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Can you make socks with 100% wool?
According to Ravelry, I made my first successful pair of 100% wool socks in 2011 (there were three previous pairs that didn’t fit), and incredibly, they are still going strong despite fortnightly wear. My longest-lasting pair of purchased socks is probably no more than five years old.
How much wool do I need for a pair of socks?
Generally, you need 100 grams of sock-weight yarn for a pair of socks. Different brands or sizes of yarn may be different, as well as the size of needles that you use.
What kind of yarn is used for socks?
While regular wool yarn can be used for a sock, many people prefer superwash wool for socks because it can be washed in a washing machine. Other good choices for socks include wool blends and just about any kind of yarn with a bit of nylon added for durability.
Can you make socks without nylon?
A no-nylon sock yarn is, as it sounds, a yarn without nylon! Some are 100% wool, while others add silk or plant-based fibers like bamboo, Tencel (which is eucalyptus-derived), or mohair to add durability. Often, no-nylon sock yarns are twisted more tightly and/or have more plies to add durability to the yarn itself.
Can you knit socks on 2 straight needles?
Newer knitters sometimes find circular knitting intimidating, but even some of the most advanced knitters do not like knitting with double pointed needles. Use regular straight needles to make a pair of socks instead. Knitting socks on straight needles requires some seaming and basic knowledge of knitting techniques.
Is it hard to knit socks?
Knitting socks is very straightforward, making them great projects for travel, or knitting at the game or while waiting for the kids to finish their sports practice. As long as you’ve got the right number of stitches and pay attention to the instructions, it will all work out.
Do you need sock yarn for socks?
Sock yarn is a very fine gauge yarn (usually considered fingering weight yarn #1). Most yarns specifically made for socks will be a yarn blend, usually a wool and nylon blend (sometimes it is another synthetic fiber). You can also make socks from pure wool sock yarn or superwash merino wool yarns.
Do hand knit socks last?
With just a little bit of effort, your handknit socks can last through quite a bit of wear. Washing wool socks isn’t nearly as hard as it might seem at first glance. Give your knit wool socks some love, and they’ll love you back!Oct 19, 2021.
Which wool is best for knitting socks?
Sock-making works best with a yarn that offers some stretch, and generally knitters prefer wool-nylon blends with at least 20% nylon for guaranteed elasticity. If you prefer thin socks, choose a fingering weight skein, and if you prefer thicker socks, choose a bulkier ball.
How many balls of yarn do you need to knit socks?
Most sock knitters use sock yarn (fingering weight yarn that is often a blend that includes wool & nylon). Most pairs of socks for an average adult require 2 balls of 50 grams, or 1 ball of 100 grams. Most sock yarns are sold in these 2 sizes.
What is a vanilla sock?
“a simple pair of hand knit socks that follow a basic recipe personalised to fit the knitters foot” — a definition of vanilla socks. I must admit- I just made up this definition of vanilla socks.
How long does it take to knit socks?
It takes me about two to three weeks to knit an adult male-size pair of socks using fingering yarn and size US 1 needles. With needles in size US 2, they will be finished in about two weeks. Regular adult-sized socks made with worsted yarn and size 4 or 5 needles take me about a week.
What ply wool do you use for socks?
Sock yarn is 4 ply or in american terms it’s also called fingering and superfine. Sock yarn is also available in thicker plys such as the Zauberball 6 ply which makes great boot socks. How many balls of sock yarn do I need? For most foot sizes one 100g ball of sock yarn is more than enough to knit a pair of socks.
What ply is sock wool?
Standard 4 ply sock yarn can also be used for making socks but without the nylon it is best to use a reinforcing thread on the heel and toe which you knit in with the yarn.
What size yarn is best for socks?
If you want to wear your sock in shoes pick fingering weight yarn (also known as sock weight yarn or 4ply yarn) or if your shoes are loose fitting you can pick a little bit thicker sport weight yarn. For boot socks select DK or worsted weight yarn. For home socks you can use also chunky yarn such as the Novita Isoveli.
Does sock yarn need nylon?
No, a sock yarn does not need nylon. However, nylon has been used because it is cheap and also nylon works well to hold together fine fibres in fine yarns, so the sock knitting machine people like it. Strengthening the sock can also be done with heel stitch or with additional darning for hard wear.
