Thank you for sharing sock tube experience! You’ve motivated me to get started on my sock tube…….that I’ve had for a few years😅

I just figured I can knit sock tubes (and did successfully!) from my flatbed (+ ribber so double bed) knitting machine! I was so happy, I love sock tubes , it is fun to vary and also gives me more motivation to knit socks as presents and for other people, as it takes way less time

I almost missed this new video because I didn’t recognize the thumbnail as being your channel! Thanks for sharing your sock tube experience.

Fascinating! I've always wondered knitting with sock tubes worked! Thanks for the really helpful details and tips to consider, Stephanie!

I’ve never knit socks from a tube. Very occasionally I see a yarn shop or dyer offer tubes for sale. Watching your (this) vid, the idea of trying an afterthought heel jumped back into my brain. I had a “duh” moment…thinking I could only make a short row/afterthought heel, annnd I’m one of those w high insteps, researched “fixes” for this conundrum, you have (inadvertently) showed that Yes! I can still make a flap/gusset (refer to daughter socks). Double Duh moment. Thank you! Now I will be on the lookout for tubes! I will look for “denser” or heavier yarn, for longevity purposes. Also noting (to self), I can STILL try an afterthought heel, because of course (!!!) I have (ahem) yarn-a-plenty in my stash… Thank you for more inspiration!

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Fun!

So fun! I've seen tubes for sale, or even cranking services as an option, but never tried it myself.❤

Hello Stephanie. Since a few month, I've got a 3D printed CSM from Canada. At the moment I knit the most socks from a Sock-Tube. I have to learn, how to do toes and heels at the CSM. But it's okay for the moment. I have 4 Kids and friends, how love to get socks from me. The only problem I have with the afterthout heel is, that I don't have enouph space for my instep (I Hope, that is the right word. In German we call ist "Spann/Fußspann".😅) For me it ist the most praktikal method to knit so many socks.

Love your socks Stephanie I haven’t used a sock tube but would love to try it one day 😊😊😊

Many years ago I was experimenting with different afterthought heels and came up with (or found on the internet) a hat top heel. Can’t seem to find my notes or original internet link, but it’s an afterthought heel that is made with 6 or 8 decreases per round (probably every other round) until you get to a minimal amount of stitches that can be grafted or or just cinched up like the top of a hat. Happy knitting! Love all your episodes!

Yay! Excited to learn from your experience Stephanie! Thanks for sharing! ❤

I saw the Purl Soho leg warmer pattern and thought of you😁💗💗

The anthology hat pattern (+cowl pattern) is actually free! It's in the (paid) strange brew book but is also available as a standalone free pattern for download. Delightful podcast, as always. Thanks for sharing your beautiful makes with us!

Very inspiring as always. Love the vest you are wearing.

Your Jethro is beautiful.

Beautiful work, but I especially learned a lot from listening to how you modified the pattern, yarn, and needles in so many ways. Thank you for sharing your insights.

This was the most helpful Ranunculus video I’ve watched. Thank you so much!

I love the colors you are using for your daughter's hat. Absolutely adorable. Love the gnomes! Such a fantastic idea to make into ornaments. Thanks for inspiring us.

Catching up on podcasts this week. As usual your podcast is a cozy delight. Love love love your vest! 🩷🩷🩷🩷

Hi Stephanie, I just finished and currently blocking a v neck version of the Avenue Vest. Yours is gorgeous, I love how you put the colors together. The gnome KAL is pretty easy going, 21 days, but not every day is knitting....you get other things like coloring pages, recipes, and stories. I really think you might love doing it. Take care!

Thank you very much for this episode, this is really inspiring. I have started recently to follow some of your book recommendations too, I have loved what I read so far. Happy New year 🎉

Such good projects Stephanie! Love the hats you made for your family for the holidays.

Thank you Stephanie! I totally need a knitted hotwater bottle cover. The cover of my "HOTTIE" is about 10 years all acrylic fleece-the original- and it is not giving cozy vibes. I used to like summer because my kids and I will plan some exploring activities in the city. Happy New Year

Thank you , I enjoyed it so much,😊

I had the same issue with sewing the zipper!!

