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RE: NeedleworkMonday: Knitting technique I /Stricktechniken I [Eng/Ger]

in #needleworkmonday • 6 years ago

This is really neat! The design it makes is a pretty addition to the already awesome socks!! What is the main purpose of this method? It seems it’s to reinforce the longevity of the sock? I know the heel seems to be the first place a sock gets worn out.

Thank you for sharing this knitting method with us!! I love all of the tutorials being shared!! 😊

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     6 years ago 

    I use the afterthought heel for several reasons.

    • In socks with a pattern (like the link from @neumannsalva in her comment here) using an afterthought heel means you don't have to think about how to incorporate a heel into the pattern. You simply have to make the row before and after the additional row in knit stitches - that's all.
    • If you're new to sock knitting and the heel's still a problem you can knit both socks and afterwards make both heels at once when you have the time and peace for it.
    • With selfstriping yarns most heels, whether with a flap or using short rows, don't look that nice. The heel interrupts the pattern. You can use a different color there (looks especially good if you use that too on toes and cuffs) - but an afterthought heel in selfstriping yarns looks great because it's knit in rounds again.
    • And of course there is the matter of holes in worn socks. An afterthought heel can be redone, though I haven't had to do that so far ;)
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     6 years ago 

    Wow this was such a great explanation. Providing those links really helped to see the whole picture better. I see how the heel normally interrupts the pattern and it doesn’t look as smooth. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain. It makes great sense now why one would choose this method over another!!!

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