Spring, like summer and autumn, will quickly rush off into the past, and winter will come again. Already now you need to think about how to knit socks for beginners step by step on 5 and 2 knitting needles, because they will warm their feet well on frosty evenings.
Knitting is yours hobby? Have you had the thought of tying your socks, but is the fear of doing it wrong constantly stopping you? Believe me, your fears are unfounded. Be courageous and create the first knitted little thing. The day when this happens, you will remember for a long time.
Creative work involves the use of certain tools - knitting needles or hook. I recommend to purchase thin knitting needles to knit tight socks. To solve the problem, you need a quality thread. An ideal option is a sock yarn consisting of wool and polyamide. This thread is not monotonous, so unusual and interesting patterns are obtained.
Quality yarn is not afraid of washing and is resistant to wear. Therefore, knitted socks can be worn for several seasons without fear that a hole will appear on the heel or toe. Yarn is sold in small skeins. One skein is enough for one warm and beautiful pair of socks.
How to knit 5-spoke socks
First of all, I will tell you how to knit socks on 5 knitting needles. We will consider in detail the rules for knitting the heel, the formation of a lifting wedge and the reduction of the toe. This will help to learn the basics of knitting.
For knitting the first socks, I recommend buying a half-woolen yarn with a low acrylic content and five stocking needles of the third number.
- To fit the sock, make a trial version of the front surface. This will allow you to calculate the number of loops in ten centimeters of knitting. Next, take a centimeter tape and measure the ankle, heel height, length and the widest part of the foot.
- After making accurate measurements, you will know the number of loops for knitting the cuff. The number of loops is always even, preferably a multiple of four. Then distribute the loops on four knitting needles.
- Continue knitting the cuff in a circle with a 2 by 2 elastic band, constantly alternating the front loops with the wrong ones. To decorate the socks, take a thread of a different color by completing several colored stripes.
- Having tied the cuff of the desired length, proceed to knitting the heel. Continue knitting with the front stitch using 2-spoke loops. For the sake of convenience, it is recommended to shift them to one spoke. The canvas should match the height of the heel.
- Mentally divide the loops into three equal parts. Start the heel formation from the wrong side. To do this, sew one side part with the back loops, then the loops of the central part. Knit the last loop with the first loop of the second side. It remains to complete a number of the second part.
- Turn the work and repeat all the steps. Do this until the loops on the sides end. So, the heel of the knitted toe is ready.
- We continue to knit a sock in a circle. Loops on the side of the heel. I always insert the knitting needle into the last chain and knit the front loop from it.
- From the sides of the heel, dial the required number of loops and distribute on two knitting needles, adding the loops of the central part. As a result, the number of stitches on the knitting needles with which we knit the upper part will remain unchanged, and in the lower part their number will slightly increase.
- In the subsequent rows, begin the formation of the wedge, decreasing along the loop. To do this, knit together two loops from the lower knitting needles. It is possible through one row or in each row.Depends on the measurements.
- Having reduced the number of loops, continue knitting in a circle until the beginning of the thumb. It remains to form a toe. For these purposes, in each row, reduce two loops on both sides.
- When there are four loops left, cut the thread and pull it through them with a hook. I recommend fixing from the wrong side. One sock is ready. Knit the second in the same way.
Video tips and examples
At first glance, the technique of knitting with 5 knitting needles may seem too complicated. But believe me, this is not really the case. With a little practice, you will fill your hand and you will get great knitted socks.
Knitting socks on 2 knitting needles for beginners
If you only master the art of knitting, you will need to acquire woolen threads, knitting needles of the second number, a set of pins and a centimeter tape.
First of all, take measurements. Measure the circumference of the foot and the circumference of the foot in the ankle as accurately as possible. This will determine the number of loops for knitting gum. The density of knitting, multiply by the indicator of the circumference of the legs, which are calculated in centimeters.
It is easy to knit the elements of the sock with two knitting needles. They do not need to be stapled. To get started, tie the back of the product. After the heel and the sole fit to the toe. Lastly, the upper part, which during knitting connect with the sole.
