How to close the heel on the toe. Knitting heel socks

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Dear girls! If, when knitting the heel, something is not clear or not visible to you due to the fact that I use melange yarn - there the yarn is solid.

I knit 3 loops with two threads at once. This will be enough to secure our transition.

Then I knit only with a new thread, cut off the old one. The ends of the threads can be fixed at the end, already on the finished product, with a needle with a wide eye.

I put the working thread on my finger. Next, we will knit like a canvas.

Then I knit with loops.

Turn over again. Remove the first loop without knitting. Next, knit with the front.

And thus we knit 20 rows. If you knit with a different number of loops, then the heel height can be calculated as follows: n is the number of loops on one knitting needle at the beginning of knitting. Number of rows of heel = (n-n / 3) * 2. That is, I calculated the number of rows as follows: I had only 60 loops, on one needle 15. (15-15 / 3) * 2 = (15-5) * 2 = 10 * 2 = 20. Or, for example, for children's socks, which I knitted in the video master class: for them I typed only 36 loops, on one needle 9. (9-9 / 3) * 2 = 18. If you can't get an even number, round it up, it doesn't matter.

Dear girls! If you are embarrassed that the heel needs to be divided into 3 knitting needles and as a result, to knit socks you need as many as 6 (!) Knitting needles (it is not necessary that the additional knitting needles are of the same number), there I knit a heel with markers, without using additional knitting needles.

I stick on the sides of the needles with a larger number, and shallower, since the same ones often fly out, but you can use the same needles, just follow the side needles.

And on the left - 10. If your number of loops is not divisible by exactly 3, distribute the loops so that the side knitting needles are the same. For example, when knitting children's socks for 10 loops, I need to distribute 20 loops on 3 knitting needles - I leave 6 loops in the middle, and 7 at the sides.

And having removed the edge loop, we knit 10 loops with an additional knitting needle.

Knitting of socks is an exciting, but also difficult task, because in this process there are several rather complicated elements that are not always possible to knit correctly the first time. This is especially true for the heel, because it is this area that requires an accurate calculation of the required number of loops.

If your foot measurements were taken incorrectly, the related product will not sit well on your foot and cause a lot of discomfort while wearing.

What are the elements of the sock?

Before knitting socks, it is worth finding out which sections the knitted product should consist of.

A traditional sock includes the following elements:

• Inlaid edge - the uppermost part of the sock, which is assembled using various collection methods
  loops;
• Pagolenok - the part of the product that is directly adjacent to the edge of the sock. As a rule, it is formed with different patterns, since the boot is most noticeable when wearing socks in shoes;
• The heel is an important component of the product, which is collected in both straight and reverse rows. The most common methods of forming this area are "boomerang" and stepped heel;
• The instep wedge is a detail that makes the toe more "fitted" by connecting the heel and sole loops. It is in this area that the number of loops (units) is reduced so that the product fits on the leg;
• The foot is the segment between the toe and heel. It is usually collected with a front satin stitch from sufficiently strong threads, since the foot experiences a serious load during wearing;
• The toe is an important part of the toe that covers the toe area. As a rule, it is assembled in a tape manner, due to which it is possible to narrow the part, making it suitable for the size of the fingers.

Knitting with regular needles

How to knit the heel of a sock with regular knitting needles? In this master class, two assembly methods will be considered: the angle formation method and the rotation method. Each of them has its own characteristics, so we will consider the scheme in stages, how to correctly knit the heel of the sock with knitting needles.

In any case, the assembly of the workpiece begins with the elastic and the formation of the stocking. Having tied to the heel zone, you need to fold all the loops located on 3-4 knitting needles into one. To clearly demonstrate the method, we collect 20 loops, imagining that this is half the circumference of the product.

Corner forming method:

• A set of loops. Forming small loops, purl the first row. In this case, the first loop must be removed and not knitted. In addition, the last unit, on the contrary, is always knitted and only from the seamy side. At the end of the first row, a double loop should be formed from the last two units;
• The first row should be formed so as to cut the last loop;

• The second row is formed in a similar way. The next rows are knitted in the same spirit, but only in each of them one loop should be reduced;
• When only 9 units remain on the spoke, the contraction must be stopped;
• Then "pick up" the shortened last loop and knit it;

• After that, pick up and knit a loop in the front row;

• In the same way, continue assembling the workpiece, adding one unit in each row;
• By picking up all the cut loops, you will have a shaped heel at the toes.

Turning method:

• To knit the heel of a toe using this method, form 21 stitches;

• Then you should knit the workpiece using the hosiery method: one row is collected with the front loops, and the second with purl loops;
• Thus, 14 rows are formed;

• Next, knit the first 7 units, then 6, and knit the last one with the first unit of the last seven;
• Expand the workpiece and knit 6 units, and connect the last one together with the first of the very first seven;

• Similarly, continue knitting until you have only seven medium units left;
• Then pick up all the side loops to form the desired sock piece.

