Preventing Dog Ears in Grafted Sock Toes // Technique Tuesday
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Күн бұрынThis video demonstrates how to set up a toe graft so that dog ears (corners that poke straight up at the edges of the graft) are minimized. While the actual grafting process is also shown, this video is not meant as a tutorial for learning to graft. To learn more about the actual process of grafting see my previous video here:
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To jump to a specific point in this video, click on the adjacent timestamped link:
Introduction 0:00
Explanation of dog ears and why they form: 0:34
Passing the end stitches over: 1:57
Grafting the toe: 3:53
Adjusting the tension: 5:55
How it looks on my foot: 8:26
Wrap up/reminders: 8:47
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@samanthahendren2115 2 жыл бұрын
I love the text directions so you can still tell what’s going on without sound.
@macareuxmoine 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I like knitting with you 😊 Just great how the internet lets us draw on the wisdom of fellow crafters worldwide 😍
@nryane 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I tend to prefer toe-up, yet this way of eliminating dog ears after grafting the toe is spectacular! I’ll keep it in mind for the future! Blessings!🥰
@aroundtheworldfibers 2 жыл бұрын
So glad I went back and reviewed this as I just made a sock (only had time for 1, the 2nd is under way). I intentionally used a very tight knit, and smaller than normal needles on gorgeous Canadian Indie dyed yarn purchased while in Canada over Christmas. I knew the day I originally grafted the toe I would be redoing it, on a day when I could actually see what I was doing. I needed a refresher on dogless ear sock toes. Once back in bright sun, I took apart the toe, not all that easy on this beautifully dyed yarn - but definitely worth it. I now have a lovely smooth rounded toe, even before washing. Grateful for all the sock knitting tips. 🧶🧦😊
@hokey-os3rx Жыл бұрын
That was so simple and so very helpful. i just have memorized the Kitchner stitch but wasn't sure how to avoid the "dog ears". Not only does this eliminate that, but also gives us fewer stitches to graft. Thank you!
@thaisoneon 2 жыл бұрын
You are hands down the best knitting teacher on the internet! The class dunce here has to ask a question about adjusting the tension after grafting. How do you know which of those yarns to pull on? I grafted a pair last night using your brilliant technique so I “passed the course”. I couldn’t score bonus marks, though, because after gently but wrongly tugging a few yarns, I stopped for fear of ruining my already improved pair of socks.
@eileenholderness615 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing!! Such a simple technique which one would never have thought of!! Thank you so much Roxanne for sharing this fantastic knowledge! I will now look forward to grafting instead of dreading it!
@beth7467 6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful -- and may I just add that I've knit over 60 pairs of socks and never, before now, knew where to insert the needle after grafting. (Good thing I pride myself on being a lifelong learner!)
@denisekrupa4343 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I have always though that some sort of decrease might be the key to minimizing dog ears, but I could never come up with anything that worked to my satisfaction. What a simple and elegant solution you present! The dog ear is especially noticeable on worsted mittens. Thanks to you, my future socks and mittens will be dog ear free!
@susiecollins6956 3 жыл бұрын
This video helped me so much to get into grafting again. I have a few pair of socks that are all done except for the grafting. I like seeing you adjust the tension from the inside; a new perspective but personally I like adjusting the tension right-side-out using a darning egg. Thank you Roxanne. 🌺
@GrandmaMarlayne 6 жыл бұрын
This is the best and simplest way to graft a toe. Thank you as this is one of my worst problems.
@bugnurse 6 жыл бұрын
Love this! Thank you, just getting ready to start the toe box on a current pair and this was perfect timing. Your technique for gusset holes is my go to now, and this will be too 💞
@nikiTricoteuse 4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial with a clear explanation AND thank you for showing where the wool passes in relation to the needles. I could never work out whether it went over or under. Heading off to find the solution to the other bane of my sock knitting. Thanks to your tutorials and BrendaKelley for her comment.
@debracubitt6191 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos Roxanne I was such a novice and had no idea about many techniques in knitting I slowed my pace enjoyed the knit and the learning process I tried to stress less over mistakes because I was making progress I consider myself a beginner but enjoy where I am THANK YOU!
