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[@jameswife2003]

"Bless you if you have someone in your life who likes really long sock legs" 8" long legs, 10" long feet. And he's 12!!!! It's definitely a challenge to knit him socks, but he wears them literally every day, and has a tendency to yoink them out of my hands when I'm trying to hand them to him. It's worth it

[@pakedermsfavs9080]

Awww that’s so amazing, doesn’t it just make your heart melt! 💕❤️🧶

[@alyssaroseknits]

You should put your very first pair of socks in a small shadow box and keep them forever as a commemorative decoration!

[@ann-christink4321]

I started knitting just a few years back with the intention of being able to knit my own socks - your video reminds me of about just that excitement when I actually held my first self made knitted socks in my hands 🤩☺️

[@knitty781]

I know I'm really late to watching this video, but I love seeing the socks people knit. Just the different yarns are interesting enough, but add a texture and I'm swooning! Isn't it funny how we remember the patterns and yarn we used for many of our items? It's like we have it ingrained in our brains. My SNK friends laugh at me because when I bring a finished item, I name all the colors with the dyer/colorway, tell the size needle, etc. "You sound like a Vlog!" Guess I've learned a few things from y'all. I have a pair of angora socks that probably should be slippers, but they are so toasty and my office is so cold. When I wear them with boots, the fibers 'felt' to the inside of the boots and I have a difficult time getting them off, both the boots and the socks!

[@beanaasz4069]

I guessed 52. I probably have 15 pair, some I never wear. I made my first several pairs of socks for my dad. He had a problem with edema in his legs and couldn’t tolerate tight socks.I only have one pair left that I made for him. He passed 12 years ago. Love your socks. I love the memories they evoke. Happy knitting.

[@O1iviaR]

My first pair was with worsted weight yarn and it really helped me with technique and motivation to keep working because they knit up so fast. I even did color changes. This was a fun video! 💕🧦

[@purposeinmind]

I'm finding that knitting socks takes me out of my comfort zone colourwise because I can wear any colour on my feet even if the colour doesn't suit me, whereas a jumper/sweater is up by my face and if its a colour like yellow which makes me look ill then I don't wear it. I still like yellow so adding it to socks is great. I still steer towards favourite coloured yarns of course but there are some amazing colourways out there that I'm getting excited to knit into socks💗

[@christenlacey2458]

You can use a pasta drying rack to dry your socks. They’re cheap, easy to store between uses and small enough to put on a table top.

[@FibreBound]

It was so cool to see your sock collection Natalie! I still have my first pair of socks too, I knit them in an acrylic/nylon blend to see if I could actually knit them and was so amazed when I turned that first heel and was totally hooked! I haven’t worn that pair, but they are a fun reminder of the start of this sock obsession!

[@emmanordgren6086]

in traditional "farm" socks where im from that felting is like "peak sock" because it means they'll be denser and not let anything through. its definitely not considered a bad thing

[@valeriejohnson1043]

My first guess was 50. Fun fact, I made a pair of that same Regia yarn as your first pair. It was gifted to me by a dear knitting friend. I think they look so cool

[@pakedermsfavs9080]

1. You are cute as a button. 2. Nails are on point 3. Your enthusiasm is infectious. 4. I’m almost inspired to cast on socks🤪😳❤️

[@hebulanebula]

Yes, I have my first pair of sock, I knit...at 58 years old...a couple months ago 😂 😅 my only pair! So far...

[@tamamo91]

I remember lots of details about your socks! I’ve been around since you started Instagram live love in stitches so I’ve seen a lot of them in progress.. soo fun to see them all and I had a look through my own sock collection after this video!

[@nanastevens4094]

I only started making socks this year and have 5 pair. It will make me happy if they are so well loved that they will wear out after a few years.

[@chococat178]

This was such a fun video! Loved seeing your sock collection😊❤️

[@marianna-gypsysoulfibers141]

So much fun to watch!! Hooray for all the sock!!

[@stephanieburch4455]

Fun to see how your socks have worn as well as how your technique has changed. Thank you for the tour!

[@janetd4862]

I had to thin out my sock drawer this winter…I culled about two dozen from the pile. Two of my daughters took a bunch to wear as bed socks. (My drawer only holds 90 pair without doubling up.) I used to hand knit all my socks, but as my arthritis has gotten worse, I now own a CSM. It was a huge learning curve, but now I can still knit socks!

[@janetd4862]

My first socks were also that Knitting Pure and Simple pattern. I still have them - they’ve been darned multiple times, but I still wear them.

