Hermione's Everyday Socks Part 2 - The Heel Flap & Turn

[@arnjln]

I am so glad I found your channel! You are an awesome teacher! I like when you say, “I am the boss of my knitting”.

[@klbelt]

Omgoodness. I’m so excited. Out of all of the videos that I’ve watched you’ve explained it where it’s totally understandable. Thank you sooo much. I have been struggling with this for a few years. I’d get frustrated and put it down. Not wanting it to defeat me I’d try again. So glad I stumbled upon your videos. Thank you, thank you so very much. You rock!!!

[@shewhocraftsandplans7736]

Your vlogs are so easy to watch and your tutorials are simple to follow and. Ale sense xx

[@PurlTogether]

Glad you like them!

[@universalwildling3566]

Yes! I came searching for validation of what I was thinking about the heel flap in the origin pattern. Didn’t like it, took it up and will go back to my regular pattern to create the lovely columns and regular edge.

[@jdubmac]

I recently took a sock class that did a heel with the garter edge and we just picked up the purl bumps on the edge of the heel. It was super simple and easier than 0icking up the chains somewhat.

[@lewzgirl1969]

I love your no-frills/I'm the boss of my own knitting approach. Keeping knitting real! Thanks for helping me sloth my way through my first ever knit sock :)

[@catemef6963]

Of all your heel flap and turn videos, this is my fave.

[@lindachandler2293]

Have I mentioned I'm binge watching your videos every spare minute since discovering them? 😍

[@joankiely3614]

Hi Jana. I just love, love, love your tutorials on socks! I have tried all the needles recommended for socks. I have used 9” circulars, double pointed needles,magic loop needles & also Addi Flexi flips. My favourite are the Flexi flips, followed by the DPNs. As I used to love knitting socks on just two needles, I feel the Flexi flips resemble to me the closest feel of knitting with just two needles. I follow your tutorials for socks & love the way you take your time & explain the information so well. Thanks for taking the time, it’s really appreciated! Cheers for now & happy farming. 😊❤️😍💕

[@virginiaobrienmelia7870]

Thank you for these videos , I've been struggling for sometime with socks . You are a great teacher , so easy to follow ,very clear direction .I am beginning to believe that I will complete this pair .

[@maria_knitknits8243]

Great video. I like how you do your heel flap and the edging which helps with picking up stitches. Thanks!

[@ireneadler9470]

Thank you! I’m using a different pattern for stitch numbers but it was all gibberish until I started following your series. I made a tiny human heel today! You are an excellent teacher and I’m so glad I found you and your series. Thanks again!

[@cindykirk1678]

Your pattern explanation is so good that I feel like i can follow easily. THANKS

[@hollynoscar3534]

you really do have the best sock knitting tutorials....great job.

[@avrilcrisp30]

I am about to launch into Part 3. The videos are so clear Im having no trouble following them. Thank you for all the hard work you have obviously put in to all your tutorials to help people like me venture into home knitted socks. Unfortunately its playing havoc with my sleep pattern as Im staying up late and getting up early to knit my practice socks.

[@auntpurl5325]

Totally with you. I like that neat chain edge for picking up.

[@TheSuzberry]

I know how difficult teaching can be. You are terrific.

[@pamowen3452]

Jana, I just wanted to tell you that I thought I was just too uncoordinated to ever knit socks and truly, I have tried numerous times then I saw your channel and while my heel flap and turn isn’t as pretty as yours I think I will be able to wear this sock. I’m grateful Jana, really grateful

[@roslynmitchell9147]

So glad I found your this sloth series . I am knitting this pattern using Magic Loop and had questions about heel flap and you helped me immensely. 👍😊

[@brynhiner1220]

So far it’s totally working! Thanks for your clear instructions ❤

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it helped!

[@rosethest]

I was following this pattern and the heel flap was so confusing for me and even after I followed the pattern to a t it just didnt look right. I love your version of the heel flap and you explained it very well and it made sense!! I was having trouble understanding the pattern and what it wanted me to do it also said to do 8 pattern repeats and I was struggling to keep up with how many repeats I had already done lol. Thank you!!

