What is the Finchley graft?
Like it’s cousin the Kitchener stitch, the Finchley graft is used to invisibly join two rows of live stitches. It works well to finish top down socks, bottom up mittens, top down bags, or in almost any situation where you would otherwise use the Kitchener stitch.
What is the best method for knitting socks?
| method | ||
|---|---|---|
| cuff-down | Traditional method with superb pattern support. | At risk for knitting socks too long and running out of yarn. |
| sideways | Great way to avoid pooling in a wildly variegated handpainted yarn. | Harder to fit. The foot stretches a lot lengthwise and not much around the circumference of the foot. |
What is a mattress stitch?
The Mattress Stitch is a finishing technique for vertical seaming. It creates an invisible join between pieces worked in stockinette stitch or ribbing, perfect for so many things, such as sewing the front and back of a sweater together.
Can you wear tight socks with barefoot shoes?
Barefoot shoes let your toes splay naturally as you walk. So wearing them with tight socks that restrict your toes kind of defeats the point. Here’s how to make sure your socks are barefoot friendly.
What happens to your feet when you don’t wear socks?
If you’re not wearing socks, your feet are going to sweat more, and if this sweat is repeatedly soaked up by the lining of your shoe, your shoes are going to stink. Every time you put your feet in those stinky shoes, your feet are going to come out of them smelling like a locker room.
How big of a sock do I need for my toes?
My toes have more space in the size 6-8.5 mens’ sock (right) than the women’s 4-7 (left). If you prefer to stick to conventional socks, sizing up will give you more toe space. Although most women’s socks seem to be ‘one size’, it is possible to find them for size 8+ if you look online.
Do you have to stretch socks to make them fit?
This usually means sizing up, especially if your child is at the upper end of the range the sock is designed to fit. Sure, socks are made from stretchy fabric. But if you’re having to stretch the sock to make it fit on your child’s foot, there’s going to be some toe squishing going on.