Monica Knits

First of seven images showing the replacement of the heel flap and turning heel with a knitted patch.

Images in this Series

1. A new heel flap (4 sts narrower, 2 each side) and heel flap have been knitted and are blocked.
2. The old heel is cut through the center to the thin spot, but not removed. The two sides are then overlapped and whipped stitch, creating a reinforcement layer that will lay beneath the new patch.
3. The sides of the patch are sewn with invisible seams (mattress stitch) to the existing sock, stopping 1/2" from the end of the heel flap.
4. The midpoint of the kitchener is indicated with a stitch marker on the new patch (live stitches) and the existing sole. On the existing sole, the loops are picked up on two small diameter dpns.
5. Close up showing the existing stitches picked up on dpns. Please note that this image is upside down compared to image 4.
6. Image six shows the sock after half the kitchener stitches have been completed.
7. The kitchener stitches have been completed. The last step is to complete the last 1/2" of mattress stitches on either side of the turning heel and to weave the yarn ends in.

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Worn Heel Flap Replaced
Heel Flap Replacement Steps.