Episode 254 / Crazy Sock Lady

[@sweetbirdcrochet]

Hey Kayla! Avid crocheter here! I have an unpopular opinion (at least with many crocheters): knitted socks are better than crochet socks! I've always wanted to learn how to knit so I can make socks. So, as 2025 is quickly approaching, I decided to dive in and teach myself to knit while working up your vanilla socks. I'm so glad I found you and love that you are a sister in Christ and share your faith here! 💛

[@CrazySockLady]

Love that you’re learning to knit and knit socks! 🎉🎉❤️

[@happycrabknits9109]

I love using 9 inch for socks if that helps

[@sweetbirdcrochet]

@happycrabknits9109 I'm using 9 in circulars. I've restarted 3 times b/c my tension was soo tight! I crochet a lot of amigurumi so my tension leans super tight. I have to keep reminding myself to be loosey goosey!

[@ljtnc6012]

Your story is just like mine a few years ago when I decided to learn to knit after 20+ years of crocheting. I thought socks were the first thing everyone knit - LOL. They actually are not a new beginner project! I persevered with many tears and watched tons of KZbin tutorials and finally completed a pair of socks. If you find yourself getting too frustrated or having hurting hands (like I did) I would recommend doing a few simpler projects first. But I love knitting and making socks!❤

[@sweetbirdcrochet]

@ljtnc6012 my husband said, "leave it to my wife to choose the tiny needles to learn how to knit!" I say, "go big or go home." 😅 I'm working my way through it. Kayla's tutorial helps!

[@theLogstead]

Being excited for holiday gift making is a very special kind of inspiration. I love the book marks, and I'm sure your recipients will too! ❤

[@elaineenstone6834]

Thank you Kayla. The book marks are a really thoughtful knit. Have a great weekend. 🇬🇧

[@kimgourley2723]

This time of year I’m excited about all crafty things!

[@8Gammie]

thanks for being there, Kayla. Love the Garfield socks and the whole video... take good care.

[@aprilmay8538]

Good morning! Thank you for taking time to visit with us today! I’m also am doing the Bible recap, we are almost done! You are a light and you shine brightly! God bless you and thank you for your encouragement. ❤

[@CrazySockLady]

❤️❤️

[@bikergmaknits1062]

Good Morning! I just love how you are sharing your journey of faith in your podcast! And, I have my ladies Bible study on Wednesdays too! ❤

[@CrazySockLady]

This year has been all about me becoming more bold in my faith! ❤️ it’s been such an amazing journey. I love that yall meet on Wednesdays too!

[@bikergmaknits1062]

@@CrazySockLady ❤️🙏❤️

[@nicolehamilton3483]

The energy you exude is absolutely catching! I’m always so energized to make all the things after watching you gush about your projects. Thank you for the light and love you project into our world. You are a blessing to us all!!! 💗

[@CrazySockLady]

❤️ ❤️

[@bettifelton7435]

The musselburgh hat looks so pretty. Love the colors and it will look so nice and be fun to wear 🧶

[@jessys9868]

Oh my goodness! The energy in that broadcast blew my hair right back! If you knit anywhere as fast as you get when you’re excited, I have no doubt there will be many many socks and the next podcast! I just love starting my morning and my making with you anda cup of good coffee! Enjoy your company this weekend

[@CrazySockLady]

😂🤣 that made me laugh. And I do feel like I knit faster when I’m excited 😂

[@cindyb9113]

God bless you too Kayla! You are putting such a huge smile on my face!!! I know God’s smile is way bigger than mine over you❤️ I continue to lift you up to Him in prayer for Godly boldness and courage as you share your faith! And Bible studies with woman who you connect with are soooo amazing! Oh and your knitting is awesome too ❤😂❤ You are very inspiring!😊

[@CrazySockLady]

Thank you SOOOO much for the prayers!! I feel them ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TinaCasna-Clark-gg2dm]

Good morning Ms Kayla. I am a convert to the Kayla Litton sock method with 9" circular and light bulb markers. Gee each sock in the pair is the same size. That's a new one for me. Lol.

[@jananselmo9391]

Those Garfield cat socks are fabulous. I can just see the tabby cat in them.

[@deighz33]

Love how you are sharing more of your faith and journey with Bible study here and on Insta. ❤ I love the idea of bookmarks and will have to try this for our ladies' Bible study. 😊

[@judicrafts143]

I watched Lovesockwool the other day, and felt totally validated in casting on a couple more projects! I’m “exstarted” too! 😅

[@emmagilchrist840]

So glad to see you this morning!

[@susantobin719]

Do you have a sock size guide that is a favorite? I always seem to struggle with sizing.

[@CrazySockLady]

I don't. I just find out the shoe size and then google shoe sizes in inches. :)

[@ericallerton809]

❤good morning ,,kay🎉🎉 Love ,love ur bookmarks,,,great idea,,,, And the musselburgh,,,,!!! I am going to cast on my very first musselburgh this weekend!!! So excited to do a scrappy One,,, Love Sara!!!oh my,,,,,I laugh too and cast on more,,,,so fun,,,🎉🎉 Thanks ,have great weekend, ELAINE 🏠💗💗

[@Pine-uc7pm]

Good morning! Love the scrappy hat. Enjoy your company.❤

[@anneburlingham9860]

I’ve started a Musselburgh because of your inspiration! Thank you!

