In 2009, I taught at the first Sock Summit. In my class I covered how to knit the heels listed below in any gauge, yarn weight, or needle size. Students left with sample heels, worksheets for future use, and a clear understanding of which heel fit them best. Below are links to eBooks which teach you each heel.
Dutch Heel | German Heel | Welsh Heel | French Heel | Short-row Heel | Toe-up With Flap | Free How-to Knit Socks eBooks
To mirror the class, you may wish to make mini-socklettes.
In the class we cast-on for a sock (guesstimating gauge for the yarn weight), knit a few rounds k2p2, then began the heel flap per the instructions. We bound off after we’d finished the gusset and a few more rounds of ribbing. This way everyone had sample heels to try on in order to decide which heel fit them best—and better, the samples could be worn as little pedicure socks!
Chances are you’ve knit at least one of the heels in these books in some pattern somewhere. When you click on a heel link below you will be taken to a page that includes a photo of the heel and some description. That way you can purchase only the heel instructions that are unfamiliar to you, giving you the chance to find your perfect heel! If you are so inclined, there is also a book that compiles all of the heels together in one book—coming soon!
Each eBook has detailed instructions from heel flap to the end of the gusset. There is also a “speed sheet” at the end of each eBook which is a worksheet you can print out, thus giving you all you need to substitute your perfect heel into any sock you knit.
As with all of my other eBooks, links are live to take you to tutorials or helpful sites. If you have any questions or problems, don’t hesitate to contact me.