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2 years ago
I need help!  If you look at my patterns you will see one for a fancy sock in size 11.  The directions effectively end with the creation of the heel down from the cuff starting point.  You do not explain how to attach the heel.  I tried attaching it to the cuff in hold stitches but ended up with a twisted sock.  I redid it but now have an ugly huge seam on the outside of the sock.  How do I attach it so the seam is on the inside of the sock and therefore not visible?  Thanking you in advance.  Jane

2 years ago
Hi Jane,
Which version are you knitting cuff to toe or heel to cuff?

If you are knitting the heel to cuff version, 
About 4:26 in this video shows how to join the 2 piece without twisting.

https://www.knititnow.com/learn/tutorial/868/fancy-sock-start-to-finish

2 years ago

2 years ago
Ok - for the cuff to toe, the best seam would be a Kitchener graft the scrapped off heel stitches to the held cuff stitches.

Instead of scrapping off the heel stitches, I would re=hang the cuff stitches and Kitchener on the machine.





https://www.knititnow.com/learn/tutorial/257/kitchener-stitch-on-the-machine-knit-side

2 years ago

2 years ago
Jane,
My apologies that it wasn't more clear and you struggled.

I added some additional instruction to the pattern
and I renamed the sock "Cuff to Heel" (instead of Cuff to Toe)

If you re-build your pattern you'll see the changes.

PS.
I really  like to Kitchener graft on the machine - It seems that I can keep the stitches more uniform than stitching it in my lap.

2 years ago
Good. I was going to suggest an update Thanks again for your prompt response. Making several pairs for Christmas 🎄.