EarthtonesGirl: No Fear Sock Kntting: Class 14: Afterthought Heel Tutorial (no waste yarn)
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- My name is Denise and this is my channel, my space to share my love of knitting, making and living in my own earthy tone of voice.
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Class 14: Afterthought Heel Tutorial
In today's class we will be learning how to knit an afterthought heel with no waste yarn. That means we will be cutting into the tube of a sock in order to knit in a heel. The class will cover the following:
1 - Knitting an afterthought heel with no waste yarn
2 - Placement of the heel
3 - Picking up stitches above and below the insertion row
4 - Marker placement and setting up for "the cut"
5 - Adding depth to the heel for a high arch/instep
6 - Weaving/knitting in ends as we go
7 - Heel decreases
8 - Kitchener stitch on the heel
TIME STAMP
00:20 Intro
02:26 Afterthought heel placement
02:51 Setting up for "the cut"
03:56 Heel Placement in self striping yarn
06:45 The how and why of picking up stitches above & below the cutting row
08:40 Inserting the needle to pick up the row
12:56 Scissors (link below)
13:19 Cutting into the Sock
17:47 Brief magic loop explanation
18:20 Starting the heel
20:39 Weaving/Knitting in ends as you go
27:38 Adding rounds for depth/high arch/instep
31:49 Heel decreases
38:00 Kitchener stitch the heel
Links
No Fear Sock Knitting Class 6A; The Kitchener Stitch
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No Fear Sock Knitting: Changing Colors Pt.1 Cuff, Rounds & Knitting In As You Go
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Patty Lyons Tutorial - One Move SSK (Improved Slip Slip Knit)
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OMG DENISE! The Kitchner finally clicked!!! YIPPY. I'm going to finish upside socks I was working on. Thank you for your kindness and patience in teaching sock knitting🙂.
YAY!! I'm so happy to hear that!!!
Excellent! I’ll have to try this on a sample sock-but with single color yarn for first try. Will also use Patty’s decrease, looks a little quicker. 🙏🏾👍🏾👏🏾
I continue to love your videos. After 60 yrs of knitting I still learn things. Yeah
This is a great tutorial! I have been afraid to do the afterthought heel but, as someone told me "just do it"! With this video, I think I can do it. I will be doing a sample sock first. I usually do toe up socks and am wondering if this method translates doing toe up? I think it does, but am wondering if you have done this with toe up socks? Thanks so much for your videos - I have learned so much from you.
Thank you so much for watching and yes you can do this for toe up socks!!!
This is an excellent video on the Afterthought! Thankyou, can't wait to knit my heels!
What a great tutorial! Thank you. Excited to start my next pair of socks! If I am doing the heel in a different color I assume I just use the new yarn on the first row?
Yes, just use the new yarn.
I have only made tube socks because I have knitted down too far before I was supposed to start heel.
I am sorry if you have already mentioned this but where would you cut for the heel with the whole tube sock has been knitted?
Cannot wait to turn my tubes into grown up socks
I do cover this briefly when I talk about where to cut. You will have to be very careful and trace back on the edge stitches to the point in your sock tube when the leg is as long as you want it to be. So count from the cuff down and stop when the leg is long enough. then cut the heel in.
Thanks so much for sharing this marvelous tutorial. 💙
Thank u so much for helping me learn to do two at a time cuff down what size are the two needles are u using
I knit with 2.5
You're welcome! and I'm using 2.25mm needles.
Great tutorial! My question: why would you want to do any afterthought heel?
My first response is WHY NOT!
-An afterthought heel in self striping creates a beautiful "bulls eye" effect.
-Heels tend to wear out first so the main function of an after thought heel is, it can be replaced!!
-Most of us don't have knitting machines.
And most important, cutting into your knitting is a great metaphor for life....DO ONE THING A DAY THAT SCARES YOU.
You are simply the best. I can now knit socks and after years of struggle that feels like a miracle. I honestly swear you could teach me how to build rockets 😂.
Thanks for everything you do!
