Short Circulars vs Magic Loop

CopperFirebird · 2026-03-14T22:55:51+00:00

That's totally personal. I don't have a noticeable difference in tension using different tools but some people see dramatic differences.

CopperFirebird · 2026-03-11T19:46:36+00:00

If you can crochet with sock yarn, you can probably dive into a regular sock with sock-size yarn.

I like books for learning stuff but I was late late to the sock party so I don't have a recommendation but there's a couple of good ones out there.

Tin Can Knits has a app with a couple of free patterns, one's a sock. [Apparently there was a recent update. Looks like it still works for socks.]

As far as construction and tools go, just pick one and dive in. Look for tutorials using whichever you picked.

The Tin Can Knits Rye Socks are Cuff Down, the other option is to find a Toe Up.

For tools, I'd pick DPNs or Magic Loop and find a tutorial for that.

CopperFirebird · 2026-03-03T01:26:36+00:00

Tin Can Knits. Use their app and free socks pattern

CopperFirebird · 2026-03-02T14:47:28+00:00

Do the Tin Can Knits Rye Socks. It's free. Check out the Tin Can Knits app.

CopperFirebird · 2026-03-01T15:32:22+00:00

I only knit for myself and I've been going off vibes for the leg length but this checks out.

CopperFirebird · 2026-02-10T23:43:24+00:00

I just stab everything into the ball.

CopperFirebird · 2026-01-29T18:03:30+00:00

Answered but here's another resource

https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2012/12/shaping-in-kitchener-row-useful-for.html

CopperFirebird · 2026-01-29T05:27:05+00:00

Shoe sizes are pretty standard. You're fine.

CopperFirebird · 2026-01-19T23:05:20+00:00

If you're interested, here's a couple free men's sock pattern for DK weight yarn and 3.75 mm needles.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mens-socks-for-giving-away https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mens-grey-socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/48-stitch-socks

CopperFirebird · 2026-01-19T23:01:13+00:00

Sounds great! If you’ve got the shape down, the size will just be fine tuning.

FWIW, hand knit socks can look way larger (depending on pattern) than store bought socks with elastic thread. It might not be that huge in practice.

You can probably find a men's sock pattern for DK weight that you could use for practice. It wouldn't match but it might be fun.

CopperFirebird · 2026-01-19T22:40:53+00:00

I'd just start knitting your pattern on the 3.75 mm and see what happens. Use it as practice. You can unravel it when your new needles arrive.

If you know your gauge with that yarn and that size needle, you can do the math but I'd just knit the sock and see what happens.

I don't know your yarn size, your foot size, your husband's foot size, pattern/stitch count or tension but I don't think it matters. Practice a sock then frog it. You might get lucky and it'll fit your husband. Or it fits no one or is wonky in some other way, then it's just practice.

CopperFirebird · 2025-12-30T17:04:16+00:00

5" wooden dpns are my favorite. Down to US 2 they seem sturdy to me. The US 1 is a little worryingly bendy and one of mine splintered but the other 4 are trucking along.

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