Sock Question

You are reading the pattern correctly. It makes for a little thicker heel. DA

Thanks DA! Now I can take my knitting to the ball game! Literally! We're off to #1's ball game, and they practice for an hour before the game. It gives me something to do before the fun begins.

Hesira

I think it is to make a firmer fabric for the heel that is more durable

Liz

That is the way I always do it. I think it is to reinforce the heel - at any rate, it works nicely. Judy

On 19 May 2006 14:53:39 -0700, "hesira" spewed forth :

Yep, unless you're making short-row heels.

Yep. You can also, on the wrong side, purl the slipped stitches and slip the ones you knitted on the right side. Extra-sturdy heels. Compensate for the shorter row height by adding extra rows.

Nope.

Reply to the list as I do not publish an email address to USENET. This practice has cut my spam by more than 95%. Of course, I did have to abandon a perfectly good email account...

I see you already have your answer, Hesira. Enjoy the game!

Higs, Kather> Is it typical to alternate Sl 1, K 1 on the right side of the heel > flap? >

Wooly and all , my late mother used to knit an embroidery floss [ praline] same colors as the wool into sock heels ,, since some of her made socks are still here ,,, it might be worth doing it !!!! mirjam