Episode 235 / Crazy Sock Lady Podcast

[@Craftingintx]

What I most enjoy about SSC is seeing the crafters that complete their first pair of socks and get the sock making bug. It is very addictive. Let’s spread the sock making joy around the world!

[@rebekkavenoy312]

I started my first sock two days ago and I’m learning so much! The bugs definitely got me

[@heatherfowler4041]

Good for you to have control of yarn buying. Love the new yarn. I can't seem to pass a yarn shop without buying more sock yarn. My sock yarn basket has over flowed. Socks number ten are on the needles, along with two shawls, a sweater, an emotional support chicken and an afghan.

[@LLFooFaye]

I love how organized you are with every project in it’s own bag! I’ve been trying to get myself organized like that but don’t have nearly enough project bags 😂

[@rosepatterson8405]

I just got chickens in march and I got my first dozen eggs last week I love them so much they bring me so much joy if you ever get them I know you will love them!! They can be kept in almost any space literally I mean it! my neighbors even keep theirs inside.

[@RosieNP73]

Just starting my Sea Side Santa socks today!🎅🏻🏖️🌴

[@kristinahill3708]

Such a fun episode. I totally feel you about needing to organize my yarn. It's gotten out of control here!

[@star_athena]

Community is always going to be my favorite ❤❤❤

[@jhuntsman17]

Çant believe how quickly you knit socks. Also started reading when calls the heart series and I’m already on book 3. I am loving them. Thanks for talking about the books you are reading

[@LindaJuneDisley]

Loving your socks and Wyatt’s sweater is coming along beautifully. Jealous of your heatwave, here in the UK it isn’t hot. Have a wonderful weekend ❤❤❤

[@EileenK64]

I am in Wisconsin and I will not be doing much knitting indoors, I am soaking up every minute of warm weather outside that I can, I don’t care how hot it gets. 😂 I’m waiting on some yarn in the mail to start my second pair of socks for scc. Hurry up and get here!

[@28knitter]

Great episode! Love String Theory yarn!

[@carlynooij1]

I think the sweater-amount of sockyarn colour would be an awesome musselburgh hat!

[@debbiewigen805]

Thank you so much Kay for doing SSC!! And for reminding us all to do the things that bring us joy! Always enjoy our “visits”! Love all your projects! (Scrappy is my next CO)

[@marciathomas8702]

Love all your whips. 🎊 too all the winners 🏆.

[@margiefarley6540]

The Seaside Santa is absolutely amazing. ❤❤❤❤

[@vadec5909]

I love seeing all your socks!! The yarns you got, were awesome colors!!

[@christielamb2894]

Hi Kay, Whoo! It IS warm here lately too! I'm usually always cold so I don't mind when it is a little warm but, when it gets HOT I feel like an ice cube on a skillet. Lol! I love the scent of cedar and I've heard it works well at repelling moths. If I'm ever lucky enough to get a little collection of beautiful sock yarns in my stash, I plan on tucking in some cedar blocks or eggs for protection and scent. 😊 My sock production has improved. I've completed 9 pairs of baby socks and am almost finished with sock 1 of my 10th. I finished sock 1 of my 5th pair of adult short socks. The yarn I'm using has been a real challenge to work with. It's a black and blue marle, kinda splity and seemed to just want to fight me. I frogged back to the start, more than once, before I got comfortable working with it. I'm really glad I stuck with it though because I'm learning so much about knitting socks, working with splity yarns and fixing little mishaps, AND about myself too. Oh! And, this pair of socks I'm following your "Austin" sock pattern. I'm really enjoying the pattern and plan to make a longer version in the future. 😊 I'm hoping to join in on the Summer Sock Camp next year, when I've got a few more pairs of socks in my experience pile. I noticed your "Be the Light" t-shirt and just have to tell you, you do a wonderful job of bringing light to the knitting community. Your smile is contagious, Kay, and I look forward to seeing you every video. Thank you so much for sharing your love of knitting and the joy it brings you. ✌️💜🧶🧦

[@willowknits]

Ooo! Thanks for the reminder! I need to cast on my Always Be Kind yarn for pride month. I got a skein that’s on her sparkle base! So fun! 🤩 ❤🌈✨

[@deborahkristensen9344]

Thoroughly enjoying our 57 degrees F here in southwest Norway! Perfect sock knitting temperature!

