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I also tried several other heel options, even starting the sock from the heel knitting up to the cuff and then down to the tips... What is your favourite heel and why? How do you decide what heel you knit for a new sock? Do you use enforcement for the heels? [useip] => 77.111.245.14 [port] => 36610 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 1 ) [1] => Array ( [pid] => 47020875 [fid] => 280 [tid] => 618417 [first] => 0 [author] => pitussa [authorid] => 134005 [subject] => [dateline] => 1713800265 [message] => [i=s] Edited by pitussa at 2024-4-23 14:44 [/i] I usually do short rows, both toes and heels, toe up EDIT: German Short Rows. So easy it feels like cheating LOL [useip] => 90.163.181.37 [port] => 31982 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 2 [hotrecommended] => 1 ) [2] => Array ( [pid] => 47619728 [fid] => 280 [tid] => 618417 [first] => 0 [author] => sproutedknits [authorid] => 418746 [subject] => [dateline] => 1716555062 [message] => I'm a fan of a heel flap and gusset. I've done both an after thought heel and a modified version of it as well. I so much prefer the modified version. I've also tried a flugel heel which is interesting and fits me well too! I think preference for heels has a lot of do with foot and heel shape. I just find that heel flap heels don't move around my foot as much, which is preferred when wearing socks and boots! 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HopHuc Publish time 2024-4-21 15:57

Favourite heel for socks?

What is your favourite heel for socks?
Some people prefer heels with heel flaps, some prefer short-row heels.

I first learned to knit a heel-flap heel. This is still my heel to go if I don't want to think a lot. I don't have to look up a pattern to knit a heel fitting up to now all people who received socks from me.
Then I learned to knit a short row heel. First I did not like it, because I have a high instep and the heel did not fit. And I don't like how the german double stitch looks in my knitting. But I learned different ways to work a little gussset also to short row heels and tried the technique of turning the short rows as described in the Fish Lip Socks. Know I can also knit fitting socks with short rows and a nice tidy looking fabric.
I also tried several other heel options, even starting the sock from the heel knitting up to the cuff and then down to the tips...

What is your favourite heel and why?
How do you decide what heel you knit for a new sock?
Do you use enforcement for the heels?

pitussa Publish time 2024-4-22 23:37

Edited by pitussa at 2024-4-23 14:44

I usually do short rows, both toes and heels, toe up

EDIT: German Short Rows. So easy it feels like cheating LOL

sproutedknits Publish time 2024-5-24 20:51

I'm a fan of a heel flap and gusset. I've done both an after thought heel and a modified version of it as well. I so much prefer the modified version. I've also tried a flugel heel which is interesting and fits me well too! I think preference for heels has a lot of do with foot and heel shape. I just find that heel flap heels don't move around my foot as much, which is preferred when wearing socks and boots!

smithjohn Publish time 2024-6-12 19:36

Hello,

I agree with @shsh01.

To achieve the best fit and aesthetic, selecting the appropriate heel for a new sock knitting project requires taking into account a number of aspects.

1. Fit & comfort
2. Sock structure & stretch
3. Aesthetic preference
4. Yarn & pattern

This is my opinion. I am very excited to see more opinions with different different perspectives.

Snowdrop Publish time 2024-12-3 01:48

I have only done one and a half pair of socks, but I really like the shadow wrap short row heel. It fits nicely and it's not too difficult to do once you get the hang of it! But it does take some work with the knitting together so you don't get holes

gwyllionsilver Publish time 2024-6-11 09:54

I usually do a heel flap, with the eye of partridge pattern. I didn't always use reinforcement, but one time I knit a pair of socks with yarn without nylon in it, and wore straight through the heels! So now I use reinforcement.

breakitdown Publish time 2024-4-23 05:44

I'm a big fan of the Afterthought Heel.I did the usual heel flap for ages and once I discovered Afterthought, I haven't looked back.It fits my foot better, and looks so nice!

OkyanusMavi Publish time 2024-4-23 18:05

I started with heel flap and gusset, then for a while used German short rows. Now I'm using Fish Lips Kiss heel and it's really good for me, no holes at the edges and perfect fit.

elliott.h Publish time 2024-9-24 09:52

Heel flap and gusset. Though my main reason is that I enjoy the process of knitting it. Also great for those new shoes with a tight back, protects your achilles quite well

oysterCracker Publish time 2024-8-9 10:50

I havent found out yet :) Still newish to socks but I have defintiely done a few different heels on me toe-up socks

shsh01 Publish time 2024-5-2 09:33

I usually do short rows, both toes and heels, toe up

PaolaS Publish time 2024-5-25 05:43

gracias por compartor muy lindo me encanto

Restlesserin Publish time 2024-5-26 14:11

Short rows heel!

elena58 Publish time 2024-5-26 15:34

German short rows for me! They are so simple and reliable!
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