Design a Pair of Socks with Me: PART 2 ~ Did I come up with a good design?!

[@debcarron7644]

You're such a relatable KZbinr! I know you weren't trying to be funny but there is so much comedy when one shares their vulnerability and can laugh at oneself. We've all been 'stuck' but I love the way you pushed through this marathon! Totally enjoyed the Part I and II sock design episodes! Thank you!

[@sandrasavoie8641]

Beesley is sooo cute. I think there should be a sock named after him! ❤

[@karenbaker5954]

Oh my goodness I’m the very same as you when it comes to getting distracted. I google ALL the time and so it takes me ages to get any knitting done 🙈

[@trentem4023]

Thank you for sharing the reality of anyone's creative process: the peaks and valleys, successes and do-overs... It's refreshing and incredibly helpful!

[@Knitternat]

Story of my life that I need to google the answer to every damn question that pops into my head 😂 I made it through college without internet and now we’re adducted to it. After this episode I’m tempted to time myself to see how long it takes me to knit 🧐

[@cynthiaps23]

Thank God for you Summer.🎉 You made my whole weekend. The feeling of doubt is a consistent fight, but I love how you keep pushing through it. Stay brilliant 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@mokepemberley4525]

Oh my goodness- this is the funniest! 😂 It is so generous of you to spend so much time making a free pattern for us - thank you and thank you for such an entertaining video! 🥰🧦

[@reneefitzgerald2501]

I love how you share your problems as well as your issues. You've really helped me keep a more positive outlook to my errors.

[@moriversoap]

I'm loving your videos so much! The way you make them and edit them together is just so fun. Thank you for posting your google answers too. I didn't know I needed to know those things...but I did! 😂

[@julzlarrabee]

I am so thankful for how real you are! It’s helpful to see designers being real, where everything isn’t perfect and going right ALL the time. And the sock is great!! I couldn’t wait to grab it, thank you so much!! 💖

[@theholisticinitiative]

Your dog is definitely the star of this episode, what a cutie !

[@RTsarahmmm]

Just needed to say that I'm loving your podcast and I look forward to new episodes so much!

[@lbprudhomme67]

Howard Johnson’s vintage colours - the HoJo socks!

[@lenorewetzel]

You are so funny and completely relatable. I feel like my focus was a lot better before we had the world at our fingertips. I can’t tell you how many times I Google something random in the middle of a task that I have no business stopping to Google. 😂 Everything you do is awesome! Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@ms89012]

Okay I know you were running out of steam as you finished this pair but can we all just take a moment and admire how CUTE those turned out?! It's like retro gym sock meets beach vibes!

[@BR54niner]

Other than the many many ads, I am enjoying your videos. Thank you for the pattern.

[@jessicaclem8013]

You give fantastically Gretchen Grundler from Recess vibes ❤ those socks are so cute!

[@Shettysheep]

Great episode! Greetings from Germany 🧶

[@ScissortailMom]

Summer I LOVE this haircut on you. It’s so cute! Loving your book!

[@summerleedesignco.6471]

Oh thank you!

[@donnapreston767]

I have just found you and am loving every podcast. We seem similar in setting ourselves unachievable goals each day and gettin disappointed when we don't get it all done. You are hilarious 💕

[@maryannbergeron9531]

I really enjoy your videos and appreciate your giving out a free pattern, which I promptly downloaded. Thank you so much for brightening my day!!! I am binge watching previous videos today. ❤

[@MissMandiGirl]

I loved this so much!! I google and Amazon all the things in between stitches.. I get you!! 😅 loved seeing the process and love the socks! Thank you Summer! Have a great week!!! 🧦 💕 🧶

[@Sarahbl2004]

OMG literally LOL at the googling and unrealistic goals on finishing a knit. THIS IS ME ALL THE TIME😂 my boys call me the mouse that ate the cookie😂❤

[@lbrowning2543]

I liked the blue and cranberry together.

[@tovalieberman8326]

This was a blast to follow along with!! Love your final socks!

[@debcigna6732]

yes design number two is really cute, happy designing going forward

[@amypiel1005]

Thank you for persevering and giving us this awesome pattern! I’m knitting them up right now and loving them 😊

[@SarahJo]

It may have been a struggle, but you ended up with the cutest pair of socks EVER

[@noramcdonald2669]

Love your laugh! What I learned from this is famous designers are no different from us! Thank you for your honesty! ❤️

[@summerleedesignco.6471]

Of course! I find processes so fascinating!

