I love your scrappy socks. To do the toe on 9 inch circulars I use 2 needles. Half the stitches on each one. It’s how I learned and it works out great!!💚
It totally makes sense, in fact, without seeing anyone doing it this way, that’s how I figured out to weave my ends as well!! But I will try the one stitch before thing, thanks. Happy sock knitting!!
I basically use the Weave in Stephen method, too. If you weave in the tail of the NEW yarn 3 or 4 stitches BEFORE you begin using it, that closes up any gap when you get back around to that space.
I love your scrappy sock basket with everything you need right there, I'm going to start a scrappy basket so I am ready for Scrappy Sundays, thanks! I like to weave in ends as I go as I don't like finishing work. I weave in ends of stripe colors as I go: I start weaving in the end of my upcoming color about 6 stitches BEFORE the end of the old color's last round, then I weave in the new color end at the start of the round with new color.
I just love your videos, so inspiring! The other thing I love about your videos is that you mention the yarn you’re using and link the shops. I’m always looking for new yarn shops!
Haven’t done scrappy socks yet- that’s on my list. I have 5 pairs of socks going- all at different stages😊. When I get tired of one then I switch! I enjoy watching your videos!
I love your scrappy socks! I chuckled when I saw your scrappy yarns in an open basket. My cats would have a "field day" if I kept my yarn in an open basket.
Kay, those socks are awesome!! I love the Pea pod pouch your friend made for your notions...too cute! I am working on a shawl to use up yarn I just recently finished a pair of socks with 🤗
I am knitting my first pair of socks using your vanilla sock pattern on 9” circular needles. I am practicing with us 4 and a cast on of 48 stitches. They are lounging socks for my husband. I am trying to adjust for the larger needles and yarn and have had to frog it several times because they were to big. My husband wears a size 13. We’ll see how it goes. I have a cuff cast on with sport weight on size 2 needles , but my size 1 9” circulars are supposed to be delivered today 🤞
Still working on my mitered square blanket, but each square is a bit under 4 grams, so PLENTY of leftover yarn for scrappy socks when the mood hits. I also love the Weaven Steven method, btw.
Just watched weave in with Stephen, definitely going to try that with your added information. ! All those ends stopped me from making scrappy socks! Thanks for the podcast.
I have a corner to corner crochet blanket that I am loving! But I’m loving the mitered square blanket with my “sock” yarn scraps I’m working on, I try to get 2 squares on it every Sunday before I switch to the C to C❤️. Thanks so much for the scrappy Sunday idea.
I love the idea of doing 2 cuffs the same then knitting the rest of the sock randomly. I am going to watch the Steven West video you linked then re-watch yours to fully understand. Thanks for all the great sock knitting tips. Happy Sunday! 💕
I was doing a Weavin' Steven on my scrappy blanWket just as you said it and I had to smile. I cheat and go back the other direction with a tapestry needle when I finish a square, cuse I'm a little paranoid and in the end the blanket will have a lot of weight on the seams. It is right by the row of picked up stitches so I'm not worried about the extra bulk. Maybe one day soon I will officially trust that it won't unwind.
Thanks sooooo much for you explanation of the weaving Stephen technique for your scrappy socks. Think I’ll be casting on today to try for my self. As I did the Slipstravaganza I was familiar with the method he used.
I’ll have to try his method. I’ve been weaving both new & old color in as I knit for several stitches, but I’ll do the way you said & watch the link to his to try.
I have done the Steven West method on my shawls but never tried on my socks 🤔. I will do that on my next pair of socks which will be scrappy socks. I have never done scrappy socks before because of the weaven the ends. Thanks for that tip 🥰
Once again, thank you for the helpful tips. So very appreciative. I just received ChiaoGoo 9” circs. I took your advice and ordered multiples. Loving your informative platforms!
