How to Knit a Reinforced Heel. Part 1 of Heel Flap and Gusset tutorial by ARNE & CARLOS

[@traceyives5113]

When I watch and listen to you two lovely men ,I feel so calm and relaxed while I knit , so thank you , I love all your patterns especially socks , keep up the great work 😁

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Tracey!

[@vickinestinghearts9367]

Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Vicki!

[@maplegal6496]

i am trying to learn norwegian knitting, so helpful to see how Arne holds the needles, and the mysterious left middle finger position! Love your videos.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@MJay77-u9z]

I'm so excited to try the eye of partridge heel!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Have fun!

[@mandyrawlinson7687]

So grateful that you two take the time to do these videos! Thank you!! My favorite heel is the heel flap with eye of partridge! It looks pretty but it also fits much better than any of the others.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Ok, thank you for sharing Mandy!

[@kathyk479]

Hi guys! I tried knitting and I got a mobeous look! Lol. But I do like watching it! Keep knitting and crocheting! Kathy in Ohio!!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Kathy! 😂

[@bonniehall3194]

Love the eye of the partridge

[@deborahlee4941]

I've always not staggered the stitches. Thank you for a new look. Oh, and what a lovely view out your window. Thank you.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Deborah!

[@marialuisaponce18]

I love you guys , and the honesty Carlitos, is asking for, about the likeing of the video, I love that too.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you 😀

[@Ladyredwingrider]

My favorite heal is the heal and gusset, I knit toe up and use the reinforced heal. Thank you both for such wonderful videos.

[@rubypickles1836]

I'm knitting my first pair of socks and finishing up the top ribbing tonight. Your heel episode is very timely for me! I love seeing your lovely home and garden and all the colorful yarns and fabrics you feature. You need to do a hard cover sock pattern book featuring photos of all your beautiful yarns. I love having online references for patterns but I treasure my pattern books, especially the ones I've inherited from my Mom and Grandmother.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching and joining us this sunday!

[@trishathibodeau744]

Hi Guys, Love all your videos! Especially today, I love the water behind you. I can't even imagine sitting next to it and knitting and creating as you do! I really am glad I found you as I get so uptight sometimes knitting but, you are so relaxed and that rubs off on me. Thanks you for your knitting knowledge and your chilled out videos.!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Trisha, knitting is chilling!

[@rebeccahorine1163]

The non-staggered "eye of partridge" heel stitch is called a "slip stitch" reinforced heel. "Slip stitch" is the name of the actual sitch. The (Sl 1, K 1) pattern is aligned so it looks similar to ribbing. Keep up the fantastic work guys!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@CarolLiege]

Several knitting tutors call it "Heel Stitch."

[@thewol7534]

Which style of doing the toe depends upon the shape of your feet, the length of your toes relative to each other, and the style of shoe, as well as how you walk -- and even where you walk. If the length of your great toe is short compared to the rest of your toes, or if your second toe is the same length as your great toe, or if your toes fan out a lot, Kitchener stitch can be uncomfortable because of rubbing against the tips of your toes. I have a long great toe and short other toes so a Kitchener rubs against the tip of my great toe and the tops of my other toes and is uncomfortable. When I do a toe-up sock for me, I use Turkish cast on. But the thing is, knowing various ways to do things helps you personalize and customize the socks you make -- if you make socks for somebody who pokes the toes out of their socks, Kitchener might be a better option for them. If you make socks for somebody who wears the heels out, then either an afterthought heel (which can be picked out and reworked easily when a hole develops) or else an eye-of-partridge heel might be best. I feel that the more techniques you know, the better able you are to turn out a custom-made sock that will fit comfortably and wear well -- because that's the name of the game!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi! Thank you for sharing all this information!

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

Love all your videos of knitting they are fab, i am knitting a ginger bread house. love to you both.

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is very interesting. How do you do that?

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

@@ARNECARLOS Well its knitted in parts i was going to have a plastic for the base but i going to stuff it when finished have a look on you Ebay for the pattern you see what the house looks like i no good sending photos. xxxxx

[@asharp6591]

Thanks!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you so much for supporting our channel!