[@EveChan1804]

Just sitting here and knitting on some socks for a friend of mine as well. She’ll receive a advent/Christmas/birthday package 🤭

[@diposs937]

It’s definitely time for me to make a musselburgh! Great way to use the sock yarn that I don’t want to make socks with!

[@CrazySockLady]

Yes!!! It’s such a fun project.

[@susanwestfall5519]

You answered my messages not long ago on Instagram about your bookmarks. I just wanted to let you know I’m halfway through my first bookmark I’m knitting for a friend going through a difficult time. I’m calling them my Bible bookmarks.

[@conniewiseman5630]

Another great video! ALL that beautiful yarn 🧶 wowsie!

[@lilylees5971]

The panic is setting in now that I need to finish my Christmas gifts very soon😂

[@CrazySockLady]

😂🤣 I feel that. I really don’t know how it’s mid November right now! 😂

[@mommajessknits]

Loved Sara’s video and like you I wanted to cast on all the things, but then I realized I have all the things already cast on. 😂 I also remembered that I have two advent sock sets coming and I’ll need four needles to be free…. Or buy more needles. 😂 Enjoy your company this weekend.

[@CrazySockLady]

Totally buy more needles! haha! 😂

[@nannayaya37]

Good morning! Yes I love watching Sara on Sara Love Sock Wool. She cracks me up!! Loved her new video. Have an awesome week!! 🌻🌻🌻

[@lingeldmyer193]

Hi Kayla, New to your videos. . . you are so very generous. Your bookmarks are beautiful.

[@_KarenS]

It IS a Christmas in a Shoebox box behind you! It was in the background last week, but thought my eyes were deceiving me. I can't believe that it's mid-November either...

[@CrazySockLady]

Haha! Yep! We have to get those filled up and back to our church by next weekend. 😊

[@ashleyhamilton9107]

Have a great day and weekend

[@JoanVennes]

Kayla, enjoy every podcast you make, it always make my day better🙏. I’ve knitted socks awhile, found your class quite awhile back, it’s the best ty, but this is making me crazy..I’ve had more sts on one side of the gusset pick ups sometimes, sometimes 3! Why, 🤷‍♀️ Also, would you show how you begin your Musselburgh hat, when you have time (😳)..after Christmas 😂. Much love & blessings to you & yours.

[@karensdaisys]

Good morning! I always look forward to watching your videos ,they keep me inspired! I am making xmas socks for my daughter:)

[@suzettegaybba-vanzyl6484]

Hi from a hot 🥵 warm South Africa Coffee not a plan on this stage Love love the bookmarks Busy with a quick pair of socks for a online auction My scrappy musselburre hat going strong ❤ also a auction item for disabled people in January Maaauw socks I love Garfield 🐈

[@messymakersmind]

Love this episode thank you!! Your mussleburgh hat is looking amazing & I love the yarn you've caked up for your second one! ✨✨❤❤ (p.s. sorry if I spelt it wrong haha!)

[@debracoulter]

hi i always enjoy watching you

[@dawnsabo5664]

Hello there!! Have a question...when knitting the Mussleburghhat can you start the hat using circular needles or do you need to use DPN's??

[@CrazySockLady]

I start it doing Magic Loop now! I used to always do DPNs but it made it really fiddly.. so I just start it on magic loop and then switch to a 16" circular when the increases are done.

[@dawnsabo5664]

@ thank you for the fast response! 😀I so want yo work up this hat with all the spare yarn we all seem to acquire as knitters but was scared to give DPN a try! 🤍

[@Ladeedi73]

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[@sunsetstella8917]

You are too sweet Kaye have a great week!

[@CrazySockLady]

❤️❤️

[@noramcdonald2669]

I feel like the socks I’ve knit are too big. I am a 9 1/2 shoe size. How many stitches would you cast on for that? I’ve made four pair of socks, love sock knitting! I’ve been following Summer Lee’s pattern and I’ve been casting on 72 stitches. Have a great weekend 😊

[@CrazySockLady]

Hi! I would suggest doing a 64 stitch cast on. I wear a 9 and I do a 64 st cast on and it fits great! :)

[@dawnmc3101]

Your knitted bookmarks are wonderful! I should make some for my friends. I’m curious….What are you studying in your Bible study this month? I’m a Bible study leader, so I’m always wondering specifically what others study.

[@CrazySockLady]

We are doing this study : a.co/d/gT3WDm2

[@maryannfitzgerald4851]

Could not find book mark pattern on ravelry. Help?

[@CrazySockLady]

www.ravelry.com/projects/thecrazysocklady/with-love-bookmark It's linked on my project page. :)

[@nautilus5648]

Thank you for sharing your work! I just ordered some adorable yarn from Knit Pics (they're having a great sale) to make the circular blanket! I think I will make the bookmarks for our Bible Study group too. We will start our next study in Jan so I have time to work on them. It would be a fun way to start a new study. ❤

[@CrazySockLady]

That will be perfect for the start of a new study! :)

[@mandyhague6363]

What a lovely surprise gift for the ladies at your bible study group.👍😊🧶

[@leeannstearns9923]

No stress here 😂… so I will wait till 2025 to make my first pair of vanilla socks then….. 😅❤🧶