This chapter is part of our Magic Loop Socks, Top-Down Socks Video Class. Click here to learn more.
Why Top-Down Socks?
Most importantly, you will learn to cast on for and knit two tubes at a time that aren't closed off on the end. This cast-on also works for knitting mittens, gloves, and sweater sleeves two at a time.
Also, many sock patterns are written from the top down, and learning how to do them will broaden your possibilities even more.
Knowing how to create a heel flap and pick up stitches correctly will help you whenever you are making a sweater.
We'll also be covering Kitchener stitch, the invisible way to bind off two sides of a project together.
The construction of this top-down sock has a heel that fits perfectly and snugly. Also, since socks are sort of modular (you can substitute any kind of heel, toe, or cuff that you like), it behooves you to learn do to more than one kind of heel.
This project will give you the chance to knit on small needles and get used to how they feel, as well as trying out some of the gorgeous and fun sock yarns out there today.
