{"id":299195,"date":"2024-03-13T20:09:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T19:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/?p=299195"},"modified":"2024-04-26T10:00:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T08:00:53","slug":"knit-two-at-a-time-socks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/en\/knit-two-at-a-time-socks\/","title":{"rendered":"How to cast on two-at-a-time socks on circular needles \ud83e\udde6"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Time to practice! Let\u2019s knit, Beginner Sock Lover<\/em>. In this new installment of our Guide to learn how to knit socks<\/em><\/a> we teach several toe-up and cuff-down cast-on <\/em>methods. Achieve seamless toes<\/strong>! We also tell you how to cast on two-at-a-time socks on circular needles<\/strong>. All with videos, tips, and tricks<\/strong>, and an even easier alternative to magic loop<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toe-up cast-on<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We recommend starting with toe-up socks on circular needles for 3 interesting reasons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. This type of construction is ideal to make the most of the ENTIRE ball<\/strong> if you wish. If you like, you can knit your socks as long as your yarn allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc If you knit high socks, keep in mind the diameter of your calves<\/strong>. Include some increases <\/em>along the leg for the perfect fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Thanks to the cord of the circular needles, you can comfortably try on your socks<\/strong> as you go. Trying on your socks as you go provides an extra dose of confidence and motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. By starting your toe-up socks with Judy\u2019s magic cast-on<\/em> or the Turkish cast-on<\/em>, you will achieve seamless toes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Casting on stitches for toe-up socks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to practice 2 very popular methods for casting on stitches for toe-up socks<\/strong>, take note of the following videos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Gelus sock pattern by @zaneteknits<\/a> features seamless toes thanks to Judy\u2019s magic cast-on.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Judy\u2019s Magic Cast-on \ud83e\udde6<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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