Topic: socks

When knitting socks and mittens in the round, you may want to add and "afterthought" heel or a thumb opening. Using provisional stitches lets you safely leave
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Knitting socks in the round eliminates a seam in the foot. Although any ribbing must be knit flat, The foot can be knit circular.

Adventures in knitting in the round.
Short row toe, circular foot, afterthought hand knit heel.

Step by step walk through knitting a basic toe-up short row sock.

The Swan Sock has unusual construction, including gusseted heels for great fit.

Get creative!
This style of sock allows for different stitch patterns on sole and heel by knitting them separately.

Learn to use short row shaping with MANUAL WRAPPING to shape toes and heels of socks.

Knitting socks is fun, quick and rewarding. Understanding the construction, helps you get more creative. This tutorial is based on a Knit it Now sock
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Knitting Socks on the flat bed machine doesn't need to be intimidating. This rolled edge sock is constructed with short row toes, short row heels and is knit
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Similar to a knit Peasant heel, shape the heel with decreases instead of short rows. Single bed version.

6 Tips for success with knitting socks.

The shaped gusset heel is what makes The Ultimate
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Learn to use short row shaping with AUTOMATIC wrapping to shape toes and heels of socks.

When knitting socks on the flatbed machine (or knitting them flat by hand) a seam is needed. You want this seam to be as comfortable as possible and still look
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Compare sock toe shaping techniques on a flat bed machine. Traditional Short Row shaping vs hand knit decrease method.
Which do you prefer?