[@lynelleperschino9102]

As always I enjoyed this episode! Thanks!

[@catherinekhalili4412]

Loved this episode! I felt all the highs and lows. The elation and the despair! The socks turned out so cute. ♥️♥️♥️

[@denisetappen3925]

I’ve so much enjoyed laughing 😂 with you. You are amazing, and I look forward to seeing more of your videos. This evening is my first time watching your videos. Can’t believe I was not familiar with you. I saw your book in my LYS, I’m pretty sure I’ll go back to purchase it. Your color selections are right on!❤️

[@geriattrique7141]

Is it bad that laughed out loud when you said you started ‘off on the wrong foot’ for this endeavour? I’m not actually laughing at you but the choice of expression is priceless for a sock designer 😂 I totally love the design and colours of your sock! As an aside, one of your tutorials got me starting colourwork! I knit English style and my continental is just too tight right now! Thanks a much for clearly filmed, amazing tutorials! Can wait to dive into your knit stars videos! ❤🎉

[@thekindles1183]

You're AMAZING! All the googling and distractions is me. Love your casual look too. Thanks Summer for taking us along. So fun. All the best, Kimberly

[@KnitDesserts]

that towel distraction was 100% a sign from the universe to remind me to put my towels in the dryer! Love the retro stripes!

[@peggyeagan9108]

Summer once again you hit it out of the ballpark and put out the most amazingly entertaining video. You are so genuine and delightful. Seeing you give Beasley kisses makes me smile. I tell my Arlo if he could have biscuits for every kiss he gets in a day he would be a rich dog!

[@dianelammers1876]

Thanks for sharing your design adventure. The creative process isn’t linear and it’s good to see how each attempt builds to the successful end result. Bravo!

[@tacistudio]

It was fun to watch your process to design a sock. Thank you for the gift 💝

[@samhutchings9718]

That was the most relatable video 🥲🥲 I'm loving watching you settling into doing this and your personality and life coming through them more and more 💖

[@andrealouis-visser4973]

Create a mood board before you pick your colors. I would keep going with the off-white and make the heel and toe the red color. Think that would be really cute! Love the finished socks!!!

[@rossifamily5227]

Adorable socks- and puppy approved! 🧦 ❤

[@micheledelacruz4301]

You had me laughing with you. Thanks for taking us along on this fun ride. Wee! The socks are so nice the colors really go well together. Have a blessed weekend friends! Ps thank you for making this pattern free!

[@monicasayad6311]

I’m really excited about the slip stitch garter patter. I was planning to freestyle a sock with this texture. You did the hard part for me. Inspired 🌺

[@clairerobinson6571]

Yes! Always googling the most important things that can not wait. So looking forward to starting some leap year socks…

[@theapple628]

Love your socks! Thanks I will be knitting them soon. 🧦

[@summerleedesignco.6471]

Have fun!

[@kristinahill3708]

Oh my gosh I feel so affirmed in my constant googling of all the strange questions that pop into my brain as I'm knitting!!!! Mad respect to pattern designers. So much work goes into that final product!

[@twshuttermom]

I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one who googles random things that pop into my head 😊 What did we do before google? Love the honesty of your videos ❤

[@johoppin7560]

Ugh I feel your pain! I put yarn balls in a bowl and look at them for days until something hits! Then i go for it and then rip out… 😏 🤣 then i start over .. rummaging thru my stash!.. love you book and i forge on!!!!

[@andreamagill7034]

The socks turned out lovely. Good to see the process of designing a sock 😊🧦

[@zmannranch5637]

Very interesting to get a peek at the design process, you've inspired me to dig for some colorful yarn for my next pair of socks! I enjoy knitting socks for myself, and for my 6yr gdtr because she loves wearing them, and they knit up so quickly 😂

[@awhippersnapper]

I’ve been cracking up throughout this video! Cause I’m doing the same thing with my WIP. This morning I did the math to see if I could finish my second sock today and well , it’s taking me a bit longer than I expected. So now my goal is tomorrow. We’ll see. 😂😅 I have some new fun yarn to use that is keeping me motivated to finish. I also ordered your book and can’t wait to pair my new yarn with your patterns! 👏

[@caroleschmidt5878]

Fun socks!!Try green!

[@caroleschmidt5878]

Love the purple, gold and pink

[@dostopitnow]

I love how real you are. I laughed with you. Such fun! I think March is a hard month with all the weather changes. Warm one day cold the next, that is a roller coaster. So, I think it effects us emotionally without our actually being aware. I find decision making hard in March but feel a deep need to make changes, not a good combination….. and it translates in almost everything I do. Sock knitting is just another area that get messy.❤❤❤

[@sharons5723]

You really started my day off right. I laughed out loud along with you several times during this video. You are so right about the distraction of Google!! Loved watching the process and love the finished socks. Thanks for the free pattern!

[@mannabee240]

I've been tempted to make more of the tiny tree socks from your pattern to test out yarn color combos to see if I like them before committing to the whole pair of socks. Then I will have more cute tiny socks to throw in a drawer for holiday presents

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

Oh my, Beesly’s expressions are just priceless. You and Beesly had me laughing. Darned internet distractions- facts we need to know NOW! Lol! The socks look great! I too underestimate how fast I can knit-sigh! Why can’t we knit in our sleep!

[@janetdubbelman6389]

Thank you this was awesome you really do so much work and I love the socks the first one was great too 👌👌

[@monicalarose7980]

Amazing video, obsessed with the final result. Also, what is that gorgeous cable sweater you're wearing?!

[@stellajay8860]

I love your doggie supervising your color choices. So cute!

[@yogiknitgirl]

Oh my goodness the pressure you put on your knitting self is hilarious! I bet we have all been there at some time!

[@darlenedavis3585]

Incredible new socks. We do like to torture ourselves. Love the tweed. Enjoy!!

[@frant2970]

I had so much fun watching this video! The socks are terrific! I love the colors so much. thank you for the free sock pattern :-)

[@karendavis7278]

Thanks for the free pattern. I’m currently knitting the flea socks from your book. I love your patterns. And I love your podcast. You make me smile.

[@DanaCourtney-zc9qg]

Oh my gosh, so much angst, but they're SO CUTE! I'll be making these for sure.

[@oneritchie]

Thank you for your hard work and for gifting this pattern.

[@janice4892]

I love your finished sock! I’m patiently waiting to hear what you name this one! I did enjoy the process! 😊❤️

[@stamdl]

Colors are such a funny thing. Ad soon as you started knitting the leg with the dark burgundy color around the middle of the video I was like Nope! However, as a lover of all things purple I was hoping to see how that combo worked. I have a lot of time on my hands but I can’t imagine knitting on your time deadlines, it would make me extra anxious. Different strokes for different folks and all that, right? Glad it works for you.

[@OllieandMay]

What a Fun Ride! The Socks are Great and Thank You for the Pattern. 🧦 I’ve just cast on so I’ll be making these now! ❤

[@debrasusan73]

That was a wild ride! I enjoyed it, and I'm getting back in line to go again! 😂 You're so funny! ❤️

[@nicoleschouwey2077]

Love love the socks it also matches the beautiful dog 😂😂😂

[@catb2069]

😂 such a kick. Thanks for sharing your process and life ❤

[@RandyEllis-x2s]

You're hysterical! Going to Rav now to get the pattern.

[@vadec5909]

Thank you for the sock!! It’s a great Leap Day sock. I am new watching your podcast. Kelly from Knits&Pieces showed your book and mentioned your podcast. It’s been a really fun one. I love your dog. I google everything too. I saw Steve Nicks in her last tour I think 2016. Hot yoga is great try it again. I did Bikrams Hot yoga years ago for a few months. It was hard but after you feel good.

[@maureenlehman139]

Just love the tweed yarn…cute pattern

[@janinemorton6325]

Thank you for the fun pattern and sharing your process. I have several of your patterns and love them all!

[@Meredith36]

I love that you’re as dramatic as me. 😂 Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

[@kpags6681]

So amazing! Thanks for taking us along on the design journey. You finished them, and they are beautiful, that’s what sets you apart…it’s a process and it doesn’t always go as planned. You making yourself vulnerable to us is such a gift. I teach knitting and so often knitter’s get very caught up in perfection and getting down when things go wrong. I try to get them to understand that they are learning and mistakes aren’t setbacks they are opportunities, frustrating opportunities, for sure, but alas such is life! Thanks again and YAY you did it🎉

[@sarahgreider2797]

Thanks for the free pattern! Aqua and red are a great color combo. I'm glad you stuck with this to create a great pattern for us.

