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    Cable hose finally finished

    It has been three years in the making at odd times, in the evening and on he train. I'm still having problems with the photography. Still here it goes. One will see that I was experimenting with one understanding (an incorrect one) of hose tops. I was attempting to allow the fancy cable work to outlast the heel and toe. My first attempt at this had problems with riding up, hence the sturip.



    I tried holding the camera away from myself and aiming by guess and by golly, this is the only one to come out.



    I also got infected by another thread here concerning "highland moccosins" and tried making a pair. This is actually the second attempt. Perhaps if I shake the computor, the other photo might fall out. Hopefully more to come.
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    Mm. Can't get the pictures here.
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.

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    Nice work. Fascinating design. Good for you!

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    Ha! I see them now. Nice work!!
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.

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    I like the cables and the color, too. You've done a good job.

    Is the stirrup uncomfortable under your heel?
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    Quote Originally Posted by piperdbh View Post
    I like the cables and the color, too. You've done a good job.

    Is the stirrup uncomfortable under your heel?
    Thank you for the replies. The stirrup goes under the instep, not my heel. I do feel the it a little when i first put on a shoe, but is not a bother walking around all day like yesterday on downtown sidewalks. Also by the way, that was with a different weight foot sock; one of the advantages of the system.

    However, I have another plan for next time. I will cast off above the foot and then pick up stitches again for the heel and toe. That way I can rip out a worn out foot and then once more pick up stitches and replace the foot. As one may tell, i am quite commited to experimentation and chagrinned to do two projects the same way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Elf View Post
    I will cast off above the foot and then pick up stitches again for the heel and toe. That way I can rip out a worn out foot and then once more pick up stitches and replace the foot.
    You might want to try an Afterthought Heel. It would work for what you're wanting, I believe.
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    Very nice way to keep the nice upper part while being able to replace the high wear parts. I'm really impressed. Well done.

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    Beautiful knitting!

    However, I have another plan for next time. I will cast off above the foot and then pick up stitches again for the heel and toe. That way I can rip out a worn out foot and then once more pick up stitches and replace the foot. As one may tell, i am quite commited to experimentation and chagrinned to do two projects the same way.[/QUOTE]

    Beautiful knitting. Design is very clever! You put a lot of work into these, and it shows.

    I love a knitting challenge, too. What I have done with my heels and toes is to knit a strand of woolly nylon (sold for use in serger machines) along with the yarn. The stress points are then reinforced. It does not change the gauge. There's a slight color variation, like flecks of a tweed.

    Your technique, to cut away a worn-out foot and knit on a new one, is often used to extend the hems and cuffs of children's sweaters.

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    Look great to me!!

    I've not yet figured out how to knit simple garter ties...so the fact that you can make something tubular with design is absolutely a mystery to me. Well done. I like the two piece design!
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