May 13, 2011

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool Merino, 100% Worsted Weight Merino Wool, in Red


Needles: 4.5 mm / 7 US

Gauge: 5.5 sts and 9 rows per inch

Stitch Pattern: Close Stitch

Source: BW1, p. 94.

Comments: I have sock and slipper knitting on the brain, so I chose this variation on the usual k1, sl1 stitch frequently used when making heel-flap socks.  Its worked the same way, except you knit the wrong side row instead of knitting it.  The fabric is still very dense, and I imagine it would make the heel that much more sturdy.  THis might be an interesting one to use in the soles of Elizabeth Zimmermann's Moccasin Socks.

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