[@janicebest-nesbitt6455]

So glad you talked about swatching. That’s so very helpful. There are patterns but nobody shows you to begin the difficult process of starting to knit socks. Keep that up. We need to figure out what size needle , yarn, foot measurement will be needed. Thanks. Help Ok I was doing good until we got to the heel and heel turn. It would be good if you write it out for those who plan to follow your pattern. Thanks a real big help.

[@PurlTogether]

The heel flap and gusset method that I'm substituting for my Hermione socks can be found here. It's the same method that I used for my basic sock tutorial. Let me know if you need any help! www.purltogether.com/2017/09/26/basic-sock-tutorial-part-2-the-heel-flap-and-turn/

[@petrap9239]

Thank you so much for the little details, explaining the how’s and why’s. Perfect

[@pattyparty2005]

Thank you for sharing your incredible knowledge and talent. My new favorite KZbin channel.

[@deu4745]

Thank you for this video! Your instructions were very clear and helped me tackle the heel turn of my first ever sock! Will probably rewatch when it's time to make the second one. Really appreciate this :)

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ImGinaMarie]

I'm sure Hermoine will be contacting you soon to make her your excellent socks!!! I didn't have much luck with the toe up socks, I think because i had a hard time seeing my stitch below to increase, I started at least 15 times and have decided to try top down instead, I like your ideas and reasoning for creating them the way you do so I will continue on to the next video with much anticipation... thanks Jana for being the BOSS!!

[@PurlTogether]

I'd love to knit a pair for Hermione, or JK Rowling!

[@ccpperrett7522]

Great instruction and tutorial.

[@dezh71610]

So wonderfully useful and informative. Thank you so much for this series!

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joyphillips5481]

Such excellent instructions! Thank you!!

[@catemef6963]

I have somewhat recently discovered that even though I’m flat footed, a long heel flap before the heel turn works well because I’m also very wide footed. 🎉 and yes, all these many socks later, I still check here before beginning my heel turn

[@snvazquez724]

I had been doing the same heel you showed on the other tutorials it works really good for me ❤️

[@alinanicoleta6458]

Beautiful!! 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@celinarodriguez309]

Excelente profesional, magistral el talón! Gracias !

[@gn8745]

Is it also possible to purl the first 3 and the last 3 stitches in every row? Thank you, your videos are my favourite ones.

[@PurlTogether]

I haven't tried that, but I don't see why not, as long as you're maintaining the clean edge stitch by slipping the first stitch of each row.

[@janehandley8898]

Hi would you recommend using a 9inch circular sock needle. I've learnt so much from your videos Thankyou

[@PurlTogether]

It's a very individual thing. I don't care for the 9" circs, but a lot of people love them! Try it and see!

[@sallybyers-downing8216]

That’s awesome. Luv it.

[@Paulinepellet]

Thanks a lot! Your explanations are were clear.

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindamcneely]

do you happen to have written instructions for doing the heel the way that you are showing? also where do I find the next step or next video. I am loving the way you are teaching this it is actually making sense too me. thanks

[@PurlTogether]

You can see a brief written instruction on my website. The site is in its infancy and already outdated, but you may find what you need here: www.purltogether.com/2017/09/26/basic-sock-tutorial-part-2-the-heel-flap-and-turn/

[@marlenedewijn2570]

Hey great video! I'm still new to making socks and your video was so helpful with this Hermione sock. I have a question though. Do you have a video or even written directions on how to change colours with the heel turn? I want to do a different colour for my heel turn. Thanks!

[@PurlTogether]

Just the heel turn? Or the heel flap as well?

[@marlenedewijn2570]

@@PurlTogether hi thanks for asking. I could do both but I was thinking just the heel turn.

[@MariaM-xd5lm]

great tutorial!

[@PurlTogether]

Thanks!

[@alicedampmanhumel8139]

how do you determine whether you need extra rows in the heel flap? Love your videos!!

[@PurlTogether]

Do you have a high instep? Have you made hand knit socks before and had trouble getting them on?

[@sallybyers-downing8216]

So clear. Thank you

[@gma2one]

We are all the “bosses of our knitting.” We just have to make that our mind set. I’ve been knitting socks for several years now, but when I began one of the things I read in a beginner pattern was this: “Don’t think just do it.” In other words don’t get panicked by things like short rows, etc, just do what it says.

