tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29550002.post1013888003039212806..comments2023-12-31T23:33:29.131-05:00Comments on Issues with Knitting: IntenseLaurieMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609188211326621400noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29550002.post-8784553797729170082007-03-01T09:23:00.000-05:002007-03-01T09:23:00.000-05:00I have had problems with patterned socks that carr...I have had problems with patterned socks that carry the stitch pattern down the foot. Yukon Gold, Monkey, Jaywalker and a few others come to mind. I have a very narrow foot, but still had a struggle getting the sock on. This may not help you, but I create a mini gusset on the instep side of the sock. I find that 8 stitches total takes care of the tight fit. After I decrease the regular gusset I decrease the mini gusset stitches. I don't do them as I am decreasing the gusset stitches, because this is just where you need that bit of extra stretch. The mini gusset doesn't really show. A bit extra work, but worth it for a comfortable fit. You might want to put in a life line first. <BR/>Really the only places that you need that bit of extra stretch are the cuff and the instep area. The rest of the sock usually needs negative ease for proper fit. Sorry to ramble on, I am full of flu medicine :-)Suzannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14251259628881359617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29550002.post-62591354410369246282007-03-01T08:13:00.000-05:002007-03-01T08:13:00.000-05:00Oh, the trials and tribulations of sock knitting.....Oh, the trials and tribulations of sock knitting....<BR/>They ARE beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29550002.post-10353685041251006652007-02-28T20:54:00.000-05:002007-02-28T20:54:00.000-05:00Just add a re-enforcing thread to your heel, gauge...Just add a re-enforcing thread to your heel, gauge should not be effected, and it will wear well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com