On the “Normal” Heel Turn | Kate Atherley Knits. A Lot. Mainly Socks.

I gave a presentation at the Toronto Knitter’s Guild last night, and I talked about (amongst other things!) sock heel. A woman came to me after the presentation and asked me why I didn’t do a “normal” sock heel. I laughed a little – I knew what she meant. There are lots of heel turns, some newer and some traditional. The heel turn I use is known variously as a German, Dutch, band or square heel. ‘Band’ or ‘square’ are good names for it, as it creates a square under your heel. The thing is, it’s not the most common – perhaps not the “normal” one this knitter was used to seeing. more…