[@theLogstead]

It was a full week of family visiting wrapping up today! Summer is like that. Thankful for socks to sneak rounds in on here and there if I can. Seaside Christmas is ADORABLE!!!

[@sharonsutcliffe]

Loving your socks and all those new yarns and notions. There is definitely something about beautiful bright yarns that I love 💖🫶🏻💖 x

[@normajeansicard4842]

Hi Kay! The pool party yarn is so pretty! And so is the joyful. Have a great weekend!

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

I love the pool party color and Wyatt’s. Congratulations to those that won a prize. Thank you so much to all of y’all that donate prizes! I’ve never heard of Moose and Merino, now I must go check out their website 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@_KarenS]

Parachute Day in class colourway is completely on point. Also, in Germany it's only just starting to warm up. We had frost Tues/Weds last week - not normal at all!

[@pamsavanovic3004]

It's been 110 here in Arizona for the last 4 weeks, but no humidity. I am from Chicago, I don't miss the humidity at all

[@mommajessknits]

The “Seaside Santa” yarn is so good! I think I’m going to cast mine on for Christmas in July. Maybe, I’ve got lots in line to be cast on. 😂 I also cast on two new projects that aren’t socks! 😮 There is just SO much beautiful yarn out there and not enough time.

[@inesw.7024]

So funny, I just cast on Joyful by Always Be Kind Yarn while watching this episode! Got the cuff done right at this moment 😂

[@provie1494]

I’m going to try 4x9 size ziplock bags from Amazon to put each skein of yarn in. I also need to organize my yarn. 🤣🤣🤣At last count I had 150 sock yarn skeins/sets not including my mini sets or other types of yarn. I put Anything not sock yarn in small bins to store in my closet. Best of luck with your organizing. 😁 I also sort my yarn by vendor due to knit alongs such as moonglow summer knit alongs.

[@provie1494]

When I got home and measured a skein of yarn I decided a ziplock of 5x11 or 5x12 will work best.

[@margiefarley6540]

Congratulations to everyone. Sock knitting is definitely addictive. ❤❤❤

[@mwolfe7883]

I have a lot of my yarn stash in totes but they could use a redo. I have other cleaning I need to do and I realized I don’t have the cleaning bug during the dark, gray Ohio winters. So I have to balance being outside during summer with indoor cleaning. As hot as it is, this is a good time for sunny indoor cleaning! I’m to the heel on my third pair of socks🤗

[@rosiecat123]

You are so right, Kay, we should all keep cool and work on things that bring us joy!. Thank you for another great video.

[@micheledelacruz4301]

Nice idea for a gift set, the Walop cowl and the socks. Enjoy seeing all the SSC goodies and your makes etc. Stay cool and hydrated friends, blessings to you all. Have a fun weekend.

[@HappyCraftyHomemaker]

I my current DK weight socks and some flavored water (it is a heat index 100 today). I got my order from Moose and Merino last week. I need to get those cast on next!! I didn't mean to join in so much for Summer Sock camp, but they have been the perfect car project!! I will have pairs 5 and 6 done this week. I wish my treadmill was working...That would keep me going walking since we moved, I lost my early morning walking group.

[@teresac.m.355]

My favorite part is seeing us all celebrating each other as we knit and finish our socks. I have two more finished pairs to post.

[@thebeaniequeen9988]

I love the socks. I have your vanilla socks pattern and I really need to try and knit them. I quite a knitting newbie but I'm itching to make socks!

[@cathyenders5023]

Stay cool!! So much fun yarn! When you finish the Canadian West series, try Jan Karon’s Mitford Series. Still more light-hearted but set mostly in the mountains of western NC.

[@buttetpigentruntets5801]

I love yarn organizeing videos. Greetings from Denmark, Susan 🇩🇰

[@heidiclarke2333]

Summer has finally arrived in the uk, it is about 70 not hot i know but 2 weeks ago it was in the 40s with a bitterly cold NE wind, lots of people's heating came on as it was so cold inside. So it feels warm😊.

