Knit a Sock: Step 3 The Heel Flap

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4 жыл бұрын

We're knitting a reinforced heel flap to just the right size for you!
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HEEL FLAP:
Row 1: Slip the first stitch, as if to purl, then knit the next one. Repeat this sequence until you only have one stitch left on the needle. Knit that last stitch through the back loop. Turn your work so that the wrong side is facing you.
Row 2: Slip the first stitch as if to purl, then purl the rest of the stitches to the end of the heel flap stitches. Turn your work.
Repeat these two rows until you have the same number of rows as you have stitches across your heel flap. So if you have 32 stitches across your needle, you'd repeat this two row sequence a total of 16 times, resulting in 32 rows.
NOTE: By slipping the first stitch of each row, you'll create a nice edge that looks like chain stitch. You can count the chain stitch edge to determine how many times you've completed the 2 row sequence.
After you've completed the heel flap, you should be ready to knit, with the right side facing you.
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Plymouth Happy Feet: www.ravelry.com/yarns/library...
Needles I'm using:
Chaiogoo 32" circular needle 2.25mm (US 1)
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@TR-hg5bk Ай бұрын

Brilliant. So clear. Had no idea what I was doing, watched your video a couple of times and I am off, heel flap underway ! Thank you from London, UK

@PurlTogether Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@laceycook4935 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos, you’ve taught me how to make knit socks after several years of only crocheting. Seriously, can’t thank you enough and I suggest your videos to everyone I meet. ❤❤❤

@anab570 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Jana. You are such a great teacher. Everything looks easier when you explain it to us, including a sock. There's nothing we can do. Love from Argentina.

@debjewett7279 4 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely one of my favorite knitters. As someone who helps others learn the craft - you do not get hung up on perfection, which I admire. As a knitter get practice, their skill will improve. Learning the skill set is most important when beginning. I am knitting my very first pair of socks with my own pattern. I knitted toe-up with gusset increase then heel flap with partridge stitch. As far as I can tell, I knitted mine a bit different than others. I did the right M1 on one side and the left M1 on the other for 15 increases each side respectfully; after I increased then I began the partridge stitch for the heel flap. The increases were perfectly done - beautiful seam; almost as if I sewed, but then when I finished the heel flap and was ready to knit in the round, I had a little hole trouble. I picked up the bar before the first stitch as you showed on another video and it worked. THANK YOU! You explained it perfectly well.

@pattydrey7298 11 ай бұрын

JANA Thank You!!! I wanted to learn ot make socks this weekend and looked at several books, patterns ect. This is by far the most CLEAR example, and now I can create any sock I want because I actually UNDERSTAND the process!!! Love that there are NO GAPS in those little corners too. You are a FABULOUS , no fuss teacher. Keep on doing your thing and sharing!!!

@PurlTogether 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Patty!

@CurlySeams 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve only just started knitting socks and to be honest I had no idea until now why the heel flap was so important for good fit. It’s all starting to make sense now. Thankyou .. such a good tutorial series.

@charnegooch4274 4 жыл бұрын

Such good, clear and useful instructions! Thanks again!

@pamelastephenson3822 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous tutorials! I love your everyday, down to earth perspective.

@blindknitter 2 жыл бұрын

This was the clearest explanation of this heel that I have yet seen. I can now move on from shortrows and make a reinforced heel! Thank you.

@BobbieMcGee-sz7yo 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I was having problems with the heel flap until I watched this.

@Dessuria 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the clear instructions and explanations. This is the first and only video I found that actually explains why knit the flap in a certain way and clearly shows the result. ❤️

@bigkaffy8495 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jana. So calming to listen to you. ❤️

@ourextrasweetgwen1418 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! This was so well explained! I didn’t know the reason behind the sipped stitches and this was so easy to understand! Also the length of the heel flap!

@tamaradensmore6216 4 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful to me! I have a hard time making socks that actually fit me!💖

@janetshaw6081 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You! You really explained the directions so well. Appreciate that.

@justbabs6534 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, although I am an experienced sock knitter, this has encouraged me to knit with worsted weight for grandsons.

@Smurgles 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found this video! I'm working on my first sock (if it turns out I'll make another one - lol), and the pattern I've been following calls for slipping stitches in the purl rows as well as the knit rows. My rows were getting very tight and compact and it felt like it would take me a year just to get the heel flap done. I've switched to slipping stitches on the knit rows only and it's making a big difference. Thank you!

@belindashort7191 2 жыл бұрын

thank you :-) I like your great,easy to follow instructions. Your voice is so calm and makes me believe I can do this.

