Podcast on Knitting Socks on Twitch
Current Project – Comfort Knitting Basic Socks
Pattern: https://joyfulintribulation.wordpress.com/2021/03/13/comfort-knitting-basic-socks/
Supplies:
5” wood or bamboo DPNs
100 grams of multi colored fingering weight sock yarn
Measuring tape with 1/16” increments
Scissors
Locking stitch markers minimum of 4
Darning needle
Calculator
Notebook or note taking device
Pen
NOTES:
stitches ➗ width = gauge. Round to nearest whole or half number (ex: 8.5” or 9”)
Measuring foot for sock:
Foot circumference – with measuring tape measure around the ball of foot (just below toes)
Foot Length – heel to toe stepping on measuring tape without shoe on.
Ease is 10% (you can change it but this is a good starting point)
Figure your Foot Circumference With Ease: Foot circumference – 10% (ex: 8.5” – 10% = 7.65”)
Fractions to Decimal: Numerator ➗ Denominator (ex: 9/16” is 9 divided by 16 = 0.5625)
Cast On Stitches is Foot Circumference With Ease ✖️ gauge. Round to nearest multiple of 4 (ex: 7.65” x 9sts = 68.85 or 68sts)
Figuring out what size to make: Foot Circumference With Ease Width = Foot Circumference With Ease ➗ 2 (use this measurement to determine sock size for most women’s sock patterns)
Small: Small Adult/ Large Child 3.5” (US Women Size 4-6)
Medium: Medium Adult 3.75” (US Women Size 7-9)
Large: Large Woman/ Medium Man 4” (US Women Size 10-12)
3/14 Supplies and How to Cast On https://clips.twitch.tv/AbstemiousArtisticSkirretAMPTropPunch-Gkww8GWlKGvh-4t-
3/15 Figuring Out Gauge and Number of Cast on Stitches https://www.twitch.tv/videos/950720910
3/19 Cast On, Cuff and Leg. Notes: Cast on with spaced apart long tail cast on. Work 2 x 2 Rib Cuff and then regular stockinette leg. Both cuff and the leg should be 5”. Homework – Complete Cuff and the leg.
Double Pointed Needles used for this demo is Brittany Double Pointed Needles Size 1 (2.25mm) Set of 5 or 6, 5” length, Birch Wood. I purchased them on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brittany-Double-Point-Knitting-Needles-5-5-Pkg-Size-1-2-25mm-874155004011-/373442889500?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Yarn I used is Rico Design, Superba Superwash, 4 ply or Fingering Weight, Grey Mix Colorway https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/rico-superba-bamboo-superwash
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/955486361
3/20 Heel Flap https://www.twitch.tv/videos/957001953
Heel Turn https://www.twitch.tv/videos/957172540
Bamboo and Wood Double Pointed Needle Recommendations:
Brittany 5” Birch DPNs US Size 1, Premier Yarns 6” DPNs US Size 1, Crystal Palace 6” Bamboo US 1, KA DPNs 6” Bamboo US Size 1, Nirvana Ebony DPNs 6” US size 1
3/21/21 – Gusset Decreases https://www.twitch.tv/videos/958280050
3/22/21 – Foot, Measuring the Toe
Length Gauge – Rows of stitches per inch lengthwise. My gauge is 9sts, 12 rows per inch.
Rounded Wedge Toe – 1/3 of decreases with 2 plain rounds, 1/3 decreases with 1 plain round, 1/3 of decreases with no plain rounds.
Toe decreases is 20 rounds for a 68 stitch sock.
Sock ease lengthwise is 1/4”. A 9” foot – 1/4” is 8 3/4”. The sock is to measure 8.75”
Toe length = Rounds ➗ Rounds per inch. 20 rounds ➗ 12 rounds per inch = 1.67”
Foot length before starting the toe is 8.75 – 1.67” = 7.08”. You must knit 7” before starting the toe if you have a 9” foot measurement.
Stitch markers used have multiple names when you look them up such as bulb stitch markers or gourd stitch markers.
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/959170971
3/23/21 Foot continued https://www.twitch.tv/videos/960606837
Bamboo DPNs – 5” 6 sizes, set of 5 each, 30 pieces total $7.88 https://www.bamboomn.com/bamboo-double-pointed-knitting-needles-p/kndpxx.htm
Dancing Feet Sock Yarn – (Faux Fair Isle) $8.99 for two 50 gram balls. https://www.bamboomn.com/superwash-wool-yarn-p/cydfxx.htm
Next project on Let’s Knit Socks Podcast – Verdure Socks
3/24/21 Toe Decreases https://www.twitch.tv/videos/961699139
LinkTree for @ecojoyshoppe
Premiere Premium Birchwood Double Pointed Needles, 6” length, Size 1 (2.25mm) $6.99 set of 5
Wisdom Angora Lace (Wool/Angora/Nylon Sock Yarn) $6.49 100g
Adventures With Yarn website
Life is Cozy Komorebi Sock, 2nd Round of #socksanity2021
3/25/21 Toe https://www.twitch.tv/videos/963118571
3/26/21 – Kitchener Stitch https://www.twitch.tv/videos/963926754
Sock I am working on right now. Slouchy Scrunchy Socks
Yarn for Slouchy Scrunchy Socks that I am currently working on – Made In America Yarns, Forest Green $6.99 for 100g 100% American Wool
My email is jithandmade@mail.com if you have a question. – Dee Ann
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