We Like Knit Socks (and we cannot lie) | Off Our Needles SOCKAGEDDON S1E7

Pink socks, Ann Budd and knitting tattoos. 'Nuff said. Explore all the socky goodness here -- craftsy.me/2nNhyEv Enter to WIN the turvey topsey sock pattern + yarn here -- craftsy.me/2ouDwZR Turvey topsey sock pattern + yarn here -- craftsy.me/2nNgbFR Check out Ann Budd's classes here -- craftsy.me/2ouAWmA
More links from this episode
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The Grocery Girls' full-length podcasts --- / grocerygirlsknit
Sock Ruler --- www.sockruler.com
About this show
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Hold onto your needles! Tracie and Jodi, a.k.a. the Grocery Girls, are here to dish out fresh fiber inspiration each and every Friday. From project picks to wooly good gossip, things are about to get super knitty… and maybe just a little nutty.
About the hosts
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Meet our knitters up north, sisters Jodi and Tracie, a.k.a. the Grocery Girls. They're here to chat yarn, the pleasures of matching PJs and the perfection of tea + knitting. No guarantees they'll keep things PG!
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[@BeeBee123ist]

I love Ann Budd! She makes Sock Knitting so easy. I always recommend Ann's books for new sock knitter beginners

[@martilaporta9193]

I love to cross stitch but I am completely obsessed with knitting socks! I have at least 5 counted cross stitch projects that I want to start, but I pick them up and then I knit another pair of socks. For anyone who wants to knit socks and is living in a state of fear, my advice is - buy a good, illustrated how-to book and dive in. That's what I did - 9 years ago when I retired. I still have my first pair. There's a hole in the toe because I didn't exactly understand the kitchener stitch, but they fit ok - well, they're a little loose - but I will never forget how excited I was when I saw it starting to actually resemble a sock. I use dpn's and top down. I want to learn toe up and circular needles, but I can't stop my top down habit. My latest skill is knitting flip flop socks for my sister. She loves them. I love knitting socks. Thank you ladies - I love your humor and your instructions.

[@davettepittman525]

Already had Ann Budd's "Save Our Stitches." Use it over and over. Especially good for fixing selvage edge problems! Just signed up for her sock class. :)

[@jocelynfiederer7613]

I do not knit but I love the two of you. You may inspire me to start with the help of a Craftsy class or 2. Your discussion about life are so relevant to all of our lives. Keep up the great shows.

[@lacyoflittlerobincottage1403]

I'm a lifetime member of the "Squirrel Club". It's so hard to see all the great knitty & non-knitty items you guys share. I'm watching you two and then you show something new and I'm stopping the tape, opening another window and looking for the item you just showed. Oh boy am I a "Squirrel Girl" LOL

[@jenniestanton9658]

Always a joy ladies! I Just started rewatching your podcast series from the beginning so I could take notes this time on all the awesome indie dyers and etsy shops you feature, and I happened to watch your episode where Traci bought the $18.00 fabric for her cross stitch adventure! Jodi your reaction was PRICELESS!!! Love, love, love!!! I'm so excited to watch every new GG and OON episode! y'all are such a treat xoxoxo

[@amylynnmcdevitt5596]

Love that you interviewed Ann Budd, would love to take one of her workshops someday... bucket list!!! I love her how to knit socks on Craftsy and her book is a must, I go back and back to it... looking forward to June gals, thank you!!!

[@selenedefilipps2684]

Great show, great guest. I really liked the longer format. Thanks

[@bikrgran]

Of all the times to not get closed captioning! I hope it was just this one video, because if KZbin or Craftsy have removed it, I'm going to be up the creek w/o a paddle. LOVE the sock, and can't wait to find the pattern and get started. Thanks, again for a neat video.

[@barbarajackson5350]

Great episode, can't wait to try the turvey topsey socks!! I wish I lived closer to Edmonton, WOW you guys are in for a fun retreat!! Keep up the podcasts and see you on The Grocery Girls....love you both!!!

[@SSKYarners]

OMGosh, that sock pattern is beautiful! The yarn looks so nice! I love the Sock Ruler & yes, it's great for toe-up or cuff down! Thanks Craftsy & GG Girls for another great episode!

[@kristinegrace3200]

The Norwegian cast on you showed I know it as the German Cast on! Same cast on different name. When I cast on for magic loop I cast on over both needles for extra give then just pull one needle out to begin. Love you ladies!

