Yeah, I think the sole of the sock is felting and, therefore, shrinking and, therefore, eating up some of the leg length. One way to avoid would be superwash. Or knitting a longer foot in the knowledge it will felt up and shrink with wear. Also, cut half the plies away from each strand before you splice them together so that, for the length of the join, you keep the same number of plies that are in the rest of the yarn x

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Okay this is obviously the KEY part of wet splicing that I missed 😂 Thank you!

In my experience, I only use sock yarn that has superwash wool and nylon. The superwash makes sure they don’t felt, and the nylon for durability. 100% wool socks feel cosy, but they will felt and lose their structure quickly. I spend too much time knitting socks for them to be useless so quickly. I still have and wear socks I knit over 20 years ago.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

This makes sense! I'm reluctant to lose the benefits of non-superwash wool but it's certainly not making things simple 😂

@LyraBunny

3 ай бұрын

@@AliMakesEverything A while ago Rebecca Clow mentioned on her podcast (I forget which episode) that she really liked making socks using non-superwash sock yarn, which I think was 75% regular wool and 25% nylon. You could try that and that way you'd have the durability from the nylon, but also using non-superwash?

At least half of my knitting knowledge is from either Saint Roxanne Richardson or Saint Suzanne Bryan. They are both so amazing at making pro-tips so doable for us "still learning" knitters down here on Earth. That sunny egg-yolk yellow is so gorgeous on you! I can't wait to see the FO! So odd about those socks. I'm really curious to know how the fish lips kiss works over time.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Hahahaha they really seem to have earned the titles! And thank you so much!

Hi!!!! Quick interjection… re: WET splicing, to get the same yarn size you need to draft the fiber out a bit from each end of yarn before wetting and rubbing it together. Cannot help with that ick sensation though. It’s OKAY to weave in ends. Sometimes I splice, sometimes I knit my ends in as I go, sometimes I weave them in at the end. Depends on the project (likelihood I’ll need to frog to make adjustments) and just my mood in the moment. Okay… back to the video.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Ohhhhhh yes okay, this is the part of wet splicing that I obviously completely missed 😂 Thank you 😂

so sorry to hear of the problems you’re having with your dads socks. My husband loves a long leg on his hand knit socks too, and to make sure he has the fit and the cozy, I knit him DK weight socks with super wash merino/nylon . He wears these in boots with a lot of walking, and sweating and has not had any issues with the socks getting misshapen. He says they’re the only socks that keep his feet warm when he’s in sub 0 conditions. Alternatively, you could try adding some knit in elastic into your non super wash socks. It’s so thin that it won’t change your gauge, but will add some structure to the fabric. Good luck Ali!

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Ooh the elastic idea is very interesting! Thank you! 😄

Wow- I cannot believe those socks!! I love the idea of pure non superwash wool socks, but that felting is nuts! I guess superwash may be the way to go. Huh- you taught me something new!

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Right?! I'm stunned 😂 What were people doing before superwash and nylon existed?!

As already many have said ❤ If you want a woolly sock that is going to be used in a boot, you need a sock yarn that is re-enforced with nylon or some other strong fiber. Blend i use is usually 75%wool/25%nylon. Or 80/20. 100% wool is good for night socks when you sleep or for felting. some breeds or yarns don't felt though. The internet will know better than me. But if you really want to knit pure wool which is going to felt and you know it, just do bigger socks and wash them so you'll get a felted sock to give.. as you were planning..

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Ooh, non-felting breeds?! I can naively keep a modicum of hope alive for a perfect solution for 100% non-superwash wool socks for another day 😂

If you want to avoid nylon in your Dad’s socks, you could try the Onion brand sock yarn. It’s 70% superwash wool, 30% nettle fiber. It’s made in Denmark, with sustainability in mind. Nettle fiber is a very strong plant fiber and combining it with superwash wool means that you get a durable, soft, natural fiber sock without the use of nylon.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Nettle! I learned about a new thing you can make yarn out of today 😂

In case no one else has mentioned it - when you wet splice, remove half the plies for a few inches on both ends and then join them. Will make it truly invisible

@amydickson9503

3 ай бұрын

This and don’t dunk the yarn. Dip your fingers in the water and use them to dampen the yarn.

