FIVE TIPS to IMPROVE your SOCK KNITTING! (That you can use today!)
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- In this video, I give you FIVE tips that you can use starting today to improve your sock knitting! If you want to become a better sock knitter, and need helpful sock knitting tips and tricks, you've come to the right place!
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I can't believe that all these years I've been knitting the wrong size. I got your book and I said to myself I know my size, I'm a medium. Turns out I'm a large! My first basic sock fits better already!! Thank you!!
I found out that I’m a small! I always thought 56 stitches around would be too small, but found out my socks fit perfectly now :)
The only thing wrong with your videos is that I have to wait a whole week for the next one! You are spot on with all you teach. I’m doing the afterthought heel on my current pair of socks (from your book of course!).
I always throw mine through machine on delicate and hang dry. My husband used to have a laundry service at work and he kept brining home wire hangers so I bent a whole bunch into sock blockers for each size in our family so I always hang on those to dry when come out of Machine.
Thank you for this!
😬🧶🪡🪡 : Me wondering where my anxiety is at, knitting at 11 stitches per inch.
I have been knitting lots of basic socks since I received your book. That really is a great tip! I have discovered that I like the fit better with a heel flap and gusset and I go back and forth between magic loop on one pair and 9 inch circulars on another. I also discovered that my tension is better when I knit English style, though I have been a continental knitter for years. My sock knitting has improved greatly. I am so grateful for your wisdom and instructions. Thank you ❤❤❤
❤❤❤I have been told to listen to you over and over.......till you qualify for m0an entry in my will! And they are right. I love your sock tutorials and have saved as many as you have made. Bought the book..........im 73.........you can not die befor me!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
I just finished your I’m So Basic sock. My first ever sock. And I’m wearing them now. Turned out great. Well, not bad anyway. I have big old guy feet. I scaled your XL from 80 to 100 stitches. But I’m excited to try again.
I ordered your book and it arrived today!!!!! I am going to follow your advice and start with the basic socks in the beginning of the book. You're right, too, basic doesn't have to be boring. Yarn choice will make a boring sock into a masterpiece. Thank you for a book that will be continually used. I can't wait to have a drawer full of beautiful socks!
Thanks for these awesome tips. I totally agree with number 5 . . . not good for a gorgeous pattern to compete with a variegated yarn. 'Love your style!
I have been knitting Continental (with the yarn in my left hand) for 20+ years and I find that my tension gets looser the longer I've been knitting. I struggle to get more than 6 stitches per inch without going down to a size 00 or smaller - which is not fun! I have found that switching to English style knitting, with the yarn in my right hand, is the only way I can get a good tension for socks.
lol I get 14 stitches per inch… yes I’m also an anxious person 😂 loving your book though all of the patterns are so beautiful and easy to follow! Thank you for putting it out!!
This is so cool! I'm on my third pair of socks (in my whole life) and have discovered that I'm a tight knitter. I followed what Summer said to do and I measured exactly 10 stitches in 1" on my first pair of vanilla socks. Now, I'm knitting Summer's Hibernal Sock pattern, which I love, and it's very nice to know that I happened to choose the right size when I started. Yayyyy!
Thank you for the tips. This is helping me understand why my socks I made were too baggy on one pair and too tight on another. 🎉 I get it now. I was sure that I was a tight knitter but I am a loose one. 8 st per inch. Wow. Something I can work on.
Hey Summer, your socks are absolute eye candy!! Your basic sock video helped me check off an item on my lifetime bucket list- to knit my first pair! I’d also love to see a video about kids’ socks- I don’t know how to adapt a pattern for my daughter’s little feet. Thank you! 🎉
Thank you for sharing these very important and useful tips, Summer. I am waiting for a back order of your book, in the meantime this is nice to have information. Have a wonderful and blessed weekend everyone!
