Episode 163 / Ducks and Mermaids! / Crazy Sock Lady

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[@jameswife2003]

I've started using the "pop of color" on the cuff to help the other people in my house know which socks are theirs. Husband gets red, daughter gets pink, son gets neon pink (they chose their colors). It's really helped keep them from stealing my socks (well, mostly. Son keeps taking the same pair of my socks even though they won't come close to fitting him LOL)

[@abbyguy9465]

I love all the things - the ducks, the Seaglaas Sweater, the socks and the gorgeous yarn!!! So many projects, so little time! Lol

[@theLogstead]

The Blackberry colourway by 3 Tulips is BEAUTIFUL. I have a berry shaped spot in my heart for blackberries. That dyer chose the hues, just, *chef's kiss* .... you cast on those Yarnable socks! Knit dessert first!

[@larrettamullen4023]

I can't get over how adorable those duckies are! And a great, big thank you to Darlene. Stay safe and stitch happy.

[@ann_craftallthethings7323]

When you started opening your yarnable box I was reminded I hadn't been to the mailbox in a few days LOL Ran and got it and opened mine with you!! 💜

[@rosecarpenter6809]

Love the bags and your videos!

[@erickajenifer7074]

I vote that you start with the Garden Faries yarn! I also would love to see a video about how to adapt the vanilla sock pattern to make scrappy socks, including when to weight the yarn to make sure you will have enough to finish the socks. I am new to knitting and am working on making my first pair of vanilla socks using your pattern. I am finding that I am a very visual learning when it comes to knitting. Lastly, thank you for all that you do. I really enjoy watching your videos. ❤

[@CherieKnits]

So many beautiful things!!!! I am completely overwhelmed with all of the beautiful yarn, bags, pins....just beautiful!

[@BosomFemme]

My Grampy died two days ago. I am deep in grief. Finding a lot of comfort sitting here and watching. Not that it’s your job to be cheerful, but I so appreciate a soft, joyful place to be right now. Thank you, Kay.

[@CrazySockLady]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@amberkeller1406]

O my goodness, I love those little ducks! Such a fabulous idea for you to "duck" people with something you created.

[@jennifersf_sf]

Your crochet ducks are ADORABLE! Whomever you give them to will be very lucky.

[@AmandaZuech]

That mermaid yarn is stunning! Love Darlene's bags too! Her craftmanship is perfection! The xl bags are perfect for any sweater or blanket project and would love to have another!

[@r.aschenbrenner7387]

Love the new yarn options you’re carrying in the Shop! Can’t wait to see how your socks turn out for your husband and MIL. Also can’t wait to hear about the gifting you do to the Mermaid Jeep…

[@carleenbarker1790]

My granddaughter was watching the video with me when you were showing your ducks. She remind me that she has a Jeep in our shed and it doesn’t have any ducks. I guess I need to make some now! I haven’t crochet in years, glad for the excuse to start again.

[@billiejoshae1104]

Hi Kay! Thanks for taking the time to share your knitting & crochet with all of us! Love the ducks!

[@barbarahurwitt279]

Those little ducks are adorable. Sounds like the Jeep community is lots of fun. Your Sea Glass sweater is beautiful as are all of your projects. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.

[@janloughran1503]

The ducks are gorgeous and my mouth dropped open in awe of the Yarnable colourway...I actually said, out loud, "oh wow, look at that! Isn't it gorgeous?" to an empty house! 🤣)! If I hadn't already seen the story pics I'd've also said "Troll Hair" out loud too! Love that mermaid key chain too, so me! 😊 What a great episode Kay, thank you for your time and enthusiasm 😊

[@elisab8096]

It was lovely to visit with you today. Thanks for keeping me company while I'm knitting! 😊

[@JamosMom]

Love your seaglass sweater. All the different yarns blend together so well. Love the fabrics used for the project bags too. I'd love to have all the individual yarns you showed. They are so pretty.

[@karentang3728]

Those crochet ducks are the most adorable thing! If I had a jeep, I’d be so thrilled to get one of those!

[@marysnyder3809]

Living close to you would be a blessing for yarn availability…but a financial curse!! Loved this episode!

[@catherinethomes2910]

Oh my goodness the crocheted rubber ducks are so cute! You have to duck the mermaid Jeep!!! That is perfect! I love your sea glass sweater. You blended the colors amazingly!! ❤️❤️

[@kennethhaas6731]

That tulip print back is beautiful, and I love your crochet ducks. The sleeves on the sweater may take a long time but in the end result that is going to look fantastic. Thank you for sharing.

[@sueclaytor4954]

Thanks for popping in "future Kay!" You are always welcome!!! :) Loved the duck idea for the jeeps! so unique!

