Sock Heel Flap Modifications for Better Fit // Technique Tuesday

This video demonstrates how to modify a heel flap for length, when modifying the stitch count, or when modifying for a better fitting heel. Four approaches to determining the length of the heel flap are provided, as well as an explanation for the pick up rate along the edges of the heel flap, prior to working the gusset. Support me by buying me a coffee on Ko-Fi! https://www.ko-fi.com/roxannerichardson To jump to a specific point in the video, click on the adjacent time-stamped link: Introduction 0:00 Heel flap and reasons to modify: 0:17 Classic formula for heel flap length 1:27 Option 2 (knit to length specified in pattern): 3:27 Option 3 (knit a square flap): 4:08 Option 4 (knit to recipients heel length) 4:57 Why does the 1:1 pick up rate work: 6:12 Ravelry Group *Rox Rocks*: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/rox-rocks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoxKnits Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoxMpls