Knit & Chat: Socks don't fit? DO THIS!

In this episode of Knit & Chat we're discussing the things you can do to make sure your socks fit the best that they can! We'll chat about proper measurements, negative ease, how to choose the right heel for your foot, and how to customize the fit.

🧶 RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:
Fish Lips Kiss Heel from ‪@SoxTherapist‬
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Fleegle Heel (short row heel with a mini gusset)
http://fleeglesblog.blogspot.com/2006...
Kate Atherley Franken Sock tips for a Short Row Heel
https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/2...
Improving the fit of a short-row heel with ‪@RoxanneRichardson‬
Improving heel fit with heel increases
Adjusting Heel Flap with Roxanne Richardson
Using Heel Diagonal to Calculate a Be...
Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet by Kate Atherley
https://amzn.to/3WpHEtF

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📌 CHAPTER LINKS:
00:00 How to get a great-fitting sock
1:55 To swatch or not to swatch
6:42 Important measurements
11:34 All about ease
15:26 Choosing the right size
21:56 Which heel is right for your sock?
27:52 Heel flap and gusset modifications
38:29 Short row and afterthought heel modifications
44:45 Sock leg, foot, and toe length

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FREE Knitting Resource Library - https://toniaknits.com/library/

Knitting Consultations: https://toniaknits.com/knitting-911/
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