KNITTING MEN'S SOCKS
Men's socks usually wear out at the heel, under the heel, or at the toe. By knitting in a thread of sewing silk with the wool, these parts can be strengthened. This hint is useful for. golf socks and others that have to stand hard wear.
Knit as usual till you come to the ankle, then divide the stitches in half and proceed with the heel, turning and picking up the stitches on each side of the heel flap as usual. But at this point instead of knitting on four needles continue on the half of the stitches which make the sole of the sock on two needles until you have knitted the required length. Then join the wool at the instep and knit this on two needles also to the required length. Knit the toe on four needles as usual. Sew up the sides, catching the edges together loosely. When the socks are worn out, cut off the toe, undo the sewing, and unravel the worn out sole and heel. Pick up the heel stitches and knit a new heel and sole and a new toe on four needles, thus doubling the life of the socks.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 138, 8 December 1938, Page 19
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