I love 'Weavin Stephen'. I started using it for shawls, makes life much more fun. I'll try them on socks as I do what you've done in the past. Enjoy 😉 🧶☕🧦😊
Id love to crochet on my grannystripe blanket but since im out of scraps it is in hibernation till i have more. Do have other scrappy blankets but it is too warm to have those on my lap. So im just knitting socks so i can get more scraps 🤣
Must check out the video for Stevens Ends! Thank you,,, I love scrappy socks,,,after seeing Urs I want to do more,,, Working a scrappy round and round scarf,,,So much fun,,,using up more sock yarns,,, Thank,Kay, Elaine🏡🏡🏡
working on a scrappy christmas sweater at the moment! right now i’m keeping the colors red, green and neutrals, but i might need to expand the palette a bit to make sure i have enough of everything. super fun to just play and see those bits and bobs get used up :)
I have a weaving in ends tutorial that I think I may chat about how I change colors. But, I just drop the old color and start knitting with the new. Nothing special!
Hi there! Love the scrappy socks. I’m starting a pair today. I’ve noticed my cast on edge is really tight, and I noticed you mentioned German twisted cast on in a video. Is this how you cast on for all of your socks? Thanks
Great scrappy Sunday chat. Working on my twins Hannah and Benjamin’s scrappy blanket. Was waiting for your tutorial to now start scrappy socks. My grandson is 10 and he wants me to make him a pair of socks. I don’t know what size to make and how many stitches do I cast on. Do you have a pattern for children’s sizes?? Thanks. Esther have a great Sunday.
If you're experimenting with weaving ideas to decide which you prefer, I'm wondering if you have tried Andrea's technique from Fruity Knitting where she weaves in the leading tail of the yarn she's about to switch to, while she's coming up to the end of the round, then starts knitting with that new yarn while weaving in the tail of the old one at the beginning of the round. It avoids bulkiness by having the two tails woven in at different places. She did put up a tutorial video for that and I was so impressed with it I memorized it instantly!
I was taught NOT to ever knot yarns in a garment. That said-I have been tying a tight knot at a color change, and then I continue knitting. I have been doing it for years! I mostly knit socks, mittens and hats, and I don't want them to 'come apart' Toes on 9" circs-can you add a second 9 inch circ?
I'll use up as much as I can in any scrappy projects I have going. I'll keep adding until there isn't enough yarn left to do anything with and then I'll throw the scrap out.
I've heard you say in several videos that you can't knit the toe on 9" circular. It's possible but can can get a bit fiddly. You just pull the cable at the midpoint as if you're doing magic loop. You won't have a huge loop but its really just about bringing those stitches closer together.
@@CrazySockLady I agree. I've only done it when I was traveling for work and forgot to toss other needles in my bag. Generally I have a set of Flexiflips that I don't particularly like knitting full socks on (9" all the way!). When I get to the toe I'll put half the sitches on one of those and keep the other half on my 9" and basically treat them like DPNs.
I wanted to start a musselburg hat, but dont understand the first page the gauges. What size needles do you use?, and how many increases do you do? I wanted to use fingering weight yarn, is that what you use?
I’ve tried that method for weaving ends, but I end up getting a lot of fabric bunched up together once I block.... and I pulling too much? Is that the issue?
So when you use the 9” circs(my fav) do you do the heel flap and gusset on the circ or switch to dpn’s? I seem to always have to CO 72 so I find it really tight to fit on… maybe it’s just me… 🤷🏻♀️
The circumference gets too small. I have had some people say they can do magic loop on 9" circulars but that's way too fiddly for me. I prefer just to switch it over. :)
What a colorful basket of wonderful possibilities 🤩
Going to have to find me a cute basket for my leftovers and do Scrappy Sundays! I just love all of your shows. ❤️
I love your scrappy socks. To do the toe on 9 inch circulars I use 2 needles. Half the stitches on each one. It’s how I learned and it works out great!!💚
It totally makes sense, in fact, without seeing anyone doing it this way, that’s how I figured out to weave my ends as well!! But I will try the one stitch before thing, thanks. Happy sock knitting!!
That basket of scrappy sock yarn balls. .😍 💕🤗
It makes sense since your knitting in the round. 😊 I love his method and since I hate weaving at the end of projects, I use it all the time.
I basically use the Weave in Stephen method, too. If you weave in the tail of the NEW yarn 3 or 4 stitches BEFORE you begin using it, that closes up any gap when you get back around to that space.