[@velmad3091]

Hi A&C I have knitted all sorts if heels. It is fun to change. Great tutorial. It looks so beautiful in the greenhouse and calming with the lake outside. Your place is amazing. Have a great week. Thank you!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@velmad3091]

ARNE & CARLOS ❤️❤️

[@lizjo7213]

Again I don't knit but I love watching whatever you guys are doing!!! such a lovely view of the lake....

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi, so glad you like the view!

[@julbea]

My favorite heel flap

[@dbowden9971]

Thank you once again for a great tutorial. Those Prym needles look really useful. I appreciated how to get rid of the annoying bump on the edge! I've looked up other knitting tutorials but yours are the best. Yet to decide which pattern I like best but have knitted quite a few of your socks now with Regia Pairfect yarn. Very satisfying results.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you very much for your feedback and glad that you liked our tutorials!

[@craftheavenco]

Its a very good video for people that doesn't know how to make a "reinforced heel". I would recommend to remove the colorful background. A single color background will pop up your work and it will be ease to look at it. I never tried this "eye of partridge" before. I'm going to give it a try!!! Thanks so much!

[@hookedinaflash]

I am so glad you put this out, I have found that I learn best when watching you guys and I've been trying to learn all the different ways to do heels to see which one I like best

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi, glad it was of good use!

[@stitchersdelight]

Udder cream or Bag Balm...lol That looks like a very strong heel, thank you. I had heard the term before but had no idea what 'eye of partridge " heel was. So peaceful in your greenhouse with the lake behind, enjoy your gardening, have a great week !

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Barb!

[@briggsvie1463]

Thank you for introducing me to the eye of partridge heel flap. Love it and will definitely try it on my next pair. My absolute favourite though is the short row heel. I agree that knitwear is elastic but the afterthought heel, for example, does not work on my feet. As for closing the toe cap: I always go for the kitchener stitch not because it's more comfortable but because I prefer the look of it.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Briggs, thank you for sharing!

[@buttermilkbaysoap9416]

Favorite heel: slip stitch heel flap and gusset. Can’t stand prym needles but this stitch holder/ needle storage concept looks intriguing.

[@kathieklee3903]

Thank you for another enjoyable video. And I loved the scenery - the peaceful lake and trees in the background!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad you liked it!

[@sharonjensen2919]

I love this heel flap very nice look easy to do...never knew the name for it .....when I knit toe up is when I learnt it...top down is where I learnt the other version

[@ARNECARLOS]

Good method!

[@clairefinlay6848]

I have just started on socks( started knitting and crotchet a year ago ) and have only done the short row heel ( following Regia pattern ) I will need to try this as i am working on a few pairs for xmas presents . Thank you guys for sharing x

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@lisagilmore4519]

Hi..getting ready to start another pair of socks, I will be using the eye of partridge heel. The lake looks so beautiful. Have a great evening?

[@ARNECARLOS]

Have a lovely evening Lisa!

[@evangeline3152]

I really like the heel, I’m tough on my sock heels for some reason. I have only knit toe up socks but I’m going to try knitting them this way next time. I love your view from the greenhouse!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you, do give it a try!

[@KKnits]

What a beautiful view you gave us! The ridged heel is known to me as a slip stitch heel, and is my favorite. I always do a heel flap, as I have a high instep, and after thought, and short row heels leave the sock to tight to get my foot in. It’s that heel to top of foot angle that makes it hard to fit a sock without a heel flap. Also, the heel flap socks never slide down into my shoes, but the kind of heels do, and I think that is because a heel flap with slip stitch or eye do partridge tends to pull in a bit, and fit very nicely on a more narrow heel. I always have used a Kitchener stitched toe. I liked how you can’t tell there is a seam. And because I am one of those sensitive people who hates seams and bumpy things near my toes. Purchased socks were hard to find without a seam at the toe section, and was the reason I started knitting socks, especially for hiking, and because I found it hard to find nice warm comfortable wool socks for a while there. Now there are some awesome purchasable socks, but they usually have such tight bands at the leg. There is nothing so perfect as a lovely pair of hand knit socks! Ps, I love how the Prym needles lock together!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for sharing all this interest insight!

[@anitaswart.]

