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Glossary

What is Welt?

A reinforced, more tightly knitted band at the top of a sock's cuff that resists laddering and holds the sock's opening in shape.

This term in other languages

Arabicالويلت (حافة الجورب المقواة)
FrenchBordure renforcée (welt)
TurkishKonç lastiği (welt)

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Sock anatomy, knitting zones and finishing steps

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