This is the best tutorial on the ATH I’ve seen! I love how you teach! Thanks for putting out such amazing tutorials!
Once again…Denise has hit a home run! You answered every question I consider when knitting afterthought heels. This video is going to be in my library forever! Thanks Denise.😊
You are so welcome!
Hi Denise! I love your videos and think you are an excellent teacher. I think your “real time” knitting is extremely helpful. I’m excited to try the after thought heel, but have a question. How far (as in length) do you knit the tube before you stop and insert the after thought heel? I’ve read the comments where knitters have knitted the entire tube length and then inserted the heel. I’m interested in inserting the heel before I’ve completed the length of the heel. Thank you for your help and your videos! Have a great Sunday!
Many thanks for another wonderful tutorial! Just finished a pair of toe up socks with intarsia so I'll need a bit of a breather before I tackle after thought heels. Your soothing voice will definitely help guide me through any rough spots.
I must have a very high arch! I use the Yarn Harlot's decrease pattern for the toe but use it on the heel instead. I have to start with 6 plain r, instead of her 5. I do 6 plain r, decrease R, 5 plain, decrease r, 4 then dec, 3 then dec, 2 then dec, 1 then dec, then dec every r to the same number as I started for the toe (I do toe up socks). It is rounder and fits better for me. Trial and edit, right? 🤣
Denise what type of needles are you using?
I'm using Hiya Hiya Sharps
For your own personal preference on high arch, do you like the afterthought heel or the heel on your soxploration pattern. That heel fits so well and I have never tried an afterthought heel. Thank you for your tutorial.
This is INCREDIBLE!! Thank you so much, I’m going to go for it now having been too scared for a long time. I’m new to your channel but LOVE your videos thank you! ❤
Oh yay!!! I'm so happy it was helpful!!!! And welcome to my channel! I'm very happy you're here!!!
I've never seen the afterthought in this way before. Very interesting. I think the next time I do one I will try it this way.
Excellent!! I wasn’t going to even consider this until you mentioned knitting more rounds to accommodate a high arch or a “chubbier” foot. (I know you didn’t say that…). Next sock I make gets this heel. Thank you, you’re such a good teacher.
Thank you so much for watching and for the compliment!!!
Thelma writes: Denise, may I ask you a question or a tip. How would you overcome a sock cuff from slipping off your leg? Would you need to knit an invisible elastic as you knit the cuffs? Many thanks and would appreciate your thoughts, Denise. Bless you.
Hi Thelma, You made need to go down a needle size or a smaller sock size. Also adding ribbing to a cuff usually helps keep it in place.
You’re wonderful. So helpful. Thank you for your time and your knowledge. Very appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻
You are so welcome
I don’t understand how you can guarantee that both socks’ stripes will match using self-striping yarn. Maybe because I haven’t done it yet! What if my cakes are wound with a different color starting/ending? Am I missing something?
Ok, I’m sorry. Duh- I went back and watched your NFSK perfectly matched socks with self striping yarn video! I think I understand now and am excited to give it a try. Total newbie here!
Just finished my first afterthought heel, following your tutorial. Trying to figure out how I could attach photo so you could see. I think it was just about perfect! Now to do another one just as good to match! I was juggling 4 dpns and two circulars, with markers down the side. Felt like I was all thumbs, but it worked! Thanks for the clear instructions!!
Congratulations!!!! I'm so glad the tutorial was so helpful!!!
Fabulous video. Thank you! I have tried about 20 time on my sock heel decreases and for some reason I cannot get the Patty Lyons Left Leaning decrease to work for me (I've watched her tutorial as well). The wrapped yarn seems to get stuck behind the twisted stitches and I can't catch it with the point of the needle... Any tips?
So sorry for my delayed reply.
I understand exactly where you're getting "stuck" with this decrease. Patty does have a pretty clear mini tutorial on her Instagram feed that may help. It shows exactly where the the yarn should "come through" the two stitches.
