The Fleegle heel, sometimes referred to as the strong heel, is a technique used to construct the heel of a knitted sock. It was developed by Susan Glinert Stevens of Fleegle’s Blog and involves using increases to form a gusset/heel and short rows to create a gusset/ heel. The direction in which the heel is worked determines if the short rows or increases form the heel or gusset.

The main difference between a standard heel and a Fleegle Heel is in the construction. A standard heel involves knitting a flap back-and-forth-to create a flat, rectangular piece that is then picked up along the sides to create a gusset. In contrast, the Fleegle Heel uses short rows to shape the heel without the need for a separate flap or picking up stitches. This creates a strong, anatomically-shaped heel that fits well.

Find Susan’s Original blog posts here:

http://fleeglesblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/leegles-toe-up-n...

http://fleeglesblog.blogspot.com/2007/09/no-sock-holes-fo...