Knitting Socks

Knitting Socks

Before you begin knitting socks on a machine, place a bonnet at the base of the cylinder so the needle moves continuously. Knit a couple of inches of colored scrap yarn. You can simply clip and pull out the scrap yarn out of the hem once your sock is finished.

There are many sizes and types of needles - single pointed, double pointed, circular, and cable needles. Single pointed needles are usually sold in sets of two. They are great for making smaller items such as scarves. Double pointed needles are usually sold in sets of four. They are used for knitting socks, hats, and sleeves. Circular needles are great for knitting sweaters or afghans. Crochet hooks, in addition to crocheting items can be used to pick up dropped stitches as well as tucking in the ends of the yarn when the work is finished, by threading the yarn ends through the knitted stitches. Knitting needles are made of different materials such as steel, plastic or bamboo. The darning needle is useful when tucking in those loose ends if you prefer instead of the crochet hook.

Knitting Socks