LET'S TALK SOCKS! Knits n Pieces Episode 43

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  • Join Kelly and Noelle for a multi-crafting, mostly knitting podcast. This episode is all about socks...from choosing yarn to the final finishing stitches. If you've never knit socks we hope to inspire you with the confidence to try and if you're a sock knitting pro there may still be a few tips you can pick up along the way. We're also showing off lots of socks we've made too so maybe you'll see a pattern you'd like to try. There is a Year Long Sock-a-Long for you to join in our Ravelry Group. Stick around to the end for a chance to win a great #giveaway . The link to our detailed show notes is provided directly below the video #knittingpodcast #knitsnpieces #knpknitchat #knitchatcafe #sockknitting
    email - knitsnpiecespodcast@gmail.com
    Show notes: knitsnpieces.ca/shownotes_ep43...
    Timecodes
    00:00:00 - Welcome
    00:01:02 - Yarn Choices
    00:19:46 - Needle Options
    00:30:52 - Sock Construction Types
    00:36:14 - Toe Options
    00:42:16 - Heel Options
    00:54:57 - Cuff Options
    01:01:27 - Patterns - some sock designs you'll find
    01:13:55 - Washing, blocking and storing your socks
    01:21:15 - Resources and References
    01:24:55 - Leave a comment for a chance to win a giveaway!
    01:26:38 - Join our Year Long Sock-a-Long on Ravelry
    Noelle’s Rounded Toe
    Divide stitches in half for toe shaping
    Decrease Round K1 SSK, knit to 3 stitches before halfway point K2 tog K1 (repeat on second half of toe)
    Start Toe Shaping
    (Decrease round, knit 3 rounds) once
    (Decrease round, knit 2 rounds)twice
    (Decrease round, knit 1 round) three times
    Repeat decrease round until 10 stitches remain on each half
    Kitchener or Finchley Graft remaining stitches
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  • @margaretgerth1067
    @margaretgerth1067 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Kelly and Noelle for a very informative episode. I have been knitting for 60 years but am currently knitting my FIRST pair of socks- the Andrea Mowry DRK Everyday Socks. I have a high arch and remembered Kelly recommending that heel. Love the giveaway yarn! ❤

  • @brendameyers8440
    @brendameyers8440 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always need a vanilla sock on the needles for easy knitting anywhere. I also love to add a strand of mohair when making bed socks for the coziest socks ever.

  • @ritaanders1718
    @ritaanders1718 ปีที่แล้ว

    Socks are one of my favourite items to knit and I loved your special sock episode. Noelle, I used to pull out the wrong needle way too often when I used double pointed needles too. Kelly I have a high instep and arch as well, so I appreciated you mentioning how you deal with it when using an afterthought heel. There’s a free pattern on Ravelry named Twistnado which incorporates a mini heel flap/gusset with a short row heel for people with high a instep and arch. My favourite sock pattern so far is one I knit which incorporated the chart from The Pressed Flowers Cardigan. I named it Inspired Socks. A resource for sock heels that I like to reference when I feel like trying a different one is called Heels by Number by Criminy Jickets. It’s free on Ravelry. Thanks for making this special episode.

  • @pamelamatt1441
    @pamelamatt1441 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Right now my favorite pattern is the crazy sock lady Kay’s vanilla socks on 9 inch circular. Thank you for a very informative podcast! I learned so much. ❤

    • @KnitsnPieces
      @KnitsnPieces  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome Pamela

    • @jfrederick71
      @jfrederick71 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m knitting that pattern now. My first attempt at socks. I’m liking it 😌

  • @charlapecinovsky4670
    @charlapecinovsky4670 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love knitting socks! My favorite pattern to date is Zwergenaufstand. They are all over colorwork with gnomes on the bottom of their feet. So much fun!

  • @susan9203
    @susan9203 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed your sock session! My favorite socks to knit are the pair on my needle. I have been knitting socks for 25 or more years now, so I've knit too many to remember names of patterns...lol! Just did the Bear Paws, funny looking off the foot, but great fit. This year I was gifted a LeGear sock machine from the early1900's. My hubby completely restored it. I have named her Odette! Odette knits the fastest socks ever, especially since she is 120 years old!

  • @lynnetaylor8974
    @lynnetaylor8974 ปีที่แล้ว

    I carry band aids in my knitting bags to put on my finger when the needles are sharp. Works like a charm,.

  • @anitafernandes2787
    @anitafernandes2787 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy making socks for family and friends. When I am unable to get the actual measurements and only get the shoe size, I find a ribbed cuff and heel flap work well in terms of fit. Thanks for sharing such valuable information about sock knitting. I've learnt some new things today.

  • @sonjanordahl3158
    @sonjanordahl3158 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel. Really enjoyed. Myself I just do toe up, princess soul, knit one purl one rib all the way. When they have been washed, they live in the clean clothes pile at the foot of the bed. After they have been worn, they go into the dirty hand wash pile at the far end of the bathroom counter. On wash day they go into a large pot with 2 or three drops of Dawn. After a quick bit of hand agitation, I leave them to soak for 10 to 20 minutes. After one or two quick rinses everybody goes through the salad spinner and are then hung in front of the wood stove to dry. Actual hands-on time is about 20 to 30 minutes. For winter socks I hold 100% baby alpaca & SweetGeorga Tough Love Sock yarn. Thick, tough, and warm wet or dry. For summer socks I use a wide variety of merino nylon blends.

  • @Anne-Marie_Morin-Berard
    @Anne-Marie_Morin-Berard ปีที่แล้ว

    my favourite this year are the a little hocus pocus socks by this handmade life. love those!

  • @sarahbrant9807
    @sarahbrant9807 ปีที่แล้ว

    A vanilla sock is my favorite w/ a fish kiss heel ! 🐠

  • @peterandkathymoran9004
    @peterandkathymoran9004 ปีที่แล้ว

    Toe up socks are my jam. One of my favourite shortie socks are the Dainty Socks.

  • @tonyalynnd8732
    @tonyalynnd8732 ปีที่แล้ว

    What lovely socks you both have! I've seen lots of inspiring yarn and patterns here. I'm not sure I can pick a favourite pattern but my recent socks were Nancy Wheeler patterns and I loved those. Often it is a combination of the yarn plus pattern that brings me joy. With socks, I can try colours and stitches that I wouldn't use in any other knitted garment. I would love to try that Leo & Roxy sock set. Thanks so much for putting this together!

  • @danielepoirier7237
    @danielepoirier7237 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every day Andrea mowry , merci beaucoup

  • @barbaranatali4055
    @barbaranatali4055 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed your podcast! My favorite sock pattern is toe up vanilla, usually with self stripping yarn. That makes them a relaxing knit and very portable for the car and camping trips.

  • @wendyknopp1252
    @wendyknopp1252 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vanilla sock is my go-to right now. Thanks for all the great info. It's appreciated!

  • @marybeneteau6009
    @marybeneteau6009 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you ladies, you have ignited my sock knitting mojo...I am planning to do Andrea Mowrey's everyday sock pattern.

  • @sallythibodeaux7992
    @sallythibodeaux7992 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode! Socks are my favorite things to knit.

  • @pinemntcottage
    @pinemntcottage ปีที่แล้ว

    I knit socks mostly for my hubby. And I use a Susan B Anthony pattern that I have modify to the way he likes his socks to fit. Happy sock knitting!

  • @mariatana7191
    @mariatana7191 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love to knit plain round toe up with after thought heel socks so that I am sure to have enough yarn. Thanks for a a great sock episode and for sharing.

  • @cindybeuning8768
    @cindybeuning8768 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love The Crazy Sock Lady’s Rhinebeck Roomies sock pattern. 😊

  • @bettykesemeyer4628
    @bettykesemeyer4628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The vanilla sock is my favorite with heel flap and gusset on double points. Sometimes the leg in rib and sometimes a little rib and stocking knit leg. Right now I an knitting infant socks in dk for charity.

