Search the site

Anatomy and Fit Comparison of 3 Toe-Up Sock Heels

Last updated on 
Comparing socks with short row, gusset and flap, and (flapless) gusset heel shaping.
Comparing socks with short row, gusset and flap, and (flapless) gusset heel shaping.

Many knitters are curious about the heel shaping for socks knit from the toe up. Three popular toe-up heel shapes are the (flapless) gusset heel, the gusset and flap heel and the short row heel. Since the three heels are constructed differently, they fit differently.

There's more to explore in the Learning Library!