Learn Something New: Heel Stitches

re: Learn Something New: Heel Stitches

nmgappa — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:11:59 GMT

I like to have knitted socks but have all but given up since I wear out the heels so quickly. I started using the after thought heel on a size smaller needle with reinforcement yarn. I would love to come up with an alternative that would be durable. I can't say that I enjoy replacing the worn out heels so if anyone has any better suggestions please let me know.

re: Learn Something New: Heel Stitches

TammyT — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:10:30 GMT

I favor toe up socks and I use either a short row heel or the gusset heel that Wendy Johnson of Wendyknits uses. I really do not like the fit, bulk or lumpiness of a heel flap so when I do cuff down socks I always use a more streamlined heel method.

re: Learn Something New: Heel Stitches

SpruceGum — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:21:40 GMT

I've knit socks for fifty years, always with a heel flap, using a k1, slip 1 knit row. This past winter I learned how to knit two socks together on a circular needle, toe up and using Cat Bordhi's Sweet Tomato Heel. Love the easy heel that comes out so smooth and fits so well! Now I prefer the Sweet Tomato Heel.

re: Learn Something New: Heel Stitches

CreationsBME — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:18:57 GMT

The Eye of Partridge looks so easy and looks so nice. I just started knitting socks - I will use this stitch on my next pair. Anyone have an easy way of joining in the round? That's the greatest challenge for me - when that is done, knitting socks is a breeze. Thanks ; )

re: Learn Something New: Heel Stitches

Besty Keller — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:14:51 GMT

Thanks for eye of partridge. I thought the plain slp st heel was the "eye of partridge". Think this will be my new favorite!

Betsy

re: Learn Something New: Heel Stitches

MarjorieH@3 — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:49:13 GMT

Like the ease of short-rows, and have started doing the "sweet tomato heels" which fit me much nicer.