Recommended Toe-Up Sock Patterns

[evilawyer]

I've decided to give toe-up socks a try for a change, but I can't find any patterns that I've been able to execute without big holes all along the turn of the heel. This might be okay if I was going for a fishnet effect, but I'm not. Does anyone have a pattern they'd recommend that has stitches to avoid this problem?

Thanks.

Comments

[indeliblesasha]

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/FEATtiptoptoes.html

This is the tutorial I've been working with, it took me a few tries to work out how the wrap and turn works, but I have had no holes once I figured it out. :D

[evilawyer]

Thank you for the link. The wrap does appear to take practice. I should be more patient.

[indeliblesasha]

Have you ever worked short rows? I don't know if this will help or confuse you further - http://sameknit.blogspot.com/2007/04/yarn-over-short-rows.html this is a GREAT tutorial on short rows with no holes, and it's similar, at least to mind mind.

It was when I remembered this technique that the toe-up wrap and turn finally clicked for me. I hope it helps. :)

[evilawyer]

I have, but it wasn't on an article of clothing worn at a joint and so it didn't show the holes as badly. I figure I'm clearly due for a refresher given how the socks have been coming out. Thanks for the link --- I'm sure it will help.