Sock Knitting: Picking up Heel Flap Stitches with a Garter Stitch Edge
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Purls of Wisdom from the Bearded Purl Podcast, a Podcast about the fiber arts and other crafty shenanigans.
Justin shows you the steps for how to pick up stitches on a heel flap with a garter stitch border. This method makes a really nice pickup edge for the heel flap as well as closing the corner stitches to avoid any gaps that may show up.
Knitting a garter stitch edge to any heel flap is a great way to create a nice clean finish on each side. This allows for a very clear and straightforward spot to pickup each stitch on the heel flap edge through the purl bumps of the garter.
Add this edge to any heel flap by taking the first and last three stitches of your heel flap and knitting them in garter stitch, while maintaining the pattern in the remaining stitches. Knit the heel turn as instructed.
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Your voice is very calming to listen to! 💖
Thanks Lynn 😬🥰
Awesome tutorial!!!! Well done!!!!
Thanks, Denise!! ❤️❤️🧶🧦
For the first time I have understood instructions. No one seems to explain so clearly as you. Keep up your good work. I shall try doing exactly as you demonstrate on my next sock. Thanks. Marg
Excellent demonstration of closing the gap and picking up gusset stitches.
That was so helpful. Thankyou!! You should do more videos like this.
Thanks Brit!! Glad you liked it ❤️🧦
I agree, I love tutorials like this, very clear and concise! Thank you 👍🏻 I’m a newish knitter and I used heel flap and gusset for my first pair of socks, I’m now knitting a pair and am trying a German short row heel, not finished them yet so we shall see how they turn out. Thank you again, take care and stay safe x
Hi
Great information!! You are wonderful at explaining!!!
Thanks Susan! ❤️🧦
Thank you , this video was so clear and much appreciated. Have a wonderful day🤗
You’re welcome!! Thanks ❤️
Thank you Justin for this very informative tutorial, I can't wait to use it on my next sock project.
Happy Valentine's day to go both.
Give it a try for sure!! Happy (belated) Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️
This is SO helpful! Thank you. I will refer to this every time I make socks.
So glad you enjoyed it! Happy sock knitting! ❤️🧦
You are an excellent instructor. I will be trying this on my next pair of socks! Thank you for making the tutorial!
You’re welcome Tina! Hope you enjoy it ❤️🧦
Justin, you're a natural at the tutorials. Don't know if you're the same, but I then knit the first row of the picked up stitches through the back loop and definitely no holes. Hello to you and Caleb from Scotland xoxo
Thanks, Anji! I’m not sure I ever tried knitting through the back loop. I’ll have to give that a try too! Hi in Scotland ❤️❤️
Wonderful video. Love that you explained the process so clearly and didn't rush through it. If possible, please show more videos like this one. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
Thanks so much! Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
That is so simple but so smart, I am definitely going to give that a go.
Awesome!! I think you’ll love it ❤️🧦
That was brilliant thank you .
Take care and keep safe both of you.👵
Thanks Molly! Be well ❤️🧦
This is very helpful and I love the look of the garter stitches bordering the heel flap. Thank you for this tutorial.
Justin, you are so good at this. Your voice is calming, you are knowledgeable and experienced and I like the way your narration flows while you are demonstrating the technique. Good job!
Thanks, Mary! ❤️
I agree. Looking forward to more tutorials from you!
Many many thanks! I tried this on the socks I was working on and the finished product is fabulous. I really appreciate you taking the time to create this video.
Great video!!!🧶🧦 I always have trouble picking up stitches, this makes it clear🙂
Thanks Ruth!! ❤️🧦
That was great Justin. I will try that on my next sock.
Have to agree: very helpful and your calm voice makes it so enjoyable to just watch and listen. What I do with magic loop is to form a triangle (top of foot, left side up to the middle of the heel, right side from the middle of the heel) - this way it makes it easier to count stitches, the problem you described when you put in the marker.
Oh that makes a lot of sense too! Thanks for the tip! ❤️🧦
Now this is a happy surprise
😬😬 surprise! ❤️🧦
I'm going to do the garter edge on my next socks!! THANKS for an excellent lesson.
Thanks so much! Let me know how you like it 🧦❤️
Thank you so much Justin. I will definitely be trying the garter border on my next pair of socks. I love that it eliminates the stretched stitches. The closing the gap tip seems like a game changer. I can't wait to try that too!
