Learn to Knit the Shadow Wrap Heel

In this technique video I take you through the steps and stitches used in knitting the Shadow Wrap short row heel.
Download the written pattern from my website here
www.purltogeth...
SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL and get some cool perks!
Join the Purl Together Community on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/purltogether
Purl Together Facebook group:
/ purltogether
Meet us on Ravelry:
www.ravelry.com...
NOTE: Yep, a couple of those links above may be affiliate links. What does that mean? Just that we may get a small commission if you actually click through that link and buy something. It's doesn't cost you anything extra.

[@sarahdavies8900]

triplets, twins and mother's left leg/right leg.... but I understood it all lol thankyou for this great tutorial!!!

[@albertataleb696]

Thank you for your excellent teaching I’m 92 years old and learned something new 😊

[@PurlTogether]

You are so welcome!

[@heekilem]

this is an excellent tutorial! this is my favorite short row and i keep coming back to here each time i make a shadow wrap heel❤❤

[@vivienne8656]

This is the best heel. No counting, no gaps and so neat. I've just used it for the first time. I find it hard to believe I'll use another. Thanks so much🥰

[@krisvanallen]

When starting the contrast color, I shove the tails down into the center of the sock

[@SassyPumpkins1313]

I just had to pop in to thank you. I found your video a little while ago and enjoyed it. I have finally got in gear and made a pair of socks using the shadow wrap heel. Thank you for the video, it was incredibly helpful. Your instructions and video were clear and easy to follow. I made these socks to give to a gentleman who owns a woodland and makes the most amazing bowls and things. I asked if he could make me a yarn bowl and he had no idea what they were so I sent him pics of various styles. He made me one and he had such fun doing it he gave it to me for free as it gave him a new line of things to make and sell. It was kind of him to do and as a thank you, he now has a pair of warm woollen socks to work in the woods or the out building. A win/win all the way around I think. So thank you again!

[@thatonegirlthatcanneversleep]

I decided to make a friend of mine (who also has large feet like I do) a pair of socks for her birthday. The heel instructions in the pattern made the tiniest heel turn I've ever seen on a sock? The heel was so shallow there was no way either of us would have been able to get our foot into the sock properly. So, after doing the heel 2 different ways I tried for the third time, this method. The third time is definitely the charm!!! The heel is perfect and I'm so pleased with how it looks!

[@sonjanordahl3158]

OMG! That is the best explanation and memory aid I have ever seen for the Shadow Wrap heel.

[@PurlTogether]

Wow, thank you!

[@cheryllitzinger5076]

This is bar none the best explanation I’ve seen of Shadow Wrap heel! So simply explained ❤ Thank you so much

[@lydia7061]

Wat een mooie stevige hiel. Heel hartelijk dank voor het patroon👍👍

[@lynnechinnock4020]

Thank you so much Janna, this is the best demo I’ve seen! I just love the description of twins, mother stitch & triplets……makes it easy to understand 😆

[@dawneschuk4221]

Your explanation and demonstration is wonderful. Clear and easy to follow. I love how there are no holes or gaps to deal with in the shadow wrap heel that you have demonstrated. Thank you for your video!!

[@judithburke3637]

Thankyou so much so clear I gave up on the fish lips could not work it out this looks fab

[@mommatina8295]

After finally deciding on the pattern I want to use, I'm going to try this heel pattern for the heel of my socks.

[@ibriggie]

Wow! Yet again, another phenomenal tutorial!! You might make me leave gussets in the dust! Thanks!

[@bags-by-carol]

I so love when I go looking for a tutorial and I see that you’ve done one for it!! ❤ Like Jana visits every time I need a new skill refresher. Thanks!

[@barbmckinlay3400]

I discovered this heel through Denise and haven’t used another heel since. I like that you aren’t limited to 56, 64, or 72 stitches and it’s easy. Great closeups and explanations, Jana. 👍🏻👍🏻.

[@marynolan6627]

Me too!!

