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.

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

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

Hi friends, and happy Thursday from Kapiti Coast! My Marigoldjen Socks are just a smidge (and by smidge, I mean one row of kitchener stitch) away from being done. Over the weekend, I put afterthought heels in them and took some pictures of the process, which I thought I'd share with you. This is by no…

Learn how to make this great stitch with our photo guide. A double yarn over takes a bit more care than a single yarn over but it's a great knitting stitch!

Make These Fun Knit Afterthought Heel Socks

This week on Ask Me Monday we finished off our Two-At-A-Time socks by learning a technique for heels: the Afterthought Heel.

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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.

… or afterthought heels for the lazy and/or tape measure-less.