@sparkle5240

3 ай бұрын

@@amydickson9503 I also fold back each (half thick) yarn on itself with them both crossed. That way I can tug on it and it will hold. Don't know if it actually is better, it just feels like it is.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Okay this is definitely what I was missing 😂 Thank you!

I lrefer bamboo because metal beedles hurt my hands. Yet i used metal in a swatch recently and was very pleased with how it came out. I may try them more. I also like how quiet bamboo is when knitting. When i bring metal or even laminated wood to church, its like im asking everyone to look at what im doing!

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Hahahaha there is a DEFINITE click click click when I'm knitting, it's true 😂

I watched some guide for sp*t splicing (I'm sure the cencored version is less yack). It said to untwist the yarn for some lenght and cut bit off on both ends. So if it is 4ply, untwist it and cut 2 plies off, do the same for other end of yarn at the same lenght and then sp*t splice it together. I usually can't even tell where the joint is.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Okay this makes infinitely more sense than what I was doing 😂

I’ve heard Emma from woolly mammoth fibre co talk about knitting with her non-superwash 100% wool sock yarn. She mentioned that she knits the foot of her socks 1-2 cm longer than her feet so that they fit perfectly once they felt. Might be worth a try for your dad!

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Okay so I'm NOT the only person in the entire world out here trying to knit non-superwash socks, hallelujah! Thank you! 😄

You might want to try the Shadow Wrap heel. Really easy and intuitive and I think has a similar shape to Fish Kiss. Italy sounds amazing.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I'm curious to check this one out! 😄

Love your videos! Looking forward to travel knits. I'm taking a big trip to Scotland in November and I really want to take the right knitting projects, and the right book. 😊

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Yay, thank you so much! And I hope you have an amazing trip, Scotland looks so beautiful 😍

I would mid progress block my WIP! And I would make tie or adjustable straps. Straps stretching is a potential issue either way with straps, regardless of if you are doing bottom up, top down, waist shaping, etc. Elastic inserted into the straps, or I've even ran a length of yarn tied to the front, strung into the double knit straps and then tied to the back to anchor and reduce stretching. I think the fact that you have clear booby pockets and are working with the heavier end of the yarn first would make adding waist shaping that stays proportionally in the correct spot easier. Knit until you are getting close to where you have started waist shaping in your example knit. Block. Once dry maybe even hang it a bit to simulate gravity from wearing. Then take gauge measurements and do all the maths for when to start, how many rows, how many decreases, etc.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Ooh this is a great idea, mid-project blocking would really help alleviate some of the waist shaping fit concerns! Thank you!

I've heard of people knitting socks with wool and a strand of nylon thread. Some people say that you only really need the extra oomph in the toe and heel but I'm super new to knitting socks so I myself haven't experimented yet with different yarn types :)

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

I might have to start doing this 😅

#1 Copper stan!! I like the idea of the pre-felted sock but idk if that is what your dad is looking for. I wonder if looking up more scandi knitting traditions re: socks or mittens would help you figure out how to proceed, since they are also traditionally 1) a sheep people and 2) dealing with very cold climes.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

I think that's exactly what I need to do, because like, what were the Scandinavians doing four hundred years ago when there was no superwash or nylon!?

Yep! She has a KZread channel with a video about knitting with non-superwash wool if you’re interested in watching

Sat and listened to you while I worked on my Barnsley sweater, which I finally started (instead of just gazing at the pattern photos) because of you!! Loved the book segment as always and I’ve added Pumpkin to my list. I got so excited when you mentioned Heartstopper - season 2 actually came out in August last year (it’s wonderful) and season 3 is due in October this year!!

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Ahhh that's so fun! I'd love to see pictures when yours is finished! Oh you're right, I completely forgot season 2 happened and that I actually meant season 3 😂 I guess I found season 1 more memorable 😂

Perfect timing! I’m watching your video and knitting my first topdown baby sweater. Am starting the sleeves - and wondering how to prevent holes under the arms! Thx for the tip to look at Roxanne Richardson!!

