I have long resisted learning to knit socks toe up. I’m pretty happy with top down and just haven’t really felt the need to expand my sock knitting horizons. Cookie has tried to get me to take the plunge. Hillary has, too. But no one has offered an incentive that enticed me.
Until now.
You see, the other day when I posted my list of underrated movies, my dear friend JessaLu commented that she has never seen Gettysburg. I hope Jess won’t kill me for telling you this but she used to be a Civil War reenactor and I was shocked that she had never seen the movie. Granted, it’s long, but it’s sort of mandatory for those of us in the hobby. So while I was giving her a hard time about it she started giving me a hard time about not knitting socks toe up. And then we struck a deal. If I knit socks toe up then she’d watch Gettysburg.
So, Jess, do you want to borrow my copy or do you want to get it from Netflix?
Kathy Said,
Looking good! I haven’t done a toe up either — are you liking it?
ChristyH Said,
Once you go toe up, you never turn back. ;0) I love toe-up, it makes a smooth sock. I am sure someone has recommended Wendy’s Blog for free patterns on toe-up and help. And yes, how are you liking it?
My dh just bought Gettysburg and it was a two dvd set so it also had Gods and Generals.
Manise Said,
Nice start of your toe! I also need to take the plunge on toe up. What yarn are you using? Pretty.
margene Said,
You may as well give it a try. So far so good.
I read the book, does that count?
Katie K Said,
I give up! Which pattern are you using?
Chris Said,
As someone who knits toe-up nigh exclusively, I approve!
Karen Said,
Excellent deal. Everyone will enjoy what they’ve been missing I bet.
Mary K. in Rockport Said,
Pretty. Did you use the so-called “magic” cast-on? Very smooth but very fiddly at first. (Confession: I’ve only tried it once, then second sock syndrome set in.) What kind of heel are you going for?
deb Said,
A beautiful beginning! I use both and like them equally. I guess that makes ambi-sock-trous. What cast-on did you use?
Kelli Said,
I admit that I’ve tried toe-up, but I don’t like it as well as top down. I have more trouble estimating where to put the heel and the heels don’t fit me as well. (Yes, I tried different heels.) Of course, I also prefer double points to the other methods.
Donna Said,
So how do you like it? I tried a couple of times and got frustrated. I’m still a top down girl.
Teyani Said,
way to throw down the gauntlet.. errr, I mean sock toe…. (tee hee)
JessaLu Said,
WOO and HOO!!!
I added it to Netflix this morning when I received confirmation from you on the right movie (I know, I suck. I didn’t even know the right movie). If I can watch the final disc of Firefly tonight and send it back I should have it by Saturday – will you be done by then? ;op
I don’t mind you telling people – in fact, if I can find the picture, I think I know what I’m going to post for my ECF tomorrow. Proof of my reenacting from a *very* young age. ;o)
--Deb Said,
That sounds like a good deal to me!
Carrie Said,
I just love a sock toe on the needles.
sunflowerfairy Said,
Nice! What do you think so far?
Love the color, too. Blue makes my heart feel happy.
elizabeth Said,
I thought only people in the South said “borry”!
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Cheryl S. Said,
Pretty so far! Nice toe!
LittleWit Said,
Do you think Gettysburg is long enough that you could finish a sock while watching it?
Beth Said,
Good for you! I’ve had much better luck with toe up socks.
Hillary Said,
Yay! Nice toe! I knew you’d have to take the plunge sooner or later. So it looks good, but how is it working for you?
Cookie Said,
Woo Hoo!
I’m so proud of you and thrilled that Jessalu was able to get you to give toe-up a try. Clearly, gently nagging you is not the way to get you to go something. I’ll remember this for next time. ;^)
kmkat Said,
I have knit one, maybe two, pair toe up, but since I can knit socks top down with the pattern in my head I am not feeling a push to knit toe up. Unless I am concerned about the yardage.
Go, you!
Doris Said,
Nice looking toe! Pretty color too. I have tried a couple of toe up but have had heel issues. I somehow haven;t been able to figureout exactly when to start the heel, and have ended up riping out to readjust more than once (even on the same sock). I look forward to seeing how yours goes.
DonnaW Said,
Way to go, Carole. I have resisted it as well. I am going to try it on a Wee Tiny Sock for the Sock Summit ID tag. I figure if it is only a few stitches I won’t get as frustrated.
Angela Said,
You know, I’ve been thinking about shaking up my sock routine. I think it’s time to go toe up!
Thanks for the inspiration!!
dana Said,
pretty blue….
Patty Said,
Nice – I haven’t done either…maybe I’ll put them both on the vacation to do list. Already the Christmas gifts are compromised!
Karen Said,
I have only knit one pair toe up and didn’t like it much at all. That pair however, fit better than any of my top down socks. And still I knit them top down. Habits are hard to break I guess.
Carol Said,
I love the idea of toe-up and using all your yarn but I’ve never been happy with the heels. I just ripped out an entire foot because I struggled with the heel. Are you doing short-row or flap (a la Firestarter)?
Sara Said,
Those are going to be pretty. I still haven’t tried toe up!!!!
Ina Said,
Good deal, nice sock!
Hey, JessaLu, be sure to look for the cameos by Ted Turner and Ken Burns.
Eileen Said,
Oh too funny! Your toe looks great! Welcome to the dark side.
Danielle Said,
I’m so proud of your new skillz!
Jean Said,
I’ll be watching your progress on the toe up, I haven’t done one yet, so please share this experience with us (pretty please)/
Laurie Said,
*impressed*
Lucia Said,
Very nice! That looks like a different method from the standard short rows that I use.
Emily Said,
Excellent reason to try something new. I wanna see what happens when you get to the gusset.
Joanne Said,
I’m with you! I haven’t ever made a toe up sock! I’m planning on trying very soon though! I just bought Wendy’s new book Socks from the Toe Up and there are some nice patterns in there!
I’m going to try one that has a regular heel flap.
Sharon Said,
I just spent the weekend at the Loopy Ewe Spring Fling with THE Wendy of “Toe Up” sock fame! She makes it look so easy…I am half way up the foot….taking a deep breath and going to start the heel!
Betty in Texas Said,
if you knit toe up, what happens to the picot cuff??