Sock Construction

12/08/2025 13 min Episodio 12
Sock Construction

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🧦 Sock Construction Showdown: Cuff-Down vs. Toe-Up—Which One’s Best for Your Next Pair?Ever find yourself wondering: “Should I knit my socks cuff-down or toe-up?” If so, you are NOT alone. This is hands-down one of the biggest questions I get from knitters—whether they’re just starting out or are seasoned sock makers looking to shake things up.In this ultimate guide, we’re diving deep into the two most popular sock constructions: Cuff-Down (aka top-down) and Toe-Up. We’ll cover what they are, the pros and cons of each, my personal tips (plus a few fun stories), and my best advice to help YOU choose which one to knit next.Whether you’re a die-hard cuff-down fan or curious about toe-up magic, let’s break it all down—step by step.In this week's episode learn:🧶 Cuff-Down Construction🧶 Toe-Up Construction🧶 Pros and Cons of Each🧶 Pro Tips for Picking Your Next Pattern✨Mentioned Items: Cuff-Down pattern- https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dk-weight-vanilla-socksKitchener tool- Slap bracelet sock ruler- 🧶 Read our blog: https://southernskeins.com/blogs/news🎧 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@southernskeins📩 Join our mailing list & get a free knitting pattern: https://southernskeins.com/pages/be-the-first-to-know🛍️ Shop Hand-Dyed Yarn & Subscribe to the Southern Stitch Box: 👉 www.southernskeins.comFollow the podcast so you never miss an episode! Rate, review, and share if you loved today’s fiber-filled conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.