Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This video demonstrates how to knit the Balbriggan Sock Heel, which was widely used for centuries, but fell out of favor in the early 20th century.

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Needles used in video demonstration: Signature Needle Arts dpns (discontinued) and Chiaogoo 32'' circular needle
Yarn used in video demonstration: Regia 4-ply

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0:00 Introduction
0:22 Setting up for the Balbriggan Sock Heel
5:53 Finish the shaping with 3NBO
9:18 Picking up sts along the heel flap edge
15:28 Dividing the heel for various stitch counts
18:13 When half the sts is not a mult of 4

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