The Periwinkle Dragon

Original Knitting Patterns by Carolyn Lisle

Picking Up An Afterthought Heel

This video demonstrates how to pick up the stitches for an afterthought heel around a scrap yarn placeholder.

Patterns that use this technique include:

Fire Rainbow Socks

Side view of grey socks with rainbow oval sections and textured cuffs and heels.

Oblique Reflex Socks

Right-side view of grey and blue socks with stripes that are distorted on the sides.

Llama Tracks Socks

Top-down view of feet wearing red socks with lace panel of interlocking hearts.

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