Love, love, love your videos! The tips are so helpful and your approach to teaching is refreshing! Makes me feel like I can tackle sock knitting! ❤❤❤
Just got to tip #5 and I beg to differ so completely!! I am using the Tanis Fiber Arts Purewash Fingering weight yarn in Sprite, which is variegated, and it looks spectacularly more beautiful in a mock cable than when I knitted a vanilla sock in this same yarn. It was really dull, the variegation didn't pop at all, and I ended up frogging the sock. As a slow knitter, that was a significantly difficult choice to make, but I am SO, SO, SO glad that I did because the Hibernal Sock pattern really makes TFA's Sprite colorway pop.🤩
good comment. I also love variegated yarns, ❤
I agree soo much with the variegated yarn tip. I finished the first sock with a lovely pattern and was so frustrated with the result, I had to rip it all out 😢 then I starter again, same yarn in a basic sock and wow! Much happier ;)
Keep going with the videos, you bring so much joy to my sock knitting (even when things don’t go as you wish, the episodes on building a pattern are wonderful)
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I so agree with everything! I have a question though, about tightening the tension: what’s your take on using smaller needles instead of making a conscious effort to knit tighter? Or doing both?
Congratulations on your book, it is AMAZING. And can’t wait to watch the next video!
When you see how many stitches you get per inch does that mean with a certain size needle?
I completely agree with tip #1. I LOVE making socks and I have made 10?11? 12? pairs this year already. I am finishing a pair that was NOT a success but I learned a lot in the process of this one and feel confident even when I see something has gone wrong as I know now how to fix most things. STILL waiting for your book (Amazon is being super slack with shipment) so I can learn much more. Cannot wait! Love your designs and your enthusiasm, Summer. Thank you!!!
Love this vlog and every single one of your patterns! I’d really like to hear 1) your fave cast-on method and 2) how you make your ribbing look so tidy 😅
Question: When your tension is too loose, why not just go down a needle size rather than pulling on the yarn? I ask for two reasons:
1. if you want to do colour work or fair isle, then you need to practice loose knitting and have less tension to avoid puckering
2. Needles are easier to change than hand memory.
However, if there is a good reason to not do this, then I'm really keen to know.
Loved the video loads of helpful info. I agree on the variegated yarns, something I was told early in knitting was "either you do the work or the yarn does" that is if you spend a lot of time on something complicated dont do it on very complicated yarn! It's been a handy tip.
I've only been knitting socks for about 3 years, so whenever I see & hear someone talk about learning to knit socks & I can understand what you're talking about, I shut up & listen. I saw your book at Barnes n Noble (travel one hour to get to close one). I couldn't get it 😖. I want one NOW! LOL. I ordered the Kindle & started with chapter 3 as you talked about the basic sock today. I'm hooked, Sister! I laughed so much because I, as much as I try, cannot order anything else @ Olive Garden but the Fettuccine Alfredo! Thanks for a great book! Love watching you! GOD Bless!
Great tips I took your class in season 7 of Knit Stars and have knit about 20+ pairs of basic socks…. You are so right. My socks now are sooo much better than my first one. You are a great teacher. Thanks Ann
Thanks for all your tips. 😊
I wrote down all five of your tips. Your personal opinion on using variegated yarn is true. I love variegated anything, but like you said, when I do lace knitting it doesn't stand out that much in the pattern, now I understand why. Thanks
thank you for your videos. I love them. I love your book too
Thank you for all your wonderful tips! Sure did help me
Thanks summer…this is so great!! ❤ xx
I love these tips Summer. I always thought I was a tighter knitter but just found out that when I’m knitting socks I’m a very loose knitter and that is probably why my socks never fit me. I got your book ( anxiously waiting for it now) and I can’t wait to check all the tips you have there ❤
As someone who's been knitting basic socks for years (and have the sock drawer to prove it) I agree with all of that. Also, I could have sworn I was subscribed to you, but I guess I wasn't? But I am now!
Great tips! Thank you, Summer! ❤
Great book! !! Love it.
Thank you so much. Great, great tips.
Totally agree with all your tips. Thank you for sharing.
Very informative- thank you!
Wonderful tips Summer!
Great tips! Thank you so much!
Love your book and your relatability ! thank you so much for sharing your sock knitting knowledge!
Love your new quilt behind you ❤ You did a beautiful job on it❤
Thank you for all the tips. And the side part looks great. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
I’ve just pre-ordered your book. It looks amazing x
Enjoyed all your tips for today. I look so forward to your podcast. They are not overly long but filled with important and interesting content.
Great video, very informative!
Excellent video. I learned a lot.
❤❤ Loved this!....wow...packed full of excellent info!..So thrilled that I found you..Thank u!
Thank you for the tips
Loved the video... thank you!