[@annahill-dombrowski1473]

I as well had problems. This is now my go to for this heel! I’m so excited now 🎉🎉😊❤

[@dianelakata1308]

Me too!! There is also a “modified shadow wrap heel”. I think I will combine the two as an experiment.

[@hangtoughhomestead2229]

You are a wonderful teacher. So clear and down to earth. Thank you.

[@PurlTogether]

Thank you! 😊

[@hollyjobitner3285]

Throughout my self taught knitting experience of knitting 2 at a time, sew as you go on my flat bed machine, knitting in the round, and now onto my Dean and Bean CSM this is the easiest toe/heal I’ve ever seen for hand knitting. Thanks so much for clear and conscience instruction. I wish I would have seen this years ago.💙

[@g.llewellyn6088]

I have been knitting this for some years now and love it, perfectly easy and looking pro.

[@margywilliams5294]

I have tried several different heel patterns. I was told and shown fish lip heels...I was so frustrated that I put the socks aside for a couple of years. Someone in my knit group mentioned Shadow heel knit, and it was a LIFE CHANGER! Thank you for showing me how.

[@jeannettecordell5509]

I have finally found the perfect heel when you want a contrast heel! Thank you so much! Just used this technique for the first time and it came out perfect.

[@OzarkGypsyknits]

After years of the simple wrap & turn heel ( I don't even remember where I learned it ) and occasionally having to "go back" and tighten up some holes with an extra thread at the end - I am completely IN LOVE. I work toe-up freestyle 99.7% of the time using a formula I put together years + ago, but this makes a much more secure heel. Video was easy to watch- clear, precise and instructional! I will be watching more and I subscribed!

[@donnaokeefe6463]

Yes it makes sense. Thank you for keeping your work in the frame so we can see it

[@amieinnovascotia3237]

I found the way you hold your yarn interesting. I’m 73 and learned to knit as soon as I could hold the needles. You hold your yarn and handle it like I do which was always a source of amusement to my mom. Apparently one of my aunts used to do it the same way but she was blind by the time I was born so I didn’t learn it from her. I used to use circular needles to knit sweaters. Can’t imagine making socks on one.

[@Livinglifeoffgrid]

This is a fabulous tutorial. I love that you have the camera focused up close to your work. It makes it easy to see how you are working the stitches. Thank you for your tutorial.

[@jenniferjett6359]

As a perma-beginner knitter, this is the easiest to understand video I’ve seen about making a heel for a sock! Thanks for the video!

[@sabineweyer2283]

I have just finished my very first sock heel according to your tutorial. And I am really happy with the result. No stichmarkers and no counting needed, just knitting. Although I was very intimidated to knit the sock heel, I had so much fun at the end. Looking forward to my second sock! Thank you so much for charing this great tutorial with us 👍

[@asapalm7150]

Super nice! Thank you ❤ will knit this heal in my next pair of socks 🎉

[@nikkoalschreck8938]

Oh my goodness. I love how this looks! Thank you for this video. It's amazingly well done!

[@angryghost2654]

I've made seven socks in my whole life (christmas stockings don't need pairs) and for every one using the wrap and turn I've had to try the heel at least three times.... I got this on the first attempt!!! I am never going back thank you so much!!!!!!

[@cruisepaige]

Oh goody I want to try it. I love Jana, she can TEACH! Fish lips kiss did not work for me.

[@splibragirl]

This was so clear! I think the colors helped to give me the visual I've been missing to feel more confident to make more socks! Thank you for your help!

[@nikam31]

Thank you! Your explanation is brilliant and crystal clear-I’ve learned a lot ❤

[@PurlTogether]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@jhupes3]

Love your video. Most videos are tedious and too long. The demonstrations are often too long and repetitive. I appreciate how succinct and clear your instructions are especially for someone who is learning a new heel.

[@DeadDogFarm]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’m a beginner at knitting, socks especially, but this is the first time I didn’t feel stupid for not getting something from the first time. It is clear and very easy to start doing yourself just after watching it once. Again, thank you! You saved my socks from frogging them and helped me actually enjoy the process. ❤

[@PurlTogether]

I’m so glad that you found the video helpful!

