tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post5402624321186792842..comments2024-03-20T16:45:47.772-05:00Comments on Susan B. Anderson: No AfterthoughtsSusan B. Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11636659411510859186noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-90133663907877681842011-01-14T06:27:03.226-06:002011-01-14T06:27:03.226-06:00Here's one you might like. In Charlotte Schur...Here's one you might like. In Charlotte Schurch's book, Sensational Knitted Socks, she has one heel she calls the "forethought". Like the afterthought heel it does not use a flap. Unlike the afterthought heel it's knit as you go. It's easy and fits nicely. I do like to do it reinforced though since it doesn't pad the heel like a flap does.KarenJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-87660934364508254922011-01-13T16:02:41.027-06:002011-01-13T16:02:41.027-06:00I use the afterthought heel allot with self-stripi...I use the afterthought heel allot with self-striping yarns because they make that nifty bull's eye type design. I have impossibly wide feet and high arches, so I knit my heels over a generous 60% of the stitches, rather than the standard 50%, as Jasmin recommended. Don't limit yourself to just one style of heel or toe---develop a bunch of different techniques and use the one that best suits the yarn you are using. That is the fun part of knitting and wearing your own socks.<br /><br />Brenda in Iowa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-60421025889057874512011-01-13T13:04:55.719-06:002011-01-13T13:04:55.719-06:00So happy to hear this Susan! I am a fan of the tr...So happy to hear this Susan! I am a fan of the tried and true as well. I love this sock and you have inspired me to go into my closet of yarn and find some to stripe with...sometime in the hopefully near future.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431796862690377356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-19490528588695696692011-01-13T10:42:49.391-06:002011-01-13T10:42:49.391-06:00I love the heel flap. I have never tried 60% hmmmm...I love the heel flap. I have never tried 60% hmmmmmmmmmm here we go again Andrea in TNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-56334164650541320812011-01-13T09:33:43.138-06:002011-01-13T09:33:43.138-06:00Hi Susan: That heel flap gives a lot of design pos...Hi Susan: That heel flap gives a lot of design possiblilities. I have used it for a "slipper" and it is okay. But I'm with you on the fit - like the heel flap. The one thing I think that might make it fit okay is getting the sock wet, letting it dry some and then wearing it. I'm sure the wool would mold to your foot. (Man, just read that phrase WOOL WOULD MOLD - what a mouthful!)<br />Can't wait to see the new book. Maybe I can do a Giveaway for you & Trent. <br />Are you going to NYC to VK Live? I'm teaching. <br />Happy 2011!<br />KristinKristin Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-89997674227345530572011-01-13T08:55:49.002-06:002011-01-13T08:55:49.002-06:00Did you try it on? I find the afterthought heel j...Did you try it on? I find the afterthought heel just hugs my heel and makes the sock fit oh, so much better. Wonderful how each of us finds our own "sock of awesomeness"!LizzieK8https://www.blogger.com/profile/17418678210403829598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-34906444111931679342011-01-13T07:45:22.078-06:002011-01-13T07:45:22.078-06:00I TOTALLY agree. I experimented with a few differ...I TOTALLY agree. I experimented with a few different types of heels recently... an afterthought heel and a short row heel. I went back to the good old fashioned heel (heel flap-gusset)... it's much tidier and easier! I enjoyed the experimenting but it's a lot of work when you rip it out!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11230887760437764698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-78741095637729744332011-01-12T21:02:41.332-06:002011-01-12T21:02:41.332-06:00It's good to try new things, and it's good...It's good to try new things, and it's good to stay with what's best for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358262286136693687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-36374809767726312902011-01-12T14:17:11.522-06:002011-01-12T14:17:11.522-06:00It is good to try new things, doesn't mean we ...It is good to try new things, doesn't mean we have to like them. I read somewhere that it takes 21 tastes of a food you dislike become one you like. Maybe you'd have to do the same with the heel. Not a great thought.Ally Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168621270125184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-81507586217668736322011-01-12T12:25:12.781-06:002011-01-12T12:25:12.781-06:00Hi Susan!
Is that a 50% or a 60% heel? You might ...Hi Susan!<br /><br />Is that a 50% or a 60% heel? You might like the fit on the 60% more.Jasminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15768340025047617294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-9908815410478534462011-01-12T12:20:25.882-06:002011-01-12T12:20:25.882-06:00Susan, I am so happy to see you like the old way t...Susan, I am so happy to see you like the old way too! I have tried that way for the heel and circular needles for socks....but alas, my true knitting love is for the feel of dpns and heel-flap gussets!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04904309895231958457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35689847.post-38875911743149961502011-01-12T12:01:11.209-06:002011-01-12T12:01:11.209-06:00It's so wonderful to read, Susan, how you'...It's so wonderful to read, Susan, how you're adventurous to try new techniques in knitting. What an inspiration and good to know your thoughts on that style vs. the traditional. You have such a good eye on how to put together colors.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.com