Summer, thanks so much for sharing your expertise and your life. I really enjoy you and your content. ❤
I enjoyed your podcast awesome tips well put together. Thank you so much.❤
P.S. You are so right about tension!!! I am a loose knitter and have had to go down sizes, cast on fewer stitches and use smaller needles (the dreaded size 0) to get a neater sock with better tension. I now will make a serious effort to pull the yarn tighter on each stitch to see if I can become a tighter tension knitter. Again, thanks for the tip, Summer!
Great podcast thank you
Excellent!!!
These tips are brilliant! Thank you 😅
I'm interested that you didn't recommend changing needle sizes to get a smaller gauge. Why is that?
I hear from so many knitters that using size 1 (2.25mm) needles is a struggle in terms of hand cramping! So I hesitate to advise using 0’s because that’s even tough for me! It was easier on my hands to adjust my tension, rather than trying to get used to even smaller needles!
I am loving your book!! I told ever in my sock knitting group on FB to go get your book! Thank you thank you thank you so much for helping me be a better sock knitter.
Thanks for the tips :). I enjoyed the podcast!
Loved your tips! Can hardly wait to get your book! I got a solid greenish blue for the mermaid pattern!
I am a first time subscriber and love your tips. Looking forward to more!!! I just ordered the blocking frames. 😊
Wow…this is a great video and tips that I’ll be using on my next pair of socks! Thank you!
I'm so glad this video was suggested to me! So cool the see the designer I've heard so much about 😊 and thank you for this really helpful video, can't wait for the next one ❤
I have been knitting socks for years but you have helped me so much in understanding sock construction!! Love your videos. Can't wait to receive you book!!
Eagerly waiting the book to be available in the UK! Thanks for another great video 😊
Hi Summer, I love your book. I am reading through it and I am looking forward to knitting a lot of socks.
Good morning I love your videos and I just want to tell you I have learned a lot from you thankyou.have a great day.
Great video! Thanks, I will definitely try these tricks. ❤
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you Thank you❤
I love your sock book! Also, I just realized I’ve been saying variegated wrong for years! Thanks for the tips!
😂 as soon as you said tight knitted and anxiety my mind said yup 9-10st/inch as you were saying it. Same girl, same ❤
Thank you so!
Thank you very much 😊
Oh this is so good! I happen to be knitting your Ode to Barbara pattern, and the notice for this episode just popped up! 😊
Yay, thank you!
I never block my socks but I guess I will start. Thanks for all the great advice’
Loved these hints! I agree with you on tip 5. I remember being taught many years ago that you have to choose what you want to emphasize in any knitting project. If you have cables or lace use a plain yarn. If you don't have any particular pattern in the knit project--use a variegated yarn. So nice to hear you confirm that. As a pattern buyer-nothing is more irritating that have a designer's pattern knit in a yarn that hides the pattern. How do I know if I want that pattern if I can't see the stitch pattern in the socks?
I’m thoroughly enjoying your videos and learning a lot about socks! (As I sit here with a brand new finished pair of UNBLOCKED socks on!! 😂😂) gotta order your book right now…❤
It’s interesting about the stitches per inch. I’m a tight knitter especially with small circumference. I like 9” circulars for socks. I’ve noticed that most sock patterns are written for 8 stitches per inch and I always have at least 9 stitches or more per inch with a larger needle than the pattern calls for. I’ve always thought that I have to go up another needle size. I guess I don’t since they will be more durable. I also have narrow feet and ankles so the tighter gauge works in my favor.
My favorite recipe I’ve determined over the years: toe up, Turkish CO, my own rounded toe pattern, mini gusset on the instep with a FLK heel and a stretchy bind off!
I’m a new knitter and this is intimidating. Hopefully I’ll knit socks someday.
What a fantastic video! I probably should check my gauge again for socks because I know my gauge has gotten loose lately but sadly it’s because if I knit tighter, I cramp my hands and wrists so I’ve been progressively loosening my tension
I do love the tip about maybe knitting a smaller size! That would allow me to keep knitting loosely, protect my hands and have socks that fit! 😊
Also I got your fantastic book on kindle and I’m waiting for the hard copy to be available again because it’s so darn beautiful I need it for my bookshelf of knitting books!
