New needles, new sock pattern! In this pattern and video tutorial, we run through the techniques used in toe-up socks using flexible double-pointed needles. These socks are sized for women and men, any shoe size, average foot width. Sizes: Women and Men, average widths, any shoe size Needles: Size 2.5mm or 2.75mm flexible double points. […]
FlexiFlips Q&A
In this video, I answer the questions I’ve received about using the new FlexiFlips needles. You can see my first FlexiFlips Overview video here. The sock yarn in the thumbnail image is Turtlepurl Yarns Tangled Love.
Addi FlexiFlips Overview
In this video I give you an overview of the new Addi FlexiFlips needles – both how to use them, and my opinion. The sock I used for demonstration is my Loaded German Short Rows sock pattern. The sock yarn I used in the demonstration is by Turtlepurl, colorway Tangled Love. My needle gauge ring […]
Podcast Episode 229 – What is Up with Needle Sizes?
Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get bonus episodes, perks, and entry into quarterly raffles. www.patreon.com/verypinkknits Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! NEW WEBSITE – www.turtlepurl.com Check out their self-striping sock yarns. Coupon code information July Code: AUG22VP For 10% off all sets of self-striping yarn! My FlexiFlips videos Our […]
New Knitting Products Roundup 2022
In this video, I introduce new products on the market. If you have questions on these products, please contact the manufacturers directly. Facebook Messenger is usually a good way to reach marketing people at companies. 🙂 Things you’ll see in this video: Lykke Cypra Needle Set FlexiFlips XL ChiaoGoo Forte needles – not available yet […]
Barn Toe, Afterthought Heel
The next pattern in the Pick a Toe, Pick a Heel Sock Series! Sizes: Women and Men, average widths, any shoe size Needles: Size 2.5mm or 2.75mm (see note below) Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight yarn (also called sock yarn or 4ply yarn) Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving ends, three ring stitch markers, […]
Judy’s Magic Cast-On Toe/German Short Row Heel
The second pattern in the Pick a Toe, Pick a Heel Series! You can see the entire playlist here. Sizes: Women and Men, average widths, any shoe size Needles: Size 2.5mm or 2.75mm – long circular or flexible double-points are recommended for this toe Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight yarn (also called sock yarn […]
Round Toe/Gusset Heel Flap Heel
The first video of the Pick a Toe, Pick a Heel Sock Series! Sizes: Women and Men, average widths, any shoe size Needles: Size 2.5mm or 2.75mm (see note below) Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight yarn (also called sock yarn or 4ply yarn) Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving ends, three ring stitch markers, […]
Options for Flexible Double Pointed Needles
Next week I’m releasing a tutorial for socks on flexible DPNs, and in this video I show the new options for flexi DPNs, as brands (besides Addi) have broken into the market. My other videos on flexible-double pointed needles: 1 FlexiFlips Overview 2 FlexiFlips Q&A And my sock tutorial using flexible DPNs. The needles I […]
Find Your Sock Tutorial!
This chart helps you choose a sock tutorial – by organizing them by skill level, yarn weight, and sizes. Each one of these sock patterns includes a video tutorial. Pick your skill level first, then choose from the other features. Many patterns include separate instructions for two weights of yarn. For help with yarn weights, […]
