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Summer Lee Design Co.
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 มี.ค. 2020
Hi! My name is Summer and I’m obsessed with knitting socks.
I live in a Bixby, Oklahoma with my husband Dave, our two teenagers, and the bestest little blonde mutt you ever did see!
I’ve been knitting for almost 20 years, and designing sock knitting patterns since 2020. I LOVE color ~ finding surprising and delightful color stories is my favorite part of the design process! I’ve written a book about sock knitting too, which you can find in my shop, along with all my patterns!
I hope you’ll find patterns you love, plenty of color inspiration, and helpful tips across my site and social media channels. I also produce a weekly knitting podcast where I share my current projects, book recommendations, helpful tips, and more!
You can find me on Instagram (@summer.lee.knits), Ravelry (summerleigh) my Website (summerleedesignco.com) and here on TH-cam!
I live in a Bixby, Oklahoma with my husband Dave, our two teenagers, and the bestest little blonde mutt you ever did see!
I’ve been knitting for almost 20 years, and designing sock knitting patterns since 2020. I LOVE color ~ finding surprising and delightful color stories is my favorite part of the design process! I’ve written a book about sock knitting too, which you can find in my shop, along with all my patterns!
I hope you’ll find patterns you love, plenty of color inspiration, and helpful tips across my site and social media channels. I also produce a weekly knitting podcast where I share my current projects, book recommendations, helpful tips, and more!
You can find me on Instagram (@summer.lee.knits), Ravelry (summerleigh) my Website (summerleedesignco.com) and here on TH-cam!
I tried something new - did it work?!
In this video, I attempt a colorwork sock mash-up! I select two sock patterns from my previously released Midwinter Sock Set and use funky colors to combine them into one Frankensock! Was it amazing? Or hideous? Watch and find out!
The Midwinter Sock Set is 20% OFF thru Friday February 1st! No code needed ~ Use links below to purchase
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/midwinter-socks-set
Website: www.summerleedesignco.com/patterns/p/midwinter-sock-set
Socks I wear in the video (links to purchase below):
Lykke Socks
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lykke-socks
Website: www.summerleedesignco.com/patterns/p/lykke-socks
Hello Sailor Sock Set
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hello-sailor-sock-set
Website: www.summerleedesignco.com/patterns/p/hello-sailor-sock-set
Tutorial Videos:
Choosing a color palette for your project! th-cam.com/video/7XGZe8TgXco/w-d-xo.html
My method for knitting colorwork socks. th-cam.com/video/efb2e_s3Vs8/w-d-xo.html
Newsletter subscribers! There's a special coupon in your inbox for BOGO in my pattern store! It expires 1/31/2025! Want to get your hands on it, but not a subscriber yet?! Just click this link! shy-queen-11066.myflodesk.com/ev9st9kqal
*Want to buy my book The Sock Project? Click here! a.co/d/cJWn4Pf
Looking for all my patterns? You can find them all below!
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/summer-lee
My Website: www.summerleedesignco.com
*REVIVE Essential Oils: revive-eo.com/?rfsn=8536901.a89f365
*Sunrise Alarm Clock: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZW7WY5M?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsumme039-20&creativeASIN=B0BZW7WY5M&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.EEC2GP1IL8PB&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1
*ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties: www.amazon.com/dp/B07DPY1YWK?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsumme039-20&creativeASIN=B07DPY1YWK&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.36ZZ8ZSMGI3GG&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin
Follow me on Instagram for inspiration, news, tips, and general life stuff!
summer.lee.knits
*Some of the items listed above are affiliate links. There is no extra charge to you, but I do earn a small commission when you purchase from that link. This helps support the podcast ~ thank you so much!
The Midwinter Sock Set is 20% OFF thru Friday February 1st! No code needed ~ Use links below to purchase
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/midwinter-socks-set
Website: www.summerleedesignco.com/patterns/p/midwinter-sock-set
Socks I wear in the video (links to purchase below):
Lykke Socks
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lykke-socks
Website: www.summerleedesignco.com/patterns/p/lykke-socks
Hello Sailor Sock Set
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hello-sailor-sock-set
Website: www.summerleedesignco.com/patterns/p/hello-sailor-sock-set
Tutorial Videos:
Choosing a color palette for your project! th-cam.com/video/7XGZe8TgXco/w-d-xo.html
My method for knitting colorwork socks. th-cam.com/video/efb2e_s3Vs8/w-d-xo.html
Newsletter subscribers! There's a special coupon in your inbox for BOGO in my pattern store! It expires 1/31/2025! Want to get your hands on it, but not a subscriber yet?! Just click this link! shy-queen-11066.myflodesk.com/ev9st9kqal
*Want to buy my book The Sock Project? Click here! a.co/d/cJWn4Pf
Looking for all my patterns? You can find them all below!