@donnaperreault3354 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I am slowing getting this Kitchener stitch/ grafting the toe of my socks. I’m new to sock knitting just finished my second pair and absolutely love making them but the grafting the toe I was not so fond of but I found two video explanations and between the two of you I think I will not be long in needing these videos. Many thanks.
@DorisMorris-uv2fc 9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much I have never did before it was most interesting.i have knit a lot off socks but never did this.
@barenddutoit9931 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Rox. Greetings from South Africa. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world. You are amazing!
@susiecollins6956 3 жыл бұрын
Roxy, you rock! Love this video.
@knittingbandit8493 2 жыл бұрын
Roxanne thank you so much for sharing this invaluable information, kindest regards from N Ireland
@mlhserm 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thanks so much. Now... a request: please do more on. Stranded color work, particularly for socks. I’ve made a couple pairs of socks with color work on just a portion of the leg. I’ve played around with various options to accommodate for the loss of stretch due to the color work. I’ve added stitches to just that portion of the leg as was suggested by Kate Atherley in her book Custom Socks. I was very careful to be consistent with how I carried my yarns and managed my floats. It helped, but it was still difficult to get the sock over the instep. You always seem to have such insightful solutions to our knitting woes, please consider this one!
@Needtoknit1 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is wonderful. I like the idea of correcting the tension from the inside. My socks at the toe area never looked better. Thanks so very much for this video. 😉
@sje1112 3 жыл бұрын
I love, love your channel. It is the first thing I look for Tuesday's and Thursdays. I have learned so much from you and really appreciate all the tidbit sessions and interesting info you look into, thank you, thankyou. Sandra, Ontario, canada
@phoenixgatecrafts6450 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I've been using this technique on my last two pairs of socks and it looks so much better!
@karenleighcass 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I finally understand knitting socks due to the way you teach. thank you, again I love your videos!
@nryane 3 жыл бұрын
YES! Agreed! I love you explanations that make so much sense, because they’re LOGICAL!!! Blessings!🥰
@andrearib6935 5 жыл бұрын
Socks are my favorite thing to knit and now I will have smoother toes. Thanks!
@monica4705 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I never tried another kitchner stitch toe after my 1st one because of those pesky dog ears. Now I think I'll give it another shot.
@basilrose 5 жыл бұрын
Rox you rock! This is the cat's meow! 💖
@Lumos26 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos, they're so useful! I really appreciate how detailed your explanations are.
@RoxanneRichardson 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@debbiecremeans1230 4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Your very detailed video and explanations have helped me tremendously!!
@jakual339 2 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful! I've made socks before, but never been quite happy with how the toes turned out. Suddenly my results are much better, and without that much extra effort either!
@DorisMorris-uv2fc 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much you do lovely work.
@pjenkins8206 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration and method. Thank you very much.
@GrandmaMarlayne 6 жыл бұрын
Love this idea on a toe chimney and you did a fabulous job of making it look simple enough for me to figure out. I usually knit vanilla style socks without much of a hitch. I bought Cat Bordhi's book on personal footprint sock to make. YIKES! I have expensive yarn I am using which may have been the worst mistake I could make because I love working with it and it is close to ruined with a particle ball of yarn left to do two socks that are just starting after the toe. I have had to cut the sock apart and am so frustrated that I cannot get it right that I am going back to the regular toe sock I knit. My next pair will be the top down sock and I will use some of your techniques.
@GrandmaMarlayne 6 жыл бұрын
If I were a smoker I would have a darn cigarette!
@dianneross2801 6 жыл бұрын
Fabulous 😍 love your videos I learn something every time 🙏😘
@sheridohner7087 Жыл бұрын
What a great video. Thanks so much. I really learn a lot from you❤
@vivrbn 6 жыл бұрын
Really good technique. Thanks for sharing!
@2001missmolli 5 жыл бұрын
Mind Blown😍! Thanks for posting!
@carlajewett1091 6 жыл бұрын
Thx for the reply. How about doing a video on the ssk. No technique I found so far really solves the elongated stitch. Carla Jewett
@balgrantango460 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your help with this.