    • @KnitsnPieces
      @KnitsnPieces  ปีที่แล้ว

      Baby socks are such a fun knit and they would be so appreciated when you donate them Betty

  • @Enig_Mata
    @Enig_Mata ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely podcast. This was my first time watching and so many times, I could not help but think how Kelly and Melody Hoffman(bmandarines) look so similar - she could be her Canadian sister. All that aside, this vide was very informative and I appreciated the detail given for all aspects of sock construction. Thank you.

  • @ericallerton809
    @ericallerton809 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!!!that was so fun and informative!!!!
    Needed this when I first started!!!!
    Love socks so much,,,Definitely my favorite thing to Knit,,,!!!
    Love a vanilla sock with scrappy style ,,,,Never boring!!
    Like a few patterns from crazy sock lady,,,heel toe dosido,,,,,Have on Needles now,,,,
    Also doing cable pattern,,,Socks on a plane,,,,Saw on noelle and Kelly podcast,,,,
    Love stripe socks and so much fun to see colors coming up,,,,,
    Thanks so much ,,,!!!!
    Elaine🏡🏡🏡

  • @bmakingjoy
    @bmakingjoy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven’t knit socks in years, have no idea what pattern I used to use, but I do remember doing short row heals.

  • @Jo-Anne.Clarke
    @Jo-Anne.Clarke ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy knitting everything. I just finished a zippered jacket for my grandson and a tunic (French Holiday) for my granddaughter. Need to finish a poncho for my daughter for Christmas. THEN I can out my new sock yarn on my needles.

  • @carolballinger1993
    @carolballinger1993 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much great information, thank you. I love having a simple sock project on the go, hence my favourite sock pattern is top down with a 2 x 2 rib, heel flap and stockinette foot.

  • @lisalawton2129
    @lisalawton2129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love everything’ socks and knitting ! I typically use a vanilla self fitting ; always top down with contrasting heels and a shadow wrap heel 🧶 thanks for the sock show such fun and fantastic

  • @rebeccakeller6141
    @rebeccakeller6141 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this podcast! You provided so much information, and in such an organized manner!!
    My favorite sock pattern is the Softie Sock Pattern, which I’ve knit many times, and have modified the stitch count based upon the yarn I’m using - from fingering to worsted! I’ve even made knit Christmas stockings from this pattern!! It is top down with a heel flap and gusset, and side toe decreases. And almost every pair knit with 4 dpn’s - 3 on the sock and one working needle. Crystal Palace bamboo needles work great!! Thanks again!! 🧶

  • @jackieoneil779
    @jackieoneil779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, I have 2nd sock syndrome . I have made 3 1/2 socks. As far as I can remember they are all vanilla. So 1 sock each of 2 pairs and 1 1/2 of the 3rd pair. I switched to flexiflips on the 3rd pair and really like them. But I got distracted so the 1/2 sock is resting😊. Not sure what my problem is with sock knitting but in 2023 I am going to try my darndest to knit 1 "pair" a month so I can enter them. Wish me luck. Btw, shawls are my favourite and I love, love, love (as Kelly would say) working with fingering weight yarn. Merry Christmas Everyone

    • @KnitsnPieces
      @KnitsnPieces  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas to you too Jackie, wish you luck with the sock knitting. I love knitting shawls too, but socks are such a great portable project

  • @coletteaarons1068
    @coletteaarons1068 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Hermione’s Everyday socks are the first pair of socks I have made. I am working on the Beginners socks by Amanda Kathleen &Emily Beth. They are both my favorite.

  • @bethmurray3578
    @bethmurray3578 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you both for so generously sharing your knowledge! I love the pattern for the umbrella sock by the Bakery bears, knit from the toe up, with an afterthought heel. It's currently my favourite heel. And I love the skyp sock with a pattern that looks like its woven Beautiful! And I adore using a 9 inch circular needle for knitting a vanilla sock!! So quick!!

  • @retromombieren5259
    @retromombieren5259 ปีที่แล้ว

    Socks are amazing, so fun to make. My favorite heel is eye of Partridge. And I love vanilla latte socks lately. 2 at a time

  • @sueschmidt6928
    @sueschmidt6928 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was the first video of yours I watched. It was wonderful. I am just a vanilla sock knitter but using different yarns and colors. Looking forward to more of your videos.

