Episode 120: Socks, Shawls, Sweaters, and Sub-Zero Temps | Edible Thoughts Makes

[@nicoswanmakes]

You are so encouraging! I was listening to you during my morning chores, before school drop off, and immediately stopped to prep a focaccia. Thank you! We are going to have such a yummy dinner tonight. Belly laughs happen a lot over here :) I can only speak for my own culture and it seems to be shared in the culture I married into, but laughing is almost like a foundational element for my family systems. That probably sounds ridiculous to some but my family has been through a lot in this lifetime and I continually find myself grateful for all the laughter. It's almost spiritual at this point.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

LOVE!! Thank you for sharing Nico. I've got jalapeno cheddar bread proofing for tonight that I'll pair with a carrot and sauerkraut stew! Perfect winter meal. Love that you'll be having focaccia!!! I just absolutely love what you shared about laughter and your family and culture. So special. When I get together with family, it gets so loud because everyone is laughing and talking over each other. There is always tears-in-your-eyes laughing and it's just the best feeling ever!!! Take care!

[@janekline1018]

Another stellar podcast! Each episode, from beginning to end, is a delight 🤩 Of course, having been born during the 1950s, I remember the "clap on, clap off " commercials and lights. Just snuggle under your bed covers, at night, then clap the lights off!! As far as laughing until you cried, the word I would use to describe that feeling is euphoria 😂 My roommate in college, freshman year, was born with "overactive tear glands". As soon as she would start to laugh, both of her eyes would literally start to puddle with tears. She always carried a handkerchief or had tissues on hand, for such times! Thanks for that memory!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Oh thank you so much Jane! haha, thank you for adding to the conversation as well! Take care ❤️

[@kiwijenniferknits]

As per usual, your podcast was wonderful! Your enthusiasm and excitement for all that you are sharing with us is very motivating and contagious (for me)! I DO remember the "clap on, clap off" tv commercial for turning the lights on and off! So now we can sing "cast on, cast off" as we knit though our projects!! I love the latest socks that you shared here for your husband - the colours are bright and perfect for this wintry season. ☺🙋‍♀

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Jennifer!! YES! Cast on, Cast off!! Take care ❤️

[@tatersprecious5827]

🎵Cast on! (clap clap) Cast off! (clap clap clap) Cast on, cast off, The Caster! (clap clap)🎵

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

You know! 😂

[@kaysmith4558]

The blanket behind you, I crocheted that exact blanket in the exact colors!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Haha! That’s awesome!! 👏🏼

[@anneliesekonopka3115]

Thank for all 🧶👍😍🧶 liebe Grüße von der Ostsee

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

❤❤❤

[@cheribartlett6324]

Yes! Cast on, cast off, the caster😂

[@pattymiller6696]

I always look forward to your podcasts 🙂

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you for your support ❤️

[@vivianpowell1732]

Wonderful episode, Stephanie. Your Building Blocks Cardi in Fuchsia Rose Hedgerow is going to be beautiful. I also love the short sleeve version shown in a photo on Aimee's Ravelry page for the pattern, maybe for the spring in a light color of Hedgerow. My big laugh recently was about a pair of eyeglass beaded chains my cousin sent me for Christmas, because I'm always taking my glasses on and off while knitting. My cousin tells me that one night at dinner her son announced that I was getting "eyeglass Rosaries" for Christmas.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much for sharing Vivian!

[@LottaSocks]

Zauberball is the best! Martina Behm has a lot of designs using Zauberball. I have a hard time choosing a colorway, some days the red/orange calls to me, the next it’s blue/jewel tones. Guess I just need to get a good pile of them, ya know… Eye Candy !!! Love Strawberry Rhubarb pie, my all time favorite (unless there’s chocolate… always my first choice , yup!)… I’ll check out this Butter Pie crust…sounds delish! Your bags are such a delight! Bright & happy colors for this dark, dreary time of year! Thanks for sharing all your lovely projects… you DID finish / cast on a lot of things! Your color choices are Superb! (Marling or color placement… the crochet shawls are great examples)!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@arianahart5383]

I went to Yarn Harbor a few years ago and really liked that shop. Great selection, really nice staff.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I would go again!

[@TheMissybae]

Good idea on the barber cord!!💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you ☺️

[@rebeccakeller6141]

I do remember The Clapper!!! I also made up my own version when my children were babies and was snapping up or off their little onesies - of course I substituted clap for snap!! I’m also going to give you another little song to sing when tinking back to fix a mistake. I always sing the ‘very merry unknitting to me’ song from Alice in Wonderland!! It makes tinking fun!!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

😂😂😂

[@geenanyc]

Hi Stephanie, thanks for you episode. I need to say thank you! also because of you I join the farmer's daughter fibers monthly subscription and Love Good has made me fall in love. Not laughing for me today, my cat died this morning and I just need time to process it

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

So glad you’re enjoying January’s Sock Squad! Sending love ❤️

[@stitchedbyshreya]

I always love the thought you put into your makes, and can’t wait to see the socks for your girls. I’ve had a lot of big belly laughs lately and mostly they have to do with my little one. He’s so unintentionally funny and even in moments of sleep deprivation, my husband and I can find the humor in the things he does.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Shreya!!! Babies can be so HILARIOUS (and sometimes even more so when the adults are sleep deprived 😂).

