My old Norwegian neighbor told me the mittens they would knit for the seamen were twice the size of the fisherman's hands, in all directions. The motions of fishing made them felt in length and width.
Finally it’s been said out loud! I’ve figured out by myself that I need as tight gauge as possible, just like you said. It’s KEY! I’m always shocked when I see sock patterns written for 2,5 or even 3mm needle with a very loose gauge. Unless they’re meant to be house socks, I think it’s a waste of time and energy. There’s no way such a loose knit fabric can survive normal wear. Another thing is the hype on super squishy merino sock yarns. I mean… they are lovely and super duper soft but personally I’d never use them for socks that are meant to be worn often. But hey, that’s just me. I know people knit socks with hand dyed yarns so maybe it works 😊 Thank you for this video, I really enjoyed it! 🎉
I didn't know about the fuzzy stuff so thank you!! I just finished the foot of my very first sock, i took a personal class to learn it. I'm so proud 🥲 I'm going to make them short to cover the ankle and add a little picot.
This video is one of my favorites! After years of knitting socks of varying yarns and weights, I love fingering weight, non-nylon, woolly socks. I too have learned the 3x1 rib lasts longer for utilitarian type socks, along with Jacob sheep blends. I am also experimenting with Navaho churro sheep/bison blends of yarns here in the US. I was introduced to your yarns via Woolly Thistle and the hearth sock yarn is awesome! Greetings from North Carolina :)
Anyone tried knitting socks with istex lettlopi? Its not tight twist but know people do it and I wonder how it fares. Istex also have a fingering weight lopi yarn that I might try. Will definitely get some hearth sock at some point too. Looks lush. Thanks Emma for great tips. I can’t be bothered with sock patterns either. I bought 52 weeks of socks and haven’t knitted a single pair! If anyone wants to buy the book (hardback) from me Id be up for that👍🏻
I've been experimenting lately with different sock yarns as I've found I really don't love superwash wool, and I'd really rather not use nylon. I have an old skein of your natural sock that I'm excited to knit up, and sometime soon I've got to get some of your hearth sock to try! might hold it double for a more dk weight boot sock :)
Thanks for the tips Emma! I just learned to knit socks over the summer and started with aran and worsted weight yarns. Just finished my first pair of fingering weight socks in Isager sock yarn, they were toe-up and I made them a little shorter than my foot and they feel pretty good. Just started my first cuff-down socks in retrosaria mondim and I appreciate the tip about felting and knitting them longer! Now I don't need to worry about accidentally making them too long!
Thanks for this Emma- my ears always prick up when you mention tips in your vlogs, so thank you for noting this all in one place- I think I will be referring back to this video again😊
Love the simplicity of these tips! Thank you! Not mentioned was the limitations of yarn weight, but I guess it partly depends on the shoes/boots being worn.
I knit 2 pairs of socks without nylon and pierced through them in no time. I never thought about knitting longer and tighter... maybe I'll try again. Thanks for this video.
Great advice ,,,emma,,, Only have ever done my very first pair with no nylon,,,,,and they are still alive,,,, But did shrink,,,,!! Would love to hear about UR sock recipe,,,, Elaine 💗🏡
Thank you for all of the great sock knitting tips and advice! I have yet to knit a pair of socks because I'm chicken! Thanks for attaching your sock blog. There is so much great helpful information, tips, and guidance in your words!
Thanks for the video, it must take a long time to put together. I am going to try making up my own sock recipe. I prefer to knit socks top down but need a better cast than long tail - I was wondering which cast on you use?
Thanks for this information. I have been knitting socks for years from super wash merino with no nylon and now it is hard to get it without nylon. I will not go there. I really like the look of your sock wools and although I am in Australia I will at some stage buy some. When I have run down my stash a bit and my finances allow. Love your approach.💕
Thanks so much for your advice and tips. Much appreciated. Won’t be long before my order arrives. Really looking forward to knitting my first pair of no nylon socks.❤
Great tips! I wish I had this video sooner; I've been learning these lessons through trial and error this past year. I'm still working out my perfect sock recipe though. I would love to hear yours 😊
You've mentioned in multiple videos that you're a loose knitter. Me too. I usually have to go to 1.5 mm or so to keep the gauge. What do you do to keep it to 35 sts/10 cm? Also, I've just come across your channel and am staying. I've watched for or five of your videos in a row and you have most lovely videos!