  • @julzlarrabee
    @julzlarrabee ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite sock pattern and the one I’ve knit the most is Vanilla Socks on DPNs by The Crazy Sock Lady. It’s my favorite and most knit because it’s a blank canvas! I can tweak and adjust and customize to make it whatever I want it to be. 😊

  • @patbossence8995
    @patbossence8995 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this great episode! I have stuck to tube socks because I have veen intimidated by 'heel flaps& turns' You've given me confidence to knit some real socks!!

  • @crabbychipmunk4432
    @crabbychipmunk4432 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode ladies! I absolutely love a plain vanilla sock. My favourites are the same toe pattern that you mentioned, the Seam Free Rounded Toe Up, and the Fish Lips Kiss heel.

  • @stina48
    @stina48 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks as always. Love you both.

  • @annball5249
    @annball5249 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful episode packed full of information. I love any pattern by Summer Lee Knits. I also like a simple pattern that is a 2 x 2 rib cuff followed by a 6 x 2 leg.

  • @janatkinson1508
    @janatkinson1508 ปีที่แล้ว

    I seem to have a sock on my needles all the time. My favourite pattern is a plain vanilla but I also enjoyed knitting the Petty Harbour socks for my hubby.

  • @carolerath1129
    @carolerath1129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again I really enjoyed your episode. I’m a newer sock knitter I just never realized there were so many toes and heels. I love that you two like a different sock construction. Also Noelle if that is your room I want to come and play in it. May the both of you have a wonderful holiday season.

  • @WeaverWoman2
    @WeaverWoman2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always have a sock on the needles. I think the blueberry waffle sock I make the most. The surprise sock is very interesting too.

  • @bettebarnett9740
    @bettebarnett9740 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, my favorite sock pattern is a simple vanilla sock with a 7x1 rib and a short row heel.

  • @deannesmith4979
    @deannesmith4979 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been knitting socks since i was 19 and now i am 67. I have tried many patterns but my fav is a basic pattern and i change it up even with my own homespun yarn. I also dye some yarns.

  • @loriblair7652
    @loriblair7652 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showing us some of your lovely socks. I am fairly new to sock knitting, but I decided that this is the year & I am still learning so much with each new pattern. After I made my first pair that didn't fit me, I took them completely out & promised myself that I would keep knitting socks until I could make them perfect. My favorite right now is the Bondweave Socks by Leigh Yost Williams and Heel-toe-do-si-do by The Crazy Sock Lady. I will definitely look up the lovely patterns that you mentioned, who knows they may become my new favorite!

  • @ritamay7526
    @ritamay7526 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m enjoying the Rose city rollers right now, I plan to get a bit more adventurous in the new year.
    Really enjoyed this, so in depth, thank you.

  • @germaineglaves7437
    @germaineglaves7437 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Learned a lot. Thanks ladies. Every sock pattern teaches me a new skill. Wanna try the flegle(sp) heel. Thanks for the tip about using a solid colour before attempting this heel.

    • @KnitsnPieces
      @KnitsnPieces  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree Germaine, there are so many different skills that can be incorporated into socks

  • @patriciav2205
    @patriciav2205 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite sock is to make scrappy striped socks out of leftovers. I use a German twisted cast on, after thought heel and knit cuff down.

  • @nicolekerslake5533
    @nicolekerslake5533 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love knitting vanilla socks with ribbing on the foot. I love the crazy sock lady’s dk sock pattern.

  • @kasiamichalec2305
    @kasiamichalec2305 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent and very thorough episode. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences.

  • @danielleplamondon225
    @danielleplamondon225 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Kelly and Noelle! I love knitting socks, my cousin Johanne taught me how to knit vanilla socks cuff-down with heel flap and gusset, and so far it is still my go-to style. Over the years I’ve changed the foot by doing 3 by 1 ribbing on the top of the foot, and the same ribbing all around the leg for a great snug feeling. I recently learned how to knit two-at-a-time toe-up socks with GSR and I like it too, that method is great for self-striping yarn as you mentionned. Thank you for this great video and have a Happy Holiday time!

