Afterthought Heel Placement

My favorite heel method for slippers, made easier with lifelines!

[cyndylee]

This is so AWESOME! I never would have thought to use a life line here, but it makes sense. I like to knit Latvian mittens and you put the thumb stitches on hold, then go back to knit them and I always have to be so careful trying to get the stitches back on the needles. Thank you so much for putting this tutorial out there. I can't wait to try this on my next pair of mittens!

[Tya]

Is there an AMAZING thumbs up?!?!?!?! This is genius. I was scared to try the afterthough heel but after watching this I am trying this right now!!! GENIUS

[emzydomino]

I've been knitting for years and I remember afterthought heels were always so hard and this video has totally changed the game!! Thank you!!

[lenoramagrone]

Wow. Learned a new technique today. Making Douglas. Arid and this video now makes the pocket very clear. Thank you!

[juleseast]

Brilliant tutorial. I have managed to do an afterthought heel with waste yarn but this is even easier. Thank you

[joann]

This looks MUCH EASIER than picking up stitches! Thank you from a beginning sock knitter!!

[soundsasleepasmr]

Thank-you so much for this! You have saved my Christmas stocking!! 😍

[Skumitomum]

Brilliant! Thanks - I stopped doing afterthought heels because I hated picking up the stitches - now with a lifeline, no problem!

[kathysigda]

You've made this so clear! Thank you for the great video!

[GrandmaMarlayne]

There are so many tutorials on afterthought heels and I have such a struggle with inserting my needles. I also knit with one long needle. This is by far the easiest and most guaranteed way to not cut the wrong thread or drop stitches. Brilliant! Thanks so much for this clever technique.

[kathiwright]

Andrea, your tutorials are THE BEST! I also am enjoying the Knit Stars tutorials! Thanks!

[gwenwafer]

As long as I’ve been Knitting, and as much as I use sock yarn remnants for stitch holders, stitch markers, and lifelines, you’d think that to do this would’ve crossed my mind! 😄Thank you for this tutorial, which I’ve added to my Tutorials folder!😉

[sandrapolichino]

I have watched so many tutorials on how to do this and have been reluctant because I don't want to mess up my work. Your technique by far makes the most sense because you don't have to pick up all those little stitches hoping you don't miss one. I have 42 stitches at 11 stitches per inch ... teeny tiny ones. Thank you so much for this.

[cinnybuggable]

Oh my Goodness!!! This is AwEsOmE!!! Thank-you for sharing! I usually do toe up socks with a fleegle heel but bought a pattern that I just loved and it was cuff down. I never did a heel flap & gusset before but gave it a try ... ripped it out twice :( They have been in 'time-out' for about a year. Now I know just what to do :) They will be out of 'time out' & on my feet in no time! Great tutorial & great method!

[ilonasmith]

Using lifelines in this way would never have crossed my mind - love it!!

[leom_Dorthe]

This is a super brilliant way to do an afterthought heel - I have never had the courage to knit a sock that way before..now I want to get start right this minut 👍👍👍👍 Thank you so much 💕👌🏼👌🏼

[annie]

I'm so glad that I found your tutorial, you explain this so well and I am more confident about trying it now. Thanks

[smilla]

Großartig! Danke für diese Beschreibung. 😘

[JenFarrer]

What a great tutorial! I have been knitting socks for years & I finally have the courage to try after thought heels so this tutorial was super helpful :)

[twentynineteen]

I'm a lot less frightened to try afterthought heels now. Thank you!