Thanks, Nikki! I’m glad you liked it 🥰. Let me know what you think if you try it ❤️🧦
Great video, Justin! You made closing that gap so simple! I’ve fussed about with different ways of doing it and have never been happy with it. This is perfect! I just did a garter edge for the first time in a while on a sock I’m knitting for Tim and one side looks very tidy, but the other is kind of loose on the garter stitches next to where I’ve picked up. Maybe I picked the wrong umbrella/smile... Ever onward! That’s what’s so fun about socks is always trying new techniques!
Thanks!! I guess the good news is even if it doesn’t look perfect it’s still fully functional! Lord knows I have lots of socks that are full of happy accidents 🤣❤️🧦
You're an outstanding instructor. Thank you for sharing. You've addressed my concerns and have resolved them. Because of your "you-can-do-it" teaching method, I now have 40" ChiaoGoo 2mm needles, I'm knitting my socks magic loop style and love it. (The 9 inch hurt my hand and the 2 needles seemed too fussy which resulted in me avoiding sock knitting!) I am also using Woolens and Nosh yarn that you mentioned. I immediately ordered it. Michelle is awesome and the yarn is fabulous. Oh... and no more little holes on the sides of my socks - thanks to you. Thanks for making a difference in my fiber world. #thebeardedpurl #socksmadeeasy #woolensandnosh #greatinstructor #latetothesockknittingparty. ☺️
This was a wonderful tutorial. Generally, I use a DPN to pick up the stitches and then just knit, with the magic loop needle, the stitches along the heel flap; across the heel turn; then, use the DPN to pick up the stitches on the other side of the heel flap.
Thank you for the confirmation - I usually do it exactly like this. Except I do a k2tog on the hole-closing stitches on one side and an SSK on the other (and I turn them beforehand to lie "correctly" on the needles so everything is symmetrical ... I know that nobody will see the difference, but I KNOW it ...). If I'm being lazy, I make a straight selvedge and pick up the frontmost half of the stitches as Carlos' Arne showed, as it's much less fiddly. It looks different, but just as tidy. Now back to my two pairs of socks I'm working on - one of them a simple cable pattern but the other one two-color fair isle, which will probably drive me nuts and I fear they might end up a bit too tight even though I use 84 stitches instead of my usual 64.
This is so very helpful! Thank you.
You’re welcome ❤️🧦
Thank you for this tutorial. I always have that hole issue and will definitely try this on my next sock project 👍
You’re welcome! Hopefully this helps! ❤️🧦
Thank you so much, Justin! That was extremely helpful. I'm going to knit my first pair of socks. Your voice is very soothing which I find very relaxing. A big hello to Caleb! Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks Shelley!! Give the socks a try, you’ll love them!! Caleb says hi and have a great week! ❤️🧦
I always do heel flap and gusset thanks for the tip to close up the hole when picking up
You’re welcome!! Let me know how you like it 🧦❤️
Thanks that was great . I am finishing up one sock now and will try this on my next sock , That garter border looks great
Thanks!! I love the look and how clean it is ❤️🧦
Wow. So useful. Thank you.
You’re welcome! ❤️🧦
Very helpful video!
Thank you!
Thank you so much Justin for this tutorial. Your tip on closing up the hole is very helpful. And I can't wait to try the garter finish on my next sock. Happy Valentines day to you and Caleb.
You’re welcome Lanita!! Glad you enjoyed it - give it a go! ❤️🧦
Thank you Justin for taking time to show this. I’ve only made two socks. Yes not a pair, but two individuals for my son-in-law who has an amputee. Now I must knit a pair for my daughter and I want to try cuff down. As many here I love the look of your socks.
Hope to see you and Caleb together soon. I miss your smiling faces. Have a blessed week ahead.
Thanks so much! I really love cuff down, hopefully you will too. We’re planning to record again this weekend. See you then ❤️❤️
Great tutorial video!! Excellent tip on closing those corner gaps and using the garter edges. I have knit a few pairs of socks, but am by no means an expert. This is definitely going to take my sock knitting to the next level. If you have any tips on kitchener stitch to close toes, I'd love to see a video! That one is a struggle, every time.
I’m going to record a video this weekend to cover the toe, and I can definitely include the Kitchener at the end! ❤️🧦
This is very helpful to those of us who have never tried to knit socks yet and are intimidated! Socks are on my list to try very soon, but I have only been knitting for about 3 months or so. I have made several hats and 2 shawls so far.