You can also do what i've been doing exclusively lately. On the round/row after the regular SSK I knit the decreased stitch through the back loop. It is a bit simpler and the line of left leaning decreases is perfect!!!!
Hope that helps!!
Thank you, Denise, for another fabulous tutorial!! As always, you explain each step clearly and thoroughly. I appreciate you so much!
No, you knit as a pace that works for you.
And I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial!!!
You are the best! Thank you!
Thank you so much!!!
Great tutorial! Thank you!
You’re the best. Thanks
Aww, thank you so much!!
What a terrific tutorial. I’ve avoided learning to do an afterthought heel because of the scary “snip.” With my high instep it’s been difficult to get a good fit across my instep. Fingers crossed this will solve that fitting problem. Thanks you!
You are so welcome! I hope it works for you.
I love your videos. I knit the first sock of this pair with a waste yarn afterthought heel. I decided to go rogue and try the 'cutting in' method for the second sock. My sock is toe-up, but I don’t think that it makes a difference. Your voice just instills confidence. I can absolutely see you helping a novice pilot land her plane.
Good for you for going rogue! I love a fearless sock knitter!!
really great tutorial - I love the real time!!!! Thank you so much!
Great tutorial. I haven't knit in years & decided to give your video a watch as a refresher. I knit afterthought heels as you do with 2 differences: I complete the tube & I use a size 0/2mm needle to pick up stitches. It's very easy to slip the smaller needle thru each stitch - you just have to remember to knit the first row with the correct needle size (yes, I have forgotten a time or 2).
So glad you enjoyed the tutorial. And yes, that is a great tip. one of the reasons I don’t do it is because my memory is a sieve and I know I will forget to change back to the original needle, so I don’t even bother to share the idea because I know I’m not the only one who will forget.
Ust learned to knit socks two yrs ago I've made about 20 pair so far one at a time
Great tutuorial. Can this heel be used with Charlotte Stone I"m batty Pattern? I'm not fully understaning the heel pattern. Thank You😊
Yes, absolutely
You give good birthday presents 😊❤
I adore you!!!!!! 🤎
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and taking the time to teach us your sock knitting. Thanks again Denise
You are so welcome!
Thank you. I’ve always been put off by learning this tequnique… again you made it it stressless 😊
You’re welcome 😊
You are just the sweetest teacher ever! Thank you! Keep doing what you’re doing! 😊
Wow, thank you!
Great tutorial! I didn't see the link to Patty Lyons' special left leaning decrease ... where can I find the information? I can't wait to do an afterthought heel using all of your helpful tips!
I'm so sorry I forgot to add it but I just updated the show notes and the link is there now.
Denise I just love how you teach!!!! You are such an awesome teacher I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much for doing this tutorial you rock so much..
Thank YOU for watching!!!
Hello Denise, I am so glad you made that video, thank you. I do need however a little pointer here. I have sock tubes and did already a cuff and a toe. But I have no clue as to where I have to place my heel to get the perfect fit. How do you suggest I should go about it? I am afraid I am a relatively new sock knitter…
I do cover this briefly when I talk about where to cut. You will have to be very careful and trace back on the edge stitches to the point in your sock tube when the leg is as long as you want it to be. So count from the cuff down and stop when the leg is long enough. then cut the heel in.
You are such a sweetheart Denise to show a different way to do after thought heel
You take your time and go through all the process
I have learned so much in all your tutorials
Thank you soooo much giving us so much info 😊
💝💝😊😊
Thank you so much!
What a great tutorial! Thank you so much for doing it. I have one question-why do an after thought heel? When you are making socks you already know you have to do a heel, so why not do it all at once? Just wondering. You are a great teacher!
My first response is WHY NOT! Second, as I said in the beginning. An afterthought heel in self striping creates that beautiful "bulls eye" effect. Plus, heels tend to wear out first so the function of an after thought heel is, it can be replaced!!
really really comprehensible tutorial. you're such a good knitter! thank you!
You are so welcome! And thank you for watching!!!
Thanks so much for this! I can't wait to return to sock knitting to give this a try. Does it work exactly the same way if knitting toe-up socks? Thanks again!
