Intro and sock question!

[getzystark]

I'm Getzy (well, my dog is...but you get the idea).

I like to crochet, knit, sew, quilt and cross stitch primarily.

I'm working on my first set of small socks on circular needles and the pattern I have is asking for a wrap stitch, turn and then slip stitch to shape the heel. I've never seen this stitch used for a heel, as most patterns use a K2tog or SSK on either side for actual decreases.

Anyway, I can't fucking figure it out, and the lady at the knitting store couldn't either.

Has anyone knitted socks and used a wrap stitch at the end of each row? I've looked at countless youtube videos but none of them are actually for sock heels.

HALP!

[cam]

I'm no help with the socks, but welcome to the board.

[cmeon]

Sounds like short rows- are you familiar with that terminology? It's use pretty frequently to shape heels, I'm sure you will find help out there with that term.

[MadApple]

I'm no help with your sock question, but welcome!

[getzystark]

Jul 30, 2015 10:51:35 GMT -5 cmeon said:

Sounds like short rows- are you familiar with that terminology? It's use pretty frequently to shape heels, I'm sure you will find help out there with that term.

Ya it is short rows!

[cmeon]

Did you find tutorials/videos? Short rows feel so weird at first, but, they're a fun way to shape, I think you'll like it if you do socks much more.

Welcome!

[getzystark]

Jul 31, 2015 10:02:34 GMT -5 cmeon said:

Did you find tutorials/videos? Short rows feel so weird at first, but, they're a fun way to shape, I think you'll like it if you do socks much more.

Welcome!

Ya I did but it ended up being something weird with dropping stitches and then picking them up later. It worked for the heel so that's all I care about! I'll have to take a picture tonight and upload it. BTW, I love your blog!