Happy Valentine's Day to all.
I, also, have socks on my bucket list. With this freezing weather I wish that I had gotten this sock thing learned already. Did find this very interesting and when I finally step up and start knitting sock heels I will definitely watch this again.
You were so clear at explaining this heel with magic loop , love a have a tutorial from start to finish , as your voice was so gentle n kind , you didn’t rush either , I would really like to start n finish with the magic loop method , many thanks , I so enjoy watching you two
Thank you. I have been knitting socks forever and never thought to do this technique. Your tutorial is amazing
Socks were one of the first things I ever knit! Don’t be intimidated, you can do it!! DK socks are a great place to start because they go fast, the needles aren’t too small, and you still get to learn all of the techniques! Go for it! ❤️❤️🧦
Warm socks are a must right now! It’s so cold! Good luck ❤️❤️🧦
Such wonderful directions...you are a natural born teacher!!! Thank you so much for taking the time and going to the trouble to show us how to do this. I have long admired your sock work and now I have learned one of your secrets!
Thanks Vickie!! I love socks so much it was easy to convince me to do it 🤣❤️🧦
Excellent video! Thank you. The Crazy Sock Lady has a tutorial on how to do a heel flap & gusset on 9" circulars. It does work!
Oh cool!! I’ll have to check it out! I am useless on 9 inch circulars though 🤣🤷🏼♂️
@@thebeardedpurlpodcast There's no need to actually try it. Just thought you might like to know it's out there as an FYI. Keep up the great podcasts! More tutorials would be a bonus.
This was super helpful, thank you! As per the commenter below, I've been knitting through the back of the slipped stitches to snug them up. But I like to learn new things so this was great.
Apparently I’m the only one who didn’t try knitting through the back loop!! 🤣. Glad you found the video helpful! ❤️🧦
I watched your video and then used that trick when picking up “corner” stitches for the thumb for fingerless mitts. Omg I love it so much. Hats off to you! Thank you so. much!
Thanks Emily!! So fun that it worked for a kitten too! I just used it on the sleeve of a sweater 😬. Happy knitting!! ❤️🧦
Thanks so much!!
Excellent tutorial!! I think I’ll try your garter stitch edging and the tip for eliminating the dreaded hole.
Hope you will do more of these, some sweater tips perhaps???
Thank you!! Anything sweater related you’d like to see?
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Well, I’m not brave enough to try one yet,...I’ve been knitting for over 15 years now and have not knitted anything with sleeves yet. 😜. I think the thing that keeps me from jumping in is seaming, and maintaining gauge. What’s a good first sweater that I will want to wear???
It’s an investment, if time and $ so I je em o putting it off.
This is the best tutorial. The tip on using the left needle to help with picking up stitches was a game changer for me. Can’t thank you enough! Your Angry Birds sock looks fantastic.
This was terrific, VERY well explained! Thank you so much!! 🌿
Thanks so much! ❤️🧦
Fantastic Thank you Nicole
Justin, thank you for taking the time out of your weekend to teach us this. You are an awesome teacher! I can't wait to start a pair of socks.
You’re very welcome! Socks all the way ❤️🧦
Your methods here make so much sense, thank you! We never stop learning and improving do we?!
Especially not if you learn every lesson the hard way like me 🤣🤣. Take care ❤️🧦
Very beautiful work a new family member here join my family too thank you 🙏🙏
Thanks so much ❤️🧦🧶
I'm doing the thank you dance! You should do more videos like this. You are a good teacher.
Thanks so much, Patt ❤️🧦
Great instructional video...you are very clear and dont rush, so easy to follow 😀👍.
Thanks, Cindy! ❤️🧦
I use this method as well. I sometimes use a crochet hook to pick up stitches especially when working on darker yarn.
Great tip!! I knit a black heel once and I swear I had to have 7 lights on to see a single stitch 🤣🤣❤️🧦
I finally got it! Thank you! Now I can do sock heels ,I'm a very new knitter. I love how you explained as you did the work. ❤❤
Very interesting, I do the traditional slip stitch heel flap but i knit my picked up gusset stitches through the back loop to twist them to tighten it up. I just may give your method a try as I am about to start a heel right now. Thanks for the tutorial💜
Great suggestion! I’ll have to try that at some point! ❤️🧦
I only knit heel flap heels. I don’t like having a seam on my heel. I used your garter stitch borders for the heel flap on my last pair of socks I knit and it was so much easier to knit. Thanks so much. I use only 9” needles for my whole sock. Loved your tutorial.