Hi you are my Heroes! Love the comma sense approach to knitting. Arne thank you so mentioning the to hole. I get rebellious if books talk about the Kitchener stitch as a must. Only started knitting socks a few years ago, and then decided that gathering 12 stitches was my way to go and all the many socks I have knitted are welcomed by all. Children in SA and Taiwan love them and I am hooked. I knit the stripy heal flap and like it because it is easy and the fabric looks a bit narrower. In the UK have not come across a name and taught myself to knit socks with Ann But's book, steep learning curve 62 and always used English patterns before. Look forward to Sundays and your clever company. 😁

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching and keep on knitting!

[@momgrandma5496]

Hurry, get out of the greenhouse, the sun’s starting to shine on Arne! A more cushy heel, brilliant to have needles that snap together. Enjoy your gardening.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@marthamckeon278]

Thank you for a very charming and relaxing video

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Martha!

[@suebaughman2440]

Fishlips kiss heel is my favorite on my toe up socks. It gives a good fit for me.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Good.

[@denisekrupa4343]

Hello from Michigan! We call the stitch for the ribbed-look top-down heels the "heel stitch," so that makes them heel stitch heels. I like Arne's ski track heel name better.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Denise!

[@lolaaponte7022]

Peacefully explained. Love the music of the needles.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Lola!

[@dianaravid6357]

Hey Arne and Carlos! Love your tutorials! You guys are really good teachers. Also, I bought myself the prym double pointed needles and I must say that they are the best needles I have ever tried.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Diana, we are glad you liked them and thank you for watching!

[@donnaokeefe6463]

I love Judys magic cast on for the toe and the fleegle heel. I’m trying to your figure out how to reinforce the heel. I just saw a video where you turn the sock inside out and pick up the purl bumps with a tapestry needle with the yarn you used. They skipped every other bump and alternated in the next row.

[@barbaravickers2103]

Hi Arne and Carlos What a lovely view of the lake. Where is Freja? Having an afternoon nap?

[@ARNECARLOS]

She is out exploring the garden.

[@alisonmary1443]

I have never seen anyone knit like that before, it looks super quick, interesting and worth having a try, maybe I will drop the crochet hook 😁 The heel stitch is really nice, creates a lovely delicate pattern 🤔 I can only think straight repetitive patterns when knitting no body shaping, I have not even tried that with crochet. Always good to watch your videos 💖🐾🌸 Thank you!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Alison! Have a go at knitting

[@victoriad882]

I like to knit eye of partridge top down and toe up. It can be done. When using your pairfect, it’s top down one at a time, otherwise I tend to go toe up two at a time. Reinforced heel flap and gusset either way for better fit.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Victoria, thank you for sharing!

[@sallybyers-downing8216]

Looks beautiful where you two are sitting lovely

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@kimmcclearn4920]

Eye of partidge has been my favorite heel flap for many years. I am now trying to learn the German short row heel.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Have fun learning!

[@traceyives5113]

Thank you for showing us this stitch , it’s my favourite, and as usual you explain it very well, love your demonstrations too, thank you gentlemen 👍

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Tracey!

[@colleen1917]

Great things are happening both of you are coming to Canada to red mittens in St Thomas Ontario looking forward to seeing you both ... love it have a awesome day

[@ARNECARLOS]

You as well!

[@ibyteuback]

Love the needles have 2 pairs

[@teriharter9636]

I like to use this Eye of Partridge flap for women's socks and the ridge flap for men I also prefer top down and Kitchener closing at the toe. Thanks for this video. Nice job guys.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Teri, thank you for watching, glad you liked it!

[@sheryltisdale]

My favorite, Eye of Partridge! Thank you

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@barbaramolenda7563]

eye of partridge staggered is my favourite:-)

[@rnchimilar]

I confess I do not knit socks. I enjoyed watching you while eating my breakfast, looking at the lake enjoying the view and learning at the same time. BrambleKnits 🇨🇦

[@ARNECARLOS]

We are glad that you enjoyed it even if you don’t knit socks!

[@77sun222]

Hi ArneCarlos I think the name of the other stitch is stocking stitch. As always the scenery makes me envious. Arne - love your shirt too.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Sharon!

[@gailjackson4923]

Such an enjoyable and informative video. Thank you. I enjoy the afterthought heel and always knit 7 rounds before doing the decreases. I have a high instep. It fits my foot perfectly! I love the view from your greenhouse!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Gail!

