Linen stitch

Linen stitch used to reinforce the heel of a handknit sock.

Linen stitch is a type of knitting stitch that creates a tightly-knit fabric that resembles woven linen. Tailored garments are especially suited for the linen stitch.[1] It is a durable stitch, and is often used to reinforce the heels of hand-knitted socks. It includes knit and purl stitches, as well as slipped stitches.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Virginia Colton, ed. (1979). Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. Montreal: The Reader's Digest Association Canada. p. 301. ISBN 0888500858.
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