Working the Leg.
In the sock shown here 80 st were cast on three No. 12 knitting-needles. On these were worked 4 inches of ribbing—1 plain, 1 purl. Then 5 inches of plain knitting with a back seam.
The Instep.
Divide for the heel, putting 20 st at each side of the back seam, all on one needle. Divide the 39 remaining st on to the two needles, and continue knitting on these (leaving the heel needle for the present), knit and purl alternate rows until the piece is 6 inches long. Put the 39 st on one needle, and leave this part aside for the present.
The Heel.
Cast on 41 st on a needle in “slip loops,” that is, wind the thread once round the top of the thumb, and take over the loop so formed on to the needle.
Renewing Worn Portions.
Knit the 41 loops, purling the 21st for the back seam, which is preserved for the entire heel.
Purl the next row, then knit and purl alternate rows until there are 24 rows in all.
Closing the Heel.