Boomerang method

How to knit a boomerang toe heel » ? The pattern discussed in this master class will allow you to knit heel to toe with 2 knitting needles: 1st and 4th. Since the part formed by this method is shorter than the usual one, 1 cm before assembling the element, start knitting with satin stitch. To assemble the boomerang heel, divide the loops into 3 equal parts.

After that, knit the part in shortened rows from the outside of the product to the inside, while starting the process from the extreme loops:

• Collect the first row with the front stitch along with the last unit, and then unfold the workpiece;
• When assembling the purl row, form a double buttonhole. In this case, it is desirable that the tension of the thread is good, otherwise holes will form in the part;
• Next, put the yarn in front of the workpiece and purl all the units;
• In the third row, first form a double loop, and knit the rest using the facial method. Then turn the workpiece again;

• 4- start the row with a double loop, and then knit from the wrong side to the last double loop;

• Then form two circular rows on all units;

• Next, knit all double stitches as described above.

The experienced needlewomen know very well. There are many ways to knit a heel. The most comfortable and common is the heel, which consists of the wall and the lower pivoting part of the heel.

Knitting the wall is described in detail in the article.

After the wall, the lower part of the heel is formed, which is otherwise called the "cup" or pivot part of the heel.

This part of the heel is knitted in short rows and may look different depending on how the stitches are distributed.

So, let's look at the process of knitting the turning part of the heel.

We divide the total number of heel loops into three parts: two side equal parts and one central part.

The shape of the heel depends on how many loops will be allocated for the center section. Three options are possible here:

1. Square (Dutch or Straight) heel

The number of stitches in the center section is approximately equal to the number of stitches in one side section ± 2 stitches.

The number of loops of the side part - 12,

The number of loops in the central part is 12.

12 + 12 + 12 = 36.

A particular case of such a heel is a straight or "grandmother's" heel, a description of which can be found in the article

Option 2. "Klondike" heel

V-shaped "Klondike" heel

The number of stitches in the middle section is from 0 to 1/3 of the number of stitches in one side section.

For example: the total number of heel loops is 36,

The number of loops of the side part - 18,

The number of loops in the middle part is 0.

18 + 0 + 18 = 36.

Or: the total number of heel loops - 36,

The number of loops of the side part - 16,

The number of loops in the middle part is 4.

16 + 4 + 16 = 36.

The execution of the "Klondike" heel is shown in the video tutorial

Option 3. "French heel"

Semicircular (French) heel

The number of loops in the central part is equal to from 1/3 to ½ of the number of loops in one side part.

For example: the total number of heel loops is 36,

The number of loops of the side part - 15,

The number of loops in the middle part is 6.

15 + 6 + 15 = 36.

The execution of the French heel is shown in the video tutorial.

The technology for making the turning part is the same in all three cases. As a rule, this part of the heel starts from the front row and is always performed with the front stitch. Having divided all the loops into three parts in accordance with the desired shape of the heel, in the 1st row we knit the loops of the first side part, bringing the working thread to the beginning of the loops of the central part. Next, we knit the loops of the central part to its last loop. We knit the last loop of the central part together with the next loop (the first loop of the second side part) with the front one with a tilt to the left, and we knit 1 more loop (the next loop of the second side part) with the front one. We turn the knitting, remove 1 loop, knit the loops of the central part (initial number of loops) + 1 loop (added in the previous row) with purl loops, knit the next 2 loops together with the purl, and another 1 purl.

Thus, at the end of each row of knitting of the central part, two new loops from the side part are attached: one of them is knitted together with the last loop of the central part, the second loop is simply added. The number of stitches in the center section is increased by 1 stitch in each row. All subsequent rows are knitted in this way:

Front row: remove 1 loop, knit loops to one last loop before the gap (the gap formed by knitting 2 loops together in the previous front row), knit 2 loops together with the front one with a tilt to the left, 1 front loop, turn the knitting.

Purl row: remove 1 loop, purl loops to the 1st last loop before the gap (the gap formed by knitting 2 loops together in the previous purl row), knit 2 loops together with purl, purl 1, turn knitting.

These two rows must be repeated until all the loops of the side pieces are attached to the center piece.

The total number of rows of the turning part of the heel can be calculated based on the fact that 2 loops of one side part are attached in each row. Consequently, the number of rows of the turning part of the heel is equal to the number of loops in one side part if there is an even number of loops in the side part of the heel. If the number of loops in the lateral part of the heel is odd, then the number of rows of the turning part of the heel is equal to the number of loops in one lateral part + 1 row. In this case, the last two rows end by knitting 2 loops together (1 front / back loop is absent).