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/summer-lee
My Website: www.summerleedesignco.com
*REVIVE Essential Oils: revive-eo.com/?rfsn=8536901.a89f365
*Sunrise Alarm Clock: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZW7WY5M?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsumme039-20&creativeASIN=B0BZW7WY5M&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.EEC2GP1IL8PB&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1
*ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties: www.amazon.com/dp/B07DPY1YWK?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsumme039-20&creativeASIN=B07DPY1YWK&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.36ZZ8ZSMGI3GG&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin
Follow me on Instagram for inspiration, news, tips, and general life stuff!
summer.lee.knits
*Some of the items listed above are affiliate links. There is no extra charge to you, but I do earn a small commission when you purchase from that link. This helps support the podcast ~ thank you so much!
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What are some great non-wool sock yarn options? I'm very allergic to wool and find it extremely itchy. I am curious as to what you think about other fiber options.
Could you please do a tutorial on how not to get a little hole in the side of your sick when increasing your stitches?
I didn’t learn about your club until January 2025. I ordered January 4th but things got crazy here and I didn’t try to download the initial patterns until now. Then I saw the 24 hour cut off. Now I can’t get them. Please help!
Loved this video and watching your creative process, questioning, and end result. I second guess myself all the time and then get too panicked to try. You’re right, true creativity comes from trying something and seeing it through. Thanks for sharing!
No sé inglés, compré tu libro traducido al español el año pasado, te sigo en TH-cam con subtítulos. Los patrones solo se venden en inglés?
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I’m glad you have the lesson of trying and it’s okay if it doesn’t work. It seems that the patterns would go together with different colors…..
I’m looking forward to tutorials. I seem to make my socks too long in the foot. I’m loving the cuff club and have made many of your designs. Congrats on the new home. Where did you buy your sofa? Love the rolling tv! ❤
YOUR FACE!! HAHA.. the drama, the try on, the foot with the loud sock, the music, then the REJECTION! 😮
Loving your hair today Summer ❤x
I adopted a Beesly 5 years ago too! She peered out of the internet into my soul from the local Humane Society. She is a strawberry blonde terrier mix. She would also like to be an only dog, but she has to share her home every work week with my daughter's rescue, bichon Louie. They tolerate each other. I became a Summer Lee fan when I found your book The Sock Project in the library, read it cover to cover, and then had to buy it for myself! I've since knit 4 pairs of socks! Loving your sock world! Thanks🥰
Your home is so beautiful! You have such a good eye with color in sock knitting but also interior design ❤
LOL! I have had quite a few rejects and I appreciate you showing yours as well.
Do you have a favorite cast on? I have your book and it wasn’t addressed. Thx
You are my biggest colour inspo. Please tell us about your jumper. Is it handmade? Or from where?
I adored this vlog. Had me laughing with the dramatic music and debate over the sock colors. And definitely thinking about a colorful new sock project!
OMG! I loved this production video. You are getting so relaxed the growth. Is your hubby produce them. The match up idea of those two patterns great however, i must agree with you on the color combinations. Keep up the good work .❤
LOVE the hair!!!!
Thank you Summer! I think I was the one who said I'm all thumbs and cables. Since reading your book and watching your demo's, I've knit a pair of socks which I can wear although they are not beautifully knit. I'm now on my second pair. Thank you again.❤️❤️❤️
90's grunge and knitting were meant to be together. I can't do 99% of audio books either. My brain can't follow. Which is funny because I do VO, so voices are something I should be able to follow. 😅 I have found that if the narrator is a good at acting then I can OCCASIONALLY follow, but most people don't seem to like audio books read by people with acting talent. They prefer fairly monotone deliveries and I haattteeeeee it. I love the Amelia Peabody series (written by Elizabeth Peters) read by Barbara Rosenblat (fantastic actress). It's a series set during the boom of archeological expeditions to Egypt in the 1880-1910's. It's very much Sherlock Homes meets Hercule Poirot; blended together into a bullhead English woman. It's fantastic, and I love it. I grew up reading them and was devastated when I realized one can't simply go galavanting off to Egypt to hunt for archelogical wonders.
