The pattern for the featured socks is available for free here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMaking the heel can be first a bit tricky because you work short rows and increases at the same time but this type of construction allows you to make very beautiful cable details for your heel. I also recommend you to use some stretchy stitch pattern such as cables or ribbing on the back of the heel because otherwise the sock might become sloppy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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