Monica Knits

Image 1Recently the method of picking up gusset stitches through both loops was illustrated. In this article the gusset stitches are picked up through the back loops only of the heel flap. Read more ... for stepwise, illustrated instructions in picking up stitches through both loops of a chain stitch selvedge.

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The basic heel and the ridgeline heel each used a different style for picking up the gusset stitches. In the basic heel, two loops were picked up from the chain stitch selvedge as illustrated at right. In the ridgeline heel, just the backs of the loops were picked up. Read more ... for stepwise, illustrated instructions in picking up stitches through both loops of a chain stitch selvedge.
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The slip, purl, PSSO decrease slants to the right on the stocking stitch side of the fabric and is paired with the SSK (slip, slip, knit) decrease which slants to the left on the stocking stitch side. Using this pair of stitches in the Ridgeline Turning Heel creates a crisp, professional looking horizontal edge at the base of the turning heel.
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Related Posts: "Dad's Socks", SSK, Stitch Patterns , Turning Heel - SSK Appearance.
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This Linked Rib scarf is similar in appearance to Lynne Barr's Twisted scarf in the manner that New Wave is similar to Easy Wave, all samples from her book: "Knitting New Scarves - 27 Distinctly Modern Designs." Of the four patterns I tested, this one had the most challenging instructions, which I modified slightly to facilitate knitting. Read more .. for additional discussion of the "Linked Rib" scarf.