I have a few pairs of hand knit socks that are well worn. I am of the mind set to get as much wear out of my hand knit socks as possible. I have heard some say when the hole appears they throw them away. I just don't have the heart to toss them out until there isn't anything left to fix. If it can be fixed I am determined to fix it.....
I noticed a couple pairs starting to wear at the heel. I want to head off a hole. I like Knitting in Colors idea of picking up stitches and knitting over the hole. I intend to try this technique over the soon to be hole. If I pick up stitches right at the edge of the heel and knit well past the worn part I should be able to graph the stitches to the bottom of the foot. I would much rather knit a patch of fabric than darn a hole or God forbid throw them out.....
Stay tuned!
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