My First Knit Socks on Double Pointed Needles Part 1 of 6
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My First Knit Socks on Double Pointed Needles Part 1 of 6
FINISHED FOOT CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENTS
Ladies (Mens)
8 (10.5)” [ 20.5 (26.67) cm]
MATERIALS
Yarn–RED HEART® Chic Sheep by Marly Birdâ„¢; 2 balls: #r170 Poolside
Needles–US #5/3.75mm set of 5 double pointed needles
Notions
- Removable Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
GAUGE
24 sts= 4 inches in St st
PATTERN NOTES
Watch the video for more explanation about how to cast on using the “No Cuss Cast-On for DPN’s”, how to join in the round, and how to make sure the stitches are not twisted.
To keep the dreaded “second sock syndrome” from happening I highly suggest that you get an extra set of needles and make two socks at the same time. Make the first cuff, then use the extra set of needles and other ball of yarn to make the second cuff.
Have patience if this is your first time working with dpn’s. It takes some getting used to but after you get the cuff complete you will feel more confident.
My First Knit Socks on Double Pointed Needles Part 1 of 6
PATTERN
Cuff
Using long tail cast on, cast on 48, (64) sts onto 4 needles [12 (16) sts per needle] and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts.
Knit 1 round.
*Knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * around.
Work in the k1, p1 ribbing pattern until cuff measures: 1.5 (2)”
Video Tutorial:
Knit-Along Schedule:
Each week I’ll have a new video showing how to knit the section for that week. To get notified as soon as the video is posted, subscribe to the Marly Bird YouTube channel.
Week 1-March 28, 2018
Cast on
Week 2-April 4, 2018
Leg
Week 3-April 11, 2018
Heel
Week 4-April 18, 2018
Turning Heel and Gusset
Week 5-April 25, 2018
Foot
Week 6-May 2, 2018
Toe and Finishing
Enter to Win:
Post your progress pictures each week in the Marly Bird KAL Facebook group to be entered for a chance to win a Red Heart prize pack! We’ll choose one winner each week for the prize pack. One week after the final video is posted we’ll ask you to share a photo of your finished socks, and we’ll choose 3 winners to each win a $50 prize pack from everyone who finished.
To enter: Post your picture of your in-progress shawl in the Facebook group before Tuesday at 11:59pm Mountain Time (Marly’s time zone) to be entered. Winners will be announced on Thursdays.
Week 1: Post your progress picture by Tuesday, April 3; 1 winner of a $25 prize pack announced Thursday, April 5
The Community:
There is a dedicated Facebook group for this KAL that is monitored by me and several of the WONDERFUL sampler knitters who tested this pattern for me. We are all there to help you with this project. Please join us!