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Hooray, so glad it could be helpful! 😄 Happy knitting on your sweater!

*adds books to tbr pile*

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

I'm coming for your wallet, one book rec at a time 😂

Im sure someone else in the comments has already mentioned it, but just in case: Heartstopper season 2 came out Aug of last year. Its very good for those who havent seen it! The third season is due to come out in Oct of this year, i believe

Yeah, I think it’s the yarn. Usually socks are made with sock yarn. If you want to use DK, Estelle yarns makes a DK with a mixture of nylon wool and wool

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Ooh thanks for the recommendation! 😄

To back up the general consensus, the sock is felting because the wool is non-superwash (basically, if it’s a yarn you can wet-splice it’s probably not going to be very good for socks). I would at the very least use superwash wool (although that will still felt a little bit) or superwash wool with nylon and knit the foot a few centimetres longer than it needs to be. I want to note here that a little bit of felting in a sock can be good because it increases durability and warmth. But maybe not that much. Also, your cardigan looks *amazing*!

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

*sigh* I was really hoping I wouldn't have to go with superwash, but the consensus really seems to be that I am trying to do the impossible 😂 Thank you so much!

Your sweater looks awesome 😎 I think you can get knitting for olive at Knitting Loft 😃

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😄 Yes! It's much pricier to buy it in Canada, but The Knitting Loft is where I get stray individual balls when I run out from my online orders 😂

I hate spit-splicing too!!! Even using water. I hate the method and the felted look of the yarn when done. I only use it if there’s a really good reason to avoid weaving an end in that spot.

If he’s wearing the same socks all week and you are using 100% wool he is definitely felting his socks inside his boot 😂 If you don’t want to use nylon, another fiber that will help in this case is silk. Handmade socks for stretch out unlike commercial socks. I would recommend knitting his socks a little tighter to help combat that. I find that I like 1.5” of negative ease in my socks vs the standard 1”.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

*siiiigh* Of course he is 😂 Oh good tips about silk and the stretching, thank you! 😄

Okay i might be the one weirdo but i prefer the shadow wrap heel over the fishlips kiss heel. It's a lot more intuitive for ne. I do use her fitting notes to do shortrow heels for friends and family but as soon as the shortrows start I go back to shadow wrap. Hey brownberry has a free tutorial on it - I highly recommend her how to knit socks series Also, I like the fit of heel flap and gusset when I knit for myself, because it fits the rise of my foot much better and its got some reinforcement with the slip stitch heel. Its more fiddly because it took me a bit to figure out the right combo to get the right amount of negative ease, but then i took a class with Kate Atherley and bought her book, so now I'm golden. Shes a Canadian teacher that taught out of yarns untangled in Kensington for a while. Okay back to the episode

@terralia644

2 ай бұрын

In terms of sock fits - the slipping makes me think the sock is too loose across the instep. I would knit a smaller circumference with a heel flap and gusset to get that nonslip fit. Your dad sounds knit worthy enough that he deserves to have his own measurements for custom socks. In general, you want to knit to a negative 10% ease both in terms of circumference and length (the Kate Atherley book Custom fit Socks has explanations! It also has a sock recipe for any gauge and tables like the Amy Herzog book. In terms of sock yarn options - you may want to look for a silk wool blend! I also saw someone with a non superwash wool and tencel (a wood pulp fibre that uses a closed chemical loop) blend at Knit City - I think Coates and Co? that might also work.

@AliMakesEverything

Ай бұрын

Ooh these are great tips, thank you! I have yet to try a shadow wrap heel but I’ve heard a similar sentiment from a few people since I tried the fish lips, so I’m curious to try it out now!

