Knitting sock heel

I’ve created this page to show all of the sock heel patterns I can find. It’s a page I can quickly use as a reference. If you have a heel you love leave a comment and a link and I’…

Bifurcated Heel :: I’m pretty excited about this heel design I’m developing. It’s a short row heel with a fork or split in the line of short rows. It helps spread out the shaping over the heel and allows for more heel rows and therefore a roomier heel—excellent for high insteps. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This particular sock design is worked flat on two needles but this style of heel will translate nicely to socks worked in the round as well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s your favourite sock heel to knit? Do you have a…

Bought socks just can’t replace handknitted socks when it comes to personalized fit. This is especially apparent when it comes to the variety of heels that you can knit to ensure that it fits the wearer’s foot perfectly. In this article we’ll have a look at the different heels that you can knit for your socks, when to use them as well as some video tutorials to make it easier to follow when you’re first learning. Types of popular heels for knitted socks: Traditional heel flap/heel flap and…

If you follow me on social media you will more than likely know that I'm a huge fan of the afterthought heel and indeed it is one of my favourite classes to teach. Every time I post an image on the subject though it generates a lot of comment and interest and so I thought I would do my best to summa

When I received an invitation to a Ravelry group called Socks of Doom, I had a few mis-givings. Would this be a collection of hopelessly confused sock knitters, a support group for sufferers of Second Sock Syndrome or, maybe, yikes! knitters darning heels! It turned out to be a sock knitting competition. I had no idea these sort of things existed. The idea is that two, paired up sock knitters race against each other to see who can knit a pair of socks first. Whoever loses - dies!! :) Yes…

Are you struggling to knit afterthought heels that fit? This post shows two techniques for improving heel fit: short-row mini gusset and rounded decreases.

Here's some sock knitting tips to get you started! Why knit socks? It’s fun, once you learn how. It’s a portable knitting project while traveling. You can make a sock to fit you just the way you like it. You can choose the exact fiber content of your sock. You can use all kinds of fun colors! You will expand your knitt

Did you miss me? Last week headaches stopped me from writing my #needleworkmonday post... so annoying. But although I had migraines nearly every day, I managed to knit something spectacular: socks. Ok, the socks are pretty boring, but their heels - wow. I tried out @topazziknitstudio #elaineshappyheel and it's magical because the construction is so easy that I (the forever sock-noob) can understand and remember it.

Are you struggling to knit afterthought heels that fit your feet? This step by step tutorial shows you how to knit an afterthought or forethought heel with improved shaping and fit using two simple techniques. Short rows are used to knit a mini gusset that adds extra room to the heel. With rounded decreases you can knit a round heel that perfectly hugs your foot. Follow these easy tips and your handknit socks will fit perfectly each time! #knitting #socks #knittingtutorial #knittingsocks

With the pattern below you can make dutch heel turn also known as square heel for cuff down socks. The pattern works for any stitch count and gauge. Just insert the stitch count for your sock and the calculator will do the math for you! On knitgrammer.com you can find also patterns for french heel (cuff