Emma, I’m experimenting with holding your Natural Sock Yarn double and knitting up a swatch. You say in the beginning of the video that you want no less than 35 st per 10 cm… but what would this be with yarn held double? Do you remember what gauge worked for you with the double stranded socks you made?
Thank you for this, what are your thoughts on using reinforcement thread for the heels and toes? I was planning on holding one strand of thread with my yarn for those parts only
Hi Sandra! Thanks! It's not self striping but you can find all my natural sock yarns here in all different colours and mini skein sets- would be really fun for a pair (or possibly two- I can usually get two from 120g) of scrappy socks! www.woollymammothfibrecompany.com/shop
I am knitting the zoe zipper sweater from Sandnesgarn, but making it into a cardigan. The #multecardigan is also high up on my knitlist! Just have to figure out which colours. Would love to heat your review on that. Feel like the Multe would look amazing on you! Love from Norway 🙌🏼❤️
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My old Norwegian neighbor told me the mittens they would knit for the seamen were twice the size of the fisherman's hands, in all directions. The motions of fishing made them felt in length and width.
How very interesting! I suppose the felting adjustment can be applied to other garments/ accessories too!
Your sock recipe would be nice to have. Thanks for the video.
I’d love to hear about how you knit your socks more in detail :-)
Finally it’s been said out loud! I’ve figured out by myself that I need as tight gauge as possible, just like you said. It’s KEY! I’m always shocked when I see sock patterns written for 2,5 or even 3mm needle with a very loose gauge. Unless they’re meant to be house socks, I think it’s a waste of time and energy. There’s no way such a loose knit fabric can survive normal wear.
Another thing is the hype on super squishy merino sock yarns. I mean… they are lovely and super duper soft but personally I’d never use them for socks that are meant to be worn often. But hey, that’s just me. I know people knit socks with hand dyed yarns so maybe it works 😊
Thank you for this video, I really enjoyed it! 🎉
I would love to hear more details about you knit socks! Very useful! Thank you.
I didn't know about the fuzzy stuff so thank you!! I just finished the foot of my very first sock, i took a personal class to learn it. I'm so proud 🥲 I'm going to make them short to cover the ankle and add a little picot.
Good information. I’m going to watch again. For the US, 35 cm = 13.78 inches per Google.
They tell me more about your sock recipe, please
This video is one of my favorites! After years of knitting socks of varying yarns and weights, I love fingering weight, non-nylon, woolly socks. I too have learned the 3x1 rib lasts longer for utilitarian type socks, along with Jacob sheep blends. I am also experimenting with Navaho churro sheep/bison blends of yarns here in the US. I was introduced to your yarns via Woolly Thistle and the hearth sock yarn is awesome! Greetings from North Carolina :)
I would love if you shared a sock pattern video! I would love to make scrappy socks like yours!!
Thank you and yes please to more sock tutorials
Can you please say more about what breeds are best for sock yarn? Great information. Thank you.
Thank you! 🐏
Anyone tried knitting socks with istex lettlopi? Its not tight twist but know people do it and I wonder how it fares. Istex also have a fingering weight lopi yarn that I might try.
Will definitely get some hearth sock at some point too. Looks lush.
Thanks Emma for great tips. I can’t be bothered with sock patterns either. I bought 52 weeks of socks and haven’t knitted a single pair! If anyone wants to buy the book (hardback) from me Id be up for that👍🏻
I've been experimenting lately with different sock yarns as I've found I really don't love superwash wool, and I'd really rather not use nylon. I have an old skein of your natural sock that I'm excited to knit up, and sometime soon I've got to get some of your hearth sock to try! might hold it double for a more dk weight boot sock :)
I would like a video about „knit socks without nylon with me“. How did you make your own pattern, how to change to the size etc.
Thanks for the tips Emma! I just learned to knit socks over the summer and started with aran and worsted weight yarns. Just finished my first pair of fingering weight socks in Isager sock yarn, they were toe-up and I made them a little shorter than my foot and they feel pretty good. Just started my first cuff-down socks in retrosaria mondim and I appreciate the tip about felting and knitting them longer! Now I don't need to worry about accidentally making them too long!
Thanks for this Emma- my ears always prick up when you mention tips in your vlogs, so thank you for noting this all in one place- I think I will be referring back to this video again😊
Yes, pls tell more in another video!
