Basic Sock with Integrated Heel

.................................................................................... Introducing the Integrated Heel - an elegant approach to seamless heel construction, now updated with a toe-up version! .................................................................................... Otherwise known as Stocaí Bunúsach {*stokee bu-noosah*; Irish: 'basic socks'} this universal sock pattern can be worked from the cuff down
or from the toe up with Integrated Heels. **Integrated Heels, you say! What's that?** 
 The Integrated Heel looks and fits similarly to a traditional heel flap and gusset. The difference is in the process. Like the traditional sock heel, the Integrated Heel features a heel flap, a gusset, and a turned heel. Unlike the traditional sock heel, the Integrated Heel is worked almost entirely in the round. This eliminates the need to work the heel flap back-and-forth flat, and to later pick up stitches along its edges.  The resulting benefits include: a gusset with more give (since you aren’t picking up stitches along a finished edge); fewer interruptions to workflow (which, in turn, speeds up the knitting process considerably); and excellent fit, with ample opportunity for heel-depth customisation. While I dare not claim to have ‘invented’ the Integrated Heel (goodness knows there is nothing new under the sun!), I did arrive upon this design independently (read about it [here][1]), and have not seen it documented anywhere else. I have found this method of heel construction fast and convenient, and hope that you enjoy it as much as I do. This sock pattern includes: . instructions for knitting basic ('vanilla,' if you will) cuff-down socks with Integrated Heel construction in a range of sizes and yarn weights . instructions for knitting basic toe-up socks with Integrated Heel construction in a range of sizes and yarn weights . a step-by-step picture tutorial on working the Integrated Heel, and . an appendix with tips for custom modifications Stitch count & gauge instructions are provided for fingering weight, sportweight, and DK weight yarns, allowing you to try the Integrated Heel in a variety of yarn weights. The pattern is written for Magic Loop, but includes instructions for adapting it to DPNs and short circulars. Socks with Integrated Heel construction can be knitted 2 at a time without interruption. This pattern is suitable for beginner sock knitters. You will especially enjoy the Integrated Heel method if: . you have a strong preference for knitting in the round . you have a tendency to 'stall out' on sock projects . you enjoy seamless sweater shaping and wish socks could be more 'sweater-like' to knit (only took much less time, of course!) Posting pictures of your socks on instagram? Use the hashtag: integratedheel ... Notes for Using Honer Och Eir Nutiden: this pattern is compatible with Nutiden yarn, held double If using Nutiden, aim for a gauge of 22 sts/ 10cm (most will achieve this with 3mm-3.5mm needles) For a Junior foot or for narrow to average adult foot: follow stitch count instructions for Size 0 For a wider than average adult foot: follow stitch count instructions for Size 1 (I would personally not recommend knitting socks in Nutiden held single-stranded, for reasons of durability/ longevity. But as far as stitch counts it's not a problem - simply follow the standard instructions for fingering-weight yarn.) [1]: http://www.lbhandknits.com/blog/integratedheel [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/lb-handknits [3]: http://www.lbhandknits.com/blog/integratedheel