Hey! You are wearing your socks!!! Thanks for sharing this creative process, enjoy the bold color choices!
I love your alarm clock! I want to get one for my son because I would much rather listen to that for 15 minutes than the traditional blaring.
I love this TH-cam. I don’t hang around for chit chat, but your personality and humor wouldn’t allow me to leave. You are awesome and I even subscribed to your I newsletter. Will purchase your book very soon. I’ve been knitting socks for about four years and looking forward to venturing out using your book, tips and tricks. Thanks for being so authentic which is what hooked me! 👍🏽💕
I might be missing something but the section on moving the beginning of round appears to be happening after a color change has already happened. What is the process for moving from ribbing to the first color change. Feels like something is missing here.
Summer, what are the socks you are wearing in this video? Sorry if its a repeat question. I love love your videos so much. Thanks for all you do to help us with our knitting.
Love the foot with heel and toe and love the leg but don’t love them together ❣️😍
Love the foot with heel and toe and love the leg but don’t love them together ❣️😍
Oh Summer I just love you sharing your vulnerability even though I think your sock was beautiful 💕
This was such an excellent and entertaining video! I enjoyed it so much. And love your new rug!
I actually think the two patterns could work together if the colors were the same or at least complimentary. Use the same hot pink and cranberry in the foot pattern and keep the heel and toes neutral maybe? I think it's a great idea, just the the colors that maybe were off-putting to you??? Course, I'm also a person who struggles using florals and grid patterns together, so my ideas may not be the most creative. Great job and thanks for sharing!
I really like the second pattern orange and green. Why don't mix it with cables ??
Don't frog the whole sock. Cut it in half and knit a cranberry foot onto the pink cuff and then a cream or pale green cuff onto your foot. Thank you for sharing your life and skills with others.
i think those two patterns together were great, just too many colors for the palette maybe. however, i wonder if something like an ugly sock challenge would be a fun thing to do? you've mentioned you don't wear your socks as much because they're pristine samples of your work, but what if you had some ugly bumming-around-the-house socks??? we need socks for all occasions because they're functional pieces of clothing at the end of the day, having some we aren't scared to mess up or get dirty is a good thing!
I want to try this exact sock with a warm brown background on the top. Thanks always for inspiring your flock! Just love you!❤
I love the colours too, but I'd combined the beige with the pink and the orange with the dark red.
I think it would look cool if maybe one of the colors from the leg was carried through on the foot to give it a little cohesion! Nice effort, though! It looks like you learned a lot!
Hi there. Do you have a way of doing this when you are adding in a color in a ribbed section? How do you weave in ends when you are purling? I am knitting the Breton striped socks which are all ribbed.
Thank you for showing us the ones that don’t work out too. 💕💕
Yay you're wearing your socks! Good job! Thanks for all the fun in this episode.
How do you find Wool of the Andes against the skin? I've used it a lot for home accessories but no garments.
Beasley was so polite while waiting for a chip! 😊
0:03 What is the name of this song?
Hi Summer I have weird non knitting related question what was the tool your husband was using to clean the shower doors? It looked like a great idea ❤live your podcast thanks
Your knowledge is impressive. I ordered your book, "The Sock Project" and will arrive tomorrow. Thank you for making your podcasts so interesting and fun. I am bingeing them as I just discovered you.
I applaud you for sticking with the sock to SEE how it worked out, all the way. That's what artists do--jump in and swim to the other side. I actually like the colors you worked with, maybe a few weeks of the hot pink at the toe...hmm. You got my brain ready to jump in! Cheers!
Mr. Summer Lee has turned this podcast into a cinematic masterpiece. I loved this video & the message. I love knowing I'm not the only one who makes a thing and then doesn't like the colors. Thank you <3
(From Dave): Thanks Jessica, but I can't take credit! While I help a lot with the editing, Summer is and will always be the brains behind all things creative! The most I've done is just allowed Summer the time and support she needs to do the videos she always wanted to do. That said, we're so very glad that you enjoyed it!! :)
I like those two patterns together. I love the top and maybe the plum color from the top with pistachio would’ve worked for the foot.
I was contemplating your completed mash up along with you! It was also a no-go for me, but you are definitely challenging me to get creative and take risks!
Thanks for showing your wins as well as your misses. Love all the episodes😊
Thanks Diane!
I love your color combos. Always!!!! So fun! And love the mashup! You inspire me to knit more colorwork ❤😊
Thank you so much!