So random but I’m slightly obsessed with your red lipstick!! Do you mind sharing what brand/shade you’re wearing? Thank you for all your videos - books and knitting is a magical combination for a podcast 😊

@AliMakesEverything

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😄 I too am slightly obsessed with red lipstick hahahaha this one is Lisa Eldridge Velvet Dragon!

hi so fun story about the no frills cardigan- my mom asked me to knit her a sweater, and then she said she wanted a cardigan- so i knew i was in for flat knitting time. naive me sent her the no frills pattern as an example of what her options would be, and she fell in love- 16 balls of yarn later, i’m almost done with the v neck shaping and about ready to split for sleeves 😭 love your channel tho, and the speed you talk at is perfect for my brain

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Oh nooooo, this is a cautionary tale of gift knitting 😂 It's about to get much more mindless and straightforward though, smooth sailing from here! Wishing you much patience 😂

I would try "Magic Heel Socks by The Autumn Acorn" sock pattern. like everyone else is saying, use different yarn.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Ooh, I'll have to look into this one! Thank you!

I've definitely had similar sock issues before and it's mainly the type of yarn you use that causes it. I've found that the best way to avoid it is using a more suitable yarn (something with nylon, more 'rougher', and tightly spun instead of a woolen spun and airy yarn). Either way I would recommend knitting your socks at least six centimeters longer on both the foot and the leg if you want to keep using non-superwash

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

I guess I just knit ginormous socks now 😂

7:53 it’s so weird how different it is, I had no problems bringing my metal chiaogoos (13 cm length) with me on the plane in Europe 😅

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

So weird! I think it just comes down to the very specific verbiage of each country's written security rules-do they describe knives specifically enough to exclude knitting needles, or no? 😂

@ByMichelleKnappmann

3 ай бұрын

@@AliMakesEverything very true 😅 been told by my local yarn store, that it’s a myth here, that we can’t bring them

Change that bralette pattern to top down! And for wet splicing, separate each ply and break them at different lengths so you have less bulk. But you can also just weave in ends if you hate doing that. Magic knot works too, but I use that very rarely.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Okay stay tuned to find out whether or not I successfully manage to flip this pattern-I've never done it before, and it's not a simple pattern...but it DOES seem to make the most sense to knit it top down so...good luck to me 😂

@soolee8747

3 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@AliMakesEverything Good luck! Maybe download a pattern for a top-down bralette, too, just so you have a better understanding of the general construction? Alternatively, I haven’t tried this myself, but some people have had success using silicone cords (aka barber cords) to try on their bottom-up knits. The trick is to put them on like a dress you step into, rather than putting the WIP over your head.

Cant give any advice re socks but re your duster cardigan you might want to rethink the pockets if you're expecting it to drop a lot. A pocket that is added later on can be moved up the cardigan if it really stretches!

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Oh that's a good point to consider, thank you!

Sp*t splicing is fast, more secure than a knot/weave, and virtually undetectable. I've heard that the enzymes in s*liva contribute to the instant fuse, but I'm not sure I believe it. I have to psych up to do it sometimes, but it's the only method I use when the fiber is right for it.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Fascinating, maybe someday I'll psych myself up enough to reach this level of commitment to the craft 😂

@soolee8747

3 ай бұрын

I’ve read the same thing about enzymes. That said, I’m sure the type of wool-aka sheep breed(s) involved-makes a difference, too. Plus how it’s spun. For example, splicing a single ply yarn would probably be a terrible idea.

Did the sock cuff stretch wide? Because in combination with the self-felting, I noticed when my socks have ANY stretching out in the cuff, the heel flap slips down below my heel. You might need to take down the negative ease in the cuff to more than 20%.

