I think this is where I begin the Heeling Process.....
It seems so strange after years of knitting from the Top Down.
Any advice from you Sock Knitting Experts out there would be greatly appreciated.
Especially if you have knit lots and lots of socks with Wendy's fabulous Toe up pattern
and know the secret to Koigu socks without air conditioning vents at the gusset. sigh.
I'd really like Take Three to be a keeper.
Wish I could help, but I've only made 1 sock from Wendy's pattern. Literally 1 sock. I have a couple others started, but none of them are at the heel point yet. It's the picking up of the wraps that's tricky. Isn't there an article on short rows in Knitty somewhere?
Thinking of you ALWAYS!
Posted by: Nathania | February 23, 2005 at 10:55 AM
I intensely disliked knitting socks until I tried Wendy's pattern, and now I use it all the time. What exactly do you need help with? If it's picking up the wraps without holes, I read something recently that explained it better than I've ever seen before, and if I can just find where it was I'll point you in the right direction...
Posted by: J Strizzy | February 23, 2005 at 11:49 AM
I normally start my short rows when I am about 1-1/2 inches from my heel. But that is just me. I think the rule of thumb is to start 2 inches from your heel.
Posted by: mia | February 23, 2005 at 12:18 PM
You look like you're doing fine to me. What exactly do you need help with? Once you try toe-up socks, you won't want to go back!
Posted by: Deb | February 23, 2005 at 05:57 PM
I just finished Koigu socks, and for the 1st time used 4 needles instead of 3. No holes at the gusset. I'd think maybe it was just luck, but I have made several pairs prior, both toe up and top down, sometimes keeping the instep stitches on waste yarn, always doing a short row heel etc. etc. Try it. If you don't want to use 4 needles for the entire project, try it during the heel phase. Whats ya gotta lose?
Posted by: pj | February 23, 2005 at 08:48 PM
I have used Wendy's pattern many times. I use her heel now without looking at the directions. Make sure you are picking up both wraps when you knit them. Perhaps try knitting (and purling) them through the back loop(s) to tighten them up.
If you have specific questions, shoot me an email.
Posted by: Christy | February 24, 2005 at 03:58 PM
Wendy's pattern is my favorite. I second Christy's comment to be sure to pick up both wraps. Be sure to snug them down when you turn.
Posted by: Judy | February 25, 2005 at 03:51 PM