Minimizing Heel Flap Gap

Learn one way to prevent the gap at the top corner of the gusset for knit, flap and gusset style sock heels that are worked from the top down.
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Identifying the problem
04:27 Picking up gusset sts and closing the first gap
08:07 Closing the second gap and picking up the gusset sts
10:23 Look close, no holes!
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Pattern: Riptide Socks - shop.thechillydog.com/product...
Yarn: HiKoo CoBaSi
Needles: skacel by addi FlexiFlips bamboo
Notions: 2 cable needles
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[@maryweinzirl1933]

Good tip. What I do on the picked up gusset stitches is knit them through the back loop to twist them. Gives a tighter look and strength.

[@JaneScully]

Thanks so much for that tip. I was casting on for a new pair of socks while listening to your podcast. Great timing! No gaps!

[@debracubitt6191]

Fantastic 😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@teresacombs8597]

Thank you for sharing. I love this tip, I always have had this problem.

[@jennymarshall8340]

Can’t wait to give it a go!

[@onajourneylife2242]

Amazing! Thank you!!!!!

[@vadec5909]

Brilliant

[@banhyangkee]

Brilliant! Thank you! gonna try your method on my next project🥰

[@pokagal7335]

A-mazing, and thank you so much!!!💜