[@idalowe7176]

Thank you so much for sharing all your beautiful socks and letting us know how to take care of them 😊

[@janedaniel7288]

I'm knitting my very first pair of socks!! Just coming up to the of on sock number one. I'm using 9 inch circulars and following Kay's tutorial. Love the range of colors of your socks. xxJane

[@brittneymcleod9131]

This was such a fun video to watch! I think the yarn for the socks at 13:04 was Gynx yarns Harry Potter self striping! I have a pair of shorties knit out of it that I haven’t worn in forever and this prompted me to dig them out!

[@zerolefthanded3252]

You went crazy with the Halloween 🎃 socks lol😂 I remember the video lol!!!!!!!!

[@rosepaul9681]

Your first pair are Reggia. I have an old pair in the same colorway. Love your makes.

[@rosepaul9681]

Fun to watch. Love your light heartedness. My first pair were worsted weight and wore out. Now my gauge is tighter and socks last longer.

[@KnittingsAndSewings]

Darn, I just realized I missed your FKL heel lessons in November. Are you going to redo that class anytime soon? I'd like to see how you do that. Or if not, can you make a youtube for it? I've already bought the pattern.

[@Melanie-yj8hs]

All the socks are gorgeous!!! So talented.

[@Nicolehubbard88]

I think you have 30 pairs of socks. They all look very beautiful and professional. Cannot wait to see what other projects you have.

[@lynnfritz5552]

Loved looking at all your knit socks. It’s like one of the things I look for on KZbin. I even was inspired by the Obliviate Socks pattern, and it is now in my Ravelry favorites :)

[@sharib5922]

Such beautiful socks! I’m hoping to knit socks for Christmas gifts this year and this is motivating me to get moving!❤️

[@LesliesLakeLife]

This was super fun to watch, Natalie. I totally guessed 45 pairs. I have 12, I believe. More to come for sure though. I do not have my very first pair made as my youngest adult daughter snagged them. She loves when I knit socks.

[@katiecaparco]

i had guessed 36 pairs! so close :) my first pair of socks were knit from a print book from the library in the mid 2000s. i made them with sugar n cream cotton yarn, cuff down, heel flap and gusset…. bound off, tried them on, cried, ripped them out 🤣 didnt knit another pair until my sister told me about the FLK heel years later!!

[@sheilabush3784]

My first was worsted. Just finished 22 for summer sock camp!

[@IsabelaGiusti]

Wow, I was close!! I guessed 43 pairs, that's awesome. Absolutely love these. I'm still scared of knitting socks, but who knows, maybe I'll pick them up next month!

[@judylee3589]

Love, love, love watching you. Although I haven't yet knit any socks, I am still building up to trying them. Wish me luck :)

[@manonborst4769]

You can do it!

[@StichedWithLoveByJacJac]

"fun Halloween socks!" 😂 Lol Those are a trophy🏆

[@kneedeepinstitchespodcast9942]

I am working on my second pair of socks ever. I just got into sock knitting

[@flourishfaithfiber]

This has been a great video. I'm actually knitting my first pair of socks using Regia yarn! I am using size 2 needles, because I bought what the shop here in South Africa had (Chiao Goo). I would love to know why you prefer Fish Lips Kiss heel to other types. Thanks!

[@TheKnittingNurseJasmine]

My first pair of socks was knit of worsted weight Caron Simply Soft yarn using a KZbin tutorial! They're super thick and way too big for me since I used a heel flap and gusset and I have really flat feet, but I had so much fun and learned a lot! I only really wear them around the house these days, and not for too long since they're not very breathable or stretchy. But my socks tend to wear down a little faster than yours since I have bad feet and I wash my superwash socks in the washing machine (oops, lol). I never knew I could wear my wool socks more than once before washing, maybe mine will start to last a lot longer!

[@josemuylaert3466]

Thanks for the lovely and informative video ! I loved seeing all your socks ! Can't say I still have my first pair; once they were worn out, I tossed them away. Thought it made an excellent excuse for more sockyarn :) Glad you shared the laundry tip ! Up untill this video, I washed them every time I've worn them, but will gladly change this habit ! I was wondering though; once you've aired out your worn socks, do you stock them back into the sockdrawer first, or will tehy be lingering around the bedroom ( or elsewhere ) until you've worn them those four times ?

