Knitting

Wrapping Up Our Sock Adventure Yesterday, I uploaded the last video tutorial to YouTube, and honestly, it was a mix of feelings. I was so glad to finish in time for Socktober, but part of me felt a little sad, too, because writing and filming these lessons turned out to be so much fun. As we reach the last stitches of our Complete Sock Knitting Masterclass, this seems like the perfect moment to look back and celebrate how far we’ve come together.

This guide is here to walk you through each step - how to measure, where to start your wedge toe decreases, and the simple tricks to tailor your socks so they’re cozy and comfy for your unique feet. No more guessing, no more baggy toes - just handmade socks you’ll want to wear again and again. Are you ready to knit your new favorite pair? Let’s dive in and make perfect-fitting socks, every single time.

Last time, you learned how to cast on and knit the cuff and leg. In this post, we’ll learn how to knit the classic heel flap and turn. The heel flap and heel turn is one of those timeless sock-knitting techniques that never goes out of style - it keeps showing up in patterns and knit chats for good reason.

After a bit of foundational theory, we finally get to the fun part. In today’s blog post, let’s walk through casting on, working the cuff, and knitting up the leg of a sock. This guide will focus on using double pointed needles (DPNs) - a timeless, flexible approach that’s especially handy for small, circular projects like socks.

After you’ve chosen the right yarn and your needles, you’re ready for the next (and most important!) step. And this is the last step we need to do before we can start knitting our socks. You want to knit socks that fit just right? The secret is in knitting a gauge swatch, taking a few simple measurements and making a few easy calculations!

If you caught my last post about sock yarn, you know just how much thought goes into every cozy pair of handknit socks. But the right needles and a few smart accessories can make sock knitting so much smoother (and more enjoyable!). Whether a brand new sock knitter or coming back for a fresh project, here’s a practical guide to the tools that help socks slide off the needles with joy.