The Santolina is a fingering weight.. . and I love the Green Agave color too. Did you use two strands held together or just one? Thank you.

Great video - I can't wait to make one or more than one of this design.

I quickly downloaded the hot bottle “sweater” pattern and finished it in time to use during my chilly visit to my son’s home for Christmas. It is very needed since our bedroom is in the basement. I loved it. Thanks for all your great videos. Have a great 2025. 🎉❤

Lovely episode! Happy New Year to you and your family!

I love the vest you were wearing! The little pops of color totally made it. Hope you had a Merry Christmas. 🎄

That marled vest caught my eye and I had to watch! It is brilliant! So glad it stopped me because I loved your podcast and will be back! In the meantime I'm off to look for some of those Brach's Christmas candies...I remember them well!

Spring time is my favourite time of year .. daffodils coming out and warmer weather coming .. Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I don’t believe you used the pattern when I sent to Jethro the fitting nothing like yours, if you do follow the pTtern you must hVe lot of adjustments . I live it si much on you but when I went ti the osttern i changed my mind. Will you pkease do sime tutorial thsnks.

My favorite time of year ,THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS ,JUST SIT BACK AND RELAX THE WHOLE DAY

Loved your podcast again! So cozy! My favorite time of year is Thanksgiving and then into winter. I can wear all my cozy knits and also lots of family around! I loved your book recommendations! Happy holidays, looking forward to seeing what you’re knitting in the new year!

You pronounced Paton’s correctly. I’ve been having a devil of a time getting that yarn in the US anymore - Joanne is all but getting rid of their wool, and Michael’s doesn’t carry a lot. It’s been my go-to for 50 years! 😢

I had never thought of it that way, but you are right. The time between Christmas and New Years is a calmer time. Now that I think of it, it us probably my favorite time also. That and my birthday. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.

I think it's brilliant you put in episode numbers in your Rav project pages, I may need to steal that idea!

Bonjour, j'aime beaucoup vos ouvrages car ils sont innovants comme le bonnet double et j'aime la finesse du travail :). Merci.

I think around Easter is my favorite. Bright green and blooming. Gentle rain, lots of sun, not too hot, not too cold. 😍 Merry Christmas, my friend! I hope you have a wonderfully lovely break and a happy new year! ❤

Yes, cheers to being creative.

The candy that is nougat /taffy like with the Christmas Tree design was made by Brach’s. Like you said it had a bit of Peppermint Taste. I really liked that type of chewy nougat. My grandparents always had it and I loved it as well. I have not seen any around in years unfortunately.

I do the same thing with socks! It works really well for me and I already have the needles, so I do that way almost everytime. :)

Thanks, Stephanie! Brilliant knits, as always! Merry Christmas to you and your family, and enjoy those favorite days of yours. See you soon ❤

Your podcast is so inspirational! Thank you for sharing

I love your makes and your attitude. You always make me happy. I would like to wish you and your sweet family a Very Merry Christmas!❤❤❤🤩 I am from central North Carolina. The season that I love the most is fall. ❤❤❤😊

I love the gnomes! Your daughter's gnomes are precious...what a great idea. I love seeing all your projects. Beautiful projects and yarn choices. 😍

😅May I ask what size is the one you made, so I gauge how much bigger or smaller I need to pick. I always wanted to make a granny square sweater. You did such a great job perfect fitdo you think pure alpaca yarn will work it is a finger weight I don’t to double it might be too thick please send me a link or name of the pattern thanks a lot.

This episode was filled with lots of interesting content. I reserved "The Spellshop" at the nearby library branch and hope it arrives in time for me to have a cozy read on Christmas Day. The librarian suggested the Large Print edition because there's not a waiting list for it, so it should be available by Christmas Eve. My favorite time of year is the autumn season, which then folds into the four big holidays from Halloween through New Year's Day. I've already opened one Christmas gift. A friend gave me a Woolstok Bundle of 21 miniskeins of yarn by Blue Sky Fibers. So if the book doesn't come in by Christmas Day, I can knit! 🎄🧶🎄