[@joannemyerswildwoolly9302]

Really enjoyed this episode! Love knitting socks!

[@bozviolin]

Loved it! You guys are awesome and so glad you got Ann budd on your episode too. I love her as well.

[@jimmersgal]

This had to be your best episode yet! Job well done.

[@vintagelingstitches785]

To be fair tattoos still look pretty amazing even when your 80 I've seen many an older person with tattoos while I worked in the care sector and their tattoos still looked really good.

[@merrylrosenthal]

Another wonderful episode. And Ann Budd--wow! Thanks, ladies. :-)

[@maureenlehman139]

Wonderful episode ladies! Especially enjoyed Ann Budd.

[@karensorrentino9498]

I took Ann's class on Craftsy. "Save Our Stitches" and it was very helpful, especially for dropped stitches.

[@chadroberts7099]

I love my sock ruler. I knit all of my socks toe up this is a fabulous tool!!😁😁

[@justwannacraftCathyM]

OMG! I so do that Tracie. I have 'new' crafts and they too are still in the bag! Oh my.

[@1dovesgirl554]

I loved this episode! What a treat it was to watch your interview with Ann Budd! Tracie, Clover makes an embroidery needle threader that works great. It will make threading needles so much easier. When I did counted cross stitch I threaded 3 or 4 needles with the same color of floss so I wouldn't have to stop and thread a needle so often. Also, the Aida cloth really softens up as you work with it and it feels like a nice fabric. I'd still be cross stitching if I still had my younger eyes! It's so enjoyable and not like sewing really.

[@marieking-stevason1775]

I loved Ann's skirt! I also loved the episode, socks are what I am working on right now, thank you for showing the eye of partridge, it had me a bit confused. Awesome as usual ladies!

[@Tryshba]

The Norwegian cast on looks just like what I know as the Twisted German cast on. I actually ONLY cast on long tail like this anymore. it's a beautiful start!

[@MandyCloud55]

she is a lovely lady! I have her book, I am just learning socks and its wonderful resource , I will definitely look into her online classes!

[@mrsjudys]

Great show! Loved the longer format!

[@kimmysmiley1352]

Thanks for the hints! I'm definitely using them! Right now!

[@nancymarchefka3244]

Omg you guys that was so awesome to interview Ann Budd wow love your shows ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dianescott3515]

Watching your video is one of the highlights of my week. Thank you so much for your hard work. Regarding the knitting tattoos I got my one snd only tattoo about five years ago at the age of 60ish lol. I knew it had to be knitting related. It's on my ankle so it shouldn't stretch out! My dream trip would be to attend the fun knitting retreat in November in Edmonton with you all, but Amarillo, Texas is too far away. 😩

[@debnew6195]

Great episode ladies! I am going to the Edmonton Retreat and am beyond excited. It's going to be a really special treat.

[@sallythibodeaux7992]

Great show!

[@clarabee72]

These have been so much fun! I love socks so this episode was really great. Can't wait to try the Turvey-Topsey sock. I liked that this one was a little longer - didn't go by so quickly. Can't wait for June. SarahinHouston (RAV ID)

[@melanieware8362]

Great show!!

[@kathygoodman4531]

Love this episode! I'm knitting my first pair of socks, and I just got my sock ruler! I love those socks, and even though I'm not a pink girl unless it's hot pink, I love the color of those socks. Tracie, I have to know what your nail polish is - I love that pink! I'm definitely going to order the pattern and yarn for those socks. I'm going to finish my vanilla socks and then make Hermione's, but these will be my third pair for sure! Thank you so much for this interview, it's really great!

[@Jess-ix8do]

I love cross stitching and knitting. I always do the same and jump into new crafts headfirst. I started knitting by attempting a lace shawl. Let's just say it came out horrible but I learned a lot of stitches 😂

[@kitsala1]

As usual, great show. What brand needles & size are you using on the socks? Thanks.

[@sandykoenig1666]

Hi, I live in California and love watching you girls. I have never knitted socks :( one day I want to learn. I do want to find some silk yarn, eck $$$$$$ chaching. Any suggestions? Making a light weight scarf. Thank you gals for putting a smile on my face and in my heart.

[@DawnEdwards6267]

Love to cross stitch, but I love knitting more!!! :) I've never made any socks yet, I'm kind of scared to try!!! LOL.. Maybe soon?