[@carolg5770]

So many pretty things to see as always. I love organizing my stash. I usually don't accomplish making more room but it's so much fun to play in the yarn. I never fail to find some "where did that come from?" yarn that I forgot about. It's hot and humid here too. I'm with you-heat I can take, humidity, no thank you! The vegetable plants love it though...not a bad thing at all. Love seeing all of your sourdough creations on Instagram too....all of them look delicious!

[@1dripy-e5s]

I just organize my yarn. I do it by weight, then by color palette. I have everything in bags. Keeps me organized. My summer has been crazy, not much knitting, but I love spending time with my kiddos.

[@Marielm1]

I love to watch your videos. I think I’m on sock pair number three not for Sock Camp, for the YEAR😂. And I am thrilled with my progress!

[@heathertucker7056]

Love all your socks and I love to see your scrappy socks as I love making them too! Congratulations to the round 2 SSC winners - sadly not me again 🤣 When you do your big stash sort out in your craft room, it would be amazing if you could film the process as your stash must be epic! Take care x

[@ShariPulford]

I love your podcasts!! Wyatt's socks turned out soooo pretty. I'm making my first Vanilla sock on 9"circulars. I think it's great you are taking some time off. Hope you have a wonderful break. I will look forward to next week's podcast❤❤

[@elainewailgum2393]

I hope you have a fantastic week off!! Thank you for your channel!!!

[@TamRich69]

My favourite part of the week is Saturday after work, around 2pm. I get myself a cuppa, some late lunch, my knitting, and have Kay on my TV. ❤

[@mandyhague6363]

I love Wyatts birthday socks. 👍🧦🧶

[@KCYarnie]

For yarn storage I bought some waterproof Sterelite totes from Walmart. If it’s reliably waterproof, I assume it is also bug proof. Everything goes in there with some cedar and moisture absorbers so I don’t have to worry about smells or mold. I am also digging through the bins regularly to decide on my next project, so they get aired out pretty often. I even have one for completed projects not currently in use depending on the season.

[@CrazySockLady]

That’s a good idea!

[@anitawessels3932]

Thanks for a nice warm podcast. Just what I needed. I am knitting on colour work socks

[@elaineenstone6834]

Love all the socks. Wyatt's sweater is looking really good. 🇬🇧

[@ericallerton809]

❤morning Kay,,,, Love ur socks,,and ur scrappy ones 🎉🎉🎉 Such fun prizes,,yarns,wow,, Congratulations to winners,,,, Elaine 🎉 I am so enjoying summer sock camp ,,,,the chat is the best ,and busiest ,,,so much fun ,,,and kind people ❤

[@happycrabknits9109]

Ohhh I love the cowl idea 💡 congrats to all the winners!!!

[@PrayedKnots]

That mail! OM goodness! So pretty! You have the best viewing audience! Gotta get my socks posted so maybe I can win some of that string theory yarn.

[@pennycorrigan2190]

love your santa bag

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois.

[@barbr8220]

love those blue socks!

[@nicolehamilton3483]

The scrappy socks are gorgeous! So much goodness in this episode!

[@jolinar1983]

yeah i busted out the iced coffee this week too, damn heatwave! we've had a heat advisory all week. originally till 8pm friday but it got extended to 8pm saturday

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

Parachute Day in Gym Class is an iconic name. I feel like all millennials could picture the colours without even looking at the yarn.

[@KindfulKnits]

Yes! It felt like just the right name for that yarn! Thanks (this is Laura from Always be kind yarn.)

[@gwynnefare1740]

Most cities allow you to keep a small number of chickens but usually no roosters. 🐓

[@CrazySockLady]

Not our city! lol

[@least_512]

👋I made sourdough English muffins this week 😊 that process doesn't require heating your oven and it was interesting as it was my first time letting the dough proof overnight on the counter 😉 Happy summer sock knitting ❤

[@MsCarlaJS]

The humidity finally broke here in Montreal. We had temperatures around 32C which felt more like 40C with the humidity. Happy that it will be around 21C today. Sadly lots of rain in the forecast for our Quebec long weekend.

