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Women’s Flutterby Socks by Cat Bordhi - Knit and knit

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Women’s Flutterby socks are knitted from natural wool yarn with the addition of bamboo. Two soft shades of blue are used. The Sweet Tomato heel is shaped using short rows without wrap-and-turn stitches. This type of heel is comfortable for knitting socks either from the cuff down or from the toe up. Therefore, the designer provides instructions for both methods so you can choose the preferred one. Inspired as ever by nature, Cat Bordhi chose a slip-stitch pattern that reminded her of her grandson’s delight in butterflies. Directions are provided for knitting the socks either toe-up or top-down. Read more

Helix Socks on Circular Needles - Knit and knit

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These Helix socks are worked on circular needles using three colors of yarn. Both socks are knitted simultaneously using the Magic Loop method. The main pattern is worked continuously without interruption for the heel and toe, as these elements are knitted in the round after the main body of the socks has been completed. Designer Soraya García dedicated this design to cartoonist Quentin Blake, whose tall, whimsical characters are often depicted wearing hand-knitted striped clothing. Источник: https://knitt.fun/helix-socks-on-circular-needles Read more

Toe-Up Socks with an Afterthought Heel in Lavender Tones - Knit and knit

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These toe-up socks with an afterthought heel feature a simple colorwork pattern worked in a soft lavender palette. The harmonious combination of gentle shades and a neat motif makes this design cozy, stylish, and versatile. Thanks to the afterthought heel construction, the socks fit comfortably and the heel can be easily replaced when worn, extending the life of the garment. Read more 

10 Popular Ways to Knit Socks with an Afterthought Heel - Knit and knit

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Socks with an afterthought heel differ from traditional sock construction in that they are worked entirely in the round. In most cases, the heel is knitted last, after the main body of the sock is complete. That is why it is called an “afterthought” heel. The heel is usually worked using waste yarn or additional cast-on stitches, which may be created with either a provisional or standard cast-on. Both methods are discussed in this article. The afterthought heel is also known as a replaceable heel, removable heel, or “grandmother’s heel.” Thanks to the well-known knitter Elizabeth Zimmermann, it became widely known as the afterthought heel.   Read more  

Men’s Sport Socks “Cyclist” with a Replaceable Heel - Knit and knit

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Men’s sport socks “Cyclist” with a replaceable heel are knitted toe-up using fine sock yarn. This project is suitable for advanced knitters and fans of stranded colorwork knitting. Men’s Sport Socks “Cyclist” with a Replaceable Heel - Knit and knit

Circular Heel in Men’s Socks Made with Self-Striping Yarn - Knit and knit

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A circular heel knitted in the round looks harmonious in men’s socks made with self-striping yarn and preserves the continuity of the color pattern.  Additional comfort is provided by the gusset, which increases the depth of the foot and improves the fit. The rounded wedge toe is shaped similarly to the heel and is finished with an invisible Kitchener stitch. Read more

Cozy Men’s Socks with a Peasant Heel in 1 Evening - Knit and knit

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Cozy Men’s Socks with a Peasant Heel You Can Knit in One Evening. Socks knitted according to simple and easy-to-follow instructions. First, the sock is worked without the heel. The stitches in the area where the heel should be are knitted using waste yarn. The heel is knitted last in circular rounds. This method is perfect for those who do not like working short rows. The heel can easily be unraveled and reknitted if it becomes worn out. Read more