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What Is Toe-Up?
Making socks from the toe-up is the norm in most European countries, but it is less prevalent in America.
The sock is simply constructed starting at the toe and ending with the cuff.
The heel can be quite simple and streamlined in a toe-up sock, as you will see. If you've never knitted socks before, this will be a very easy place to start.
Why Is Toe-Up So Great?
Never Run Out Of Yarn
Knitting socks from the toe-up enables you to use all the yarn you have, without ever worrying about running out before you finish, like you might with a traditional top-down sock.
It even lets you use leftover yarn to make ankle- and slipper-socks, without having to guess how long you should make the cuff.
Make Custom Cuff-Lengths
In fact, you can go the opposite route and make knee-socks, showing off today's lovely patterned yarns for 11-12 inched of gorgeous sock. Again, without ever having to guess ahead of time how long you need to make the cuff.
Try On As You Go
Being able to try your sock on as you knit it means your sock will ft perfectly every time, or, if it doesn't, you'll at least find out before you finish. You can adjust the ft of your sock so that it matches your foot and leg exactly.
