Uploaded May 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Although I have several techniques I use to remedy heel flap holes after they occur, I have no idea why I didn't think of this before. A heel flap is a short-row, why not treat it as such?
This an easy way to close the gaps that appear at the sides of a heel flap on common heel sock. This simple technique may be added to any common heel sock pattern.
Thanks for watching, please subscribe to see new videos. My former website is now closed BUT you can now find all my patterns, e-books and virtual knitting technique DVDs at their new home at LittleBarnStudio.ca. I'm Lucyknit on Instagram.
Patterns and Cool Socks Warm Feet and Cool Knitters Finish in Style books are also available on Rav.
Also available at Craftsy.com are:
Foundations of Double Knitting
Fearless Knitting
My First Socks
Next Steps in Socks
Many Happy stitches, Lucy
Although I have several techniques I use to remedy heel flap holes after they occur, I have no idea why I didn't think of this before. A heel flap is a short-row, why not treat it as such?
This an easy way to close the gaps that appear at the sides of a heel flap on common heel sock. This simple technique may be added to any common heel sock pattern.
Thanks for watching, please subscribe to see new videos. My former website is now closed BUT you can now find all my patterns, e-books and virtual knitting technique DVDs at their new home at LittleBarnStudio.ca. I'm Lucyknit on Instagram.
Patterns and Cool Socks Warm Feet and Cool Knitters Finish in Style books are also available on Rav.
Also available at Craftsy.com are:
Foundations of Double Knitting
Fearless Knitting
My First Socks
Next Steps in Socks
Many Happy stitches, Lucy