I love your scrappy sock basket with everything you need right there, I'm going to start a scrappy basket so I am ready for Scrappy Sundays, thanks! I like to weave in ends as I go as I don't like finishing work. I weave in ends of stripe colors as I go: I start weaving in the end of my upcoming color about 6 stitches BEFORE the end of the old color's last round, then I weave in the new color end at the start of the round with new color.
I just love your videos, so inspiring! The other thing I love about your videos is that you mention the yarn you’re using and link the shops. I’m always looking for new yarn shops!
Haven’t done scrappy socks yet- that’s on my list. I have 5 pairs of socks going- all at different stages😊. When I get tired of one then I switch! I enjoy watching your videos!
Thank you for another great podcast. Can't wait to start with my 1st scrappy socks
I love your scrappy socks! I chuckled when I saw your scrappy yarns in an open basket. My cats would have a "field day" if I kept my yarn in an open basket.
Oh they are put away where they can’t get them. 😉
Kay, those socks are awesome!! I love the Pea pod pouch your friend made for your notions...too cute! I am working on a shawl to use up yarn I just recently finished a pair of socks with 🤗
Thanks so much for sharing. Good idea for weaving 🧦
I am knitting my first pair of socks using your vanilla sock pattern on 9” circular needles. I am practicing with us 4 and a cast on of 48 stitches. They are lounging socks for my husband. I am trying to adjust for the larger needles and yarn and have had to frog it several times because they were to big. My husband wears a size 13. We’ll see how it goes. I have a cuff cast on with sport weight on size 2 needles , but my size 1 9” circulars are supposed to be delivered today 🤞
I am working on a northeasterly scrappy blanket but in worsted weight. I think it will look so pretty in our guest room.
Still working on my mitered square blanket, but each square is a bit under 4 grams, so PLENTY of leftover yarn for scrappy socks when the mood hits. I also love the Weaven Steven method, btw.
Wonderful idea doing scrappy socks. I just purchased your project keepers. I love all your podcasts. You are very lovely. Stay safe and well.
I love the Weave in Stephen! I first tried it after you and Carrie talked about it on the One More Row podcast. Thank you so much! Life-changing!
Just watched weave in with Stephen, definitely going to try that with your added information. ! All those ends stopped me from making scrappy socks! Thanks for the podcast.
Your fix for the weavin Stephen in the round makes perfect sense and I can’t wait to try it!
I have a corner to corner crochet blanket that I am loving! But I’m loving the mitered square blanket with my “sock” yarn scraps I’m working on, I try to get 2 squares on it every Sunday before I switch to the C to C❤️. Thanks so much for the scrappy Sunday idea.
I'm loving your scrappy socks. The weave in Steven is great.
Love love 💘 your videos!...you have gotten me hooked on socks!...thank you!
When I use the weave in technique, I twist the 2 yarns (circle one yarn around the other) and pull it tight. It helps. But your idea is great.
I love the idea of doing 2 cuffs the same then knitting the rest of the sock randomly. I am going to watch the Steven West video you linked then re-watch yours to fully understand. Thanks for all the great sock knitting tips. Happy Sunday! 💕
I have lots of black and white sock yarn and tend to do the cuffs, heels, and toes of my scrappy socks in one or the other, just to tie them together.
I was doing a Weavin' Steven on my scrappy blanWket just as you said it and I had to smile. I cheat and go back the other direction with a tapestry needle when I finish a square, cuse I'm a little paranoid and in the end the blanket will have a lot of weight on the seams. It is right by the row of picked up stitches so I'm not worried about the extra bulk. Maybe one day soon I will officially trust that it won't unwind.
That makes perfect sense! I am totally going to try starting the weave in Stephen On the stitch before on the second one that makes sense
Thanks sooooo much for you explanation of the weaving Stephen technique for your scrappy socks. Think I’ll be casting on today to try for my self. As I did the Slipstravaganza I was familiar with the method he used.
I’ll have to try his method. I’ve been weaving both new & old color in as I knit for several stitches, but I’ll do the way you said & watch the link to his to try.
