Description: Learn how to add afterthought heels to your sock knitting skill set! Techniques learned include a waste-yarn version of an afterthought heel and a cut version of the afterthought heel. We will also discuss modifications you can make to any afterthought heel to help with fit.
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
Homework: Using a light colored dk weight yarn and needles to match, knit a flat swatch of 4 inches of stockinette. This will be cut, so don't use yarn you may need for another project.
Tools Needed: 100 yards of a light colored dk weight yarn, needles to knit in the round your dk weight yarn that you are comfortable with (this may be dpns, magic loop or 2 circulars), Scissors, safety pin style stitch marker
Materials Fee: None
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