Someone on the Socknitters list recently asked about using a patterned stitch while knitting short row heels. It makes perfect sense to still use the traditional heel stitch (Heel Stitch : * SL1, K1* across, Turn. SL1, Purl across), but for whatever reason, I wasn't seeing it on any of the examples of socks which had short row heels.

So, while knitting my most recent pair of socks, I figured "what the heck" and gave it a try. I'm psyched, because I love the way they turned out.

These were knit with white Regia + Cotton Sock Yarn. I got 10.5 st/in. using US000 needles (1.5mm). Surprisingly, they knit up rather quickly. I liked this yarn and will be using it again soon!