[@denubug]

Yes, you can do toe up, I do a gusset, use heel flap as I decrease and turn heel.

[@ARNECARLOS]

👍🏻😊

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Thanks great 👍 tutorial as always.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Linda!

[@lizettemartindale3099]

This pattern ( the eye of the partridge) I use for a sweaters. The neck line, the cuffs and the bottom ribbing. Note: all sts are slipped purl wise). There are 4 rounds. Round1: knit🧶. Round 2 *K1, sl1 wyib* to end. Round3. Knit 🧶 Round 4: *sl1 wyib, k1* to end. This makes a pattern similar to the heel on your socks. This is coming to you all the way from Canada Ontario 🇨🇦👍🏻❤️ 😊

[@debbiecable6968]

"Cow cream" we have Udder Balm. LOL Love you two!!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@pt336]

Hi Arne and Carlos, I have just watched the video of the short heel and my question is could you also do this with an reinforced heel? I really like a reinforced heel because they last longer , I think. Love your turorials and sit and knit. I am learning a lot from you too. Thank you. Warm regards Paula

[@ARNECARLOS]

You can use whatever heel you prefer😃

[@gabrielehearn6107]

Will definitely try that partridge stitch in my next socks. Do both techniques (partridge and slip stitch) provide the same amount of reinforcements? Also, love the socks you were displaying. Where can I get that pattern? Website?

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Gabriele, you will find all patterns on our website arnecarlos.com

[@pattijacobs1]

I will have to try eye of partridge heel. I like that idea. Called Udder Cream in US. Thanks for another great video!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@kimwatts5750]

Hi Arne&Carlos, Another great tutorial:) Love the background view🌲 Thank you for sharing KimX

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Kim!

[@deeraines9416]

Is the cream Bag balm? Good afternoon from North Carolina. I love how you make this look so easy. I think that im now ready to try my first pair of socks. I just have to order the yarn. Enjoy your garden time.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Dee!

[@memefraser3961]

Thank you for the very informative video. I have always done the not staggered heal ( our patterns in Canada just call it reinforced heal). But I am going to try this one. Looks interesting. I also like the way you explain why we do something. Most patterns tell you to do something but not why. Now it makes total sense to me. Great job guys! Love you filming with your lake in the background, so peaceful when watching your video. Have a great week. 🧶🧶🇨🇦

[@ARNECARLOS]

Have a great week yourself!

[@sallysandwith2424]

Hello thank you for your podcast. I think this heel has a look of triangles together. Because of the triangles it has a better stretch. It has a thicker look and feel. Thanks again for your lesson. ❤️👵🇺🇸Sally

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for sharing Sally!

[@michelletribble7327]

I like the idea of using the reinforced "Patridge?" heel for my next Christmas stocking - short rows made a little gap/hole and a few little treats have fallen out.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Good luck with your stocking!

[@williamgair3230]

I do like the heal flap. It isn't the heel that is the problem with fit it is at the Achilles tendon. It forms better right "behind" the heel.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Willliam!

[@joymcghee680]

What material are the needles made of and do they come in shorter lengths

[@annesfeltedfriends]

I know the other heel you mentioned is reinforced heel. Great video. I will try heel of partridge next

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Anne!

[@jodyfrancis4244]

Happy Sunday Funday! Thanks for sharing another great tutorial with us. This heel was my Mum's favorite. I'm so lucky to still have socks that she made me, and whenever I wear them it's like a hug from her. ❤️ I don't really have a 'go-to' heel yet, but I suppose the Afterthought is my fave. Although, I think the spiral sock is going to be my preferred knitted sock. (thanks once again for the pattern!) They're all good, and I use them all. 😍 When I crochet socks, my heel is a variation of the flap. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend, and a great start to another fabulous week. Thanks for the inspiration! [hello to pretty Freja! 🐶]

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching and such a lovely story about your mum and the socks. Have a nice day!

[@mamapawel2]

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@melinneemastel4231]

You are welcome!