[@nancymcconnell2396]

You’re adorable. Thanks for the great episode!

[@CherylAM]

I'm going to do these asap. I also want to do this pattern in dingy (🙄) cream with maroon and gold stripes. Takes me back to the locker room after PE. HATED PE but love the memory. I know , I knoooow! Thank you for the pattern and discount.

[@britdowson8324]

That was quite entertaining. I really enjoy you:)). Nicely done

[@laurienowland8584]

Thank you so much for the free pattern and the discount code. I love your sock designs and your podcast. This was a lot of fun watching you design a pair of socks!

[@stephanief7679]

Summer, I enjoyed your journey. I laughed and cried with you. lol! I could literally feel your angst and your elation. I also love the music you use. The intro and the in between. The guitar rift . Who is the artist?? Thank you!

[@klaskelangford8324]

Thank you for being you: the process can be frustrating sometimes but I love the end result!

[@doritaday6005]

All the angst was worth it. I love the neutral vibe and would like to see the heel/toe in the red-orange. My thought about color is to consider the value (saturation) when combining colors.

[@onesweetlife2469]

So fun!! Lol, I could do a whole video on just distractions!! Non-knitters?..they just don’t get it!

[@normawoodburn9430]

Love the episode sharing the whole process you go through !

[@bgummeson]

Both my husband (non-knitting knitting enthusiast) and I (knitting all the time) are enjoying you and your channel and your sweet dog! I love the sock and the color combination. Years ago, Shakespeare Santa Cruz did a set design using this retro color combo, and it was stunning. I can’t remember what play it was, but the set was memorable!

[@biancamenapace947]

Thank you! I enjoyed watching this week so much! I feel your distractions that much 🤣 I often think that I‘m faster too…

[@enidwiese4449]

That was so much fun! I literally laughed out loud with you. I related to all the distractions, and underestimations of the amount of time it takes me to finish knitting socks (although I’ve knitted plenty of them! ). Love the final sock version and am downloading it now… Thanks for the generous coupon. You are the best! See you next week.

[@kymdelmar9304]

Thank you for an entertaining video as well as the free sock pattern and the special discount! I now have four new pairs of your socks in my queue.

[@star37021]

Thank you Summer. These are super cute!

[@melissalampman7214]

By the way, thank you for the free leap year sock pattern, I favorited it, but I did not look at it to see what you ended up with, so it will be fun to see!

[@sadieadie1587]

Those socks are fantastic and so much more of what your style seems to be . The white on the other socks seemed to be bringing the happy level down maybe? I just discovered your podcast/you tube thing and am loving it. Making your DK pattern as I watch .

[@lisawatson2758]

I just got home from visiting my grandkids overnight, and had to run in and watch this week's episode😅 I was so bummed that I forgotten to bring my earbuds so I could watch b4 bed last night, but my husband so would not have appreciated that move. But, he was totally fine waking us all, including the 11 month old baby, with his alarm at 5 am this morning😂 I get the laughing. I do the samething. I do find, some people are humorless in certain situations about it. Like the time we were white water rafting down the New River in WV. The guide said we could float in our life jackets down a set of rapids, but he cautioned stay on the left of the large rock. Well, as only I can do, I got going down the right side of that rock and couldnt swim against the current. All I could do was laugh. My husband said, "I'm gonna need to to quit laughing and swim harder!" Yeah that wasnt even a possibility, so was else was I to do but laugh. The plus side is my grandkids think I am a hoot , because Gaga is always laughing!

[@lur4922]

Me gustan mucho las combnaciones de colores que haces. No sé inglés pero con los subtitulos te veo en este canal.

[@danad4849]

Like the chewing gum and knitting on the couch shots, cute.

[@Preciousknits7916]

Love the sweater you are wearing and the book. Knitting on my second pair from the book. Thanks for writing it, it's a great reference n pattern book for my collection.

[@jennenns654]

Thank you for the lovely video and the pattern. I totally relate to you when It comes to distractions and thinking we can do things faster than in reality.

[@DawnLewis79]

I really needed to hear that someone else gets the huge lows (and highs!) from knitting. Tried your weaving in ends as you go, and your jogless method for stripes this afternoon - complete failure! Now I don't feel so bad!! Another low: seeing everyone in my sock knitting groups knitting socks from your book when mine won't be here for at least 2 more months!!! Thanks for being so real. Take care!