@Jess-ix8do 6 жыл бұрын
I actually have taught myself to graft by knitting it right off the needles. It fixed my tension issues I had with a tapestry needle :). I'll have to try the no dog ear technique though
@cherylanon5791 4 жыл бұрын
This is what I do, thanks for the clear video!
@denisenj3320 6 жыл бұрын
I need you to explain how and why double knitting works, esp when changing colors
@vadec5909 3 жыл бұрын
I love this video of yours too thank you very much. I think I should watch the watch the other that you mention.
@carlajewett1091 6 жыл бұрын
Rox...your timing is exquisite! I’ve been experimenting with every kind of dog ears avoidance technique for two weeks. Nothing passed my acid test...that is, until your video arrived tonight. Worked like a charm. Two questions if I may: -do you knit a plain row after your last decrease or just jump into your technique? -what is that perfect decrease method you use? Looks like it might be SSK/K2T, but I can’ really see the whole thing. I’ve watched all your videos, some more than once, and have gained so much knowledge. Like you, I need to know the why as much as the how. Keep those podcasts coming, please. Carla Jewett nycSox
@RoxanneRichardson 6 жыл бұрын
I do not knit a plain row after the final decrease row. That would only exacerbate the dog ear issue, as grafting also adds 2 rows. I work my decrease rounds by working k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 for each half, which is pretty standard. That is, the decreases lean toward the area changing in size.
@kimberlyrobinson3992 3 жыл бұрын
Great! Thank you so much for this: helpful and very clear instructions!
@RoxanneRichardson 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JenniferHRoss 2 жыл бұрын
Genius! Thank you so much for this.
@courag1 4 жыл бұрын
I hope you add a link to your new Finchley Graft. No ears, done a practice toe and am wearing the pair hot off the needles and it is easy and looks good too. I've used this method you show on this video and it does work too but I must admit I think next pair of socks I'll ask myself what I want to do and will do another Finchley toe, like the result that much.
@beateengelhardt3830 4 жыл бұрын
You are awesome! One question though: you are still doing the Kitchener set-up after decreasing the first sts on each needle as well as going twice through the last sts. A lot of people these days suggest omitting the set-up. Do you know of a downside to jumping right into the Kitchener repeat after the decrease? I hope my question makes sense...
@RoxanneRichardson 4 жыл бұрын
The key to avoiding dog ears is to graft after a decrease round, and then to do something to round those corners. Some people skip the setup and final steps in order to round the corners, but I often can't find an ideal place to push the needle through to the WS (I can obviously push it through, but I prefer the obvious spot I have when I maintain the setup steps and round the corners by passing over the outer sts. The Finchley graft (which is done from the purl side) skips the setup, which eliminates the dog ears, but because the yarn is already on the WS, there's no issue with finding the right spot to get the yarn tail to the WS.
@catarinaunespassis3500 2 жыл бұрын
Just Love it! Thanks
@elainebos 6 жыл бұрын
I would like to know why it is necessary to do the setup step when beginning the kitchener stitch. I have had others tell me that when you do sock kitchener you can just do the 4 steps without doing the set up on the first front and back stitches.
@RoxanneRichardson 6 жыл бұрын
That is certainly a method some knitters use. If you want to see what the difference is, I would suggest knitting a couple of swatches, and comparing the version where the 4-steps are used (with no setup or final steps) vs the version where all steps are used. Then compare with the pass-over method.
@lorrainenielsen6304 Жыл бұрын
Very very clever thank you
@markwilliams1824 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! 🎉
@happyone444able 5 жыл бұрын
This was just perfect!!💕😊 I did it right along with you and all turned out well! I think Kitchener stitch and I could become friends!! Thank you very much for this wonderful video!!
@gwenhewitt1763 Жыл бұрын
Hi Roxanne, I have watched several of your videos and have enjoyed each one. I have a question about the Top Chimney graft. Would you recommend it for grafting a peasant heel?
@shoelessmonk1941 6 жыл бұрын
thanks for this! im almost to the toes of a pair of socks. gonna try this. im curious. you look great in red. and that sweater pattern is nice.....i am anxious to get those socks off my needles...bye. stacy
@isha10fla Жыл бұрын
Brilliant ❤
@BeatlesFanSonia 4 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing!