Oh wow!! I can’t comprehend doing a heel flap with a 9” circular 🤔 . I’m glad you liked the garter edge though, I love it! 🧦❤️
I so appreciate this tutorial. My first and favorite type of sock pattern is a vintage peds style. I've never been that happy with my heel flap edges so I'm definitely giving this a try!
Are you guys coming out again. I miss you
We’re recording on Sunday!!! Sorry life has been insane the last few weeks. See you then! ❤️🧶
Thank you! I’ve been wanting to try this.
You’re welcome! ❤️🧦
Justin, I would LOVE it if you did more tutorials. I knit all kinds of things...except socks! I'm horrible at them!! I would like to see you do the actual start of the heel, the flap, etc (not sure of all the terms). PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do some more of these!!! :)
I still have to knit the mate to this sock, so I’d be happy to make more videos. Stay tuned!! ❤️🧦
Very nice tutorial. I cud actually see what you were doing because of the contrasting yarns being used. Great pace, timing, visuals . Enjoyed your calm modulated voice while instructing. Are you sure this is your first teaching podcast Justin? Lol. Happy Vee day to you and Caleb. 💐💐❤️❤️🧶Thank you.
First time with a knitting tutorial! 😬. Glad you liked it and Happy Valentines Day! ❤️❤️
Wow!! This is the first time coming to your podcast!! This is amazing !! To see your knitting sock on circulars needles., I have use double pointed needles to do socks... Don't do to good on double pointed needles... I need to give this a try... Which right now I'm knitting a toe- up sock on circular knitting needles right now... It's a child sock... Which I don't know to much about it... I already done the toe., now I'm knitting in the round .. But any way Thank You For this tutorial.. I enjoy it her much....happy knitting..
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Knitting!! ❤️🧦
Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you. I have seen a couple different ways to close the corner gap in the gusset. This is the best and makes the most sense. I am halfway through a heel flap and will be trying your method. Excellent tutorial, easy to see and very clear directions.
A big hello from Saskatchewan 🇨🇦 😊
You’re welcome Linda!! I’m glad you like it - let me know how it works for you. Stay warm up North! ❤️🧦🧶
Justin...you are a doll....thanks for the video, I will try the garter stitch border on my next pair. I'm a newbie to sock knitting just started my first pair, but I'm hooked. Thanks for a wonderful tutorial, please make more!
Thanks Catherine!! And welcome to the club (crazy sock knitters!!) ❤️🧦
Thank you so much! You explained every step wonderfully and are an excellent instructor. You should consider filming more instructional videos. Thanks again!
Thanks so much! Already working on the next one ❤️🧦
Terrific video! I learned this heel flap from Erica Lueder’s Hermione’s Every Day Socks too. Whenever I try something different I’m sorry, so I’m on Team Justin forever. ❤️
Thanks Judy!! I love that whole sock pattern, and I’m so glad I found the heel ❤️🧦
Ok, you've convinced me. I normally use GSR because every time I've done a heel flap and gusset, I have trouble picking up the stitches and get gaps. Next pair I'll do the garter edge and see how I do. Thanks for the video.
I’ve not been able to do anything else since I knit this heel for the first time! I’m a convert! ❤️🧦
This is a purl of wisdom! Thanks. And, this as FYI, I have small hands and the tube parts of a sock I use 9" circulars. I got some Norwegian circulars that are closer to 8". However, I switch to dpns or magic loop for heels. I really like the feel of the little circular for my hands.
That’s great!! I’ve not been able to find a comfortable way to hold the tiny circular needles. I love how much people like them though! ❤️🧦
Thank you for sharing! Socks are also one of my favourite things to knit and I am a total sucker for self-striping sock yarn (we will not talk about how much I have in my stash 😉). I love a contrast heel, toe, and cuff (mini skein permitting). I find I tend to use a Fish Lips Kiss heel if I am doing a contrasting heel and an afterthought heel if I’m using stripes, but I have a high instep, so I do a mini gusset to improve the fit. I really enjoyed seeing your method for doing the pickup on the garter edge. Next time I knit a heel flap and gusset, I am going to give this a try. It looks great!