  • @cathybunker6471
    @cathybunker6471 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love to make socks, if Crazy Sock Lady wasn't already taken, that would be me. My favorite socks to make are 2x2 rib cuff with 3x1 rib on the leg and top of the foot. Thanks for a wonderful, informative episode.

  • @donnamoore8100
    @donnamoore8100 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has been an awesome podcast! Thank you. It will be great to watch again. I haven’t knit many socks but I think my favourite to date are the DRK Curio socks.

  • @marciamitchell1384
    @marciamitchell1384 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vanilla socks are my favorite. Love your channel!

  • @vericalelic3663
    @vericalelic3663 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a new sock knitter and I like toe up socks to knit. I made two pairs by Wendy Johansson.
    I like your podcast, very interesting and informative. Thank you for doing it and sharing your knowledge and experience. 😮

  • @carolynkautz8707
    @carolynkautz8707 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve only knit vanilla socks thru the years , 5 or 6 pairs. Two of us are sensitive to pearl bumps so I’m going to try knitting the bottom inside out! I also would like to try different heals. If I win the prize I would love to try inserting different colored heals. Thanks

  • @suemccord9723
    @suemccord9723 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Noelle & Kelly for this sock Extravaganza, so beautifully done and helpful. All your socks are gorgeous. I've been without internet for 11 days (which for us also means no TV) and was so looking forward to watching this and getting all your tips and tricks. Will be catching up on what I missed on last weeks Knit Chat Cafe, and look forward to next tuesday. 🤗

  • @nikkieknits7544
    @nikkieknits7544 ปีที่แล้ว

    My newest favourite sock pattern are the bear paw socks by Andrea mowery. I’m knitting my third pair since last month when I started knitting them lol. They have the same heel as her DRK every day sock only you hold two stares of fingering weight together to make them dk. So they knit up so quickly and they are sooo squishy. And they are fun to mix different yarns and scraps to get different marled looks. And just like the DRK every day sock they looks very odd off the foot or blocker but they fit super well. Thanks for the hard work you ladies put into this episode as you do all of your episodes. ❤

  • @ChrissyGamerG
    @ChrissyGamerG ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely THE BEST video for getting info into sock knitting. I shared this to my knitting group. Thanks ladies!

    • @KnitsnPieces
      @KnitsnPieces  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much, we love knitting socks, they are such a great portable project and can be as simple or complex as you want.

  • @lesleydoherty3839
    @lesleydoherty3839 ปีที่แล้ว

    I usually just knit a vanilla cuff down sock. My favourite sock pattern is the hermiones every day sock!

  • @Hellen-pf7ts
    @Hellen-pf7ts ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks ladies, this podcast was so helpful, I love knitting socks for my hubby but am currently knitting a pair for me, the Zigzag socks from Anna Tillman's book called "knits for fab feet & cosy toes", using a self-striping yarn. I'm using 2 sets of DPNS and doing an inch at a time on each sock. Don't expect to be wearing them until mid-January as I'm not the fastest but they sure ought to brighten up the first month of 2023 for me. Thanks both for all your fab fun podcasts, Hellen x

  • @sharonburr6973
    @sharonburr6973 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t have a favourite sock pattern yet because I’ve only knit a few pairs. I have bought Natalie’s mushroom sock pattern and I am casting it on today . You ladies have enthused me again . Love this episode , thank you .

  • @janflaherty4582
    @janflaherty4582 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a lovely podcast. Blueberry Waffle Socks are my go to sock pattern. Thank you for the chance to win that beautiful sock yarn.

  • @rhondacross850
    @rhondacross850 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a new sock knitter and I have loved your podcast. I've learnt so so much. Thank you. From Central Victoria, Australia. Merry Christmas

  • @kerfuffle9312
    @kerfuffle9312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You both are so generous! My favourite go to pattern for sock knitting is the fish lips kiss heels, 2 @ a time, toe up. Thank you for sharing your beautiful sock collection and tips.

