Learn to Knit a Sock Sock

Knitting the Ribbing

The sock's ribbing.

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Knit in knit 1, purl one ribbing for four rounds. If you're not used to knitting with double-pointed needles, you might need to knit a little more slowly than usual in order to control all those needles, but once you've knit a couple of rounds, the work will feel much more stable.

• Casting on for Your Sock
• Join in Round
• Knitting the Ribbing
• Knitting the Leg
• Knitting the Heel Flap
• Turning the Heel
• Working the Gusset
• Knitting the Foot
• Knitting the Sock Toe
• Finishing the Sock