Yes it does!
Yay. New video!
I live dangerously -- I don't pick up before I cut!!
That is serious dangerous living!!! I did that by accident once and my heart was pounding!!!
I love seeing every stitch done close up and in detail. The best tutorial I’ve seen. Thank you Denise. 🤗
You are so welcome!
Thanks so much Denise! Awesome as always❤
So it didn't take me long to get over intarsia and start my after thought heel socks. Needed socks on my needles!
After I clipped the yarn and was half way through the controlled unraveling, I noticed my needles were on the wrong row! Took a break by listening to your magical voice, inhaled deeply, rounded up a lot of removable stitch makers and got back on track. WHEW! Joined in my new yarn ASAP and now I happily on my way to decreasing.
Many thanks Denise.
I always appreciate your videos
Hello Denise, I just found this tutorial! What a beautiful job on this! Thank you! I just subscribed! ClaudiaSJI
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!! It means the world to me!!!
Denise, you’re welcome of course! I just really appreciated your teaching, delivery, and everything. ClaudiaSJI
Hi Denise, thank you for your response, I will give it a try. In the meantime, I had successfully knitted a sample sock using the afterthought heal method. Once you have understood the instructions, it is not as daunting as it sounds. Thank you responding, Denise. As always, love listening to your voice while you knit. Bless you. Thelma.
I just started making afterthought heels. I had been using the German Snort row, which I still like. I’ve only used variegated yarns for the afterthought, and I am pretty sure I won’t be able to try self-striping: I can’t just “measure and cut”; the heel has to be on the same round on both socks. It’s just me. I would have to be extrEMEly careful to match stripes, and still might not get a heel round to cut at a place in the striping that I like.
That's the beauty of knitting, doing what works best for you.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast that really is an advantage, isn’t it?
Thanks for talking me through my first afterthought heels, I did it!
Wonderful! I'm so happy to hear that!!
May I ask why would you choose to go this route when knitting the heel in the round seems easier? Thank you 🙏🏽
I don't like easy!
And that beautiful "bull's eye" effect is worth the effort.
Another amazing tutorial Denise! I’ve been afraid to do an afterthought heel but you make it look so easy. I’m in the middle of a pair of socks for my husband and they are going to have my first ever afterthought heel! Thank you! ❤❤
Thank you for your tutorial, I will definitely try this many thanks ❤
You're very welcome!!!
🫣🫣🫣 ohhhh I don’t know… this one makes me feel scared 😩 I think I may have to comeback to this one… and stay with your fishkiss heel 👀 no judgement 😂😂😂😂
No judgements ever!!!!!
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 😂🙏🏾
This is so helpful! Thank you for your time in making this video.
You are very welcome!!!
I love that you share your learnings with us to encourage the best knitting possible. I tried to do the ssk with your video and with Patty Lyons’ video but can’t quite see where to draw the yarn through. Can you show a close up of which space you are going through as you make the two stitches into one? Can’t wait to see that video clip!
Technical brilliance. Thanks for making sock knitting enjoyable.
Thank you, Denise! I may just try cutting in an after thought heel! As usual, you make everything seem so easy!
This was a fabulous tutorial! Thank you so much, Denise. 🎶💞🎶
This is an amazing tutorial :D Thank you so much for sharing
You are so welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful!
As usual you have made an excellent tutorial. Thank you! But what is the advantage of the afterthought heel? I understand it is necessary if you are making socks on a knitting machine but why use it when hand knitting?
My first response is WHY NOT!
-An afterthought heel in self striping creates a beautiful "bulls eye" effect.
-Heels tend to wear out first so the main function of an after thought heel is, it can be replaced!!
-Most of us don't have knitting machines.
And most important, cutting into your knitting is a great metaphor for life....DO ONE THING A DAY THAT SCARES YOU.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast thank you. The ability to replace an afterthought heel makes perfect sense. Lol I need a way to replace the sock at the ball of my foot. I wear sandals year round so heels are usually ok.
