just finished my first pair of socks from th video and pattern I received from you. Thank you so much for the easy to understand directions. Please add me to your mailing via e-mail. I am 67 yrs old and didn’t think I could do this but I did. Thanks again. Judy Norris
Comment by judy norris — April 28, 2011 @ 1:05 pm
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Hi Staci, wow this video is great, really answered questions well. Thanks for the great lesson. Debbie
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I love your insturctions for the bind off. I bought your pattern for the learn to knit socks (top down) and modified it to make some leg warmers for my daughter, but needed a stretchy bind off. Your BO here was very easy to learn.
Thanks so much!
Comment by Kathy — December 12, 2012 @ 9:44 am
I just came across your website when I did a google search for how to make toe up socks. I have always been scared to death to try them. I bought the pattern and watched your videos over and over and it finally clicked! The only thing I managed to do wrong is lose a stitch on my provisional cast on. Note to self, get more sturdy scrap yarn, not fingering weight! Anyway, great tutorial! Now I’m not scared to make toe up socks!
Comment by Beth — January 5, 2013 @ 10:54 am