Oh yes, I just measured mine, and my wrists are7 inches. /O\ I've never come across any sock or glove patterns that were not done in the round, and I don't think that'd be sensible, either; not only would a seam be uncomfortable but you'll lose all the elasticity you need for the sock to stay up. I used to do sweater cuffs in the round as well when I wanted elastic cuffs - I haven't done a sweater or cardigan in ages, but the last ones were with unelastic cuffs intentionally. Knitting socks is fun and rathe reasy once you get the hang of it, but the learning process is intimidating to a lot of people, probably because it's difficult to learen from a written description or pattern. Even with YT videos it's not as easy with the classic patterin (where you get the 3D-shaped heel part), although there are patterns around which are easier to do learn also by video. I was lucky to learn it from my mother, and have taught it to a friend or two myself.
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I've never come across any sock or glove patterns that were not done in the round, and I don't think that'd be sensible, either; not only would a seam be uncomfortable but you'll lose all the elasticity you need for the sock to stay up. I used to do sweater cuffs in the round as well when I wanted elastic cuffs - I haven't done a sweater or cardigan in ages, but the last ones were with unelastic cuffs intentionally. Knitting socks is fun and rathe reasy once you get the hang of it, but the learning process is intimidating to a lot of people, probably because it's difficult to learen from a written description or pattern. Even with YT videos it's not as easy with the classic patterin (where you get the 3D-shaped heel part), although there are patterns around which are easier to do learn also by video. I was lucky to learn it from my mother, and have taught it to a friend or two myself.