We should share self-striping stash photos sometime 😬😬. I love the contrast heels too! I’ve never tried the FLK heel. I have the pattern though ❤️🧦
Awesome tutorial!!! Currently working on my very first sample sock with a heel flap. I'm currently at the toe decrease and pass the heel flap and gusset. I will definitely give this a try with the next full pair of socks as I just love the way your socks look. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial.
Thanks so much! I think you’ll really enjoy it 🧦❤️
Justin, thanks so much for this video. I'm in the middle of knitting my first Hermiones Every day sock and noticed that pattern had the garter edge at the heel flap which was something new to me. There were no specific instructions on how to pick up those edge stitches so I just winged it. Your video is so clear and I love the tip about closing the corner gaps. I'm sure my second sock will pass inspection of the sock- police, 😊 Thank You
Glad you enjoyed it, Karen! ❤️🧦
Great tutorial, Caleb! Been waiting for this one and I learned a lot. I still have one question. Is there anyway to make the two side of garter stitch look equal in width? With the slipped stitch heel I find it essentially looks like you knit 3 garter stitches on one side and 2 garter stitches on the other side. Hope I’m being clear. I’m guessing this wouldn’t happen with an eye of partridge heel? Anyway, do u know a way around this? Thanks again.😘
Thanks Gina! The actual pattern was written for eye of partridge but I adapted it for a slip stitch pattern. I feel like it looks pretty even on both sides. The instructions in the Hermione’s Everyday sock pattern have you makes the garter edge using purls on one edge and knots on the other - maybe that fixes it?
Thanks for this video, they aren't a lot of tutorials about picking up stitches on heel flap with garter edge.
I use almost the exact same technique. Only difference is I first pick up all my stitches on a DPN and then work them off the DPN, With the stitches on the DPN I can easily recount them to be sure I've picked the same number of stitches on each side.
Well now THAT’S smart!! Funny story, when I recorded the video the first time I miscounted and had the wrong number. I was so annoyed so I ripped it out and had to start over 🤣🤣
Thanks for doing this! I knit a pattern w/ the garter row edges, but skipped it as I wasn't sure what to pick up. I also like the heel flap & gusset, but don't have the problem of holes/gaps. I pick up both legs of the v & if I am worried about a gap, ktbl. But now I know I can try this too! Thank you.
Oh that’s a good tip too! Thanks! ❤️🧦
I just came across this video yesterday. ITS EVERYTHING! Thank you SO MUCH!
As thanks, Cindy!! I’m glad you liked it ❤️🧦
This is amazing. Exactly how I knit my socks except I've been slipping the first and last stitches and picking up the Vs. I'm now going to use this method instead. Picking up the garter bumps looks soooo much simpler and easier to see.
I’m glad you liked it!! Someone suggested using a spare DPN or your magic loop needle to pick them all up at once - I’ve tried it since and it’s pretty brilliant!! Happy knitting ❤️🧦
Thanks Justin. Great tutorial! I think you solved my problem with picking up gusset stitches. I hunk I’ll cast on a new pair toda.
Excellent! Let me know if it works for you ❤️🧦
Justin, what a great tutorial! I recently learned how to knit a heel flap and gusset , slipping the first stitch of every row. After picking up the stitches on the first round I knit them through the back stitch. I will definitely try your method on my next pair of socks. Your method looks like it produces a neater join. Thank you.
Thanks Helen! I never could get it to look nice even knitting through the back loop. Let me know what you think if you try it ❤️🧦
Awesome tutorial! I am just doing a pair of socks with the first garter edge border on the magic loop(my favorite way) After I finish Hermione's Everyday socks I am going to do a pair with the different color heel flap too
Awesome!! I love a contrasting heel flap! 😬❤️🧦
Excellent instructions Justin. Super handy tips. I do like the garter stitch boarder - neat and tidy. Thanks so much
Thanks Karen! ❤️🧦
You are a very good instructor. I've been wondering about how you did the garter edge on your socks. My favorite is the slip stitch heel so I will have to try this on my next pair of socks. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks Julia! Definitely give it a try! ❤️🧦
Thank. you, Enjoyed watching this tutorial. I will definitely give this a try on my next pair of socks.
Thanks Jeannie!! I hope you like it! ❤️🧦
A very helpful tutorial. I just started knitting with the 3 garter stitches at each side of the heel flap following one of Nancy Wheeler's videos and thought I would see how others were picking up their stitches. I used a dark coloured yarn for my heels which made it a bit of a challenge but I made it through. Thanks again- Margaret of My Wonderful Knitting Life podcast.