[@professorpurl]

Those little crochet ducks are just too cute. That's a terrific idea for your Jeep fun. For me, it is so hard to find DK that is a blend of wool and nylon at my LYS, so it's really nice that the mermaid yarn you are carrying is a 75/25 blend!

[@melissafriedrich3171]

Super cute socks, love the advent wrap and your sea glass sweater looks beautiful!! I love the 30 minutes of knittting to get your mojo going for a project that you just want done before you are done knitting it!

[@debracurtiss3192]

Love seeing all your yarns, projects and bags. Three of my favorite things. Bless you my dear.

[@elizabethlenart1034]

Love those bags! The tag "respect your knitting" is so clever!

[@pinkys_pinkies]

Please film you ducking the mermaid Jeep and include it in a podcast. That would be such a great follow up to this one. Love those ducks. Love your seaglass sweater. I am knitting with Polkadot Creek Iced Berries sock yarn right now, and had to order two more skeins, as my mom and sister and daughter each want socks from it. I am sure at least one pair will be made during sock camp. You always inspire me! Today’s inspiration is to start using 30 minutes of knitting to finish a throw I started for my husband (3 years ago.). Thanks!

[@pamleverette3860]

The crocheted ducks are so cute! What a great idea to give one and the mermaid key chain to another Jeep owner! I cast on strip socks after watching this! Inspiration

[@kimberlydzingel3943]

Those ducks are cute enough to make me take a stab at crochet, lol. I am so loving your Sea Glass sweater. It is turning out so beautifully! I haven’t knit in a few days, (life 🤷‍♀️) so I was so happy to see you post this. Seeing your knits always inspire. Have a great day!

[@mjmartin8029]

Please put me in the drawing for the bag! I would love to get a tulip one. I planted multiple dozens of tulips last fall so I could have a happy spring!! What a treat it has been esp bc we are having severe storms here in the South every single weekend. It is just crazy. If any if your viewers are in this part of the country they know what I am talking about!

[@kathyandgeorgestephens7504]

Cascade Heritage Prints are among my very favorite sock yarns. Wonderful to knit with, good colorways, and makes the softest socks! So glad you'll be carrying them!

[@joyceripianzi]

My husband wanted me to thank you. He says he thanks god for Kay teaching me how to make socks every day when he puts his hand knit socks on 💕

[@mirjam1811]

Oh I understand why your husband wants those stripy scrappy socks they are gorgeous ❤️. I also like “ here is Kay from the future “🤣 Start with the Trolls hair, love all the stuff from the ladies at Happy Mermaid ❤️

[@jilljarvis94]

Future Kay is the best! Those flower themed yarns! So beautiful!!

[@elandeethompson4546]

I absolutely love the Amba wrap and the ducks! I have not been crocheting long... and thus I feel like the ducks are a bit out of my comfort zone. We have a thing in our school building where we also duck each other as a means of positive affirmation. It's a great thing! :)

[@happymermaidyarn9285]

Omg love those no show socks, so cute need to make some! Those ducks are so darn cute as well and how fun to make crochet ducks to give away. Our father has a Jeep and has been ducked a few times which is a super cute idea. Your sweater project is gorgeous and we can’t wait to see it finished. So happy to see our yarns looking so pretty on screen 😍. We are over joyed your going to be knitting some socks up with three of the new colorways. We sure enjoyed coming up with the colorways for crazysockladyco. We look forward to seeing them all knitted up. We are so excited to see the responses and all the comments on the colorways. Happy Knitting to everyone.

[@LadyMienna]

Those crocheted ducks are adorable! Watching your videos always makes me want to start all the socks, lol.

[@marie-clauderoberts7559]

The ducks are so cute, I just lobe them. Also, I would not have been able to resist that sock fabric for the bag it is amazing.

[@tinakercher8768]

Bags by awesome Granny is the most generous company! I will have to make some ducks to take in my husband’s Jeep to give out! So cute!

[@jenjf4knits913]

Your sea glass sweater looks so good, Kay! I love how you finished the cuff. That mermaid yarn looks scrumptious, too!

[@AmyVancura]

I purchased some yarn from McMullin Fiber Co at the Carolina Yarn Fest! I told my husband we need to move to Ohio because all my favorite yarn people live there 😆😍🧶

[@michelleann4259]

The yarnable yarn totally reminds me of a mermaid! Love your little ducks❤

[@amandahall7399]

Love that wildflowers colorway, so pretty. The yarnable mermazing yarn is gorgeous too

[@amymontagna8867]

Thank YOU so much!🌷🌷🌷🧶💐

[@amandahall7399]

@@amymontagna8867 You are most welcome💜💙💚

[@hannahpentoney6701]

I also would be wanting to cast on all the socks!! The Trollhair is LOVELY!!! And that yarnable yarn? OOOOO. Now I will go home and cast on more socks! Never too many WIPS, right?? :)

[@amandamccoy5814]

All of the Three Tulips yarn is gorgeous. But my goodness the one with purple tones just catches my eye.

