We've teamed up with Heart of the Mitten to bring you an exclusive sock knit-along (KAL) to welcome the return of warmer weather! We're featuring a great new pattern that is sized for the whole family; learn how you can enjoy special discounts and participate for a chance to win some fabulous prizes!
German Twisted/Old Norwegian Cast On: This is a very popular cast on for socks, and for good reason - it's super stretchy, making it perfect for socks!
2x2 Tubular Cast On: This cast on can be used for any 2x2 ribbed cuff; it's a little more complex than the other options listed here, but it produces a beautifully stretchy edge.
Leanna Lace Spring Socks KAL
What: Knit any size of the Leanna Lace Socks pattern; you can use either the called-for yarn (Alpakka Forte) or opt to substitute in a sock yarn of your choosing. Grab your copy of the Leanne Lace socks here on Ravelry or here on the Heart of the Mitten website; if you wish to knit with Alpakka Forte, enter KAL15 at checkout to get 15% off your order after putting both the yarn and pattern in your cart (discount is good through Midnight CST 5/31/18).
When: KAL begins on Tuesday, May 15 and runs through Saturday, June 30. We will announce prize winners on Monday, July 2 in the Ravelry group.
Where: Join the fun by sharing your photos in the Knitter's Pride Ravelry Group and on Instagram using the hashtag: #KPHOMsocks - photos need to be posted by Midnight on June 30 in your time zone to be eligible for prize drawings.
Prizes
Grand prize drawing: One lucky winner will receive 3 balls of Dalegarn Hakkespett in the colors of their choosing, a Greenery Fixed Circular Needle Case, a Lilac Needle & Crochet Gauge with Yarn Cutter, and a package Wool Needles!
Participation prize: Share your Leanna Lace sock project using any yarn and Knitter's Pride needles for your chance to win a Royale Special Interchangeable Set!
Kick-Off Prize: One lucky blog reader will win a Zing DPN set - find details on how to enter at the end of this blog post!
Favorite Stretchy Cast-Ons for Sock Knitting
Once you have your yarn, pattern and needles, it's time to cast on! We've rounded up 3 of our favorite video tutorials for stretchy cast-ons below to help you get started. And if you're worried about Second Sock Syndrome? Consider knitting your socks two at a time - click here for our free tutorial!
German Twisted/Old Norwegian Cast On: This is a very popular cast on for socks, and for good reason - it's super stretchy, making it perfect for socks!
2x2 Tubular Cast On: This cast on can be used for any 2x2 ribbed cuff; it's a little more complex than the other options listed here, but it produces a beautifully stretchy edge.
Knit/Purl Cast On: Nearly invisible, this is a great choice for top-down socks. Best of all, it works for ANY rib combination!
Giveaway
One lucky blog reader will receive a Zing DPN Needle Set - just leave a comment on this blog post telling us the name of your favorite stretchy cast on, along with your Ravelry ID or email address so that we can contact you if you win. We will randomly select a winning comment to announce on our next blog post on Friday, May 25. Good luck!
Too bad there's no way to enter for the yarn or Royale prizes WITHOUT PURCHASE. That makes this a raffle instead of a giveaway, which is illegal. Please provide a way to enter for those prizes without purchase.
ReplyDeleteJenny's Surprisingly Stretchy Cast On is my favorite. Savannagal on Rav.
ReplyDeleteI like the German Twisted Cast On. I'm laceyj1204 on Ravelry.
ReplyDeleteJeny's Stretchy Slipknot Cast-On is as fun as her Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off, and I do love symmetry! (in life, not necessarily my shawls).
ReplyDeleteRav ID caffeine72
German CO
ReplyDeletemamayaga on Rav
I've tried Jeny's Stretchy Cast-On but couldn't quite get it. My favorite is the German Twisted Cast on. I've even learned how to do ribbing (knit and purl versions). asimplehomestd on Ravelry
ReplyDeleteI have always just used long tail CO but after watching your video I will be trying the German Twist CO with my next pair of socks. Brenda79 on ravelry.
ReplyDeleteI do like the Old Norwegian/Twisted German cast on, but I might have to try some of these other ones.
ReplyDeleteRav id: knitcroit
I enjoy the tubular cast on. OT looks simple enough for socks while still looking classy
ReplyDeleteRav id: Opaquejade
I like the Tubular. I always have to fight the slide of the socks, so the extra grab is appreciated.
ReplyDeleteRav ID: caffeine72
German Twisted cast on, woop woop! I can never remember it so I always have to watch a video when I use it but it's totally worth it!
ReplyDeleteRevelry ID: AlyssaAlyssum