[@ARNECARLOS]

:-)

[@catherinegoser4817]

What a great give-away! I have 4 ideas for the circular needles. First idea is to knit a few "lumps of coal" (filled with stuffing) for Christmas stockings and to attach to ribbon on gifts and garlands. Second idea is to knit a St. Nick (Father Christmas) sack to keep near the tree. Third idea is to knit a baby "snuggie" or "cozy" for a friend's baby born 2 weeks ago. That baby would be a big stocking stuffer! Finally, how about a red and white "where's Waldo scarf and hat?. . . . What about an Arne & Carlos Christmas dress for a little girl turning 1 years old in December!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for your answer!

[@mimi4885]

Hello Arnie and condos thank you for this wonderful tutorial. As a new sock knitter I’m always looking for heel patterns that are new to me. I love the PRYM Knitting needles but they are terribly hard to find in the United States. It would be a great help if you could sell them on your website. Thank you again love the tutorial

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Mimi, thank you for this suggestion and glad you liked this tutorial!

[@Marcia-oh1yy]

HI, i'm the first. Good to see you! I need to say that the scenery is very beautifull, great tutorial and thank you!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Marcia! and congratulations on being the first!

[@paulagrnsy]

I use Fleegle heel for toe-up socks

[@pauladylan5388]

thanks for the tutorial ! XX

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Paula!

[@lisalenartz6323]

Hello! I’m totally enjoying your podcasts. My question is why are the Prym needles so long? Do they come in different sizes? I’m in the USA and hopefully I’ll see them in shops soon.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Lisa, thank you for watching. Yes, they do come in different sizes.

[@debido2u]

Love the heels! Great timing I’m about to reach the heels. On a couple pair of socks. I just got my Prym needles and hooks. I had to order them from Latvia, and sizes are limited. But I love. I’m sure it won’t be long before they are easier to get in the US. ✌🏻❤️🧶

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi, glad you liked them!

[@twobluestripes]

Hello, I just wanted to let everyone in the US know that I have seen Prym needles in Joann’s as well as Michael’s in my area! They are usually excluded from sales, but I thought the full price was reasonable and you might find a coupon that would work for them.

[@sallybyers-downing8216]

On the knit row I noticed you slip the first stitch knit wise is that correct...🤔

[@ARNECARLOS]

You can find the pattern in our blog with more details.

[@catherinehastings2309]

Great video once again. We wondered if PJ is Irish as it is a typical Irish name. No obligation to reply if you don't feel comfortable sharing his information. Have a great week. X

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Cathering, not Irish no!

[@susanbeekman6691]

Hello! Love the video but I found myself listening while looking at the wonderful views! I do both heels. Change them up depending on my mood. I only wear clogs in the winter and colder months so I don't put a lot of stress on the heels. Did I see you wearing Troentrop clogs in your garden tour video? Thanks for another great video.🧦🧶🤗

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi, thank you for watching. I was wearing clogs yes! well spotted.

[@nancynickerson4341]

Still coveting that butterfly tablecloth. 🦋😊

[@ARNECARLOS]

💐

[@sarahclark9923]

Hi Guys, I love following you on your videos. Can you please tell me the color/name of that pairfect sock? I saw it also on your introduction to pairfect sock yarn. You described it as being inspired by a sweater. I have found similar patterns, but not this one. I’m on a quest to find it. What do I look for on my internet search? Thanks for your help if you are able.

[@ARNECARLOS]

hi Sarah, if you look on our website you can find alot more info on this tutorial. Unfortunately a few of the colours are discontinued ,

[@annespohn2378]

Aaaaaa! Hi Arne , Hi Carlos

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi you!!

[@deniseacebo9679]

So in what way is this reinforced? I dont get it. Love you guys! Denise from Texas

[@rnance19]

Hi guys great tutorial once again, the pattern reminds me of little dimples. I found a yarn store in my are that sells your sock yarn and I can’t wait to , make my way out there to get some. I love those colors, I’m just scared as I’ve never made socks before or used such tiny needles. Any advice for a first timer.. also what size were those prym needles?

[@Ohio-ym7tc]

Thank you for another great tutorial. With the help of books and knitting magazines I taught myself to knit socks 17 years ago. Soon I will have knit 100 pairs, most all top down 2 x 2 rib 6 to 7 inch cuffs ( but some closer to ankles for summer) with the lined up heel flap and short row turn and Kitchener toe. I keep notes on everyone I knit for for additional pairs. Actually for every afghan scarf hat gloves etc. Have a wonderful week ❤

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is an impressive number of socks!