[@cynthiawilliams1375]

As always, a comforting, informative, and inspiring episode. Your channel means so much to me. And I thank you for the time you spend preparing your videos.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@theknittingpt]

ooooo I have the yarn tubing and also have the same issues with the join at the needle and tubing, so I just don't use them much bc oftentimes, I tug too hard and all my stitches come flying off. BUT I will totally chop mine up to make little holders for my size 1 circulars!! LOVE smitten kitchen!! off to buy her new cookbook now!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Okay, good to know I'm not the only one!! I found the catching of the join really annoying but they're PERFECT for size 1 needle stoppers or I guess any size that will fit into the tubing (good for US1.5 too - I think the more common silicone stitch stoppers typically start working at a US2).

[@stacya3751]

Thanks Stephanie for another inspiring episode.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you Stacy!

[@lindawagoner3331]

Love,Love,Love your podcasts!!! You keep me inspired.❤❤😂😂

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!!!

[@FirnMamaMakes]

Was lovely to spend my morning knitting with you! ❤I have several memories of things brother and husband have said or done that have given me those I can't breathe I'm laughing so hard laughs. Where you feel a little euphoric afterwards because it's just burst through you. I love even the memory of the moment because it always makes me smile and laugh to myself later too. Yes to more of that. 😊

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you for spending some time with me as always! Yes, the laughing so hard that you can’t breathe is the best. Half the time I don’t even remember what we are laughing about an hour later, but there will still be tears in my eyes, and my cheeks will still hurt from laughing 😂.

[@christineb2797]

So many great projects !! I LOVE the yarn you chose for your cardigan. Smitten Kitchen is a fave of mine from way back in the blog days, I have a bunch of her recipes that are family tradition foods . My friend is cooking through her new cookbook this year ish ala Julie and Julia in a more relaxed way .

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! Oh how fun!!!

[@lisacarter3336]

Am new to your channel and loving it! Great inspiration for getting back into knitting after a hiatus of a few years. I was very excited to see the socks you are knitting for your girls ... I have been searching for co #'s for kids socks for my 6 year old grandson. I'll follow your lead with 52 stitches on my 9" circulars 😊. Thank you!!!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Welcome! Whoohoo!!! Lucky grandson!

[@userused3199]

I'm a brand new subscriber and I am greatly enjoying your podcasts. The buttons your husband made are beautiful. My husband blacksmiths and makes all my shawl pins for me.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Welcome! Thank you so much for joining me in this creative space. So cool about the shawl pins-lucky you!!!

[@SomewhenDesigns]

I always have such a nice time knitting with you while I watch your podcast! I did have one of those beautifully fulfilling laugh-til-you-cry laughs last week - I think one of the cats did something absolutely ridiculous and it just tickled me and my husband so much that we couldn't stop laughing.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you!! Oh that’s wonderful!!! Thanks for sharing❤️

[@tanyaprestwood9225]

Thanks for another great episode ❤ I have to say that my husband is a pretty funny dude & I can always count on him to make me laugh every day!! He even created a knitting podcast just to make me laugh - "Beyarnsay" steals my knitting & talks about yarny things sprinkled with some tall tales inspired by his southern upbringing 😂😂 He's a hoot & you're right: laughing like that is good for you!!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! And thank you for sharing!!

[@saraw8503]

Would love to see what Beyarnsay makes.

[@carmeslynn]

Hi Stephanie, Been following you for sometime now and really enjoy your vlog. So sweet! My personal favorite from what you shared 2day is the Purl Soho Hedgehog Fucshia Rose Building Blocks Cardi. Absolutely stunning yarn/color!! QUESTION: What is the yardage you needed to knit your cardi????? I'm actually knitting a cardi called Natures Cardigan by Hailey Smedley. I'm using some yarn from my stash that I bought quite a few years ago called Madison by Ella Rae that is a nubbeley wool in ecru. Love it!!! Also got socks on the needle!!!!. I like your little snippets of what you are crafting in the kitchen too. My kids are grown but I still cook, focusing on my grandkids now🥰 Love the bags you have sewn, I am going to get into some bag making as I have purchased fabric and supplies to detour for this activity. Sorry your sewing machine tanked, QUESTION: Are you going to buy a new one or get yours repaired? I cannot live without a sewing machine. I actually have 3 that I have acquired over the years. The first one I bought was a Bernina 830 back in 1973 when I graduated from high school. Been sewing since I was a little kid. BTW, That Bernina still works!!!!!!!! Its a beast.😄 I can't get rid of it or trade it in as I have emotional attachments to it. LOVE the buttons your husband made for you! QUESTION: Did you ask him to make them or did he come up with that contribution on his own? Very kind of him. I've always had to buy mine! Stay warm and have fun with your family. Look forward to your next episode. Knitting hugs, Carrie from Northern San Francisco Bay Area❤🐶🐑☕🧶🧵🪡

