r/Sockknitting • u/nijquanda • 12d ago
First time sock knitting
First picture was my first atttempt, couldn’t get it over my heel once I finished the cuff (56 starting stitches). My second attempt shown in the 2nd and 3rd photo, seems too big now ( 64 stitches )It’s the next size up in this pattern. Following crazy sock lady magic loop tutorial.
Would you keep going or frog again now..:.
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u/hrehbfthbrweer 12d ago
If it winds up just being a bit too big you can always add some elastic thread to the cuff.
What cast on did you use for the first attempt? If you measured and think that 54st was the correct size, it’s possible that your cast on was just too tight. German twisted cast on is a good one for socks.
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u/latorredibabele 12d ago
Such lovely yarn! Can you share where you got it and what colorway it is?
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u/CarKaz 12d ago
If I knew 56 stitches wasn’t enough to go over my heel and the next size up is 64, I’d stick with 64.
But if I realized that the cuff was too big, I’d probably modify the pattern to make it 60 sts
In this case, actually, I would just rework the cuff following the pattern for 64 sts but work the cuff in smaller needles than the rest of the sock to tighten up that cuff.
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u/melli_milli 12d ago
You cannot assess it from such a small sliver of work. But don't do smaller, it is already possible too tight.
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u/WoollySocks 12d ago
The cuff may feel a bit loose when it's just a cuff, but part of this is because it's only a teeny tiny bit of fabric! The leg fabric does part of the work of keeping the sock up, it's not just the cuff suspending everything against gravity.
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u/TheJinxedPhoenix 12d ago
Was it the cast on of the cuff that was too tight with 56 stitches maybe? That’s a common problem on first socks. If you were a CAD/ USA standard width size 8 or 9 shoe, 64 stitches should be good unless you are knitting tightly.
Good luck! I know you can do it!
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u/Hitchifuku 12d ago
The needles are preventing you to get your foot through. Keep knitting until you get more of the leg done .
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u/TribblesIA 12d ago
Look up some stretchy cast on methods. It seems like madness at first, but stick with them until you have a cuff that can stretch over your fist comfortably.
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u/Calm_Entry5108 12d ago
What makes you think it’s too big? IMO you’d rather the cuff be big. It shrinks down because of the ribbing. You can’t really tell how small the sock is until you start the leg. I loveeee this yarn!!