Most patterns written for self-striping yarns use an afterthought heel, which looks great but for those of us with a high instep doesn’t always provide the best fit.

This is how I knit my self-striping socks. The gusset/heel flap combined with a FLK provides a little extra room for that perfect fit.

Important: This pattern incorporates the Fish Lips Kiss heel, you can purchase the pattern for $1 through Ravelry if you do not already own it. If you prefer a short row heel or a sweet tomato heel you could substitute