Striped Afterthought Heel

How to Knit an Striped Afterthought Heel | Step-by-Step Sock Tutorial with Striped Yarn

Learn how to knit a clean, professional afterthought heel for socks in this step-by-step knitting tutorial. This method is especially perfect for striped or self-striping yarn, helping you maintain uninterrupted stripes throughout the foot of your sock.

In this video, I’ll walk you through the entire afterthought heel process, including:

• Where and how to place the afterthought heel

• Picking up stitches correctly

• Knitting the heel and calculating the number of decrease rounds required

• Closing the heel with minimal gaps

• Tips for working with striped or self-striping yarn

This tutorial is great for sock knitters of all skill levels, whether you’re brand new to afterthought heels or looking to improve your technique. Afterthought heels are ideal for striped socks because they allow you to knit the foot continuously without breaking your color pattern.

Perfect for:

• Self-striping or striped sock yarn

• cuff-down socks

• Knit socks that need clean color transitions

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials
• Waste Yarn – the same weight as the sock or a lighter weight
• Tapestry needle Amazon

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