hopek
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Post by hopek on Oct 26, 2021 17:41:29 GMT
Hi there, I'm still new to processing wool from scratch and working with it. I've yet to spin, though my spinning wheel is coming right away! I live in a cold climate and want to make thick roving socks. I know that this is a 'no no', but there are people here that wear really thick roving socks in a rubber moccasin as a winter boot, and they've lasted people years.
I know it's said that you should add either nylon, acrylic, mohair, etc.. What is the simplest, cheapest option for making a basic thick roving sock to make it last as long as possible. My most basic idea was to just carry along a thread of nylon through the high wear areas, and darn any thin spots before it become a hole. But maybe someone else has more experience and that just wears through too quickly. What are some things that you do to make long lasting socks, when using thicker yarn? Thanks!
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Post by MTRuth on Oct 27, 2021 15:46:33 GMT
This sounds like an interesting idea. I don't knit and I won't be much help. It seems if you are using wool roving that eventually the wool will felt with wear and that is why the socks last. Your idea of using a nylon thread should work. Good luck, I would love to see the socks when you finish them.
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Post by Shepherdess on Oct 27, 2021 17:24:53 GMT
I don't know why thick yarn for warm winter socks would be a no no. lots of people do it. One reason for spinning is to get the yarn you want. Usually, when talking about spinning and adding in nylon it's nylon fibre that is carded along with the wool. Some people add nylon yarn into the heal or for the whole footpad. It is your wool and yarn and you should do what makes you happy. Do some samples with swatches and see what you like.
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