Hello Knitters! Welcome back to Day 2 of the Bottoms UP knit along. We're finishing our toe-up socks. Kudos to each of you for mastering what I think is the perfect seamless sock cast-on, Judy's Magic Cast-On. It's a little tricky at first but once you get it, you won't use any other cast-on for socks.
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Hello Noble Knitters! It's Donna, the Knitting Doctor, ready to knit along with you today as we create "Bottoms Up" our seamless toe, knit from bottom to top, no-fears socks.
Not only are these socks fun, they are a great way to learn a few new skills in no time flat and that's a fact!
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Ready to learn a few new skills and up your knitting game? Then join me as we knit along together to create cushy pair of socks the toe-up way!
We won't need to be a whiz with double pointed needles or the magic loop either. For this knit along, we'll learn to use 2 circular needles to work those small areas, create a seamless toe, a no-gusset (i.e. easy) heel and the perfect stretchy bind-off worked with reverse yarnovers. This is going to be one of the easiest and fastest socks ever!
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Bobbles are like bubbles or puffs in your knitting. These little puffs are perfect for adding texture to any knitting project. Add a few, or a lot - It's up to you! Creating bobbles is much easier than you think. Here a step-by step guide on how to construct a basic bobble. Bobbles aren't difficult when you know how and even a beginner with just a little experience can make them.
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I'm going to show you another version of the provisional cast-on. We'll be using an interchangeable cable. It's an easy provisional cast-on that works well with a medium to large number of cast-on stitches. It's called The Invisible Cast-On (aka: Provisional Wrap Cast-On or Open Loop Cast-On)
This method is neat & tidy, secures the stitches firmly, and makes finding and picking up the provisional stitches simple.
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I knit almost everywhere, in the car (not driving of course), at the dentist, garage, etc. Some things I carry in my knitting bag, you might not expect to be there. These are my "on the go" knitting must-haves items.
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Diagonal or bias knitting is one of the very simplest knitting techniques to learn, easy to remember and is adaptable to many stitch motifs, including lace.
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One of the many aspects of lace, (besides its beauty) is an aura of complexity and difficulty. Most knitters believe that lace shouldn't be attempted until you are an intermediate knitter or expert. That's just not so. Lace projects can be involved and intricate, but those intimidating projects are just a small portion of what can be done. The majority of stitches and projects are easy to understand and achieve. Better still some really beautiful lace stitch patterns are easy to remember too, ensuring a very satisfying knit and beautiful end result.
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I'm crazy about "fob" markers. You know what I mean, those markers that have the cool dangles. I can't resist collecting them, and I use then almost all the time. They do have a downside though. I get them caught or trapped in my knitting from time to time. I can untangle my marker each time, but it slows me down. So here's how to keep it from happening in the first place.
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As the knitting doctor, I get this question all the time, "What is the best way to block delicate yarn?" Knitters want to preserve the delicate appearance of the yarn while getting just the right shape that blocking provides.
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Why Rethink the Gauge Swatch? A standard gauge swatch, let's say a 4" x 4" swatch doesn't really tell you much which is why I think most knitters don't, or reluctantly work them. This size also can make it hard to see and count the stitches, so why bother.
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Are your stitches uneven? Yes, some projects will always look untidy until blocked, or some fiber choices cause inconsistent knitting. Is there something else to do to fix uneven stitches?
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