Or, How I Knit MLTU* Socks.
I use Judy’s Magic Cast On to cast on 16 stitches (8/needle). After I knit the first round as per the instructions, I begin increasing for the toe as follows:
K1, YO, k across to last st, YO, K1 (needle 1) then K1 YO k across to last st, YO, K1 (needle 2)
Repeat this for EVERY row (being sure to knit the YOs through the back of the stitch to close up the holes) until I have 1/2 of the total number of stitches (32 for a 64 st sock, for example) and then for EVERY OTHER ROW until I have the total number of stitches needed (e.g., 64).
I work the foot until it is about 1-1/2 to 2″ SHORTER than the total length of the foot I am knitting for. If I am doing a stitch pattern, I work it only on needle 1 (the instep stitches). I work the heel on needle 2 (the heel stitches. See what I did there?)
Then, I make a short row heel. This way, for example, is not the exact method I use, but it is very well explained and less fiddly.
After I have completed the heel, I work the leg until it is long enough. 3 inches seems about right for me.
Then I add some ribbing so the sock doesn’t fall down. I like 1×1 rib, but 2×2 or twisted 1×1 is also good.
Finally, I do a stretchy bind off, perhaps a surprisingly stretchy bind off, and celebrate because I have turned plain old string into useful clothing once again!
*MLTU=Magic Loop Toe Up
LOL!! Here’s your comment. Comment. Thanks! I’ll use this for my slipper-socks, with the awesome! yarn from today’s awesomer! trip. Then, I’ll make up the pattern, and sell it on ravelry, as soon as I figure out how to do that. But, I’m going to wait, and keep practicing the beginning of the toe, until Sunday, the official start of my sock-a-long. I hope I don’t run out of yarn… Should this be inside-out as I knit?