I am most impressed by freestyle knitting and crochet, where people make random blobs of stuff stuck together in glorious bohemian chaos.
*ponder* It occurs to me that this would be a fabulous way to make socks. Start by mapping the dimensions of your lower leg and foot to get an idea of the size/shape you need to create. Then do freestyle work to cover approximately your lower leg and top of your foot. Lay the partial project over your leg periodically to see how much more you need to do. When it's mostly done, knit/crochet together the back of the leg part, then fill in the heel-sole-toe of the foot area. Advantages are that it's easier to fit precisely, and when the sole wears out, you just remove and replace that part. Or if you want to make houseshoes, you could attach a leather or rubber sole.
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*ponder* It occurs to me that this would be a fabulous way to make socks. Start by mapping the dimensions of your lower leg and foot to get an idea of the size/shape you need to create. Then do freestyle work to cover approximately your lower leg and top of your foot. Lay the partial project over your leg periodically to see how much more you need to do. When it's mostly done, knit/crochet together the back of the leg part, then fill in the heel-sole-toe of the foot area. Advantages are that it's easier to fit precisely, and when the sole wears out, you just remove and replace that part. Or if you want to make houseshoes, you could attach a leather or rubber sole.
https://cypresstextiles.net/2019/05/29/freeform-crochet-basics-the-ultimate-beginners-guide-featuring-abstract-blocks-and-much-more/
https://rensfibreart.com/category/freestyle-knitting/