Finally — a toe-up sock pattern that fits like your favorite cuff-down heel flap socks, but without the tricky picking up of stitches.

These faux heel flap socks mimic the classic look and feel of a top-down heel flap — complete with the option for textured heel stitches (like Eye of Partridge) and contrasting-color heels. But because the heel flap is worked seamlessly into the sock, you get all the style and fit benefits without the hassle.

Why knitters love this pattern:
• High instep options: Clear instructions for regular, high, and very high insteps so your socks always fit.
• Contrasting heels made easy: Knit sock-monkey style or bold colorblock heels (rare in most toe-up designs).
• Textured heel stitches: Add durability and interest with classic slip-stitch or Eye of Partridge heels.
• Two-at-a-time ready: Instructions written so you can knit both socks at once on Magic Loop.
• Video support: Includes a free video lesson walking you through the faux heel flap step.

Knitters say these socks are their go-to toe-up pattern because they combine the perfect fit of a heel flap with the ease of toe-up construction.

Written for fingering weight yarn and written row-by-row, this pattern will quickly become your favorite way to knit socks.

Pattern Notes
• Written for toe-up construction using Magic Loop (2 circulars or DPNs can be adapted).
• Includes detailed instructions for customizing instep fit: regular, high, and very high insteps.
• Faux heel flap is worked seamlessly into the sock (no picking up stitches required).
• Options for contrasting-color heels and textured heel stitches (Eye of Partridge, slip-stitch heel).
• Pattern includes links to free KnitFreedom video tutorials for each step of the process.
• Can be worked one or two socks at a time.

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Skills Needed
• Basic toe-up sock techniques (Judy’s Magic Cast-On - free video provided).
• Increases (M1R and M1L - free video provided).
• Short rows (wrap & turn or German short rows, free videos provided).
• Working in the round with Magic Loop (preferred - free video provided) or DPNs.
• Optional: Using 2 colors for contrasting heels.
• Reading written instructions (charts not required).

Yarn + Materials:
• Fingering weight sock yarn (approx. 350–400 yds for women’s medium)
• US size 2 (2.75 mm) needles (magic loop or dpns)
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Sizing:
Finished Measurements:
Sizes: Small (Medium, Large)
Foot Circumference: 7(8,9) in 18(20,23) cm
Length: Customizable to exact foot length
Insteps: Standard (High Instep, Very High Instep)

This pattern is part of KnitFreedom’s free library — designed to give you not just a finished project, but new skills and confidence along the way. Download includes full instructions plus video support so you can knit socks that fit beautifully, every time.