[@sarahm345]

Thank you!! Never made a sock heal before and decided to knit a Christmas stocking as an introduction. This was a great flexible tutorial.

[@metallicamom17]

Fabulous tutorial ❤❤… it’s my first time doing socks and you helped me immensely. Thank you so very much!! 😊

[@OONZdesign]

Hi Jana! So happy I found your channel! I am a beginner knitter and your explanations are helping me so much! Thank you!!!!❤

[@lauramissy7492]

She's awesome!

[@giyoungpark2266]

Love your shadow wrap. I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JosephineWatson-nm9sj]

Looking forward to learning a better way of turning a heel. Thank you.

[@Sommer-xw8my]

I don’t believe it.. I do d it and it is perfect, no holes no gabs.thank you so much. 21:34

[@sueketzlermalone7063]

You are awesome. I thank God for your KZbin videos. God bless you. ~Sue from Texas❤

[@PurlTogether]

Thank you, Sue!

[@kathrynlaw5438]

This is the BEST short row instruction for heels, I love these short rows so much. I want to use these everywhere instead of German short rows, and Wrap & Turn-- really hoping these Shadow Wrap stitches can substitute for GSR and W&T in other settings besides heels. Thank you for your great videos.

[@js62pster]

I have not knit socks yet but this looks fantastic! I am getting my magic loop needles delivered today and cannot wait to cut my teeth with this gusset method. Thank you 😊

[@kimfluck6558]

Excellent video. I look forward to trying this heel in my current socks. Thank you.

[@gayecairns7904]

Thanks Jana. I learned a lot from your fabulous tutorial.

[@PurlTogether]

Thank you so much!

[@yanagiwa]

I like this heel and this is the best explanation I've ever seen. I have a high instep so I just move 2 sts from each side of the instep to the heel then move them back when the heel is finished.

[@lisakruger86]

never seen this technic before, but looks like a smoother alternative to the german short row. When I do german short rows I almost make tiny bumps and I dont like the feeling of them. So I will absolutely try this when making socks :-) Thanks!

[@suzilahlah]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much. I’m left-handed but I worked it out because your instructions are so clear.

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it helped!

[@buttermilkbaysoap9416]

I would have knitted together and purled together the last two triplet stitches and you will end up at the right spot to pick up the main color to continue knitting in the round. I also pick up and extra stitch on each side of the instep to ensure no holes. Thanks for sharing the way you do it.

[@kevinorr6880]

I like the shadow wrap because I can remember it. I did purchase the FLK, but didn’t know what the difference was. Thank you.

[@gayecairns7904]

Thank you Jana! This is a very clear and easy to follow tutorial. This looks like an interesting method for turning a heel.

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zananna]

Thank you so, so much for this tutorial! As always, your directions keep things clear and simple, and I was able to finish my sock without it being a stressful situation. I love how seamless the finished sock looks! You're the best, thank you again!

[@pattyallen1994]

I loved this vid. I make socks all the time and I’ve been using German Short Rows for my heels but no matter how careful I am, I usually seem to have a gap on each side of my heels. Then I have to sew up that gap afterward so I will definitely try this new way (after I watch it a couple times more) while I’m knitting. Thank you for making it look easy.

[@niftythriftybits3727]

I have been using this method most often recently and love how the socks look. You did a great tutorial as always!

[@cruisepaige]

I want to go back from The heel flap to short rows but mine always have holes. Going to try this method. I will do a few practice/baby ones w/ cheap yarn and then try w the good stuff. Love you Jana!!

[@DEniseCHAVEZ7]

I've been knotting for 2 years. And have 7 sets of socks under my belt. This is the first time I'm doing something other than a heel flap and gusset. Love the explanation and the view of the camera, I can see every detail as you explain. Will definitely be trying it again. Thanks so much!

[@paulinenicoll6917]

Thank you for the video, it's great, i'd watched other video's and got confused, and when i did get it there was lots of 'holes', your technique is brilliant, it suits my style of knitting and it's really neat no 'holes', your descriptions mother, twins, triplets fraternal twins etc really made it clear and concise. Thank you again.

