How To: Work a Gusset Heel (2aat)

This tutorial video focuses on the multitude of steps required to work a 2aat gusset heel from the creation of the heel flaps through to the picking up of sts to work in the round again.
The socks being knit in this video are from the Conchoidal Sock MKAL hosted by The Unapologetic Knitter from March 23rd to April 20th, 2018 in the Unapologetic Knitter Ravelry group: www.ravelry.com/groups/the-un...
Once this MKAL is complete, the pattern Conchoidal Sock pattern will be available for individual purchase through Ravelry and will be published as a 1aat sock pattern.
I recommend pausing this video frequently to read through your own instructions for your heel flaps to get the most out of the steps. I realize it is very long and doesn't show every step in its entirety. I have done my best to accurately show each step needed to complete 2aat heel flaps within the time constraints (15 min max) of my KZread account.

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  • @laurapryor76
    @laurapryor7610 ай бұрын

    Wonderful explanation. You gave the clearest instructions I’ve ever heard! Thank you so much. Really helped me understand what I was trying to do! Sept. 2023

  • @TheUnapologeticKnitter

    @TheUnapologeticKnitter

    8 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @mistyblue5312
    @mistyblue53125 жыл бұрын

    Not too many videos out there showing the actual pick up during heel construction for magic loop cuff downs! Thanks you so much. Clear concise tutorial.

  • @kitjones9306
    @kitjones93063 жыл бұрын

    Gusset confusion plus sheer determination to get it right kept me searching the internet for clear , understandable examples that my brain could understand ...So Glad I found your site! Thanks you so much for tutorials they are a wonderful !!! Hope to learn much more !

  • @shannonwilson1314
    @shannonwilson13145 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! You really got me out a pickle. There are dozens of videos about 2aat socks to get started, but I could only find yours about how to get around the heals. I had tried it on my own and was thoroughly lost and confused. I had ripped out to the beginning of the flap, got confused after trying the flap again. You have really helped!

  • @angelayarnivoregirl5009
    @angelayarnivoregirl50094 жыл бұрын

    You saved my life! I was all tangled up several times! I was almost in tears. I am so glad I found your helpful, easy to understand video! You have saved me and my socks 🧶🧦

  • @patriciadriscoll8618
    @patriciadriscoll86185 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much! I love doing 2aat socks but could never get the Heal and Gusset correct. Now I know the secret is to work on the second sock first for the Gusset!!! What a life saver. Thanks again

  • @StevieJDesigns
    @StevieJDesigns5 жыл бұрын

    P.S. Your knitting is incredible... Such an even tension and wonderful fabric! You are so kind to share with all of us!

  • @StevieJDesigns
    @StevieJDesigns5 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT tutorial for Magic Loop Gusset Heel 2aat!!!! Thank you over and over again!! I can't wait to try this out!!!!

  • @adalai7649
    @adalai76496 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I needed! I've been stymied by the process for working the heel flap and gusset on socks made 2aat

  • @stephlawson1112
    @stephlawson11124 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had watched this before I was half way through my heel! This video is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for the easy to follow steps.

  • @ediesaunders2798
    @ediesaunders27983 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Trying to work out brain fog (a gift of COVID-19), thought I would challenge myself making a pair of socks. Your videos were sooo helpful and last night I completed a pair.

  • @jessicathomson5359
    @jessicathomson53593 жыл бұрын

    I managed to do it, first time through, without crying 😅 thank you for such a clear tutorial!!

  • @sharonumbach
    @sharonumbach5 жыл бұрын

    I did it!! Thank you so much for the incredible tutorial. I couldn't have figured it out on my own. MANY THANKS!!

  • @dreamysuds5124
    @dreamysuds51245 жыл бұрын

    I did it!! I have to admit - I love the look of a short row or afterthought heel, I just think they look nicer. AND I could do them 2 at a time, so I did it that way for years. I've come to accept that I love the FIT of a heel flap better, but I just couldn't figure out the 2 at a time thing, so I started making them one at a time - and honestly, that blows. hahaha . THANK YOU FOR THIS! So clear, so easy to follow along, thank you for sharing! I am a 2 at a time heel flap girl now!

  • @snehallokhande6620
    @snehallokhande66204 жыл бұрын

    U r brilliant... I wasted my whole night over the pair of socks and couldn't get them right 🙌🏼

  • @emilys1190
    @emilys11905 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! Just the video I was looking for!

  • @katsuai
    @katsuai Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @TheUnapologeticKnitter

    @TheUnapologeticKnitter

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @judydennis5830
    @judydennis58305 жыл бұрын

    You have really helped me with the technique of combining both socks and systematically picking up the stitches from both gussets. I have spent too much time trying to work it on my own!

  • @peepers4763
    @peepers47636 жыл бұрын

    Nice pattern on the leg! 👍 interesting video!

  • @debbietucker910217
    @debbietucker9102174 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much I could not have done this with out you..

  • @carolh9120
    @carolh91204 жыл бұрын

    I did and liked it thanks

  • @merylblount6832
    @merylblount68324 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful information on how to do 2 at a time. But I just don't understand how to pick up the stitches for sock no 1 after sock 2 is done. Can you please help me?

  • @jackiebiggs8159
    @jackiebiggs81595 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @kimmiemamatomany6226
    @kimmiemamatomany62264 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I got a little lost at the last part (the last part in moving from sock two back to sock one...getting yarn in the right place...do you just jump to sock one, or do you turn the needles in a new direction?)... but think this will have me able to do 2aat socks. My first attempt a few weeks back had me going to dpns upon the heel areas. Would love to master this. Your voice is so gentle and easy to follow. Thank you.

  • @joyolmsted6913
    @joyolmsted69134 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad for this video, but can you explain to me who you switched the alignment of the socks before the heel turn and after? I feel stupid that I can’t think of how you did that. I’m working on your vanilla socks currently and I’m having a hard time keeping it all straight now trying 2 at a time.

  • @jeannedelaforet6441

    @jeannedelaforet6441

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’d also appreciate a little video on that part. Otherwise, this video was the BEST!

  • @mimihealy5046
    @mimihealy5046 Жыл бұрын

    I’m knitting your Romantical pattern. It looks in the demo that when you say “pick up and knit” that you are just picking up, not knitting after the pick up. Is this correct?

  • @TheUnapologeticKnitter

    @TheUnapologeticKnitter

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Mimi - the stitches do get "knit" in sense. You will insert your needle under the legs of the edge of the heel flap stitch (that's the pick up) and then you will wrap the working yarn around the needle before pulling it through the fabric to create the new stitch on your needle (that's the "and knit" part). I hope that helps!

  • @merylblount6832
    @merylblount68324 жыл бұрын

    Hi are we still able to get your pattern?

  • @TheUnapologeticKnitter

    @TheUnapologeticKnitter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes - I haven't converted it from the MKAL format to a standard pattern yet but the pattern is available here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/conchoidal-sock-mkal

  • @merylblount6832

    @merylblount6832

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheUnapologeticKnitter Thank you I just downloaded your pattern. Now I have one other question. Do you or will you have a how to actually see how to pick up the sets for the first sock working it 2 at a time?

  • @TheUnapologeticKnitter

    @TheUnapologeticKnitter

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@merylblount6832 I have another video on how to work a gusset heel that shows the steps of picking up the actual stitches: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5utqs-wpK_cobQ.html. This is for 1aat but the same theory applies.