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Hi Carrie! Thank you so much for spending time with me in this creative space. For the Building Blocks Cardi yardage, check the designer's website and page for the project - yardages are listed by size there (link to the designer's website is in the description box). I haven't quite decided what I'm going to do about my sewing machine predicament - I do still have a working serger and another old sewing machine that isn't the smoothest but does work in a pinch (it's one I've passed on to my two girls who I've taught to sew as well). My MIL swears by Bernina as well and so we're looking into our options (my serger is a Bernina and I love it!). I grew up sewing and surrounded by sewists (and my maternal grandmother used to teach sewing). I definitely requested the buttons from my husband lol. He doesn't mind the request though! Take care!❤️

[@renealee]

Love seeing your beautiful sweaters! I giggled when you said that you found blanket making daunting. Because I'm the opposite. I love knitting/crocheting blankets but am very intimidated by sweaters and cardis. However, I have made it a goal for 2024 to knit and crochet a sweater and cardigan, respectively. I've started them both, just got to work on them. 😂

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Cheering you on!!!

[@thebotanicalknitter]

Love that your husband made the buttons. Extra special!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mandyrawlinson7687]

Great video! Love seeing your yarn and color choices - always so beautiful! I did want to ask about your gorgeous jade tree beside you! I have tried to grow them and it’s always a disaster! Could you comment on your next video how you care for it ? Do you have a special trick to make it so healthy? You are very talented in many areas! Love your project bags too!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Don’t water it as much as you feel like you want to water it 😂. Jade plants are very susceptible to root rot. The jade plant next to me is over 30 years old! It was passed down from my parents. Thank you so much!!

[@mandyrawlinson7687]

@@EdibleThoughtsMakes Thaank you so much!!!!

[@Stumpybear7640]

The mini shawl is such a good idea, alternative to the sophie shawl. ❤❤❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thanks!

[@karyncook4291]

Thank you, Stephanie for another inspiring episode; your projects are lovely!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Karyn!!!

[@claudiacampa4774]

As always beautiful content! I’m testing the Salty Air Sweater as well and I’m so excited to be test testing for Samantha Guerin for the first time, mine will be a bright red sweater. When I talk to my youngest brother a good laugh is always guaranteed, not a belly aching laugh but a good time every time and it always makes me feels so good.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you! OH YAY!!! So fun to be testing with you Claudia. Little brothers can be HILARIOUS - I have two and they're not very "little" anymore being 6ft tall and adults but they'll forever be my "little" brothers!

[@malloriebiron5918]

I love the colors on your Highline Henley! My family recently got the game Telestrations, which is pictionary + telephone. We played over the holidays recently and it's really funny to see the progressions of drawings and guesses

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you ☺️. We love Telestrations!!!

[@knittysixx5106]

Telestrations is so fantastic for kids!

[@susanmartorana2282]

I always derive so much pleasure, fun and inspiration from your podcasts. Thank you. I am relatively new to your channel, so don’t know if this question has already been answered, but I was wondering, based on your reading, if you have read The Bone Season. Authored by Samantha Shannon, it will be a 7 book series, with either 4 or 5 currently available. My 35 year old son has gotten me hooked! I’m just about to finish #2, and thought, if you haven’t already, you would enjoy these books. 😊

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! I will look into your book recommendation. Thank you!

[@sharonbrooks3638]

Loved the intro

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you!!

[@just-jo84]

Loved your podcast. Our children and their families always come over to our house for lunch after church on Sundays, and we usually sit around the table laughing and catching up with each other. Belly laighs are the norm.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you!! Oh that’s just THE BEST!! Thank you for sharing❤️❤️❤️

[@theyarngoeson]

🎉Your episodes are just the best! I love seeing your FOs and WIPs - the two crazy zauberballs that your daughters picked are my favorite color ways. Last year a gift to myself was some of the newer color ways - I enjoy knitting vanilla socks while we watch shows/movies. As for the what I call “riotous laughter”, for me, it’s always some off the cuff comment said or reaction by my husband and he never thinks it’s funny at all but it’s either how he says it or what he’s saying about XYZ that just makes me laugh so hard.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much for joining me! Color changing yarn is so much fun to knit with!! The off-the-cuff comments that totally catch us offguard can be the funniest!!! 😆

[@margofey9402]

I’m past due for a great big belly laugh!