[@LottaSocks]

I planned to use up the sock yarn I already have.... Oh, my... I see all the pretty spring, summer, bright, happy and Joyful colors ....ahhh, sigh... must make an exception to that silly rule. Of course I’ll need bags. Ahem. Nuff said ... Thanks for bringing Happy Colors to me today! Kewt ducks !

[@lisabyard3378]

Luv the ducks. Thank you for sharing your knitting as will a a little bit of your life. It gives a personal touch and not so starched. Thank you again.

[@amandastout975]

Your crocheted ducks are so cute. And the yarnable yarn is beautiful, as they always are.

[@tink1058]

I just love all the bags! So cute! Oh my goodness that Mermaid yarn is gorgeous!!! 🧜🏻‍♀️💕🤗

[@kathywise3609]

Love, Love, Love Awesome Granny’s bags and her tag line ‘Respect Your Knitting’ is just so appropriate! Instead of keeping knitting in a shop bag and tossed around, her bags really elevate the project! Also loving your Sea Glass … that’s in my queue and after initial swatching, I followed your lead and bought a ‘solid’ DK to use with my double strands of fingering remainders. I’m finishing sleeves on another sweater before I left myself begin … but would really enjoy using a ‘Granny’ bag with it !!!!W

[@suefav9803]

OMG!!! The crochet ducks... adorable! Your striped socks 👏👏👏. I’m casting on a pair tonight for sure. Awesome Granny bags ..how much fun🐝. Thank you for a motivating episode 🧜‍♀️!

[@granitestateyarns]

I love those ducks! What a great idea to crochet up some ducks for your Jeep events. 🐥🐥🐥

[@carolinedubose5136]

The tulip print bag is beautiful!! The April yarnable color is so wonderful!! YES you need to start socks right away with it!!

[@nancykeate]

I love watching you . You make me feel like it’s ok to not love a project and frog . Or to put it as my 30 minute of knitting you just keep me going! And I’ve made my first pair of sock and love them .

[@kristendonovan5861]

Always love seeing the sock yarn. So many beautiful colorways, I want to knit them all!

[@sonjaanderson984]

Love the scrappy socks Kay. I don't have that many scraps yet, I haven't been knitting socks that long, but I love it. Thanks for making my Friday morning. Love all the purples and pink yarns. So pretty.

[@theenablingcook8041]

I am always so excited when I see the Yarnable box waiting in the mailbox. And this time was no exception!

[@teenarobinson8741]

The colours on your seaglass sweater are gorgeous, the stitch definition is spot on too.

[@sassyapache1]

Love all the yarn and the bags you showed. Those crocheted ducks are adorable!

[@dianaemmick1811]

You received so many cute things! I just love all the yarn color ways you showed! Because of your podcasts, I too have been getting yarnable since January and I just love this month’s color 💜 You are getting so close on your sea glass sweater. It looks gorgeous. You have got an eye for color! Those bags look amazing too!

[@Pnwmommaof3]

Oh my gosh! That troll hair yarn ❤ and that bee bag, plus your shawl!

[@madisonstevens4264]

Those project bags melted my heart!! The bee knitting was so precious and matched my bee stitch marker ☺️ love all your videos 😊

[@sallyriley8408]

Oh that sock fabric on the project bag is amazing! 🧦

[@emilydobbins5154]

That tulip bag is gorgeous!! 😍😍 I love bright and bold colors like that when the weather warms up

[@diannevickers9834]

Love the ducks! I need to make some to keep with me in my Jeep to pass along to fellow jeepers . Seaglass sweater looks amazing! Yarnable subscription is so fun I look forward to my mail to open all the yarn goodness! Thanks for sharing

[@shetlandlace]

The bags are beautiful. All of your knits are beautiful. The shawl is beautiful. I can see why you couldn't wait to cast it on.

[@saftabc5962]

I am surprised by how much I like ‘Garden Faeries’ 🧶 and I so look forward to seeing it knit up into socks. Your Sea Glass sweater is lovely. You truly are a beautiful knitter.

[@tatersprecious5827]

That sea glass sweater is SO pretty. It's worth being a project knitter for! I have two of Granny's notions bags and one on the way. I would LOVE a bigger bag. The quality is amazing! 😍

[@giulia_dibenedetto6375]

I’m on the second sleeve of my seaglass sweater, too! So beautiful! The idea of the Ducks is really cute!

[@litad.4549]

The yarnable colors are so pretty. I love those cute ducks too. So many pretty yarns this time.

[@MySweetT1]

I love how your scrappy socks turned out but then I love jewel tones, lol.