[@DianaL647]

Thank you! Yours is the first video I truly understand on this type of heel. Mothers and twins and triplets, and thirds and high in steps .... thank you for the confidence to try these again.

[@robinspicher2924]

Wow! I am anxious to try this heel on my next pair of socks. I think I'm going to love this. Thank you!

[@annelaws800]

That was great! Psyched myself up, watched this video and got my heel done! Quick and clean! Thank you.

[@dorothyrushforth888]

Thank you for a very clear video. You’ve taken the fear out of the shadow wrap heel for me.

[@honorata2412]

To jest bardzo ciekawy sposób na piętę ' bumerang". Nie ma dziur ! :) Dziękuję, zaraz wypróbuję.

[@FNPKnitter]

I finally perfected the heel flap and gusset and the shadow wrap is the heel I want to try next. This explanation is amazing. Thank you! I’ve saved it so I can come back and find it for my next pair of socks. THANK YOU!

[@mechitalabonita]

This was very helpful! Your clear instructions and your twin and triplet talk was very funny and also made the technique very clear. I feel like I will be able to be successful with this technique in my current sock project. I also appreciate the tips to learn how to adjust for different instep sizes and feet shapes. Thank you!

[@PurlTogether]

I'm so glad the video was helpful!

[@mechitalabonita]

I am happy to report I tried it today and it was golden and so easy to follow. ☺️ thank you again!

[@lindabowton6299]

Your tutorial is so well done!! 👍 Backdrop helps your yarn & stitches be very distinct & easy to view! You explain why & what you’re doing which others assume you already know!! This will be my go-to tutorial!!! Thank you!! 😊

[@PurlTogether]

Thank you so much!

[@SeabassFishbrains]

This is a great tutorial! Your filming style and explanations are up there with Very Pink Knits and I mean that as a huge compliment!

[@PurlTogether]

Thank you so much!

[@marlenabenson]

Thank you so much for this 🙌 very clear tutorial. I had found another one, but it was only going to work for top down, so I love that this works for either direction ❤ much appreciated!

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Where have you been all my life? Lol!! Can't wait to try this technique out. No more picking up stitches!!!

[@PurlTogether]

I'm right here! Thanks for watching :)

[@allisonhodge4576]

🤔 I wonder if this same thing would work for a hood! Much larger sizes of course! Thank you so much for this video!! Love from MN ❤

[@camillevirginia_]

My favorite heel! I always come back to refresh each time as a new knitter. Thanks for posting 🩵

[@PurlTogether]

You are so welcome!

[@jessys9868]

I really really like this tutorial. My first one was not perfect, but definitely good enough to use on the sock. I was knitting. After four or five rows in, I had it down pat and was thrilled. It makes a nice heel.!

[@annahill-dombrowski1473]

You are my hero!!! I love the look of the shadow wrap heel and have watched others do it, but your instructions are the only ones that make sense 🙏🏾🥰❤️

[@ThundermansThunder]

Thank you so much for this! I have had only limited experience with knitting socks which does not include shadow wrap heels of any kind. Now, I am quite eager to try this, as you have explained and demonstrated it so concisely. I just bought some new self striping yarn that will become socks with heels that will allow those strips to shine, uninterrupted, in all their colorful glory, thanks to you! 🥰

[@colleendraper4520]

Thank you thank you! This tutorial is the best I looked at when wanting to learn to do 2aat! It’s a game changer for my sock knitting! Much appreciated for this clear concise and easy to follow video! ❤

[@grinningracoon]

I’m so grateful for your video ❤ finally working a heel isn’t a nightmare for me. You’ve made everything so clear and easy 🎉❤

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it helped!

[@deblucero4685]

I have just learned to make socks and had to pay attention on the heel which row I was on. In the process of doing a sample heel using this technique and finding it so much easier. Thank you so much for this video.

[@Knits-WIPs-N-Chains]

I thought I had tried a shadow wrap heel once but it wasn't this. I will definitely give this a try. Thank you for this.

