This is a picture of the Christmas stockings that I made for my grandsons.  I got the original pattern from http://www.chemknits.com/2010/09/kab-stocking-pattern.html for the dragon and then changed the pattern to make the snowman.  This is the first time that I knitted a sock with an afterthought heel.  It was much easier than a normal heel.  I will try on my next pair of socks.  I understand that they wear longer than other heels and they are easy to replace if they do become worn.  Please ignore the date stamp on the picture I always forget to change the date.