For those looking to master, I recommend using stitch markers. They should be placed between the center hinges and the side hinges. So 2 stitch markers are needed. In each subsequent row, you need to move one of the markers along with an increase in the number of loops of the central part. When both markers move past the outermost stitches on the spoke, the heel is complete.

Whether knitted socks fit well depends on how well the heel is tied. Knitting is considered by many to be an impossible task, but it is very easy. You just need to try several options and choose your own.

Knitting the heel of socks with a three-piece bottom (straight heel)

Performing the upper part of the sock, you divided the dialed loops equally into four parts (for example, you typed them only 60, on the knitting needles it turns out to be 15). The heel is knitted on two needles, the first and fourth (30 sts in total).

Knitting a straight heel consists of two main parts.

1. Wall execution... We knit the required number of rows with the front stitch (their number should be 2 less than the number of loops on the working knitting needles). In our example, there are 30 of them, it turns out 28 rows.
2. Bottom part. Divide the heel loops evenly. In the case when their number is not a multiple of 3, we leave the remainder on the middle part. In our work, it turns out 10 x 10 x 10 loops.

Knitting heel socks

In the first row we knit persons. etc., knit the last one crossed with the adjacent loop of the left side. We turn the work over (10 x 10 x 9).

In the second row we knit out. etc., we knit the last loop of the middle part with the adjacent loop of the right part (9 x 10 x 9).

Foot. Lifting wedge

It is necessary to cast on loops from the hem + 1 (15 on each side of the heel). Next, we put into operation the second and third knitting needles and knit in circular rows.

Having knitted one row, we get 20 x 15 x 15 x 20 loops. For a perfect fit of the sock, it is necessary to knit in each even circular row of one front two penultimate loops of the first and first fourth knitting needles (broach). Decrease loops until you have the starting count (60).

Knitting the heel of socks in short rows ("boomerang")

The distribution of loops follows the previous principle. The boomerang heel is shorter than the traditional one, so knit with the front stitch 2 cm before its implementation on these knitting needles. Divide the loops of the heel into 3 equal parts, knit in shortened rows. Start work from the outside to the middle.

In the first row, knit the loops with the front ones. We turn the work over.

In the second row we knit with purl loops. The first loop must be knitted double. To do this, place the thread in front of work, insert the knitting needle into the loop, which is removed onto the working knitting needle along with the thread. At the same time, remember: the tighter the thread is stretched, the more inconspicuous the hole will be. Next, knit the row to the end with purl loops. We turn the work over.

In the third row, after completing one double loop, we knit all the rest with the front stitch, leaving the double untied. We turn the work over.

In the fourth row, after completing one double loop, we knit all the rest with a purl stitch, leaving the double stitches untied. We turn the work over.

Repeat the third and fourth rows until the loops of the middle third of the heel remain on the needles. Knit 2 circular rows in this way: heel of the loop of the second and third needles - pattern. Double stitches in the first row are knitted as one knit stitch.

In the first row (persons), only the middle third are knitted.

In the second row, the loops are knitted with a purl stitch. We knit the first loop double. Next, we knit a row to the end with purl loops, including the last middle part. We turn the work over.

In the third row we knit with the front stitch: double, then the loops of the row (we knit the double as one), one loop of the extreme part. We turn the work over.

In the fourth row we knit with purl stitch: double, row loops (we knit double as one), one loop of the extreme part. We turn the work over.

We repeat the third and fourth rows until we have used all the loops of the outer parts. The last row will be the purl, so in the first circular row, you need to perform one more double loop once.

The pattern of knitting the heel of socks with knitting needles in the "boomerang" way excludes the lifting wedge. Therefore, immediately after completing the heel, the foot is knitted.

If you want to please your family and friends with knitted socks that will warm them in cold weather, reminding you of your love and care, our photo and video tutorials will help you understand this difficult matter. We invite you to learn from scratch and consider in detail how to knit correctly for adults (men and women) and children.

So, how to knit (for beginners step by step) socks using two, five and circular knitting needles.

Detailed master class "how to knit socks with knitting needles" (photo in stages)

If you learn the basics, in the future you will not be afraid of beautiful products with a jacquard pattern, unusual in the "patchwork" style, new models with braids, very cool with an ornament, etc.

Knitting socks on 5 needles

This technique involves knitting the product without a single seam. The socks are knitted in a spiral, as a result of which they ideally lie on the leg.

Socks on five knitting needles are knitted on top of the sock to the toe in circular knitting, loops are drawn on four knitting needles, the fifth is working.

The number of loops is calculated based on the circumference of the leg. Take two foot measurements:

1st - lifting circle; with a centimeter, measure the leg from the heel to the rise along an inclined plane.

2nd - leg circumference; measured at the foot, at the thinnest point of the leg, above the bone.

