THE DUKE asked the WEE DUCHESS to knit him some socks that would be colourful, really cosy and not too thick around the leg; but, could they be made with thicker heels, soles and toes so they won’t make holes after a few wearings? and, could they not be too tight across the ankles? OF COURSE! Said the Wee Duchess, this can be done, and here you are. Socks made with a single strand of self-striping sock yarn for the instep, in an easy twist pattern, but the heel, sole and toe are worked in stocking stitch using 2 strands held together of a contrasting yarn. The Wee Duchess has invented a simple method of using wraps and turns to achieve this. The ‘Strong’ heel construction knitted with 2 strands of yarn ensure a nice big roomy heel box with a very comfortable fit for a man, or also for a woman with a high instep. The different tensions are compensated by inserting optional additional rows for the instep. The Duke said, ‘Thank you my dear, these are the very best socks ever’.