[@sandybassett4901]

Well Kay, As usual lots of pretty FO’s and WIP’s. I am taking your suggestion about the 30 min. a day and putting it to use on a Super Bulky cardigan, I am knitting for myself. After knitting one of the front panels in one day and felt the pain in my hands, I realized I can’t do that to myself anymore. And it’s okay! Take care lady. StitchedbyMimi

[@Kera.S.]

I'm new to knitting and like earthy subdued colors. You tend to like color which I think is fantastic... But if you go through your stash and find stuff you don't want I'd be interested in purchasing lol

[@marilynwalker3311]

Love SSC. Gorgeous socks. Happy July 4th.😊

[@brittanyrusch3024]

You’re going to start a new trend! Must have matching socks and cowl. The new purse and belt combo. Lots of fun summery socks going. You’re very inspiring!

[@EJNowak]

Love the pool party socks the colors are yummy! I bet Lilly would love those

[@ashleyhamilton9107]

Good morning Kay, I love your scrapy socks! I really want to try to make some but I'm still new to sock knitting

[@charmaineholland6669]

Love ur bag

[@kathyblake652]

I make coffee ice cubes for my iced coffee in the morning - game changer!

[@ambernagel7486]

My husband wants chickens but I am deathly allergic to feathers!

[@peteredge9089]

Hi Kay I’ve been trying to find the pattern for the Wolop cowl could you please tell me where I can find it many thanks

[@RunWithHooksNYarn]

You look so fresh and happy today ❤. The pool party socks are so beautiful! That blue is absolutely stunning! I am hoping to finish a toe today and get a foot done on another pair. I may or may not have quite a few castons 🫣🫣 Thank you for spending your morning with me. ❤

[@CrazySockLady]

It’s just so fun to cast on new ones! 😂

[@nicolepantojas]

Good morning Kay :) I love my chickens! We have 4 - their names are Toad, Stella, Pancake & Butter Pecan

[@emmatonoose]

Was watching along about the 6:00 mark, when you started showing the Pool Party socks. It reminds me of the Frankly Lisa colorway by same dyer, except on an obviously blue background- if you will. My question: Looking at your previously finished socks [ and the ones I have on my own needles now] and comparing them to this pair, is it me or is there a decided color speckle difference between the two socks? Could you do helical knitting using the 'first half' of the skein and the second half to even the colors up a bit? Interested in your thoughts. TYIA M

[@CrazySockLady]

Variations throughout skeins can happen with any hand dyed yarn. I have never done helical knitting with socks. Seems too fussy to me to be honest. I just let the yarn do its thing and I don’t mind changes from one sock to the next.

[@emmatonoose]

@@CrazySockLady Thank you for your response- might try it just to see if I can...lol Will be watching again next week!

[@laurienowland8584]

I really look forward to your videos on Friday! I love your shirt by the way! I hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July with your family!

[@nhathaway5840]

Good morning…. Loved the video and all your projects!!❤

[@CrazySockLady]

Thank you! 🩷

[@rdeniserhinehart7512]

Hi Kay. I just ordered some opal sock yarn. The colors are amazing. I wanted to ask how long of a leg can I do with a 100 gram skein.

[@CrazySockLady]

There isn’t a set amount. Depends on foot size you’re knitting for, size cast on, your own gauge. Etc.

[@Pine-uc7pm]

Good morning! Happy summer!

[@MissSholia]

How cute is the logo of Moose & Merino, right?

[@adriac21]

Hey 👋 would like to see a video on how u organize ur stash…..I need to do it to and don’t know where to start.

[@CrazySockLady]

Sorry, but I don’t have any plans to do any videos on it. 🧶

[@andreahardy793]

I am working on my 8th pair of socks for summer sock camp. I had 2 WIP's. I am having so much fun. I am a high school math teacher and have been making socks while being out of school. I wanted you to know. I am not able to post pictures on the Ravelry page. (user error I'm sure 🤷‍♀).

[@CrazySockLady]

You hit the picture button on the box that pops up when you hit reply to thread. It lets you add them right from your ravelry project pages.

[@allthingsangelaling]

Hi. I like all the socks you knit in most of all the colors. How often do you buy yarn for the next socks

[@CrazySockLady]

Hi! I’m not sure exactly what you mean. I don’t always buy yarn for the next socks as I have a yarn stash that I choose yarn from.