@karenkhan9638 Жыл бұрын

Very clear instructions 👌 compared to other videos I've watched on utube . Thank you

@EmeraldQueen206 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. I’m so grateful. I’m a toe up sock knitter. Top down socks has always intimidated me.

@PurlTogether 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@nancyhuber5082 2 жыл бұрын

This tutorial was so helpful. Thanks so much.

@susanashley5429 Жыл бұрын

Great demo! Love the yarn you are using too!

@michelleellis1290 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great tutorial

@joanamontenegro4641 8 күн бұрын

cool! love it

@elizabethgove3503 7 ай бұрын

Learning so much from you thank you!😊

@connierussell9636 4 ай бұрын

Great explanation! Thank you!

@chestercat13dotdotdot68 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your video was very clear and instructive!

@PurlTogether 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@zoeprimrose2309 2 жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL INSTRUCTIONS ❣️

@judystanford6858 2 жыл бұрын

Your helping me so very much 🌷🌷🌷

@dbbdeb2327 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@deannajohnson3933 Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you!

@desahastie8237 2 жыл бұрын

Thaaaaaaank you 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@Ane-kh3yp Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. This is the first video that is so clear with instructions and video content. Subscribed to your channel as want to continue with my knitting journey with you. Thank you :)

@PurlTogether Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@benc505 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing / explaining the sl1,k1 sequence for stronger heel as well as the ‘knit through back’ for easier / even pickup stitches!

@PurlTogether 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@cruisepaige 2 жыл бұрын

What does that mean knit through the back loop? I always knit through the back loop, I think

@PurlTogether 2 жыл бұрын

You're inserting the working needle into the back of the stitch, rather than the strand closest to you.

@Zembeth Жыл бұрын

I love your videos!!!!

@Zembeth Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I have been knitting my whole life and could not get socks down....until YOU! I owe my sock fame to you!

@dianastrub3669 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

@dianastrub3669 Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking I need stitches instructions slower. I’m not getting the same results as your doing I need a personal instruction I’m just not getting the same results

@PurlTogether Жыл бұрын

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@kerry9505 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@PurlTogether Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

@blancapulido7938 Жыл бұрын

Hola cómo estás gracias por estos vídeos muy claros para mí ....thanks

@samanthanicholson9015 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'd like to see your heel turn video, I'm working on magic circle 2@a time. I need a pattern I have size 4 foot n need help, my grandson foot is the same size as mine he's 9 so I'll be making him some as well.

@PurlTogether 2 жыл бұрын

The entire playlist is here. Thanks for watching! kzfaq.info/sun/PLNWbWGGFfxXnClP7lljZNuMDlqXIDttie

@Christine-oq2jq 4 жыл бұрын

💜🧦

@Stephlovesnapping 4 жыл бұрын

🤗🤗♥️♥️

@heatherhayes8758 Жыл бұрын

When you say, "always slip as if to purl" do you mean just on this particular pattern or in general with any pattern that says to slip one if it doesn't specify whether to do it as if to knit or purl? Love your channel!!!! Just found you through the recommendation of a friend.

@PurlTogether Жыл бұрын

You always slip as if to purl, as a general rule, unless a pattern indicates otherwise.

@mjj7983 7 ай бұрын

Why do we have to turn the work? I don't get why it makes a difference to purl all one side or knit the other

@gailrigelsford4443 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jana, this is my first attempt at socks, I’ve got 72 stitches with an 8 stitch pattern k6,p2 & want to know should I knit 38 stitches for my heel flap thereby starting with the 6 k & ending with the 6 k rather than knitting half my stitches(36) which would be middle of the pattern. I’m terrible at marching forward & then getting stuck 😂. Your videos are great & love the way you teach. Many thanks for any advice

@PurlTogether 2 жыл бұрын

Sure! You could definitely separate for the heel flap that way. Alternatively, you could use 34 stitches for the heel flap and the 38 for the front/top of the foot. Either way works!

@sheridohner7087 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been following you for a while and I love your videos. I saw you talking about using that slip stitch pattern to strengthen the bottom of the heel and I’ve done that. My daughter wears through socks at the ball of her foot. Do you think it would work to do that slip stitch pattern there too And maybe add thread along with it to strengthen it? The last pair I made for her was Reggia by Arne and Carlos and it wore through very quickly. I was so surprised…. she loves my socks, but I don’t know what to do to keep them from wearing at the heel and ball. Any ideas you can give me would be so appreciated.