    • @KnitsnPieces
      @KnitsnPieces  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome, lots of people have mentioned the fish lips kiss heel, Will have to try it in 2023

  • @sherylreed6535
    @sherylreed6535 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made my first sock for my husband over 50 years ago. And I do mean sock, It was a Christmas stocking. And as I sit here working on my second sock, again another Christmas stocking, I am filled with mixed memories. This stocking is for my first grandchild. I am blessed with the memories of when I made my first one, I was tutored by my mother. She would be laughing if she had to watch me struggle, not only do I have no muscle memory of ever doing this, I find that my memory, memory is sorely lacking also. I so wish to honor her as I try to accomplish this by following her much loved and worn pattern. I believe she must have knitted over 50 stockings, before she told us at the age of 91 that she didn’t think she would be able to continue the stocking knitting tradition. It really wasn’t that she couldn’t knit any longer, it was the tearing out that frustrated her. She was always such a perfectionist.
    Well, I feel her frustration. I can’t read her pattern, the scribbled side notes and alterations. No problem, I thought, I have the internet! WOW so many choices. Where are the patterns for straight needles? That part I know, I ever know about double point needles and the seamless toe (didn’t know it had a name). Well I fell down the research rabbit hole. But alas, this morning your TH-cam video popped up. What a blessing I can pick and choose what ever style I want, heel, toe, cuff. No one cares about the seams. No one is wearing it. It hangs on a mantle. I have regained the calmness that I remember feeling when I knit.
    So with peace of mind and joy, I just might finish this stocking. Maybe I will venture out to try my hand at a pair of socks, circular needles, cuff down, toe up, I never knew that you had to consider fit. Oh the possibilities.

  • @kristendonovan5861
    @kristendonovan5861 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the comprehensive episode! I love talking socks and trying new patterns. I really enjoy the Will-o-the-Wisp pattern. I also like trying stitch patterns I find in books. I'm currently doing 2-at-a-time (vanilla) socks for the first time to use up my mini skein scraps.

  • @debb156
    @debb156 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite and current sock pattern I’m knitting is a Vanilla Sock on 32” magic Loop with an after thought heel. ❤

  • @wendybradley8420
    @wendybradley8420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much Kelly and Noelle. My go to sock pattern is vanilla socks my Kay Litton of the Crazy sock Lady But I love a shadow wrap heel .

    • @KnitsnPieces
      @KnitsnPieces  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome Wendy, I really do like the shadow wrap too

  • @neelieknits382
    @neelieknits382 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite socks that I knit so far are the Mercury Socks by Kim Drotar. I resisted socks for so long until the Rose City Rollers came along, since then I am addicted. I have knit 120 pairs in 7 years. Now if I could just get the hang of sweaters, I would be complete.

  • @charlainecauchon9015
    @charlainecauchon9015 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all the paterns from tricot design mcl, New Brunswick designer who has a lots of beautiful design socks 🧦

  • @DGaryMoore
    @DGaryMoore ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I retired, I returned to knitting after many years. My goal was to learn to knit socks. I tried double points (I kiept dropping them), magic loop (it worked, but not my favorited), 9 inch circulars (I had to stop knitting for 2 weeks because of the pain in my hands from this method), and finally 2 circulars (my favorite). I chose socks yarn (opal, regia, paton's Kroy, knit picks felici and stroll, and the yarnable monthly sock club). I chose a basic sock pattern(s) (Socks on magic loop by the Crazy Sock Lady and No Fear Shorty socks by Earthtones girl). I then began the knitting. The heel flap and gusset worked fine because I could try on the socks and start the toe when the sock reached the end of my little toe. However, I have now knit 4 pair of socks with an afterthought heel, and none of them fit. I have no idea when to start the toes, so they were all either too short or too long. I do like that heel construction, and will perservere. I did several pairs of socks with an short row heel. None of those fit my enormous heel diagonal (even after adding stitches before starting the heel). I've tried Andrea Mowry's DRK everyday socks, but I absolute loathe all that ribbing. I then tried a plain fleegle heel sock, and have failed three times in getting the heel right. I guess I will keep trying. The little detail that I saved to the end was that I retired last year at 70 years old, so I'm a member of the geriatric set. In addition, I am a diabetic and have to wear Jobst stockings most of the time. I want to knit socks that I can wear over those support hose, but I seen to be having nothing but problems. I will keep it up until I come up with a formula for both cuff down and toe up that works for me consistently. Once I have that solved, I can then begin to consider patterns, etc.
    I cam across your podcast completely by accident. I LOVED it. You gals are great. You have a good chemistry and TONS. of sock knitting experience. I live in Mount Clemens, Michigan, so you initial remark about your location in southwestern Ontario perked my ears up immediately. Perhaps, I will try to come to one of your "Tuesday Night" groups. I can't thank you enough for this podcast. I haven't enjoyed anything this much in at least a month. 😃