Thanks so much for this tutorial that covers every aspekt of the afterthought heel. Especially love the no gap solution 😊❤
Love your tutorials! You are so clear with your descriptions and your demonstrations!
Great Demonstration of doing an after thought heel!! Just started some socks and going to do an after thought heel now. Thanks for the information!
Terrific! I learn so much from your tutorials. Thank you.
Thank you very much, extremely clear🤩.
You are welcome!
Thank you! ❤
I just had my “a-ha moment”. Thank youuuuu! 🤗 🧶
You are so welcome!
Oh Denise…what an excellent and helpful video! 🥰 Nice clear close ups. I have several gorgeous self-striping yarns that have been sitting because I was afraid of this technique. Your calming voice makes me know that “yes” I can do this!! Thank you, thank you.
YAY! You're so welcome! I'm glad it was so helpful!!
Such a great tutorial, I cannot wait to try on my next pair of socks.
Thanks Denise,,,
Always a great tutorial,,,!!!
Elaine🏡💖💖💖
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Thelma writes: Denise, what a beautiful, beautiful tutorial you have presented here on doing the afterthought heal without a waste yarn. Your sweet calming voice, your patience makes the whole process far from daunting. I like your motto, "take your time, no race". How appropriate is that, Denise. I have not done the afterthought heel using the snipping yarn method, but after watching your tutorial, I might do this method next time I knit a pair of socks. Thank you for sharing your expertise and walking us through the method so patiently. Bless you Denise.❤❤
So glad you enjoyed it Thelma!!!
Thank you! I will try this technique and not be terrified of cutting the yarn. You did a fabulous job explaining. Love❤love it.
You are so welcome!
Fabulous tutorial, Denise!
Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!!
This video made CUTTING into my knitting so much less scary! Thank you Denise!
YAY!! Mission Accomplished!!!
I love how unhurried you are in this. Your style of video works so much better for me. I've been knitting socks on-off for at least 5 years and just had several tubes cranked for me, this helps so much, thank you for all your time and effort! I'll recommend this vid and your channel to friends and hope you get enough views to make a difference!
Aww, thank you so much! I’m so happy you’re here and that you’re enjoying the tutorials.
Lovely tutorial, Denise, you’re a natural teacher. This is great for first timers or as a refresher. Also, you have beautiful, expressive hands. 😊
Thank you so much!
I loved your video and will keep watching forever!!!!! Im so glad I found you!!
I'm so glad you found me too!!!
How do I find class. #1???😮
It's the first video in my No Fear Sock Knitting playlist right here on my channel.
This is a wonderful tutorial! Your voice and demeanor are so soothing and encouraging. Thank you!❤
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Denise! I have been wanting to do a afterthought heel but have been to scared. I will definitely be trying an afterthought heel. Thank you for taking time to make your videos.
You are so welcome!
Thank you!! That’s the cleanest and easiest way I’ve ever seen for avoiding holes!!!
You're very welcome!
as always, an amazing tutorial!! You are such a great teacher. I think I am going to bite the bullet and finally give the afterthought heel a try. Again, thank you!!!
You're very welcome!!
Just in time for my Halloween striped socks. Your tutorials are so thorough!!
I'm so glad you like them!
Genius, thank you! ❤❤❤
You are so welcome!
Great tutorial! Thank you. I love the real-time learning process
Oh thank YOU!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
You’re such a great teacher!
Wow, thank you so much!!! That means more than you know.
Fabulous, just Fabulous
Thank you very much!!
Such a good teacher!
Thank you so much!!! 😁
Would the after thought heel work with a shadow wrap heel?
I'm not sure I understand you question. A shadow wrap heel can be knit as an afterthought. If that is what you're asking.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast yes, that's what I meant. Thank you.
THANK YOU!!!!! :)
You're so welcome!!
Fantastic video and explanation of putting in an afterthought heel!!
I'm so glad you liked it!
This is great. I like your way of kitchener better than the others I've seen.
Thank you! 😊