@PurlTogether 3 ай бұрын

Yes definitely! You could certainly add the slipped stitch reinforcement to the ball of the foot. You might also consider knitting with a smaller needle and creating a more densely knit fabric.

@sheridohner7087 3 ай бұрын

@@PurlTogether Thanks for answering:) I did use size 0 needles to try to strengthen the ball of the foot. The thing that confuses me about adding an extra thread is that I would have to do it across the top of the foot also. Do you think that would make for an uncomfortable sock? I really appreciate your answers. My daughter loves these socks, but I can’t keep her in them long enough, thanks again:) love ur podcast♥️♥️

@PurlTogether 3 ай бұрын

@@sheridohner7087 I wouldn't add any extra nylon thread, I would just use the slipped stitch technique on the sole stitches.

@terrydickson6468 4 жыл бұрын

🧦🧦🙏❤️

@heatherhutchison5586 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a lefthanded knitter. Does that make a difference on how you create the edges on the heel flap? for instance, how do you modify knitting through the back loop? Do you knit through the front loop instead? I'm assuming you still slip as if to purl. Any advice on this?

@PurlTogether 2 жыл бұрын

I always slip as if to purl unless a pattern specifically indicates otherwise. When knitting left handed, are you creating stitches from left to right? Or are you knitting in the same direction as a right-hander?

@ST-fm2no Жыл бұрын

Hi Jana. Silly me thought this heel flap could be done as an Afterthought Heel. Do you think it could? Probably have to kitchener it closed, right? Love your videos. Thank you. 😊

@PurlTogether Жыл бұрын

No, I don't think so. With a heel flap, you need to pick up the stitches along the edge and knit the gusset.

@ZoeAlvesDCunha 2 жыл бұрын

I love this pattern. Where can I get if

@PurlTogether 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the written instructions in the video description

@sandra_brt 2 жыл бұрын

hello and thank you, the first two rows are part of the heel flap row count? I mean they are included into the 34 rows count (having casted on 68 sts)?

@PurlTogether 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they count

@sandra_brt 2 жыл бұрын

@@PurlTogether thank you 🤗

@calebtucker8229 2 жыл бұрын

How do we know how many rows to knit the heel flap? How does the stitch count correspond to the stitch number?

@PurlTogether 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the instructions in the video description.

@karenpung9836 2 жыл бұрын

I tend to wear out socks on the ball of foot….have you ever reinforced the whole foot using this method?

@PurlTogether 2 жыл бұрын

I have not, since I don't think it's necessary under the arch of the foot. However, you certainly could try that. Just make sure that you have enough yarn. The slipped stitch reinforcement will require more yarn.

@marilynpage5584 2 жыл бұрын

I've searched but can't find turning the heel by dividing the stitches in half and turning the heel from the middle AND NOT HAVING TO COUNT THE STITCHES

@PurlTogether 2 жыл бұрын

What's the trouble with counting?

@tinalaliberte6226 2 жыл бұрын

Does this method work for the toe-up socks as well?

@PurlTogether 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! check out this playlist for Customizable Toe Up socks with a heel flap and gusset. kzfaq.info/sun/PLNWbWGGFfxXlMovegqEV5u5b9IQHa9K5F

@toliver1468 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I’m a bit confused... what is meant by “hurdle the last stitch”?

@PurlTogether 3 жыл бұрын

I may not have been clear when speaking. I'm saying that you should purl the last stitch when you have the wrong side facing you. When you working the knit side, or the right side, knit the last stitch through the back loop. There are written instructions in the video description.

@toliver1468 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I figured that’s what you meant but wanted to make sure. This series is AWESOME and makes crystal clear some things I’ve wondered about when knitting socks. As a teacher, the WHY behind what I’m doing is very important to me😊

@Stephlovesnapping 4 жыл бұрын

I just left a question (post #37) on the Ravelry thread about the start of my heel flap. (AllCuteNamesTaken) I hope I’m getting this right! 😳😋

@PurlTogether 4 жыл бұрын

I saw it this morning and have replied ;)

@Stephlovesnapping 4 жыл бұрын

Purl Together Thanks! 🤗♥️

@vickiburge1967 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot find your notes. Please help me.

@PurlTogether 2 жыл бұрын

The instructions are in the video description above.

@marthafarley4447 Жыл бұрын

What is a "turtle"? In this video you say "turtle as normal". I have not heard of this term.

@PurlTogether Жыл бұрын

I watched the video back again, this morning and didn't find where I mentioned a turtle. I may have pronounced "purl" poorly? If you can direct me to the timestamp in the video, I'm happy to watch it again and try to decipher what the heck I might be saying. Thanks for watching!