Love the simplicity of these tips! Thank you! Not mentioned was the limitations of yarn weight, but I guess it partly depends on the shoes/boots being worn.
I knit 2 pairs of socks without nylon and pierced through them in no time. I never thought about knitting longer and tighter... maybe I'll try again. Thanks for this video.
Making non-sw no nylon socks is on my to do for the next pair I make so these were great tips to hear and consider. Thank you!
Great advice ,,,emma,,,
Only have ever done my very first pair with no nylon,,,,,and they are still alive,,,,
But did shrink,,,,!!
Would love to hear about UR sock recipe,,,,
Elaine 💗🏡
Thank you for all of the great sock knitting tips and advice! I have yet to knit a pair of socks because I'm chicken!
Thanks for attaching your sock blog. There is so much great helpful information, tips, and guidance in your words!
Thanks for the video, it must take a long time to put together. I am going to try making up my own sock recipe. I prefer to knit socks top down but need a better cast than long tail - I was wondering which cast on you use?
Love using BFL! The longer staple really makes for hard wearing socks. Thanks for this video. All great advice.
Thanks for this information. I have been knitting socks for years from super wash merino with no nylon and now it is hard to get it without nylon. I will not go there. I really like the look of your sock wools and although I am in Australia I will at some stage buy some. When I have run down my stash a bit and my finances allow. Love your approach.💕
Thanks so much for your advice and tips. Much appreciated.
Won’t be long before my order arrives. Really looking forward to knitting my first pair of no nylon socks.❤
Thanks for this clear information. Emma. I've only knit superwash socks with nylon. Now I feel prepared to try all natural yarn!
Thank you so much for the tips. It has inspired me to knit more socks and try no nylon. I love your videos!❤
Love videos like this, thanks for sharing all these tips you've learned from your experience! 🧦💛
This is really interesting, I know for sure I will come back to it before my next pair of socks! Thanks Emma :)
Great tips! I wish I had this video sooner; I've been learning these lessons through trial and error this past year. I'm still working out my perfect sock recipe though. I would love to hear yours 😊
You've mentioned in multiple videos that you're a loose knitter. Me too. I usually have to go to 1.5 mm or so to keep the gauge. What do you do to keep it to 35 sts/10 cm?
Also, I've just come across your channel and am staying. I've watched for or five of your videos in a row and you have most lovely videos!
Knitting my first pair of socks at the moment. Thank you for these tips! You always have such great thoughts and insight for us!! 💕
Emma, Thank you so much for these tips!
Thanks for this wonderful informative video Emma ☕️
Emma, I’m experimenting with holding your Natural Sock Yarn double and knitting up a swatch. You say in the beginning of the video that you want no less than 35 st per 10 cm… but what would this be with yarn held double? Do you remember what gauge worked for you with the double stranded socks you made?
No that only it held single! Hmm I can’t remember but I can measure a swatch and see! I need to start writing things down!
Great tips. Pro information, thank you for sharing 💜 it is the details that matter !
Thank you for this, what are your thoughts on using reinforcement thread for the heels and toes? I was planning on holding one strand of thread with my yarn for those parts only
I think that's a great idea! I heard this tip recently. I also heard about knitting area of your socks that wear quickly with a thicker weight wool!
great tips. thank you. I have to ask is that a knitted vest your wearing? is there a pattern you used to make it?
I think it's the Cutting Edge Vest by Ailbiona!
I think the best tip is to cut your toenails and use a good cream on your feet to keep your heels soft and callous-free.😉
Excellent advice !
Hello Emma, I love the natural sock that you briefly showed. Is that yarn self-striping? Do you stock in in your shop?
Hi Sandra! Thanks! It's not self striping but you can find all my natural sock yarns here in all different colours and mini skein sets- would be really fun for a pair (or possibly two- I can usually get two from 120g) of scrappy socks!
www.woollymammothfibrecompany.com/shop
Thank you!
Just ordered some of your gorgeous wool!
I would love to purchase your personal sock pattern 🤗
Do you sell your wool in Canada? Love you videos and your socks ❤
Yes, just via my website though! Flat rate shipping of £20.
I am knitting the zoe zipper sweater from Sandnesgarn, but making it into a cardigan. The #multecardigan is also high up on my knitlist! Just have to figure out which colours. Would love to heat your review on that. Feel like the Multe would look amazing on you!
Love from Norway 🙌🏼❤️