@vadec5909 Жыл бұрын
I always watch this video for grafting!! What I was wondering, if I forget to slip the last stitch over on the last needle, would you just purl off the last 2 together?
@RoxanneRichardson Жыл бұрын
That should work. :-)
@sunitaphand8194 3 жыл бұрын
It's really very neat n beautiful
@marisoldevilla1 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!!
@thegoodkats 5 жыл бұрын
(Love the new pix with silver hair!!) b-u-t I came lookin' for your '...actual process of grafting' to share with a friend new to making socks--the link is missing in the drop-down boxabove....AND, I cannot find it by searching your vids....lack of skills on my part!
@RoxanneRichardson 5 жыл бұрын
I do demonstrate how to graft in this video, it's just not meant as a full grafting tutorial. The video from the previous week, on grafting in stockinette, explains in more detail about grafting. I'll fix the description box so that it includes the link, but you should be able to find a playlist of my grafting videos on my channel. Click on my name under the video player to get to my channel, then click on PLAYLISTS and you should find one on grafting. The video you're looking for isn't a video on grafting sock toes, it's a video on grafting in stockinette.
@thegoodkats 5 жыл бұрын
ahhhh....thank you....did not know what I was looking for--
@sophroniel 4 жыл бұрын
Can you do this with Russian grafting? I've tried but it's so tight, assumedly because it uses no new wool, but it's so pretty.....
@NinaKeilin 6 жыл бұрын
I'm curious why you prefer the yarn needles with the bent tip. I don't know why but they just bug me! I once bought one for an emergency when I had no needle, but I did not like using it.
@RoxanneRichardson 6 жыл бұрын
When I seam or graft, the needle is often changing directions -- I'm poking down through the surface of the fabric to catch a loop of yarn and then bringing the needle back up. The bent tip facilitates that process, acting like a hook. Obviously, a straight tip can work (and has for millennia), but it requires more movement of the shaft to make those turns/catch those loops. It could be the angle you normally hold your needle, which works well for a straight tip, doesn't work well for the bent tip. Luckily, you don't *have* to use a bent tip, if you don't like it, but if you are ever stuck with that as your only option, you might watch yourself as you enter the fabric, and see if a different angle might work better when using a different tool.
@jayering1343 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Roxanne, I love the technique of passing the end sts over the neighbor sts. I fon’t quite get why it’s more appropriate to tension the grafted sts at the end. I tension as I go and adjust if I have to at the end but most of the time the tension seems ok. Is there less pressure on the sts during wear if the graft tension is fixed at the end rather than as one lnits?
@RoxanneRichardson 6 жыл бұрын
If you can graft with the right tension, go for it. I find that I am rather hit or miss at it. Better with some yarn weights than others, and I have a tendency with sock weight yarn to tighten too much, for some reason. Some knitters get overenthusiastic about tightening as they go. It's a real pain to try to introduce the right amount of slack to reverse a graft that's too tight.
@andreamiller6200 3 жыл бұрын
I know the universal answer is "swatch and see" :-) but I wonder if there is a principle to share about why the set up at the start (after passing the end stitches over) with purl on in front and knit on in back is needed? I have seen (and done) kitchener grafts omitting the set up and did not get holes, so I wonder what the set up is doing structurally.
@RoxanneRichardson 3 жыл бұрын
The goal in either case (starting a graft with no set up vs using the pass over trick) is to angle the corners. The set up/final steps maintain the process of entering every stitch twice during the course of the graft, creating a vertical edge extension (the dog ears). Eliminating the setup changes the graft so that the first and last sts are only entered once, and that's what angles the corners. The pass over trick allows for the setup while also creating the angled corner. If you were grafting something with vertical edges all the way to the top (rather than the angled sides of a sock toe), you'd want to maintain that vertical edge and not create an angle.
@brandip2446 2 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the tool your using to graft please! ?
@RoxanneRichardson 2 жыл бұрын
It's a yarn needle. This one has a bent tip. I get my bent-tip needles from Clover (they come 2 or 3 to a set, of the same or different sizes, depending on which set you get) in a little plastic tube, under the name "Chibi".
@selmacristinadossantos8004 4 жыл бұрын
Perfect. Kissies
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