Thank you so much for this very informative and easy to follow tutorial. Picking up stitches and avoiding the dreaded hole in a sock heel has often kept me from knitting socks. I will use your instructions for my next pair of socks.
You’re welcome!! I hope this helps you out ❤️🧦
Great tutorial! Dark yarn and poor lighting are my nemesis for my old eyes. :) Your yarn choice for this tutorial was perfect. I'm going to give your method a try.
Thanks Sue!! I started to film with a different yarn and was afraid it would be too dark so I’m glad this worked well for you!! ❤️🧦
Thank you for such a thorough, well explained tutorial. I had been picking up a stitch in the corners to attempt to close the hole but I had not been doing it the way you showed. I will definitely use this technique on my next sock project!
Thanks Katherine! Let me know what you think! ❤️🧦
Thanks Justin. Great video and you teach it so well. Actually liked that you used your actual sock and not a sample with bulky yarn. Nice to see how it will actually work. I have only done GSR heels but I am wanting to try this.
Thanks Gayle! Funny you say that because I worried that I should have used bigger yarn on a sample 🤣. I went real life instead ❤️🧦
I love your videos!! You are a great teacher!! Thank you
I would love to see you do videos from beginning to end , you knitting a sock 😊
Thanks so much! We’re making a set of videos with all of the major steps along the way. Cast on and her flap are next! ❤️🧦
Thank you so much I can’t wait to try . I always hated how mine looked with big stitch on the side . This one looks perfect. You explain very well 😊
Thanks Ida! I had the same problem with ever pair. I hope you like it!! ❤️🧦
Excellent tutorial. I'll definitely be using this on my next pair of socks. Many thanks!
Thanks Jennifer!! ❤️🧦
Thank you so much for this video, I hope you decide to make more videos like this.
Thanks!! Working on a couple more now ❤️❤️
Thanks so much for this, I've tried many things to close up that little gap but this looks like the easiest and best. I'm off to cast on another pair just so I can try it out. Wish I was a centipede I have A LOT of socks.
Excellent!! I hope you like it! And really I don’t think you can have too many hand knit socks. They’re the BEST ❤️🧦
I will try your garter stitches in my next pair of socks with my turtle purl yarn, which i purchased with the discount code. Also another stripe dyer in my area is Timber Yarns.
Oh great!! Which color did you order?? I’ll check out Timber Yarns! ❤️🧦
I like your tutorial. I previously avoided heel flap gussets. I will try it your way. I usually use Cat's sweet tomato heel.
Thanks so much! I’ve never tried Cat’s Sweet Tomato Heel but I’ll look into it! ❤️🧦
Great tutorial! Justin y'all are a natural teacher. I'm also happy that you posted something-it's been a while and I was getting worried.
Thanks Karen!! Things have been SO crazy for the last few weeks between work and life and snow! We’re planning to record this weekend ❤️
Excellent video! I do toe up and the FLKH but this video has made me want to knit a top down and use this heel. Is there a specific pattern you use for the heel? Or do you just put in 3 garter stitches on each side?
Thanks Elizabeth!! I use the heel from the Hermione’s Everyday Sock pattern - it’s free on Ravelry ❤️🧦
Hello my dear one’s it seems like you are a great teacher how to knit your socks from start to the end please if you don’t tell anyone I am so dumb
I am dumbfounded the whole world thinks I am the smartest person in the world I do work ten to fifteen hours a day and I do work alone I do have three assistants sorry I talked (typing)to much I am (nuclear surgeon)I am a strange person forgive me let me know how much you charge for your time thank you
Oh wow!! A nuclear surgeon - so interesting! I’d be happy to help you out if you need assistance. I love knitting socks ❤️🧦
Thank you Justin for the great tutorial. Happy Valentines Day to you and Caleb!
Thanks Carol! I hope you had a great Valentine’s Day too! ❤️💐
I cheat with a crochet hook to pick up stitches. That is mostly because I am a beginning sock knitter and learned to crochet first so it is my default when I get frustrated with dropped or loose pick up stitches!
Oh that’s a good idea too!! I have a teeny tiny crochet hook somewhere. I should try it! ❤️🧦
Great job Justin...your a natural teacher😘😘 🧦
Thanks, Kathy!! ❤️❤️