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Sock September

Toe-Up Gusset Heel

September 21, 2022August 3, 2022 Heather Storta

In today's video we take a look at a toe-up gusset and heel flap heel. You can work a heel flap and gusset on a toe-up sock exactly the same way as for cuff-down. The heel will look "funny," though, since it will be upside-down. But it would fit fine! Instead, however, there is a… Continue reading Toe-Up Gusset Heel

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Sock September

Fleegle Heels

September 19, 2022August 3, 2022 Heather Storta

In today's video, we take a look at the Fleegle Heel, which is a variation on a short row heel. This heel could be used in a cuff-down or toe-up sock, but it is most often seen in toe-up socks. Here's the video: Pros: No pickup stitches! Cons: You can't easily do contrasting heels. You… Continue reading Fleegle Heels

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Sock September

Short Row Heels

September 16, 2022August 3, 2022 Heather Storta

In today's video, we take a look at Short Row heels. These can be worked using any number of short row techniques - there are a myriad of options out there. My favorite methods for short row heels are the wrap and turn method, the German Short row method, and the Shadow Wrap method. (You… Continue reading Short Row Heels

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Sock September

Round and Half-Handkerchief Heel

September 14, 2022August 3, 2022 Heather Storta

In today's video, we take a look at the Round Heel and the Half Handkerchief Heel. These are the most common modern cuff-down heel-flap heels in use today. They fit very well and are not difficult to work.  The only difference between these two is in how close to the center of the heel flap… Continue reading Round and Half-Handkerchief Heel

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Sock September

Dutch or Horseshoe Heel

September 12, 2022August 3, 2022 Heather Storta

 Today's video takes a look at the Dutch, or horseshoe, heel. This is another early form of heel in hand knit socks. Here's the video:   The flap should be worked a little bit longer than for a Round heel - since the heel turn is 90 degrees here instead of a gentle curve. A… Continue reading Dutch or Horseshoe Heel

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Sock September

Common or Square Heels

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 Heather Storta

Common, or Square Heels and Shaped Common, or Manufacturer's Heels Today's video is on some early heel forms - the common or square heel, and a modification to that heel, the "shaped" common, or also called "manufacturer's" heel. These are interesting to study, but they don't fit very well, and they leave a seam along… Continue reading Common or Square Heels

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Sock September

Tube Sock Heels

September 7, 2022August 1, 2022 Heather Storta

Today's video is on the most basic sock heels -- no heels at all!! Tube socks are a great option if you don't know the size of a recipient's foot, or if you want to get the most wear out of a pair of socks for a growing child. Adding a spiraling ribbing pattern helps… Continue reading Tube Sock Heels

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Sock September

Heel Fabrics

September 5, 2022August 1, 2022 Heather Storta

Today's Sock September video talks about a couple of heel stitch patterns. You can of course work your heel flap in whatever stitch pattern you like! But there are a couple "traditional" stitch patterns that you typically see in sock patterns. These are very similar to each other, you just stagger the placement of the… Continue reading Heel Fabrics

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Sock September

Sock Yarn – What to Look For

September 2, 2022August 1, 2022 Heather Storta

Today is the first video in my Sock September series! We're talking about choosing a sock yarn in today's video: The main things to look for are fiber content (ideally there is a percentage of reinforcing fiber like nylon, mohair, or silk), number of plies, and twist. (After looking at the obvious things like color,… Continue reading Sock Yarn – What to Look For

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Sock September

Sock September 2022 – Get Ready, Get Set!

August 31, 2022August 1, 2022 Heather Storta

Tomorrow! Are you ready? The KAL pattern is out (see yesterday's blog post) -- available on Ravelry and PayHip!  Today I posted a video introducing the month -- view it here. On Friday, the first video of the series will be released, talking about sock yarns and what to look for. If you haven't picked… Continue reading Sock September 2022 – Get Ready, Get Set!

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Heather

I am a TKGA-certified Master Knitter, Tech Editor, and Knitting Instructor. I am also the VP of Education on the Board of Directors for TKGA, and the managing Editor of TKGA's K2TOG monthly newsletter. I am on the Cast On magazine editorial committee, and I am an instructor of the TKGA Professional Knitter Certification program. I have been designing knitwear and teaching knitting since 2007, and I teach all over the US.

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I'm teaching at the Carolina Fiber Fest in March!
The newest issue of Cast On magazine is out, and I have two patterns in this Spring issue plus a "Fashion Framework" article on Crescent Shawls.
I'm teaching two classes at TKGA's Next Level Knitting Conference. This is a virtual conference held April 21-23. This year you don't have to be a member of TKGA to participate (but it's a better value if you do join!) Your ticket gets you access to the entire event as well as access to the recordings for 6 months. Check out the class lineup -- it's jam-packed with amazing classes and panel discussions!
My son William and I have been making bubble tea at home - today's Google doodle prompted us to make some today, we decided we really need to be using larger cups than we have been - so canning jars to the rescue! Perfect size! Yum.🧋🧋
Today on my blog and YouTube channel, I talk about grafting seed stitch. This graft can be really complicated!
Today on my YouTube channel (and my blog), I demonstrate grafting when you are joining a cast on edge to a bind off edge. It's a little bit different than the typical situation of BO to BO edge.
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