[@jolinar1983]

When I read the theme for this months yarnable I thought "I bet it'll be blues and purples", was not disappointed absolutely gorgeous yarn!

[@chimaknits]

All your projects are beautiful. This tulip bag is gorgeous 😍 and so is the « Troll hair » yarn.

[@rosehayward602]

OMG! I love Awesome Granny bags. The large bag with the flowers on it is beautiful.

[@barbaramcrae8425]

I loved the yarn in the Yarnable box when I opened it......wanted to cast on some socks right away!! Packing to move, so they're going to have to wait!! Working on afghans 3 of my great grandkids wishing I had a nice large project bag for them!! Haven't seen little Dexter in a while...hope he's doing ok!

[@dragonlr79]

Those bags are wonderful! The sock pattern is my favorite 😍 I love your scrappy sweater and the striped socks, giving me so much motivations. Oh and the duckies 🐥 love them!

[@birchhillfarm7702]

I love the Jeep Ducks! 🙂 My daughter also owns a jeep, I think I will crochet some for her to gift to other Jeep lovers. 💜

[@bernadettefuson1678]

Have been an Awesome Granny fan for a long time. Her bags make me smile whenever I pick up my projects.

[@tamamo91]

I LOVE your seaglass. The overall effect you got from the yarn colours is stunning!

[@Barnsey914]

The tulip bag is so bright and pretty! Her bags are beautiful 🥰

[@deekay1641]

Hi Kay, Start with Troll Hair for the next sock project, it's so pretty. The ducks, what can I say...they are so cute. Makes me want to buy a Jeep and move to your town...ha ha ha. You are really stocking some beautiful yarns. The Seaglass Sweater is stunning, your color choices are so pretty, you're going to get a lot of compliments on that project. I really like the folded cuff. I love the bright stripes of color with gray on your socks. I can't wait to see the shawl when your done, it's also very pretty. Good to see you, take care.

[@northcountryknitter6346]

Love all the yarn you shared in todays video. I do t have Yarnable but I am always tempted when I see an unboxing!! 😆😆

[@marilynburke7609]

Love the new project bags and the Three Tulips yarn.😊❤️

[@amymontagna8867]

Thank you so much! 🌷🌷🌷🧶

[@kathycrouch2291]

Your sweater made out of the minis is beautiful. Also love the socks out of the minis. I used to mark my kids socks in the inside with just a small bit of thread so I knew what socks belonged to who. It did not show on the outside but helped when I was mating up socks and putting them away.

[@heathertucker7056]

Those ducks are so adorable! I know you mentioned leaving them in Jeeps previously! I also love your Seaglass sweater! It is simply gorgeous! Also I love the yarnable skein this time! It’s gorgeous! Take care x

[@NaomiBenatar]

McMullen Fiber Co is my favorite indie dyer! So happy too see you enjoying her yarn 😁 also that sock fabric is ADORABLE!

[@vickipettit9308]

Love the crocheted ducks. The Three Tulips yarn is beautiful!

[@rosiecat123]

Those duckies are so cute. Whichever Jeep owner gets those had better appreciate your skill and creativity. Thanks for a great video.

[@denisefannon1714]

Bags by Awesome Granny are so beautiful and well made. All of your knitting is beautiful. Can’t wait to see which yummy yarn you pick to start.

[@amymontagna8867]

Thank you for the Three Tulips Yarn Company love!! 🌷🌷🌷🧶

[@Garoky1]

Oh my goodness that tulip bag is gorgeous 😍 and those ducks are super cute!

[@jerifinch3539]

The ducks are wonderful. Reminds me of the song about Five little ducks. Love your scrappy socks. The yarnable yarn will be so pretty. Can't wait to see it.

[@suepfeiffer1460]

You have some beautiful yarns to get on the needles. Love them all. And wow a project bag give a way, love it!

[@juliecontino4655]

You are such an enabler! I loved all of the yarn and the bags!

[@Amy-tn3qv]

I love your idea of knitting for 30 minutes on a project that is hard to finish! I am going to try that, too! Thanks

[@suzannefontana2227]

Love your podcasts and your vanilla sock patterns have taken me down the rabbit hole of sock knitting.

[@islaknits]

Love the bags and the socks and the ducks! All the things 😂🤣😍 especially love your color choices and edits on the seaglass sweater. Kudos to you for sticking with it! It will be WELL worth the grind!!

[@stamdl]

Your Sea Glass Sweater is beautiful! I’m also crazy over yarns in the teal/purple/green color ways. I can never have too much purple in my life.

[@arizonacolbys]

Love the ducks! We just bought a bag of ducks so the kids can go ducking with me. We're getting excited for Jeep events this summer & more time with the top down. I will have to crochet some of these little ducks up! :)