Lol...I've been in sock mode for about 30 years! Everybody I know wears socks I have knit! I even crochet bottoms and add Sock Stop for wool slippers! Character socks for kids, heavy socks for local fishermen...and everything in between! DPN, ankle down!
Just measured. I’m getting 9 inches per inch. Yay. I had the opposite problem when I first started knitting socks. I knitting extremely tight. And I loosened up over time :)
Ha! You too! Glad to know I'm not alone in getting looser tension!
I have gotten looser over time as well. I’ve noticed the last couple of socks I knit for my self fit looser than my older socks. I really don’t want to go down to a size 0 needle so I will need to make a conscious effort to tighten up while knitting socks.
So helpful! I've knit hundreds of socks but I'm eager to improve my skills. Your tips are excellent. Thank you.
Love everything about your podcast & have learned so much. I’m still working on my tension. When I put my sock, on how much fabric should I be able to grasp on my foot? Some? None? Haven’t quite found my ‘Goldilocks’ size = Knit. More. SOCKS! 😊
When talking about tightening up your tension, can you just use a smaller needle?
Absolutely! I already knit with size 1’s, so for me going smaller would be really hard on my hands. I prefer adjusting my tension since I’m already knitting on such small needles!
I’ve noticed a lot of sock patterns call for a gauge of 8 sts/inch. But I really prefer the look and feel of 9-10 sts/inch! The socks where I did that (with size 0 needles) don’t get as saggy 🙂
I love your podcast , you gave me best advice tip number 1 every time I knit a new sock I learn something new. I wish I could get a book on pre order everywhere looking for it any tip on where I can find one . When are they coming out again thanks
Love your laugh😂
I'm so excited to get your book. I pre ordered on February 11 th, but I will not get it until April ( according to Amazon). I'm looking forward to perfecting my sock knitting.
Do you have to use a special wool wash? Would something gentle like Dr Bronner's baby liquid soap (unscented) be okay? Love your tips!
This was sooooo helpful! ❤ I’m doing a self directed sock journey but I’ve started with do weight, just to get super comfortable with construction, what’s the desired tension for dk? I’m getting 6 spi on 3.00 mm needles but I love the fabric it makes and it’s not hard on my hands….. I’m still seeking a good st count though 😊
Ive been debating on frogging my cider house socks because i used a heavily variegated yarn and it takes away from the pretty cables think i will and just keep the cool cuff
Prepped and ready for a sock apocalypse! 😂
I love your videos and patterns and the energy you bring to sock knitting! I do have a question though, hopefully you can help. Is there some format other than amazon that I can purchase your book from? I preordered it back on Feb 13 and they have yet to fulfill the order, I keep getting notices that it hasn’t shipped yet. I don’t expect you to be able to solve amazons issues so that is why I’m asking about another way to get your book into my excited sock making hands!
Thank you for the tips Summer! ❤️ Do you have any tips for weaving in ends as you go in 2x2 ribbing?
Hi Summer…I absolutely love your podcast. Congratulations on the new release of your outstanding book. I have a question…I’m a left handed person who wants to knit socks. Is there anything I should know that is different from doing it right handed? Which would be the front and the back of the sock? I’ve watched only right handed sock knitting because there are no left handed versions. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Have an awesome weekend.
Hi Summer! I've been puzzled by the idea of knitting with tight tension. Is this unique to sock knitting? Meaning, do you knit with same tension when knitting a sweater? I used to knit tightly but have been intentionally trying to relax more since tight knitting stresses my hands and wrists. Is my goal to knit tighter for socks or to tighten it up across the board?
Hi Summer, since I live in the UK, I can't get your paper book until May, so, being impatient for it, I bought your book on Kindle. And it's lovely, except that I miss a list of what your abbreviations mean! There are things I just cannot work out at all, in spite of being reasonably intelligent and not a new knitter. Although I am new to knitting socks! Could you please create a PDF with a list of the meanings of your abbreviations? That would make me so happy, because then I could actually start using your book, rather than just being able to look at the pretty sock patterns!
hi i aways enjoy watching you i am a new knitter
Hi Summer, this was another great video. I do have a quick question for you. I've knit 3 pairs of socks so far and the foot of them fits really well but my calfs are a bit bigger I think so they stretch out alot there should i be knitting socks for a bigger size foot then to cast on more stitches for the calf or is there another way to fix this issue? thank you