Replaceable Heel for Heel Flap and Gusset Socks // Technique Tuesday

Note: this video assumes prior experience with heel flap and gusset sock construction. It is not aimed at first-time sock knitters. This video demonstrates how to knit a replaceable heel and heel turn for cuff down heel flap and gusset sock construction. An alternative method is described, as well. The WWII origins of this concept are presented at the end of the video. Support me by buying me a coffee on Ko-fi! https://www.ko-fi.com/roxannerichardson My knitting designs: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/roxanne-richardson Using heel diagonal to calculate a better fitting flap: https://youtu.be/8sXx-_jJy-c Tips & Tricks for Backwards Loop CO: https://youtu.be/aMKfwZe1CR8 Full playlist of all my sock videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1AZxTfSCe2cq3ZnnnCTGmbaqmGicKFQP Just the sock toes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1AZxTfSCe2f7vsPCQUb-pM5xnzuGuYyI Just the sock heels: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1AZxTfSCe2fj0ONuDlcVEz45wHDoldOa Written tutorial for custom fit socks (August Sock KAL), available on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/august-sock-kal Yarn used in video demonstration: Regia 4-ply sock yarn BOOKLETS PUBLISHED USING THE ALADDIN HEEL Handknits by Beehive Socks Men and Women, Book No. 134. Two-page spread of Aladdin Heel instructions on pp 18-19 Men's Socks by Beehive, Series 62. This is the booklet with more abbreviated instructions at the back of the book, but the socks in the booklet call for using the Aladdin