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How to knit with 2 threads to get a stronger heel - knitting tip

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In this DROPS video we show how to get a stronger heel on a sock by knitting with 2 threads. Use strand inside and outside of ball (or use 2 balls) and work 1 stitch alternately with one and the other strand. This way you get a thicker heel without working with double strand.

In the video, we already have knitted the rib and put the stitches mid on top of foot on a stitch holder and we show 2 rows where we knit with 2 strands.

These socks are knitted in DROPS Karisma, but in video we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow.
You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 180-23

DROPS 180-23
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Video #1174, listed in: Learn to knit, Knitting tips & tricks, Other knitting tips & tricks, Heels

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Country flag HUBAC wrote:

Bonjour, Je vous remercie pour votre réponse. Bien cordialement.

23.03.2020 - 21:03

Country flag HUBAC wrote:

Bonjour, Pourriez-vous refaire la vidéo avec des aiguilles droites, avec plus de mailles, 1 rang endroit, 1 rang envers ? Uniquement la méthode "tricoter avec 2 fils alternativement l'un et l'autre sur 2 rangs" (1 rang endroit - 1 rang envers) Dans la vidéo actuelle, c'est difficile de tout voir et comprendre car il y a peu de mailles. et avec 5 aiguilles, c'est un peu compliqué. Je vous en remercie.

23.03.2020 - 00:24

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Hubac, regardez bien la vidéo, vous allez tricoter alternativement avec le fil de l'intérieur de la pelote et celui de l'extérieur (comme un jacquard, 1 maille sur deux avec les fils), et sur l'envers, de la même façon, tout simplement. Bon tricot!

23.03.2020 - 11:56

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