kntting socks

[Kanhoro]

just wondering can any1 explin how to do the heel for the rinforced part, and is ther a way to make a tabi socks?  

[Catcheen]

Kanhoro

just wondering can any1 explin how to do the heel for the rinforced part, and is ther a way to make a tabi socks?

Heel and toe reinforcement is pretty easy. If your sock yarn comes with reinforcement thread, use that. If not, go buy some sewing thread of the same color. When you get to the heel and toe part of your knitting, just carry the thread along with the sock yarn and knit both like it's just the yarn. Weave in the thread ends when you're done and there you go. This is only needed if your sock yarn doesn't have nylon or some other synthetic fiber in it. If you're making socks out of 100% animal fiber, reinforcment thread will make the socks last much longer.

I have no idea what tabi socks are, so I can't really help you there.  

[gemini6184]

Tabi Sock Pattern  

[Catcheen]

gemini6184

Tabi Sock Pattern

Ahhhh, I see.  

[Zahra Ovaci]

You can also do stockinette or garter Heel Stitch. For stockinette, it goes like this:

Stockinette-based Heel Stitch (even # of sts)

Row 1 (RS): *Slip 1, Knit 1; Repeat to end
Row 2 (WS): purl

Garter-based Heel Stitch (also even # of sts)

Row 1 (RS): *Slip 1, Knit 1; Repeat to end
Row 2 (WS): knit

Both of these stitches make individually shorter, denser rows, so that it takes more of them than it does of regular stockinette to make the same length of fabric. They're thicker and way more durable, and you can reinforce them further with reingforcing yarn or by using two strands of your sock yarn. The garter-based version draws in more (just like regular garter stitch), so makes an even thicker heel. I also like to use this stitch on the toes of my socks, since mine tend to wear out on the balls of my feet first.

Another thing to think of is calluses. Anywhere you have calluses on your feet, your socks are going to get a lot of wear and tear, so you should reinforce them there as well, or get good at darning!  

[Kanhoro]

gemini6184

Tabi Sock Pattern

OMG thanks so much!, i think ill try to knit some black ones, ninja ninja ! lol
i wonder if it is possible to knit a hakama?.. neutral  

[Peppermint Elf]

Kanhoro

gemini6184

Tabi Sock Pattern

OMG thanks so much!, i think ill try to knit some black ones, ninja ninja ! lol
i wonder if it is possible to knit a hakama?.. neutral

xd You probably could, but seeing how much material goes into making a pair (I made a pair for Halloween one year)... it'd probably take you a good year or so to knit up. sweatdrop  

[gemini6184]

Kanhoro

gemini6184

Tabi Sock Pattern

OMG thanks so much!, i think ill try to knit some black ones, ninja ninja ! lol
i wonder if it is possible to knit a hakama?.. neutral

a hakama? confused  

[Peppermint Elf]

gemini6184

Kanhoro

gemini6184

Tabi Sock Pattern

OMG thanks so much!, i think ill try to knit some black ones, ninja ninja ! lol
i wonder if it is possible to knit a hakama?.. neutral

a hakama? confused

The pants miko wear... and those practicing judo or kendo.  

[gemini6184]

Peppermint Elf

gemini6184

Kanhoro

gemini6184

Tabi Sock Pattern

OMG thanks so much!, i think ill try to knit some black ones, ninja ninja ! lol
i wonder if it is possible to knit a hakama?.. neutral

a hakama? confused

The pants miko wear... and those practicing judo or kendo.

Ah. Yeah I think I'd go with a sewing project for those too.  

[SparrowsAreFlying]

tabi socks rock! xp  

[VP Club Freakin Justice]

Since we're on the topic of socks....Has anyone ever knitted socks on circular needes?  

[Kanhoro]

VP Club Freakin Justice

Since we're on the topic of socks....Has anyone ever knitted socks on circular needes?

yea i tried it but i didnt really get far bc i had 2 differrnt sizes of kniting needles. but it is possible