[@noelleparris9451]

Stephanie, I love your humor, so funny! I, too, am a fan of the Beautiful Syster bags, but I think your handsewn project bags are fabulous. I am tempted to try making some. As for pies, since you're so into baking them, I recommend The Book on Pie (by Erin J. McDowell) which is excellent. I think her crust recipes are perfect. I also like The Smitten Kitchen cookbook... it gives me lots of ideas (because I have major issues actually following recipes to the letter. Same problem with knitting patterns! 🤭) Your daughters are super fortunate to have a mom who makes them such beautiful things.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much for joining me in this creative space! I will look into that pie book, thank you for the recommendation! I am with you- I very rarely follow any recipe exactly 😂. Thank you and take care ❤️

[@kdgeckoknits274]

Actually, I added a sewn dress to my ravelry, just to see if it worked. I didn't put all the info in the notes section, but one could.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Definitely an option!

[@stefmakesallthethings]

I like how you layer. I haven't made the Metamorphis Dress yet but I have marked it as a pattern I'd like to have. I've seen sewists hack the Hinterland Dress into a quilted vest. That's a neat idea. Do you layer with tights, leggings, or pants with your dress? I've added that sock pattern you've used for your husband's socks. I always admire how you use up your yarn scraps. I need to be better about that and I like the idea of how thicker weight socks knit up faster. The colors in the large half triangle Granny shawl reminds me of a faerie garden.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I think you would have so much fun styling the Metamorphic Dress!! It's like a pinafore/dress that can have underlayers or overlayers. Super fun. I've seen ones where one side is solid and the other side is print. I'll wear wool tights or fleece-lined leggings if it's really cold. I've worn just regular black leggings too and cropped leggings if it's warmer. Thicker socks are so satisfying to knit up and so cushy to wear!

[@ericallerton809]

Enjoy UR episodes,,,,So much,,, Thank you,,,,!!! The idea for the plastic strips !!! I use alot of 9 inch ,,,,Going to cut mine all up ,,,,I don't make sweaters,,,,,So perfect use,,,, Elaine 🏠🏘 Inspired to now make a dk granny wrap,,,,I have a fingering on the go,,,,,!,!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you and yay!!

[@jojosknittingcorner]

I enjoy your videos soooo much ❤ thanks for sharing with us

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much for spending some time with me!

[@knitsandburls2233]

Hi Stephanie! I love your podcast - every video is so inspiring 🤍 I am looking to destash my Farmer’s Daughter Fibers January skein, if you end up needing more yarn.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much for your offer!! I think I can make it work with what I've got! Take care ❤️

[@phyllisburke4141]

Such beautiful knits. You are very busy. I see you use a lot of good wool from purl soho. Do you always pair it with something or do you use it as stand alone yarn ?

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you! I don’t think I’ve held Good Wool with another yarn yet!

[@sharonbeattie3783]

Hey, loved this vlog and your knitting project, hope you don't mind me asking but what are your favourite sock needles to use? I am just starting my sock journey and want the small needles rather than magic loop.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! For 9" circulars, my favorite ones are made by Chiaogoo. For some, they find the need to change up how they hold the needles and loosen up the grip since the needles are so short and to avoid cramping. Just a heads up!

[@sharonbeattie3783]

Thank you!

[@Hannahs_knits]

Thanks for a great episode Stephanie! I always feel so inspired by your knitting 😀 You mentioned playing board games with your kids: do you have any recommendations for kid-friendly board games? My kids are similar in age to yours, and we're always looking for new ways to keep them entertained without screens 😆

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you Hannah!! Off the top of my head here are some games that are on frequent rotation here: Bananagrams, Uno Flip, Rummikub, Five Crowns, Backgammon, Ticket to Ride, Codenames, Catch the Moon, and Telestrations.

[@Hannahs_knits]

@@EdibleThoughtsMakes thanks Stephanie! Uno Flip is a hit with us, but we haven't tried the other ones!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

yay!

[@knittysixx5106]

I’m reading a book called Unearthed byAmie Kaufman which I think would be up your alley

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I'll look into it, thanks!

[@holliegiampietro7030]

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[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

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[@susanjohnke3575]

How much negative ease would you say you have in your socks? I’ve read 10% but have found I still feel like that’s too loose for me sometimes?

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Probably around 10-15%? Plus, everybody prefers their socks with different amounts of ease and the yarn can make a difference and everybody’s tension is different so there are a lot of moving variables!

[@bethkemp6934]

Great podcast! I use my tubing for a provisional cast-on. So easy to pick up afterwards, and this is the video from Island Yarns that I learned it from kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3yvnolnYrB-hKM. I'm going to try them as stoppers now, thank you!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I don't do provisional cast-ons very often but that's an intriguing use for the yarn tubing! I'll look into it, thanks!