Comments on: Toe-up Socks on DPN : a simple photo tutorial: The Toe

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:10:53 +0000

I’m so excited about this! Ironically I just posted my facebook status as being flustered I couldn’t find an easy toe-up pattern on dpns…and then I found this! I’m excited about trying this. Thanks for the pattern and photos!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:26:11 +0000

Try doing the cast on with needles a size bigger than the ones you plan on knitting the socks with. The stitch loops should be a bit bigger, thus easier to pick up.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:25:22 +0000

Hi AJ. The rest of the tutorial is written out and under the Patterns tab on the blog! I hope to have photos taken eventually to finish up the photo tutorial.

By: AJ

AJ — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:40:18 +0000

I found this site during a search. I am also on raverly as KnittyAJ. After eight attempts, this method has been successful through step six!!! Where can I find the remainder of the tutorial????

By: feto

feto — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:36:19 +0000

hi there, thank you for writing up/taking the pics! They are great.

I will be using “Soles and More” from Joann’s, which is a super fine yarn. So, picking up stitches as you mentioned in step 3 is a real challenge. Any suggestions how this can be done easily?

By: Stacey

Stacey — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:19:00 +0000

Thanks! I saved this page to my computer, cause I know I’m going to need it soon!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:42:18 +0000

I can’t wait to see how you do a heel flap on a toe-up sock; the rest of the process I get, but the heel flap…

By: cici

cici — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:58:54 +0000

This is great. I haven’t seen this method before. I usually use figure 8 cast-on. I often use magic loop or circulars, and I think you can get the same results with dpns. I first learned on dpns, but never use them now. This time I am going to try dpns again to see how it feels. I am looking forward to you doing the gusset. It poses the most challenges for me. I am taking a class at Stitches for cast-ons and short row toes. I am planning on video taping it if they will let me, so I will be glad to share. Your photos are great. I love the close ups, and the colors. thanks:D

By: petra

petra — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:24:27 +0000

Thank you so much for the tutorial! It’s very clear! I have the same problem with sock yarn — I don’t want any leftovers. And, like you, I like dpns for socks. I’m so excited to try your method!

By: andrea

andrea — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:20:51 +0000

I’m going to respond to this in the comments, in case others wonder too.

I think you can. I mean, wouldn’t that just mean instead of 4 needles, or 5 needles, you do it on magic loop? You would need to fiddle a little with the configuration of stitches on needles but other than that I think it should work.

you and I need to chit chat about this ml thing. cause i am still intrigued…even though you’ll need to wrestle my dpns from my cold dead hands.