[@Marushkaya]

Thank you SO much for your sloth series, I'm a new knitter from France and I've accomplished so much and gained so much confidence thanks to your videos...you are an awesome teacher, and I love your state of mind. I have a question taht might be silly but in this video, when you start the heel turn, you continue to "slip, knit, slip, knit" whereas in the written tutorial and the other video, you only slip the first stitch and knit all the others, so I'm a bit lost. What difference does that make? Thanks a million!

[@PurlTogether]

Choosing to continue the slip stitch pattern after the heel turn just adds some reinforcement on the bottom of the heel. Your choice. Thanks for watching.

[@Marushkaya]

Purl Together Oh, I understand! Thank you very much for taking the time to reply 🤗

[@kaysmith4558]

The heel turn is always the hardest part for me. So, I can just do the heel turn by counting to the middle of the heel then add 2 more stitches then start the decrease, turn to the purl side and slip 1 then purl 5, no matter how many stitches on the heel flap? That's so cool.

[@PurlTogether]

Yep! The formula works because its just the center of the heel starting point. Then you decrease however many times you need to, to complete the heel turning.

[@orkitgal]

I love this heel and will write it down tomorrow, Thanks

[@donnaoberdorf750]

Very helpful! I've just seen your podcast for the first time. I'm knitting my daughter shorty socks for the first time and I plan to follow you all the way through. Thanks for making this series. Do you have any for lefties?

[@PurlTogether]

I haven't tried to do a left-handed series. I might have to find a friend to help me with that! Thanks for watching

[@lindachandler2293]

My basic sock pattern is so far distorted from the patterns I learned from, I consider it my own pattern now.

[@renedees2199]

Thank you! I just came across this series and I think it’s grand! I started making this pattern a few days ago and knit the heel flap today... and decided I’m going to redo it. I disliked the garter edge too. I’ve only knit a couple of pairs of socks and knew I was going to have an issue picking up those stitches for the gusset. I was thrilled with your input, it kinda gave me “permission” I needed to redo it. I’m still unsure about breaking the rules and trusting my own instinct with new to me skills.

[@pearllast8249]

excellent:)

[@mammas2391]

guys. the end of video 1 was to find the video on casting on. not found yet. but when did we knit the leg? is there a 1a and 1b video before getting to part 2??

[@PurlTogether]

Here is the link to the whole playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLNWbWGGFfxXmL7WOFr1Bn1VuOBpXoZYpl

[@aliciakearney7573]

Just as an fyi for us dpn users, would it be needles 1 & 4 that should be combined for the heel flap?

[@PurlTogether]

Yes, if your beginning of the round marker is in the center of the back of the heel. Or the heel flap may also be knitted on needles 1 & 2 if your beg of round marker is at the start of the heel flap. Whatever you'd prefer.

[@alicedampmanhumel8139]

I am following your instructions in the video to the letter. I have never made this kind of heel before. I have 64 total stitches, so 32 for the heel. So I knit 32 rows total before I start the turn of the heel? does that mean that I only pick up 16 stitches along the edge for the gusset when I get that far, since every end stitch, both slipped and kbl, equals two rows?

[@PurlTogether]

Yes! You'll have 16 stitches on the edge! If you have high arches, you may wish to knit 2-4 more rows to give some extra room, but you're right on with your calculation.

[@courtneyhowe8832]

Where can I find the “turn the heel” part written down? I have watched this video a handful of times and it’s like nailing mellow to the wall. I was able to get the heel flap, but the heel turn is driving me up the wall. 😂😂😂😂

[@PurlTogether]

My heel flap/gusset method is here. Thanks for watching! purltogether.com/2017/09/26/basic-sock-tutorial-part-2-the-heel-flap-and-turn/

[@ItaliaVin]

Is this strictly cuff down? If so I have to start over🤔

[@PurlTogether]

Nope, you can knit the pattern either way

[@dianagreenwood8710]

Hi Jana I am a member on fb also. I am wondering if you have written pattern for the heel you do. Thanks

[@PurlTogether]

I do! It's here in the Basic Sock Tutorial purltogether.com/2017/09/26/basic-sock-tutorial-part-2-the-heel-flap-and-turn/

[@dianagreenwood8710]

@@PurlTogether also what size needles do you use plz

[@PurlTogether]

For this pair I used 2.25 mm

[@dianagreenwood8710]

@@PurlTogether thankyou

[@joymcghee680]

Do you have a written pattern for the heel

[@PurlTogether]

www.purltogether.com/patterns

[@sallyliutran5178]

Thanks you for People like you sharing the greatest thing like knitting a sock appreciated alot bứt you talk more than do the work in this talk!