Then we determine the average circumference: add the lifting and leg circumferences and divide the resulting figure by 2. For example, the lifting circumference is 31 cm, the leg circumference is 21 cm; we get 31 + 21 = 52, 52: 2 = 26 cm. For this number of centimeters, we calculate the set of loops. It is advisable to round the resulting number of loops to a number divisible by 4, so that it is convenient to knit on 4 knitting needles.

We collect the required number of loops, distribute them on 4 knitting needles and knit an elastic band in a circular knit. Usually the elastic is 5-6 cm, but you can knit even smaller - if you wish. Then knit 7-8 cm knit to the heel. We knit the heel on two knitting needles from half of the loops, and leave the other half on unused knitting needles. On two knitting needles we knit a cloth with a knitted knit 5.5 - 6 cm, this is the height of the heel. Depending on the rise of the leg, it may be less, but starting from the 35th leg size, this is a constant value.

Then, to give the heel a shape, we make a heel descent: we divide all the loops into three parts. If there are extra loops, then we attach them to the central part (if the number of loops is not divisible by 3). We will knit the loops of the central part further, and gradually attach the loops of the side parts (they will form the sides of the heel) to the loops of the central part.

We start the descent of the loops from the seamy side to finish it from the front. We knit two thirds of the loops with the purl, then 2 loops together - the last loop from the central part and the first loop from the third part - we knit them together with the purl. After that, we turn the knitting and knit along the front side of the heel, while at the turn we remove the first loop without knitting.

We knit with the front ones, the last loop of the central part and the first loop of the first part we knit together with a broach (remove the first loop, knit the second with the front one, then transfer the removed loop to the knitted one). We turn the knitting again, remove the first loop without knitting, etc.

We continue knitting until all the side loops are closed. Now we collect loops from the side of the heel, from each second row we collect 1 loop + 1 additional loop, i.e. from 2 rows we collect 3 loops. We turn to circular knitting, we take into work the loops from the left knitting needles, the newly recruited loops from the lateral parts of the heel and the loops of the central part of the heel. Knit one row with knit stitch. Then in each 2nd circular row for a better fit of the heel, we knit the 3rd and 2nd loops from the end of the 1st knitting needle together with the front loop and the 2nd and 3rd loops of the 4th knitting needles together with a broach.

We repeat the decrease until the original number of loops is reached (set to start knitting the product). Next, we knit the foot with the front knit in a circle to the bone of the thumb or to the end of the little finger. Then we knit the toe of the sock. We reduce the loops as follows: in each 2nd row of the 3rd and 2nd loops from the end of the 1st and 3rd knitting needles we knit together with the front loops, and the 2nd and 3rd loops of the 2nd and 4th knitting needles together with a broach. When half of the loops remain on the needles, we perform such reductions in each circular row until 4 loops remain. We pull them together with a thread and fix them.

Using two knitting needles (easiest way)

You have already learned how to knit the simplest model on five knitting needles, so we proceed to knitting on 2 knitting needles (you can use circular knitting needles). The knitting of such a model allows you to make patterns of any complexity, but many are confused by the seam. But if you manage to finish beautifully and connect the seams correctly, the seam will be invisible visually and to the touch.

To start knitting, we calculate the number of loops based on the circumference of the leg.

For example, we take 48 loops, we collect them + 2 hem (50 loops in total) for 2 knitting needles, we knit a straight fabric 5-6 cm with an elastic band, then with the front satin stitch or the chosen pattern of 7-8 cm.We start knitting the heel: the number of loops (without hem) we divide into 4 parts, it turns out 12 loops each. We will knit the heel on the two middle parts. Knit 12 + 12 + 12 loops (three parts), turn the work and knit 12 + 12 loops (two middle parts). Again we turn the work and knit 12 + 11 loops.

Again we turn the work and knit 11 + 11 loops, etc. That is, in each row we knit 1 less loop (we make shortened rows) until we have 8 loops left in the work. Now we will begin to increase the number of working loops, in each row knitting the loop removed earlier. So that there are no holes in the knitting, we do this: we put on the side loop on the left knitting needle, and we knit this put on and the next one together with the front one. Those. the number of work loops will increase by 1.

Then we turn the knitting, remove the first loop, then purl 8, raise the side loop on the left knitting needle and knit the purl 2 loops together. And so on, until all loops (12 + 12) are in operation.

Now you start knitting the toe. We again divide the loops into 4 parts - 12 + 12 + 12 + 12. We decrease the loops as follows: in each 2nd row, we knit the 3rd and 2nd loops from the end of the first and third parts together with front loops, and we knit the 2nd and 3rd loops of the second and fourth parts together with a broach. When half of the loops remain on the needles, we perform such reductions in each row until 6 loops remain.

We pull them together with a thread, we sew a sock with the same thread. The seam is made along the top of the sock.

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