One more comment from me! I hope you don't mind that I keep commenting constantly. But I find that even after I post my most burning thoughts as I finish watching, your podcast percolates in the back of my brain for a while and then I have more things to add. Fingers crossed that this is an endearing quirk and not an annoying one! (If it helps, repeated engagement is probably good for the algorithm?) Thanks for the shoutout, by the way. Condolences about your mug. Do keep us posted if you go the kintsugi route. I know-and appreciate-that accessibility is important to you in its various forms. On that note, would you consider editing the automatically generated captions that KZread includes, so that your podcast can be more inclusive for people with disabilities? (And also people who use captions in other ways, like learning a second language?) I know this sort of request can lead to a lot of follow-up questions about the details, so let me know if you want to discuss this further in some other way. One option might be the message feature on Ravelry.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Of course not, no higher compliment than to know the thoughts keep percolating! You're absolutely right, thank you for pointing out this oversight! I've got them edited for the new video going up tomorrow, and will start working my way through updating the back catalogue 😊

I would recommend going with the superwash for socks. Wool will felt :(

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

But the lanolin benefits... 😭 Why is there no perfect solution 😂

@palakp310

3 ай бұрын

​@@AliMakesEverything ikr! I am currently having the same issue with deciding in sweater yarn. Non superwash wool is warmer and more enjoyable to knit with. But I know that the finished object will not last in my house-- at some point they will be thrown into the wash, felt at the elbows and armpits left in the back of a car... Etc. Wool is also itchier than superwash. There is also cost to be factored in. I'm still searching for the perfect yarn :(.

OMG I was laughing at folks thinking you talk too fast! Well jokes on me because somehow I hit speed gear and sped you up 2x...I thought I was losing my mind until I figured it out 😂

@slkendall85

3 ай бұрын

I only watch KZread at 2x speed for everyone 😂 Your brain gets used to it and it makes people sound smarter 😂

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Oh my god, everyone you watch is just a chipmunk 😂

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

😂 Incredible

@slkendall85

3 ай бұрын

@@AliMakesEverythingNuh uh, everything 1x speed sounds too slow now. I also listen to audiobooks at at least 1.7x

I think your right about "leg is foot". It was probably caused by the combination of moisture (sweat) and agitation that will cause felting, ie shrinking. As the leg moved down to the heel it continued to felt, leaving the top part stable. Interesting. Solving this problem??? I don't like suggesting a super. Maybe if you care to make a deep dive into sheep breeds, there are some breeds that are less likely to felt. Do you know any spinners? It might be fun to partner up and experiment.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Ooh the breeds idea is interesting! I'm reluctant to lose the lanolin benefits by switching to a superwash so maybe it's time for me to get researching!

i don’t think you talk too fast! you talk at the perfect speed for me to keep up with lmao. there are some people who talk too slow for me and i have to speed them up on youtube. and there are some people that even speeding them up cannot fix them for me. those poor souls…..

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Hahahaha so glad I'm not the only fast talker 😂

I spit splice when I have to, but if I have access to it I'll boil a cup of water and use that

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Oh I've never heard of using boiling hot water for it!

@thelittlestlibrarian

3 ай бұрын

@@AliMakesEverything I don’t know if it’s a “real thing” I just hate putting yarn in my mouth and figured hot water must do the same thing

About the bralette: I would convert the whole project to top down if I wanted to be sure about fitting

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

I think you're right, this is the right approach-it's going to be an interesting exercise because this is not a super simple pattern to be my first time reversing a pattern, wish me luck 😂

@BrendaBeckett-ob8wf

3 ай бұрын

@@AliMakesEverything you’re so adventurous that you can do it! (Or find a top down bralette pattern and knit that instead?)

Do you know if there is a worsted weight version of the No Frills cardigan?

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

I don't think so unfortunately, only DK!

It sounds like your father has a high arch foot. Roxanne Richardson has a tutorial for that type of heel.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Ooh, this is an interesting possibility! I need to look into this, thank you!

Funny fact: I listen to you at 2x the speed, lol

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Oh my god 😂 This is incredible.

I wonder if you are using 100% wool only? It's typically recommended to use nylon in socks. So I wonder if you could hold a strand of nylon with your wool socks.

@soolee8747

3 ай бұрын

I agree about the nylon. Or if you prefer to use a natural fabric, holding a strand of silk is a (pricier) option.

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

It is 100% wool-does nylon help with preventing felting? I know it's good for durability 🤔

@AliMakesEverything

3 ай бұрын

Ooh I haven't heard of silk for this purpose! Very interesting.