Socktober 2026 | Tools, fit & durability

Welcome to the 2nd video of Socktober! In this one, I chat about tools used for sock knitting, different techniques & ways to make your handmade socks last longer. What are your tools & techniques choices when it comes to socks? 🧦 SOCKTOBER 2026 SERIES 🧦 PART I: I tried & ranked 13 sock yarns    • Socktober 2026 | I tried & ranked 13 sock ...   PART II: Socktober 2026 | Tools, fit & durability:    • Socktober 2026 | Tools, fit & durability   PART III: Socktober 2026 | 6 Pairs of socks finished! Patterns, reviews & mistakes:    • Socktober 2026 | 6 Pairs of socks finished...   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 1:08 Tools 6:42 Techniques 6:45 Gauge 7:49 Foot length 8:00 Cuff down or toe up 8:50 Heels 13:11 Durability 16:59 Outro 🪡 TOOLS MENTIONED 🪡 DPNs Magic Loop Short circulars: https://www.chiaogoo.com/interchangea... 2 sets of interchangeable needles Flexible DPNs: https://addi.de/en/product-3/addicras... ✂️ TECHNIQUES MENTIONED ✂️ Heel: Heel flap & gusset Forethough & afterthought heels German short row, boomerang heels Fleegle heel Sock construction: Cuff down sock Toe up sock Reinforcement: Reinforced heel (slip-stitch heel) Mandy Kingary's Slip-Stitch Sole: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... 🧶 YARNS MENTIONED 🧶 Schachenmayr Regia Reinforcement Yarn: https://lindehobby.co.uk/regia-1076/s... Lang Yarns Jawoll: https://www.langyarns.com/en/83-JAWOLL/ I purchased all items mentioned in the video myself - this video is not sponsored.