Sometimes it's best to let a sock go...
The one I was trying to knit didn't survive through the first round of ribbing. It's probably time to face that I don't have the dexterity to knit a sock in fingering weight. Too bad.
I think what I really need to do is finish a scarf I have that's been on the needles for 13 years. Yes, 13. I don't know why I never frogged it but it's half done so I may as well finish it.
As for socks, I think I'm going to look for a crochet pattern. It's harder to construct them that way, but my hands should be able to handle it. We'll see.