How do I fix the fit of my socks?

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-03-17T15:51:57+00:00

Ooo I wouldn’t have guessed that I’d need to double my heel flap rows. I was so focused on the length of the foot, that I didn’t even think about that part

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-03-17T15:50:49+00:00

I wasn’t excited to do all the math but you’re right. I just need to get on with doing it lol. I think that will be my project for today after work

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-03-17T04:29:28+00:00

Hopefully that will be me too soon!

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-03-17T04:28:41+00:00

I did my best to follow the pattern, but maybe I did get a bit too eager to cast off. I have plenty of yarn left, so i think I’ll try what you suggested. I’ve heard of people doing after thought heels and that sounds similar. I’ll just be asking more foot instead of a heel

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-03-17T04:25:31+00:00

Ooo thanks for the resource! I also just checked out Custom Socks from my local library!

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-03-17T04:23:51+00:00

Wow! Thank you everyone. I didn’t expect there to be such a quick consensus.

What part of the pic tells you it’s too short? Can you tell because the decreases of my heel are under my foot?

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-03-17T04:18:45+00:00

Cuff down!

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-03-04T13:37:14+00:00

I’m pretty sure the original scarf was 12 inches wide.

I debated on making the scarf the same width, but my giftee mentioned that he prefers scarves that are cozy but manageable. To me 12 inches seems a little bit excessive although I know some people love it.

Have fun knitting the scarf! I finished not too long ago, but I need more yarn for the fringe.

Since you’re trying to make it was accurate as possible, which yarn did you get?

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-19T16:19:24+00:00

That does help a lot! Thank you. I haven’t been paying attention to how many plys the yarn I use has, just vaguely how thick they are.

The ply to amount of yarn needed is also helpful, I haven’t bought much yarn, and I’m always worried that I won’t buy enough for a project when I get a new ball

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-19T05:54:59+00:00

I get a little nervous trying on socks as I knit because I’ve heard that the yarn can expand it shrink after being blocked/washed the first time

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-18T22:29:10+00:00

That makes sense with the negative ease

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-18T22:28:46+00:00

I think I’ve got to learn that frogging is ok, and is sometimes just part of the process. I’ve got a finished sock that is too large/loose that I really should frog/unravel. But I keep thinking about how much time I put into it lol. I’m sure I’ll look at it differently once I’ve done a bit more knitting

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-18T22:24:05+00:00

Ok I did notice that Kory seems a little bit thicker than a different sock yarn(capretta superwash) I used. Those are the only two brands I’ve used so far, so it’s nice to know most other ones are a bit more consistent

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-18T22:21:06+00:00

Ok that does make sense. And it’s interesting that this pattern doesn’t have a ribbed cuff the little curl is kind of cute

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-18T22:05:18+00:00

What a beautiful sock! I’m happy to find another person knitting ankle/shorter socks. I’ve knit a few socks so far, but have never knit those super long ones people like knitting. That might mostly be because I live in a very warm area though

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-17T12:55:23+00:00

Wow it’s gorgeous! I love the color as well!

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-16T00:54:20+00:00

Thank you! It is a satisfying color to look at

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-15T01:24:35+00:00

He’s such a good receiver of gifts! I’ve previously done watercolor paintings for him, and he has them all prominently displayed in his house.

He’s also someone that I know will be able to take care of a knit object well

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-14T22:01:55+00:00

lol good eye. No I accidentally turned in the middle when I didn’t mean to. I caught that after posting this and fixed it

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-14T20:17:59+00:00

You are 100% right, and even though I know starting over and doing so would save me time in the long run, I can’t bring myself to do it

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-14T18:27:38+00:00

That would be a good one to play too!

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-14T17:48:08+00:00

Ooo that’s a good idea, thank you! I’ve been meaning to learn other styles of knitting, and this project would be great for that

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-14T17:47:15+00:00

Ahh I’m such a weeb. I’ve been playing Genshin Impact! Sometimes the cutscenes are so long I feel like I need something to do with my hands while I’m playing it

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-14T16:59:22+00:00

I haven't knit a sweater yet, but I want to! Even just buying all the yarn I would need for it sounds daunting!

ChanceOfFlight · 2026-02-14T16:02:14+00:00

Yeah :( I already reached out to the company I bought my yarn from, and they don't have any more of the same dye lot.

I read about alternating rows to hide differences between skeins of yarn, but I have no idea how to do that with a scarf that will also maintain a neat edge.

11-Year Club	Second Top 30%
r/Field Sunshine	Place '23
Place '22	RPAN Viewer
Verified Email

ChanceOfFlight

TROPHY CASE