[@claudiacampa4774]

My socks felt a little on the soles, but I don’t mind it, , my commercial yarn socks are ones the last the longest and wear the best,

[@ericallerton809]

Great socks and tips,,Natalie,,,,thank you, Elaine🏡🏡😍

[@tulpenballerina]

These are beautiful. Do you never wear bought socks? I mean are your handmade ones right for everyday use? I'm asking cause they're so special!

[@zerolefthanded3252]

30 or 40 or 50 🧦socks🧦 last year you did knit a lot of socks and this year too😊

[@trish3kimble163]

I thought that I was the only one who dries socks on the dash in the car 😂 I guess I won’t do that anymore

[@NukeNukedEarth]

I was thinking about 45-46 pairs of sock, so close!!

[@BobbieesWorld]

Hi Nat!! What do I need to make socks? Iwould love to take lessons and mane socks

[@barbmckinlay3400]

My first socks barely touched my foot - way too big. Doing much better now. I guessed 44. I probably have 15-20 pairs and want to do dk weight next.

[@noes.5098]

I was not expecting to be so close. My guess was 46

[@lynellerobertson2295]

Love it please can you do a little rain dance as I am hunkered down waiting to see which way the fire goes about 50 miles so west of south lake Tahoe the smoke is un breathable If I didn't have my sock knitting I would be going stir crazy 92 prs. I have knitted 17 pr since last Dec

[@samanthafraley2594]

My first socks i made were for my mom

[@airwavesintheair]

How do you size socks/scale sock patterns? I work toe-up and am struggling to figure out how to make a bigger toe for my mom!

[@annehayward3506]

58 a bit high lol. I’m finding when I knit socks my cast on edge is too tight I’ve got fat cankles! I really need to find a new cast on or start on waste yarn and knit the cuffs last so it’s a cast off edge. Great to see your socks a great inspiration

[@manonborst4769]

There's a lot of different stretchy cast on's. Maybe try a couple of different ones. If it doesn't work you can add some extra stitches and decrease in the first knit row after the cuff.

[@manonborst4769]

I'm guessing 41 pairs of socks. How do you find the fit of the fish lips kiss heel? I know you really enjoy knitting it, but I find that short row heels (or afterthought heels for that matter) tend to slowly slide down my feet when I wear them. If I knit a heel flap and gusset however the socks stay up great and I have zero troubles wearing them all day. The flk heel seems nice to knit but I'm afraid that I'll be pulling up my socks all day if I knit them.

[@RuthannH]

I currently have 35 in my drawer and 10 pair I am gifting so a total of 45 right now.

[@crochetmelovely]

💓💓💓💓💓

[@sandimichaels2324]

Hi I Need your help. I am trying to teach myself how to knit sock and I seem to be having problems. I cannot get past cuff to start leg. I either have dropped a stitch, have a hole. ladders and when I start knitting every row. It bcomes a mess. It's like I'm purling instead of knitting. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong? Thank you so much in advance. \

[@jacquigriffin5973]

Fun video! love talking about socks! On a side note - His name is pronounced "Arnuh" (and Carlos), not Arnie. Emphasis on the first syllable.

[@esthermoses1673]

I guessed 50 in my mind. I was close.

[@carb101]

43!

[@annawilliamson4270]

I learned to knit specifically to make socks. I tried to crochet socks and didn't like the way the fit.

[@jenniferaladegbami7130]

30

[@monika.71]

i looooove looking at other peoples socks….. and you didn’t dissapoint! I was going to guess 54. Hmmm, lets see if I am close but probably not. 🤣 Do you knit toe up or cuff down? It looks toe up … Sorry should I know that? LOL

[@laurelstieg9375]

Haha,,,you will be wearing big long socks in New York in the winter..🥶

[@yasmine32069]

60

[@iviaqua]

I feel like a sock abuser, I wash my socks after every wear, put them in bag in washer then drier and back into my drawer. Repeat.

[@sarahcontento9516]

My mother likes her sock legs to be 12 inches long. It makes me want to run with scissors but I make them because I love her.

[@laurenhobson374]

74 socks?

[@shereevaughn8355]

I enjoyed the dock review. Except you went so quickly showing the socks with patterns. I really wanted to see the patterns

[@EvieO1950]

My first thought was 50. Seems like you knit a lot of socks! I just started trying late last year and my first ones were DK weight. I’ve only completed 2 fingering weight ones. 🧶💕🧶. Fun to see all your socks!!!

[@allyleech]

54

[@allyleech]

Ooh yay I was close! 🤣