I am looking for a way to make my husbands socks non slip. I have googled, and found various methods, but am interested in what you do.
I just finished a pair for him, but he is scared of slipping and falling. He just turned 79, and has gotten very unsteady.
Suggestions please 
I have used none of the methods that came up in this search so can’t vouch for any of them. I do find the one using knitted in bands interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=knitting+nonslip+soles
I’m not sure if there’s any knitted texture that would make a sock more “grippy”, but when I made slipper socks a few years ago as gifts, I put slip stop on the soles. It’s like a liquid silicone/rubber type material that comes in different colours. You might like to make thicker soles if you use it, though, as it might be a little uncomfortable to walk on, but it does provide some extra grip on hard floors. Best thing is you can be creative with how you apply it!
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I have a set of worsted acrylic “socks” that are very slippery. I have always thought about using hot melt glue dots.
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That could work! I’m not sure if hot glue is slippery when wet (dried pva is) but it’s worth a shot.
THANK YOU, gonna give it a try
I agree!
And I just happen to have a hot glue gun, and plenty of glue sticks 
Jean 
I am definitely going to try this
My daughter put hot glue on jammies feet when she had babies. I think it helped. It eventually wears or washes off as I recall; I’ve seen comments that it’s semi-permanent. That’s not meant to be discouraging, just to let you know what to expect.
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[Edited to add clarity.]
Today I found [these iron on nonslips] on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=iron+on+grippers+for+socks
Because I tried the hotglue…
This pattern is called, “Who spilled the pony beads on the carpet!”
So, any one know a good non-stick layer to use between the hotglue dots “beads” and the iron? I need to flatten these.
At least my feet are still toughened by four children and Legos (about two decades past)
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He needs to decide how he wants to wear is socks-
as house socks with some kind of non slip sole-
or as regular socks in his shoes.
Once you add something to make them nonslip they won’t fit into shoes.
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I haven’t tried any of the methods but I do think the iron on nonslip pads which can be bought would be the way to go, many of them have a good number of positive reviews.
@OffJumpsJack baking parchment or nonstick baking paper will be perfect between the iron and your hot glue spots. I use it on my son’s hama bead designs and know it protects the iron well. I suggest you carefully cover the inside of the sock or boots with another sheet of baking parchment before heating the glue or you risk transferring the glue through the sock and onto the upper which could result in a mess or in gluing the whole bootie together.
With hama beads, after heating/melting I leave the paper in place and put a weight such as a book onto to keep everything flat whilst it cools. However, with glue, it may be better to remove the paper whilst the glue is still warm so the paper doesn’t stick for ever.
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Sock yarn is going to wear out quickly no matter what you put on the bottom. For best security he should enjoy these lovely socks in a pair of slippers. Best of both worlds.
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https://pin.it/SLh4Nuy I found this on Pinterest. I’ve thought about getting some for some slippers I’m making for my sister who is also getting on in age.
Now that would be sturdy
Thank you
I found this video on knitting silicon hair bands right into the sock. I found a package of the hair bands at our local $store. I got a package of 200 for $1.50 , plus tax!
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That’s cool. They look like tiger stripes on that one!
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