[@sharonkeller7397]

Socks! I've only made one pair and they didn't fit anyone. I knit them so tight they are waterproof for sure lol. I actually ran out of yarn right before the second toe and I had used 100g to make them. I knew they were going to be too tight for anyone but still wanted to finish them. I now want to hang them on my wall as decoration. haha I want to get good at sock knitting but still intimated to keep going. Maybe a Craftsy class is what I need to learn more and feel like trying again. :)

[@BeeBee123ist]

Sharon Keller get Ann Budd's "Getting Started Knitting Socks" and you'll be fine 😄

[@dianneross2801]

Thanks for another great episode 😘

[@shanellewarner6873]

I'm the same way as Tracie I love doing craft and buy everthing I need for a craft . But I never end up doing the craft . My life as a craft lover .

[@karenparish2205]

I’m a fairly new knitter and am obsessed with socks right now! I want to knit some for my 86 year old mother who is a fall risk. Is there a way to make non-skid soles?

[@syedashobbieschannel58]

I like both of you and your podcast. Your needles are very beautiful, which brand needles are these?

[@Laurabeth9999]

has ann thought about having each teaching session video'd and then selling dvd's on the classes?

[@kimmysmiley1352]

Tats hurt! I'd get a little one. That would be better than a large, incomplete tat.

[@alainapickering487]

omg you guys are in Edmonton? I'm in Grande Prairie! Yay Alberta!

[@Ao_letsgo]

"I'm going to get a knitting tramp stamp" 😂😂😂😂

[@fabulousmarilyn3.088]

okay, I gotcha.thanks

[@elaynemordoff976]

I've done about 7 or 8 pair of socks but never blocked them. Do you block your socks?

[@fabulousmarilyn3.088]

is there a signifance in the Norwegian cast on and long tail co

[@JessicaBourse]

Is the Norwegian cast on the same as the German twisted cast on?

[@elainebowman9941]

Are these socks wearable with shoes or do people only knit socks to wear alone? Is it possible to knit socks to wear with walking shoes?

[@1959GreenGables]

What length circular needle do you like to use for socks?

[@Ambeezyyx3]

They like 32inch

[@stitchingenthusiasts]

we should all get knitting tattoo related 😁.

[@honeytiwari6231]

Po

[@dkel84]

what needles are you using?

[@msballou919]

How much was the cashmere yarn?

[@selinagoulart-garcia1160]

I buy things I'm enthusiastic about and never get around to it. So sad.....

[@benaims]

does anyone know what the blue and pink pattern name.is

[@AnEnchantedLife]

I love this podcast as much as GG, but why does Jodi always sound like she has no mic? *Craftsy people, get your sound and video people to up their game!* Anyway, love OON, can't wait for more. Thank you for Sockageddon!

[@kimjones9549]

I don't have an issue with the sound at all, but could it be your speakers/headphones and the right and left? If she's only coming through on one side, that could be the issue possibly

[@AnEnchantedLife]

No, she just always sounds like she isn't wearing a mic, or their boom mic isn't over her seat. This isn't a speaker issue. But thank you for the thought.

[@kimberlypenney7216]

Carolyn McBride I don't have a problem with sound.

[@suerowley9350]

Dear Grocery Girls, Why don't you both finish one of the others sock?

[@karenz7059]

Can anyone...anyone..Tracie...Jodi...set designers, viewers tell me about the pillow that is sitting on Tracie's chair?

[@ferdy123s]

I love the content of all the Off Our Needles podcasts. However, I have one criticism. The photographer needs to be more aware of what he's shooting. In an attempt to get close-ups sometimes Jodi or Tracie's demonstration will be someone cut off.

[@jeandryden1062]

Why no sound.?????

[@Robins_songs]

Most knitters hate sewing! ;)

[@pepperann2589]

Very few are knit worthy? Really?

[@BeeBee123ist]

Pepperann. Yes, very few have proven to be knit worthy. I knit for my husband, my friends in my knit group, and that's about it.

[@lsncred19]

What happen to blueprint ? I lost all my videos . Makes me.very anngry

[@lindadaley7469]

I am sorry but there is nothing nice about a tattoo!! They have to be the ugliest things!

[@Kirsty_Leanne]

There is nothing nice about your comment either. Just because you don't like them doesn't mean they are ugly. Keep your uninformed opinions to yourself.

[@josiemitchell1361]

You are right Linda!