


And I am off and running on some socks. I like the Ram's Horn, but the side gussets were just not wide enough for the big guy's freakishly large instep. Fitting socks on him has been a difficult task at the best of times. These socks are made of Romney and are made to stand a lot of wear, so knit quite tightly. I love them but I ripped out too and have restarted. Notice the subtle color change in the orange? It just makes them more lively in person.

So is it your instep that sits opposite of the heel? And when making an afterthought or peasant heel on a sock, should I pick up more than half or less than half if his instep is large? Oh, I just never get this right. Unless his socks are ribbed, he just can't pull them over his large heel/instep/ankle area. I am happy to take all suggestions. The area measures larger than his full calf, with slim ankles. How the hell do you fit this?
I added 1x1 gussets that I increased in this area and hope that works. This sock is in its third incarnation.
Moral: Knitting with a fever is a bad idea and will lead to much ripping. Drink soup, watch old movies and don't pick up those needles.
1 comment:
I have high insteps, when using an afterthought heel (my preferance) I use *at least* 1/2 the stitches, sometimes up to 10% more, but I knit even for at least 2 and up to 4 rows before I start the decreases, and this makes all the difference.
Good luck
Anita
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