[@TheNakedEwe]

This is how I made my first sock and just about every sock since then. I have tried an afterthought heel and can’t for the life of me figure it out!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Have you seen our afterthought heel tutorial? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp2QqGuLfpaZfZY and this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3fdaZ2JnKpojqc

[@TheNakedEwe]

@@ARNECARLOS I watched the video again and, to me at least, I think my turned heel is a bit easier. I do a few things differently than this video that make it easier and I din’t have to do the picking up of all the heel stitches and picking out the waste yarn and then dealing with weaving in the ends. I love all of your videos. If I’m not working, there’s a good chance I have knitting needles in my hands. For me, socks are great for knitting in the dark while I watch movies in the dark.

[@lynnewilcox8169]

I like to use a heel flap and gusset as I have a high instep and find the short row heel doesn’t give me enough room. I do knit my socks toe up and use a heel flap as I think the finish is neater. Instead of knitting a flap then picking up stitches and turning the heel I do it in the opposite direction, gusset increases, turn heel then heel flap and decreases done at the same time.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for sharing Lynne. Its great that there are so many different types of heels as we all are different😀

[@DillyDahlia]

Of all the sock heel methods I’ve tried, I like the Fleegle heel the best just because it’s fun to knit (I prefer making toe up socks). Fortunately the various methods don’t differ much for me fit-wise.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for sharing Andrea.

[@vindeljay]

I have adopted your method of pearling and I just love it. Wont ever do it the english way again.

[@pamelashaw4920]

I still like the short row heel the best. I have a very small foot, and it seems to fit me the best x

[@ARNECARLOS]

Yes, we all have different feet so good that there are different heels for all of us!

[@davidhensley76]

This was the first heel I learned to make, over 30 years ago. When I discovered afterthought heels I thought it was the easiest heel in the world.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for sharing David!

[@darcysmall9548]

Don't know if you will get this, but I learned how to knit within the last year using your videos. I like the Norwegian style because I have been crocheting for 50 years and having the yarn on my left hand is familiar. Anyway, I'm having problems with the purl. I can do it, but is so much looser than my knit stitches. I can't seem to tighten them us. Any pointers? They are so loose that when I slip my first stitch of the row, I get a HUGE LOOP! HELP!

[@kittykat2858]

I like the look of this heel, makes people wonder how you did that!🙋

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Kitty!

[@Notreallyapianist]

I like the eye of partridge heel flap because it is an attractive finish but I am convinced that the « ribbed effect » heel flap is stronger. I may be wrong.

[@ARNECARLOS]

💖

[@angicolon2445]

I am knitting my 1st Pairfect design line sock. I am at the color change that tells me to start the heel. Did you knit a few rounds in the heel color before you started the eye of partridge heel?....or did you just start the heel when the heel color came up? I thought when you did the short row heel you had done 2 rounds in the heel color then did short row heel Also I started knitting socks because I can feel the seam in the toes. I no longer purchase socks from the store because I can't stand the toe seam. As a child I used to cut the toe part off because I couldn't stand it. I got in trouble for cutting my socks. Now I only wear hand knit socks.

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

I’m 5’2”. I like your Pairfect yarns, but the socks end up way too long for me. Do you have any suggestions?

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Brenda, have you watched our tutorial on the Pairfect yarn? kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJLVY3yAnruIetE and this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/imjOanyHi9xmqpI .

[@tobyetc]

How about reinforcing the base of the heel" ? For me and my feet, that's where holes appear first.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You can do tha as well

[@KatieKaboom21]

Hello, from Alberta👋🏻 I prefer the “fish lip” heel.

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is a great heel!

[@sandracasagrande3825]

I have just learned that Eye of the Partridge is a stitch. Not a heel. The stitch can be done straight or alternated. Either way its still Eye of the Partridge stitch. And my favorite heel is the FLK heel. And my next pair of socks I will use the Partridge stitch with that heel. Learn something new every day and Im 81 years young. Been knitting since age 6. My mum taught me. I am in the USA🇺🇸🌹

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Sandra, you have been knitting for some years now!

[@IslandLady76]

I had to put this on the slowest speed and still it was too fast to see how you knit and purl, especially the purl. Thank you for this video. I'm trying to see what techniques to try for my perfect socks.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Elise!