Please, do a tutorial on your adaptation of the weaving in as you go method.
Yes please!!
Love the scrappy socks. 😀😀
I have done the Steven West method on my shawls but never tried on my socks 🤔. I will do that on my next pair of socks which will be scrappy socks. I have never done scrappy socks before because of the weaven the ends. Thanks for that tip 🥰
I can’t wait to have enough scraps for some scrappy socks
Once again, thank you for the helpful tips. So very appreciative. I just received ChiaoGoo 9” circs. I took your advice and ordered multiples. Loving your informative platforms!
Love, Love your scrappy socks. The color waves is stunning. Well Done.
Thanks for the suggestion about the Weavein Steven, I didn’t like the gap I was getting, I’m anxious to do it your way !👍🏻
Going to get s head start and watch all your videos and tutorials for scrappy sock knitting before the KAL begins.
I love 'Weavin Stephen'. I started using it for shawls, makes life much more fun. I'll try them on socks as I do what you've done in the past. Enjoy 😉 🧶☕🧦😊
I had a gap from weaving too. thanks for the tip!!!!
Knitting up yarn scraps into colour work Easter eggs here in Yorkshire, England and having a cracking time (pardon the pun!) Happy Easter to you 🐣🌼
I loved seeing all these beautiful socks. You're so talented❤
I love scrappy socks!
Id love to crochet on my grannystripe blanket but since im out of scraps it is in hibernation till i have more. Do have other scrappy blankets but it is too warm to have those on my lap. So im just knitting socks so i can get more scraps 🤣
Must check out the video for Stevens Ends! Thank you,,,
I love scrappy socks,,,after seeing Urs I want to do more,,,
Working a scrappy round and round scarf,,,So much fun,,,using up more sock yarns,,,
Thank,Kay,
Elaine🏡🏡🏡
I can’t wait to try the Weave in Stephen!! Sounds so easy to do. I’m working on Speltas by Samantha Troia - 2 grains left to go and it’s finished!
working on a scrappy christmas sweater at the moment! right now i’m keeping the colors red, green and neutrals, but i might need to expand the palette a bit to make sure i have enough of everything. super fun to just play and see those bits and bobs get used up :)
Love your scrappy 🧦
Haven"t tried a scrappy socks yet. Am going to. I am just on my second pair of socks.
I’m making scrappy fingerless gloves for dog walking ! And loving it 😁
I love the different color heel flap and heel turn!
Thanks again Kay for your Scrappy Sunday chat. Do you have a tutorial on how to change colours ? Have a wonderful day
I have a weaving in ends tutorial that I think I may chat about how I change colors. But, I just drop the old color and start knitting with the new. Nothing special!
That's exactly how I weave in my ends too!
Pretty socks! Thanks for sharing!
working a c2c blanket right now. scrappy socks looks fun to do too.
Hi there! Love the scrappy socks. I’m starting a pair today. I’ve noticed my cast on edge is really tight, and I noticed you mentioned German twisted cast on in a video. Is this how you cast on for all of your socks? Thanks
Great scrappy Sunday chat. Working on my twins Hannah and Benjamin’s scrappy blanket. Was waiting for your tutorial to now start scrappy socks. My grandson is 10 and he wants me to make him a pair of socks. I don’t know what size to make and how many stitches do I cast on. Do you have a pattern for children’s sizes?? Thanks. Esther have a great Sunday.
I’m sorry I don’t have any kids patterns
@@CrazySockLady ok thanks.
Such gorgeous socks 🥰
I think I'm going to start a scrappy sweater!!!
Another great video, great content. Your work is just lovely. Thanks for sharing. Be well, Karen
If you're experimenting with weaving ideas to decide which you prefer, I'm wondering if you have tried Andrea's technique from Fruity Knitting where she weaves in the leading tail of the yarn she's about to switch to, while she's coming up to the end of the round, then starts knitting with that new yarn while weaving in the tail of the old one at the beginning of the round. It avoids bulkiness by having the two tails woven in at different places. She did put up a tutorial video for that and I was so impressed with it I memorized it instantly!
