Toe-Up Socks
 

I want to make a pair of socks with wool finger yarn. I have watched a few video's on u-tube. Does anyone suggest a great pattern to try?

http://crochetcurbsidecouture.blogsp...-slippers.html

These are not toe up but by far the easiest pattern I've ever done. And i LOVE EM

Hi texas8823, thanks for the pattern, I have it bookmarked.

There are many patterns out there for knitting toe up socks. Sorry I don't have a site on hand. If you've not done the toe up method before, some of the simple tutorials for beginners also include cables and/leaf patterns. I find the heel turning easier and I alway get a perfect fit as you can try them on while you're knitting them.
MaryKatherine

I don't knit but my DIL is a knitting genius. She recently discovered a way to knit both socks at once and swears that this is the best idea in knitting socks ever. I think she uses those needles that are connected. (Circular?) Food for Thought!

I like the pattern on utube using 5 needles and 16 stitches on each. When I. Start I can not stop.Goood luck

This is the one I use as well. It is top down, but it makes perfect socks every time. I love the new self striping yarns. It gives the socks a detailed look, but is so easy.

I haven't knitted any socks other than baby booties, but I have this bookmarked, just in case: http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/FEATtiptoptoes.html

thanks everyone for your ideas. this is a wonderful site!!!!

What are 'Toe Up' socks?

I saw the video on you-tube, very interesting. I bought the 5 dpn's.

You start knitting at the toe instead of from the top cuff.

Go to www.cometosilver.com. Free tutorial on toeup socks on two circular needles

Google toe up traveler sox. I'm doing them with "afterthought" heels as an expiement. The pattern has short row heels. Cats sweet tomato shortnrow heels are a good method if you want to do them that way.

icon17, socks can be knitted from the top down or from the toe up. It's a difference primarily for the knitter and not very noticeable for the person who will be wearing them, unless he or she knows how to knit.

I have knit a couple dozen pair of socks using wool fingering yarn and I love the knit ones with the lacy patterns.,..and you can find dozens and dozens of free patterns on ravelry.com