There are many ways to knit socks: You can knit them cuff-down or toe-up, with 2, 4 or 5 needles and there are also different ways of making the heel and shaping the toe. For this tutorial, I have selected, in my opinion, the easiest and most beginner-friendly sock knitting techniques.
I’ve been both knitting and crocheting for more than 20 years so here’s my take what are the main differences between those crafts.
Small guide to help you select a baby-safe yarn for your next knitting or crocheting project.
Do you want to knit or crochet a garment, but don’t know what yarn to use? This comprehensive guide will teach you everything (at least almost) you need to know about choosing the best yarn for your next sweater project.
The easiest way to cast on for toe-up socks is the Turkish also known as the eastern cast on method.
I gathered a list of most commonly used cast-on methods and I also added the matching cast-off if I found one. If you would like
Calculate the amount of stitches based on the desired measurements of the hat and your gauge.
Basic techniques and ones you probably never heard of.
When someone starts to knit their first pair of toe-up socks the most commonly asked question is when to start making the heel or gusset
A list of 9 knitting stitch dictionaries that in my opinion are very inspiring and stand out from the basic knitting books.
I’m Ida a 30 something engineer living in Lapland, Finland. I love knitting and programming, hence the nickname Knitgrammer. In my blog you’ll find tools (knitting calculators and interactive patterns) which will save you some trouble and do the knitting math for you.
My design philosophy is to make simple, useful, and beautiful things. If I make something I (or my kids or husband) don’t enjoy wearing I won’t publish the pattern.
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I’ll send you my top 5 tips of how to make a durable pair of socks.