I've been making mini garlands with my scraps. Mitten and hats. Easter eggs are next.
Do you use Chiaogoo red knit or red lace 9' circular needles?
I need to start some scrappy socks now that I know about weaving Stephen
I’m doing a habitation throw ❤️
Such a cool idea. Never thought of that, but then again, just learning to do socks. Something I’ve struggled with and I don’t know why.
You are amazing and absolutely beautiful person thank you
I was taught NOT to ever knot yarns in a garment. That said-I have been tying a tight knot at a color change, and then I continue knitting. I have been doing it for years! I mostly knit socks, mittens and hats, and I don't want them to 'come apart' Toes on 9" circs-can you add a second 9 inch circ?
I just start using DPNs when I get to the toe.
I switch to DPN's too, but had a thought when Kay was talking.
Hello, what do you do with the scraps that are really small?
I'll use up as much as I can in any scrappy projects I have going. I'll keep adding until there isn't enough yarn left to do anything with and then I'll throw the scrap out.
I love your scrappy socks! Do you mix bases, such as 75/25 and 80/20, or do you try to stay with one?
I mix them
I’ll have to try the weave in Stephen...
Lovely scrappy socks 🧶🧦
I've heard you say in several videos that you can't knit the toe on 9" circular. It's possible but can can get a bit fiddly. You just pull the cable at the midpoint as if you're doing magic loop. You won't have a huge loop but its really just about bringing those stitches closer together.
I've tried and it was a mess. Just much easier to change it over. ☺️
@@CrazySockLady I agree. I've only done it when I was traveling for work and forgot to toss other needles in my bag. Generally I have a set of Flexiflips that I don't particularly like knitting full socks on (9" all the way!). When I get to the toe I'll put half the sitches on one of those and keep the other half on my 9" and basically treat them like DPNs.
I wanted to start a musselburg hat, but dont understand the first page the gauges. What size needles do you use?, and how many increases do you do? I wanted to use fingering weight yarn, is that what you use?
I’ve tried that method for weaving ends, but I end up getting a lot of fabric bunched up together once I block.... and I pulling too much? Is that the issue?
That would be my guess, that you are pulling too much.
Love it..2.25 knitting needle 32cm Addi? Tks!
So when you use the 9” circs(my fav) do you do the heel flap and gusset on the circ or switch to dpn’s? I seem to always have to CO 72 so I find it really tight to fit on… maybe it’s just me… 🤷🏻♀️
I have a tutorial here on TH-cam where I show how I use the 9” ♥️
Hello. The little bits of yarn, are you going to magic knot them to put in your scrap blanket or use for really scrappy socks?
Just using these ones up in scrappy socks. 🧦
Just a thought, but can you put a link to Color Street in all your podcasts? Would make it easy to find.
I've been putting a tutorial in the videos where I talk about them. :) You can always find the link in the VIP group you are in for it Ann. :)
Your nails look great 👍
I have a question Kay......is the 9 “ circular long enough for the Lg vanilla sock? Thanks so much! Arleen
Yep
I’m on row 4 of the cuff and you were right.....it’s really amazing that 72 stitches can fit in such a small space🤓
I think I heard you say you can’t do a toe on 9 inch circulars? Is it really not possible or you just prefer other needles then?
The circumference gets too small for a 9”
Hi. From Mounds Illinois.
Please make a video on how you close the gap. Ty.
Random question but what pattern do you use for your shortie socks?
Just my vanilla sock patterns. Just make the leg and cuff shorter.
@@CrazySockLady thank you so much! 💕
Kay,
On you scrappy socks do you ever do an afterthought heel?
I have before. But they don’t fit me well, so I don’t do them any longer.
You can do toes on 9 inch circulars. Not sure why you wouldn’t be able to.
The circumference gets too small. I have had some people say they can do magic loop on 9" circulars but that's way too fiddly for me. I prefer just to switch it over. :)
H9w many grams are 10 rows? Anyone know
I would suggest weighing the yarn, knitting 10 rounds and then weighing it again 🧶
Today I cast on socks with ten row stripes.
Your nails look great 👍
Thank you! :)