    • @betternpopcorn
      @betternpopcorn ปีที่แล้ว

      You can put your afterthought heel in before you knit your toes. Knit your cuff and leg, then knit a couple inches of your foot. Stop and put the afterthought heel in. Then you can knit the rest of your foot and try on the sock to determine where to start the toe. Susan B Anderson has a great blog post on this. 2 circulars is my favorite too! I hope you find your perfect pair soon. Deb from Florida

    • @DGaryMoore
      @DGaryMoore ปีที่แล้ว

      @@betternpopcorn I did no t think of that. I weill try it. Any advice for when to place the afterthought heel on toe-up socks?

    • @KnitsnPieces
      @KnitsnPieces  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 💕 So glad that you found the podcast and welcome to the channel!! I sometimes finish my afterthought heels before I finish the entire sock so that I can try it on and determine where to start the toe. If I’m doing a toe up and an afterthought I measure where to place the heel from an existing pair that I like the fit of. Some people use a sock ruler and mark where to start heels then try the sock on the ruler and once it’s at that mark it’s time to start the heel. This would only work once you’ve knit socks that you like the fit of. I don’t have a sock ruler and often times go by the number of rows. I’m still working out where to start a fleegle heel for a good fit. I find that I am still constantly learning new skills by knitting socks. Hope you can join us live on Tuesday evening, there is a lot of interaction in the chat, and the whole group is so helpful and supportive

  • @marycalderwood18
    @marycalderwood18 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spring honey by this handmade life are my favorites, or woodland walk by same designer…

  • @jennyhaag1457
    @jennyhaag1457 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've just become a sock knitter and have made pair of the free Crazy Sock Lady dk vanilla socks. I'm hooked now! Thanks for the comprehensive and insightful video!

  • @joanandkevinbrown6260
    @joanandkevinbrown6260 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was so much fun watching you too. My favorite sock pattern was found in a knitting magazine about 16 years ago. It has 2x2 rib and a short row heel. The directions were great because I used that pattern for my first pair of socks. I still use this pattern to this day. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! Happy Holidays!

  • @marionthompson5873
    @marionthompson5873 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a truly great episode! Thank you ! I love knitting socks too. My favorite patterns are Vanilla is the new black or the Hermione sock pattern.

  • @peggybork5623
    @peggybork5623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite Socks to knit are vanilla toe up on 9 inch needle. I just go round and round. Thanks for sharing your tip and tricks. Chill Dog has a video on the how to modify the shadow wrap heel.

  • @mikekottkamp5017
    @mikekottkamp5017 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Kelly and Noelle for the quick overview of sock knitting. My favorite are the stripey socks by Earth tones Girl. Merry Christmas everyone.

  • @pamelasue590
    @pamelasue590 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gwyn and I are starting the Roost along with Kelly. It will be fun to compare color choices! It is my first Jamieson sweater!

  • @dorothypatriquin1892
    @dorothypatriquin1892 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi ladies. Another great video. I enjoy knitting vanilla sock.❤️🧶

  • @nicole-romeojuliet_1624
    @nicole-romeojuliet_1624 ปีที่แล้ว

    Socks are so much fun. I love practicing new to me techniques on them before I use the technique in a sweater.
    My favourite pattern is Business Casual by Tanis Lavallee.

  • @knitlvn4me
    @knitlvn4me ปีที่แล้ว

    Hermiones sock pattern is the one I would knit

  • @edieswartz816
    @edieswartz816 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andrea Mowry’s DRK Everyday sock pattern is my current favorite. And since I suffer from 2nd sock syndrome, I knit them 2 at a time on a Chiagoo 2.5mm, 40” red lace needle!
    Also I love Fibernymph Dyeworks yarn for socks and other fiber needs!!