[@susanbeekman6691]

I have completely lost interest in knitting socks, I am so sad. Hopefully it will return as quickly as it left. I only want to knit ALL the blankets, but in this Michigan heat 🌡🔥☀️ not so much! ❤

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Hi Kay, great video like always . Socks look great. Question do you have a video on how you transfer to magic loop for toe on socks. Haven't seen that one. Thanks.

[@CrazySockLady]

It’s in my 9” tutorial 🧦

[@FirnMamaMakes]

❤❤❤

[@thelinus]

Oh, I love the Always Be Kind yarns! Perfect for pride month💖

[@francetherrien5657]

Hi, i enjoy watching your videos each week, i was wondering when you make your magic ball do you put any weight of warn or you have a minimum gram ? thanks

[@CrazySockLady]

You can use any amount of yarn you want in them.

[@amywhitfield5066]

Colorwork socks are going slow. I would like to try cables in socks next for a male friend not sure what pattern to do that would be simple and fairly quick,yet be a new skill to learn.

[@kimski5391]

All your socks are beautiful the colors perfect! Love the cowl as well . Omg the yarn’s are beautiful as well😍 love your videos! Enjoy your day ❤

[@annotlewski1104]

All your socks look great. I don’t know how you get a pair done so quickly. Without needle stoppers, don’t your stitches slide off the 9” ones?

[@CrazySockLady]

Nope, I just push the stitches back away from the end and it’s fine.

[@KindfulKnits]

@@CrazySockLady those little tiny needle stoppers that I sent (pink tiny rainbows) are perfect for US size 0 or 1 :)

[@CrazySockLady]

@@KindfulKnits They are so perfect! Years ago I used to have stoppers that I used on my 9" but I lost them and I just have never gotten anymore. They are fun to use!!

[@mirjam1811]

Kay could you help me with your chocolate chip cookie recipe? You shared it a couple op years ago in vlogmas, and I made them a couple of times they are so good. but I can’t find it anymore and I am craving them so bad haha. Thanks in advance ❤

[@CrazySockLady]

life-in-the-lofthouse.com/chocolate-chip-pudding-cookies-2/ Here is the one I probably shared them!! Now I do sourdough chocolate chip cookies - they are the new obsession in my house 🤣🤣 but that one is just as good!

[@mirjam1811]

@@CrazySockLadythanks for the quick reply ❤Yes, that is the one🎉 Never tried sourdough, but seeing how much time it takes to make a starter, I know I will forget to feed my starter haha. BTW we are finally getting some warm weather here (Amsterdam) as well. Starting on Monday. I can’t wait, it has been cold and very wet here.

[@janicepomeranke7056]

Oh those self striping are awesome!!!

[@naomilynnschannel2538]

Hi ❤ love your socks

[@CrazySockLady]

Thanks Naomi! 🩷🩷

[@naomilynnschannel2538]

@@CrazySockLady you are welcome

[@patticlaude1]

Is anyone from Paso Robles, Ca or nearby?

[@wendeymorales19]

I am confused. The YT video tutorial and again here, references 64 stitches, but your pattern from Ravelry has a max stitch size at 56?

[@CrazySockLady]

You are probably looking at the DK weight pattern 🩷

[@wendeymorales19]

@@CrazySockLady good point! Sorry, newbie here, finally figured out knitting socks and am loving it!!

[@CrazySockLady]

@@wendeymorales19 No worries! The counts from the DK pattern are different from the fingering weight pattern. Which is what I was referencing here as well as what the tutorials are for. :)

[@KimmiMorningstar]

64 stitches are too loose on me, I have to do 56 stitches 😆

[@CrazySockLady]

Definitely do what works for you!

[@susanwaddell6961]

I wanted to mention a great new book series that I'm reading from Robin Lee Hatcher called the women of hope. It's a three book series n it's free with Kindle unlimited. Susan

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

I love the pool party color and Wyatt’s. Congratulations to those that won a prize. Thank you so much to all of y’all that donate prizes! I’ve never heard of Moose and Merino, now I must go check out their website 🤦🏽‍♀️