[@karenswenson1204]

Thank you for this great tutorial! This is easy to understand.

[@deannaneedlenhookburrow5421]

As always, very clear, easy to see and understand. Thank you so much 💓

[@katherineshaw654]

I really appreciate your teaching. I've tried a number of times to knit toe up socks. But your instructions and verbal teaching put it all together for me. Thank you for your help. Katherine Shaw. 😊

[@PurlTogether]

Thanks so much! Happy Sock Knitting :)

[@ginette2100]

Wow I am so glad to follow your tutorials on heels I just downloaded your instructions wow I always made wholes on my German short rows but with your technique no more wholes 😊 thank you

[@njerimatenjwa5467]

Thank you very much. I love the tutorial. Although 'am an experienced knitter I've not knitted a lot of socks. This heel rocks 😊😊

[@jeanniewaechter8555]

I have to try this. Ive tried several other methods and was never happy with the results i got. I think this will actually work fho for me. Thank you for sharing this.

[@sailingwithjacq]

Awesome thank you for this well thought out video. Your instructions are very clear and I definitely will give this a try next time.

[@loretta4]

Perfect! Just perfect as all your videos! I knit the heel straight away, no tinking, no frogging, no sweat! If I had all the money I wanted I would give you half 😉💙 for all you do for us! Thank you!

[@pennyoubre338]

This is the easiest heel that I have knitted. I can now successfully knit socks. Thank you for this video tutorial.

[@PurlTogether]

Wonderful!

[@pamelasertich9850]

Great description, especially for newer knitters. I’m looking for the strongest heel because my son wears them out

[@bronwendavies943]

Perhaps using heel stitch - where you slip alternate stitches on the knit rows - would make a denser fabric, which would wear better?

[@ericaschmidt1966]

Thank you so much for making and uploading this tutorial.

[@christielamb2894]

This looks like a fun heel for me to try along my sock making journey. Thank you for such a clear and informative tutorial, it is so appreciated. Happy stitching! ✌️💜🧶🧦

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Stephisgrand]

This was wonderfully easy to follow! I’m knitting my first sock and this worked up so well following this. Thank you 🎉

[@elizabethraworth64]

Perfect timing ! Thank you. I have sock heels to do this afternoon. I am going to try this.

[@erinholman4959]

WOW. This was so, so clear and exactly what I needed. Thank you, thank you so much!

[@zandovahana576]

I want to thank you so much! It is for me the best tutorial for knitting heel so far!! Thank you!!! 👍🧶

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gabischnell3196]

Thanks for showing this technique. I know many of them but this works perfectly without gaps or holes. 👍

[@gracielacubas-dz2kx]

I just finished my first ever heel thanks to this video love how you teach .

[@PurlTogether]

Wonderful!

[@danakick1901]

The mother! This is genius. I’ve watched like 8,234 videos of this technique and decided I just don’t get it. Thank you!!!

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@katesander93]

As usual your video is very clear and your explanation is great. After probably 40 years of making a heel and gusset today I just decided I was tired of it and went looking for something else I landed on your shadow wrap -I never heard of it before so I thought I would try it. I knocked it out on the 1st try , there might be a glitch Or 2 but we won't go into that it's quite wearable. I do have a high in step and although I probably won't keep these socks because this Opal Sweet Kiss yarn has a very weird Pattern knitted out and I don't love it - so when someone tells me they do love it they're going to get these socks. But it just fit my foot just fine.Great job Jana and thank you.

[@alissarice9725]

Absolutely the best tutorial and my favorite heel to make!

[@theastewart6721]

Very nice heel. Interesting technique! Your instructions were very clear. Thanks for sharing with us.😊😊

[@sharoncruz9901]

That was amazing. So clearly explained. I can now do a contrast heel without the contrast colour showing on top of the sock! Thanks so much. 😊

[@PurlTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janethanson1740]

This really has helped me. I hate w&t and usually use fishlip heel but wanted to make the heel in a contrast colour. Thank you. Clear n easy to follow.

[@abgates56]

You can make a fishlip heel in a contrasting color