- On one spoke, dial half the loops for knitting the cuff. The number depends on the density of knitting, which is determined by the thickness of the thread and the number of knitting needles. This indicator is also affected by previously taken measurements.
- We start knitting the cuff with an elastic band, alternating the front and back loops. 7 centimeters is enough. Next, sew another 8 cm of fabric with the front stitch. The resulting element is the back of the product from the heel to the cuff.
- Tie out the heel. In the front rows, knit every two loops together. Do this after the first edge loop and before the loop closing the row.
- Having reduced the number of loops of the widow, we make additions by collecting loops from the edge of the bevel of the heel at the end of the row. It is enough to introduce the knitting needle by the outer loop, grab the working thread and pull the loop formed onto the knitting needle.
- Bring the number of loops to the original rate, stop dialing. The tied heel is wedge-shaped. After tying the sole smooth to the base of the thumb.
- Knit a toe cap, as well as a heel. Initially, reducing until the number of loops is reduced by half. After the loop add.
- When the number of loops “returns to normal”, continue knitting the top of the product. From the edge of the sole at the end of the rows, loop.
- After knitting the top of the sock, finish the elastic. When the cuff is ready, close the loops and fasten the ends of the thread. The sock is ready. The second fits in the same way.
Video of a simplified method of knitting a sock with two knitting needles
How to crochet socks
Before crocheting socks, stock up on a skein of thread, a thin crochet hook, scissors, and sewing accessories.
- Crochet a sock starts at the top. Type a chain of seventeen loops. Use the first two loops as a lift, then, with a single crochet, knit the first row, using the remaining loops.
- Knit with a single crochet, constantly capturing the back thread of the stitches of the previous row. Knit until the length of the fabric is around the leg. Thirty rows is enough.
- Fold the resulting canvas in half and connect with a chain stitch. If you can correctly complete the seam, after turning the finished stocking onto the front side, it will turn out to be almost invisible.
- Knit in a circle at the bottom of the elastic band with a single crochet. Get thirty loops. Grab both threads of the previous row. Five rows abound.
- It's time to tie the heel.After completing the previous row, unfold the product and knit half a circle on the inside. Similarly, knit seven rows, grabbing only the back thread of the loop.
- Count five loops from the edge and skip them. Knit from the sixth loop and knit five loops. Then turn the knitting, knit four loops, and knit the fifth with the nearest loop of the previous “five”.
- Then knit in the same way until you cut the loops of both "fives". The heel is ready. Next, we knit in a circle with the base element, capturing both stitches of the loop.
- Having knitted one row, begin to reduce the loops. Knit two loops together on each side. So go through three rows. Then knit in a circle without reducing the number of loops. 15 rows is enough.
- Round the toe. Knit six rows with loops. When there are 6 stitches left, turn the sock inside out, pull the circle and tie it to a knot. It remains to cut the thread and make a second toe.
If you are afraid to immediately take up such work, take a skein of thread and a hook, and practice using basic elements, including a single crochet.
Crochet workshop
Knitted socks - a thing made by hand. Do not be surprised that they cost a lot, because the person worked pretty hard. Plus, the high price of knitwear is due to its positive properties.
Positive properties of knitwear
Originality. For many, this quality is very important, because it will be distinguished from the crowd. If you buy an ordinary thing in a store, while walking along the street you can easily meet another person in the same clothes.
Quality. Hand knitting provides high quality and long service life. When the master makes a little thing with his own hands, he puts his soul and love in every loop. It is very nice to wear such clothes.
Fashion. If you want to become fashionable and beautiful, get knitted clothes. It is cheaper than outfits known by brands, and a variety of styles and patterns will easily fit any figure.
Practicality. Knitwear perfectly matches any weather conditions. Products made of thick yarn, perfectly warm. Light yarn paired with openwork knitting is ideal for summer.
Go to the store, get a few skeins of high-quality yarn and spend fun time with knitting needles or a crochet in your hands. See you!
