The Joy of Socks: Resources
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Toe:
Casting on using the crochet chain (waste yarn) method
How to sew the toe seam using the kitchener stitch
Bonus video! How to switch colors when working the foot of the sock
Heel Flap:
How to switch from 4 dpns to 3 (transferring stitches to a stitch holder)
Video 4: How to pick up stitches & turn the heel
Stretchy Bind-Off Method:
Video 5: How to knit the stretchy bind-off
Abbreviations Used
Dpn = double-pointed needle
K = knit
K2tog = knit the next 2 stitches together (1 st decreased)
Kfb = knit into the front and back of the next stitch (1 st increased)
P = purl
RS = right side
Sl = slip stitch
Ssk = slip 1 stitch knitwise, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit the 2 slipped stitches together in the back of the loop (1 st decreased)
St(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side
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