  • @donnasieben4326
    @donnasieben4326 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode! Thank you! I learned so much.

  • @tamisabo2797
    @tamisabo2797 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, lots of information. I love knitting socks, always a few pair on the go. I use them as breaks between other projects. My favourite DK pattern is I believe a free one named These Socks are Made for Walking, then fingering I use The Sanderson Sister Socks as a base. I have done the colour work in the pattern but use it as a base and mess around with different designs. Shorties, I love the JoJo Slipper Socks by Cosy Up Knits. The Dk one I use to use up all of those bits and do marled scrappy socks, probably my favourite to wear. Looking forward to trying your sock along this year. Last year was a blur of events and I intended to but failed. The sock knitting part is easy, it’s the follow through entering. Thank you for the opportunity and thank you to Jolyn for donating. She is my LYS, and this sock kit is gorgeous.

  • @amylynn1345
    @amylynn1345 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful video….thanks for all the information on socks and new to me patterns and yarn! My favorite socks I have knit are the Hermoines socks…..and I love the eye of partridge heel! ❤️

  • @christinaredmond5546
    @christinaredmond5546 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite sock to knit is harmonies everyday socks.

  • @judithbottger
    @judithbottger ปีที่แล้ว

    The last pair of socks I knitted were a tutorial by Purl Together, Costumizable toe up sock. Next socks I plan to knit will be toe up 2 at a time. Been enjoying watching your lives or replays. Happy Holidays🎄❤️🧶

  • @bonniehall3194
    @bonniehall3194 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live Two Socks on a Plane. I also knit the Leo and Roxy Anniversary pattern. My Granddaughter loves them. I selected white and pink accent

  • @gwyncorneliusjensen4674
    @gwyncorneliusjensen4674 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite Sock pattern is “Ann Budd’s, Getting Started Knitting Socks.” “Magic Ball Socks” pattern.

  • @jo-annefalconer6280
    @jo-annefalconer6280 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome chat. thanks so much

  • @sheiladane2577
    @sheiladane2577 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode on socks. Now I know what a fleegal heel looks like! One of my favourite patterns is Autumn Berries by Kaitlin Barthold.

  • @ppuyle1
    @ppuyle1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like cuff down and the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. I’d say my most knit pattern is the Hermoine Everyday Sock….I’ve lost track, there have been so many! Great info gals! Thank you!

  • @cherylbratten7613
    @cherylbratten7613 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two of my many sock favorites are "Piper Sock" by Fiberly and "Sanquhar Socks". I always need a pair of socks on the needles, currently a Regia yak, vanilla ribbed sock.

    • @KnitsnPieces
      @KnitsnPieces  ปีที่แล้ว

      Will have to check out those patterns Cheryl

  • @hevang8495
    @hevang8495 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite pattern is Simple Socks For The Whole Family by Melanie Coogan. Loved this episode .

  • @lindarathburn735
    @lindarathburn735 ปีที่แล้ว

    I knit the work socks from Leo and Roxy. One of my favourites! I will knit them again and use your tip of knitting one round when changing colour. Thank you!

  • @melissafriedrich3171
    @melissafriedrich3171 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome sock episode, love all the different options for yarns, patterns, heels, toes, cuffs, length etc. i have a high arch and though the fleegle heel fits me, it doesn’t always look good with all the sock pattern types so I do a mini gusset and shadow wrap heel and love how that works for most all socks. Thanks again for a fabulous episode!

  • @GrandmaP85
    @GrandmaP85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favourite sock pattern is Diagonal Rib Socks, by Ann Budd. It is the only sock pattern that I have knit multiple times.

    • @KnitsnPieces
      @KnitsnPieces  ปีที่แล้ว

      Rib socks are great fitting socks Sheila

  • @petravandermeulen4751
    @petravandermeulen4751 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favourite pair of socks I've ever knit were the Norah Socks by Marie Wallin. Love your show.

  • @sallythomas7940
    @sallythomas7940 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite socks are plain vanilla knit with Opal yarn. I use a heel flap and gussett because it fits me better than an afterthought hee.