I hand dyed this

This machine made sock uses Cat Bordhi’s padded sweet tomato heel. For this sock I needed 4 full wedges.

It is tedious but possible on machine.

The cuff is K2, P1, with one needle out between the knit stitches. The leg and foot of the sock were 3 in 1 out mock rib. 5 rows before and after the heel I added in all needles needed for the heel. 5 rows before the toe I added all the needles. I used a 72 slot cylinder.

I made these with the intention to run in them. Ha!

For those curious, this is an adaptation of Cat Bordhi’s PADDED Sweet Tomato Heel. Below is more info.

Cat Bordhi developed her Sweet Tomato Heel over many months, working closely with over a hundred test knitters of all skill levels. During this time she distilled her illustrations and explanations again and again, until her test knitters and tech editor agreed the instructions were as clear and perfect as possible. In order to be sure that her work is not misrepresented, Cat asks that designers who wish to use her heel in their patterns send their readers directly to her free videos as well as to purchasing links for her eBook, Cat’s Sweet Tomato Heel Socks ($20), and to the eBook’s individual patterns ($6 each). She is encouraged that many knitters have been able to work from the free videos alone; if not, the eBook or individual patterns will give you the detailed instructions, illustrations, and explanations you need.

Links:

Video: Sweet Tomato Heel: http://tinyurl.com/4x4xmp2

Video: Padded Sweet Tomato Heel: http://tinyurl.com/3dayxlt

To purchase eBook: http://catbordhi.com/books/cats-sweet-tomato-heel-socks-3/

To purchase individual patterns: http://catbordhi.com/category/patterns/socks/