[@giuliakiefer]

my heel flap looks like a garter stitch, not a stockinette stitch like yours 🙃 i have no idea of what i've done wrong

[@PurlTogether]

You're probably knitting on both sides instead of knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side of the heel flap.

[@alicedampmanhumel8139]

so when you finish turning the heel, you have half the number of stitches that you had on that needle to begin with, right? So I had 32 stitches when I started the heel flap, and when I finished turning, I had 16. Is that right? by the way, I love your videos, and I love the farm stuff, too! :-)

[@PurlTogether]

The amount of stitches that you have left after turning the heel will depend upon how many stitches you knit across before you begin the short row sequence. Does that make sense?

[@bbstar7970]

Where is part one.....I’m confused with pattern chart

[@bbstar7970]

Found...thank you

[@bbstar7970]

Best instructions ever

[@olgateresagagliardi8645]

Hola soy Tere de Argentina sigo con interés sus videos y estoy tejiendo el Hermione s quisiera saber desde el fin del dibujo de la caña cuantas vueltas debo hacer para luego disminuir para talón, se que el idioma es impedimento pero si puede coloque los nºs y creo que así entenderé ya que quiero contar las vueltas en el video y no puedo. Agradecida por su claridad con respeto Tere

[@PurlTogether]

¿estás preguntando cuántas hileras hay en la solapa del talón? No hablo español, pero utilicé un sitio web de traducción para ayudarme

[@olgateresagagliardi8645]

Si desde el inicio después de elástico hice 10 dibujos y comencé con las vueltas para armar luego el talón , tego 6 espiguitas en los extremos que después levantare cuantas vueltas mas debo hacer , perdone el trabajo que le doy tendré que aprender ingles aunque el tiempo no creo me alcance para comunicarme bien tengo 78 años gracias un gran cariño por su atención

[@brycecushman6358]

Hola, soy Dana y soy una amiga de Jana y hablo español. Voy a tratar a ayudar con sus preguntas :) Yo no soy una tejedora entonces perdóname con el vocabulario. Al primero, Jana necesita saber con cuantos puntos empezó al principio del dibujo.

[@olgateresagagliardi8645]

con 64 puntos gracias

[@nubiapinheiro2593]

Não consegui encontrar a primeira parte Isto é parte número 1

[@PurlTogether]

kzbin.info/aero/PLNWbWGGFfxXmL7WOFr1Bn1VuOBpXoZYpl

[@IchStrickeGerne]

This is my first attempt and knitting a pair of socks. Is it supposed to be common knowledge that the heel flap is supposed to be half the amount of stitches? The pattern doesn’t say how many stitches to do for the heel flap which is extremely unhelpful.

[@PurlTogether]

Generally yes. The pattern actually does specify in the beginning that you'll divide your stitches evenly between two needles, then use the stitches on needle 2 for the heel flap. Sometimes I'll make the heel flap slightly wider or narrower depending upon the foot I'm knitting for and the pattern I've chosen.

[@IchStrickeGerne]

@@PurlTogether thank you!! I do see where the pattern says to divide the stitches evenly, I guess I just didn’t catch on that the divide was for the heel flap and the rest was for the instep and such. I really appreciate the reply - I learned something new today! 😁

[@patriciacoughlin1654]

Jana, I like your show-n-tell feet. I am going to look for a pair.

[@zan_wild]

Turning a heel is white witchcraft for sure...

[@thaisoneon]

I really appreciate your clear instruction but your non-skippable ads will be a deal-breaker for me. Even worse, this video had 2 in a row!! Hope this was a mistake because otherwise, I’ll miss your channel.

[@PurlTogether]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll check my settings as there should not have been two in a row.