Chicken :cqlgusu:
@goldgust @soph_sol maybe try for something more like a slipper than a sock??
I love to make socks but find that they need to be more well-fitted than you might expect.
Machine-made socks are a lot more forgiving in terms of stretching to fit different foot sizes and being comfortable to wear with shoes.
Slippers and slipper-socks are comfy and nice to wear around the house, and you don't have to worry much about a good fit or having them play nicely with shoes
gold
@lookitmychicken @soph_sol Yep, I definitely meant a house sock
although as long as the yarn is thin enough won't it technically be wearable with a shoe??
Chicken :cqlgusu:
@goldgust @soph_sol
Technically yes ... Hmm. I may not be able to communicate this well, but I'll try.
Some of my socks are more comfortable to wear with shoes than others.
If I'm on my feet a lot, and the stitch pattern on the sole is a certain texture, then the soles of my feet may feel ... icky?? less nice?? It's a sensory thing and I'm sure it varies wildly from person to person. But generally speaking, smooth texture & soft-feeling yarn is nicer on soles.
If the fit is loose, then the socks might look baggy or wrinkled where they meet with the shoes.
If the fit is too tight, then you probably won't want to wear them anyway, regardless of shoes.
Anyway I do not mean to sound discouraging at all! I think it's really fun to experiment and try stuff and be open to whatever outcome. I'm really looking forward to seeing your progress and your results. 😊
gold
@lookitmychicken @soph_sol Aww thanks :blobblush: I will remember your advice if I ever get to the regular sock. I tend to become numb to textures so hopefully my standards are not too high
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