Episode 124 / Crazy Sock Lady

[@brendamelahn1781]

You have been such a ray of sunshine this past year and this old lady has finally figured out the tricks of sock knitting thanks to you!! Congratulations on your 20,000 subscribers - one of the best knitting blogs on you tube!!🧶😁🧶

[@EveChan1804]

So true ❤️

[@augustcrim7419]

My sons girlfriend asked who is mom talking to? He responded “she’s watching the sock lady” yes my teenage son know your voice.

[@CrazySockLady]

😂❤️

[@wanderingheartknits]

For your making journal title page you could use your word peg board to write “making journal 2021” and take a pretty photo then print it with your canon ivy and stick over the writing. And I think you’re going to start the new stocking right away for your knit for 30 😊 love your podcast!

[@backporchfiberco]

I was going to suggest the same thing

[@melissahall3154]

Or take a photo of some yarn and needles, hooks, and other crafty stuff and print it out to put over what you want converted and then write what you want above or below it.

[@rogerforest1729]

i dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my account password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!

[@vancanaan7788]

@Roger Forest instablaster :)

[@rogerforest1729]

@Van Canaan thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and Im trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@cb1239009]

Thanks for what you do, Kay. You have brought joy to so many people during these really hard times.

[@saraeclipse]

I bet instead of working on WIPs you decide to knit what you want. 😁 I just got my needles and yarn to make my first pair of socks. So excited to give them a go! I love the stocking you are knitting - so cute! I live in a rural area but am a "people watcher" too. Although most of the time I'm watching the cows across the street! My husband and mom make fun of me too. 😂

[@marionhandsley9148]

I love watching your podcasts and always look forward to each new one. I also love watching your earlier podcasts. Your such a joy to watch and listen to its like having a friend round for coffee. Love seeing all what your knitting on along with crochet and cross stitch. Thank you for always being there especially through this terrible and stressful times we all find ourselves in. Love Marion xxx

[@karinbekink3473]

Enjoyed you’re podcast , watching and listening meanwhile knitting and drinking a cup of tea. Here in the Netherlands we are in lockdown and can only receive 1 person per day. So your video’s are a welcome change . The tutorials you have made are very clear and have learned a lot from them. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@monieksvideos]

Hoi nog een Nederlandse fan van deze podcast!

[@sandysessler6589]

You are my inspiration for ATTEMPTING to knit a pair of socks. I have just finished the heel flap on the first sock and preparing the help turn. I have watched your tutorial over 20 times, so I think I'm ready. Maybe not LOL

[@parksidestitches-connietlu6240]

You’ve motivated me to start a knitting journal as well. It’s amazing how much that pushes me to finish projects. Thanks for the idea. I love your podcast!

[@skylarmartino]

I stopped knitting and watching podcasts last spring due to a period of bad mental health. I decided to start watching your videos again in late December and watched all through from early lockdown to now. You've helped me feel inspired to knit again. Thanks to you I've started a knitting journal for 2021 and have dived back into knitting (including some scrappy dishcloths and a lot of socks!). I'm so thankful for your company over the past month. You've been the soundtrack to my mental health recovery and it's nice to have the company of listening to you chat when I have to be isolated from loved ones. Thank you, Kay!

[@CrazySockLady]

Oh Skylar sending you the biggest biggest hug!!! 🤗❤️

[@judicrafts143]

I’ve just started knitting after years off, and you were the first channel I subscribed to. My goal now is to learn to knit socks!

[@aprilfrank7084]

Me too, starting over and trying my first sock.

[@theresapalmquist2569]

I can only imagine the number of people you have kept company and inspired this past year alone. You've made our days brighter and less lonesome. Thank you.

[@NatalieS4956]

Beautiful stocking for Wyatt. I think you're going to do Austin's stocking next. The Wip's will be there.

[@teenera3064]

I totally agree 👍

[@barbbrown6746]

When my granddaughter was home on Christmas break she came over to knit with me. I gave her a bag of knitting Notions and yarn for her first pair of socks and also included Your pattern for how to knit socks on dpns. She's back at school now and is sailing through her socks. Congrats on 20K subscribers.

[@CrazySockLady]

Oh that’s amazing Barb!!! ❤️🧦🧶

[@heatherpearson3784]

I was watching the fellows at the Bearded Purl yesterday amd they recommended viewers check out your podcast. Am enjoying my first visit with you while stitching on a shawl.

[@CrazySockLady]

They are the sweetest fellas! ❤️

[@alysingh]

Thank you for sharing your joy with all of us! This podcast has definitely been a bright spot over the last few months.

[@evermateo6166]

Stick to the plan 30 min a day- always in the Christmas spirit for at least 1/2 hr 🎄🤗 I’m not a knitter (yet) still practicing. Watching your sock tutorials. Starting by making a simple hat- so many holes lol. You inspire me!!!

[@lindas.5986]

Congratulations on 20,000. Glad you are back on a regular basis. Also the makers that donate to you do such wonderful work. Thank you makers.

[@EveChan1804]

I guess you are going to start Austin's Christmas stocking instead of going in with a WIP 😂 I don't blame you, that would be the thing I would do XD For the new journal title I would create a lovely crafty picture with the letter board you use to announce the podcast episode, make a picture and print it with the lovely little helper and just stick it over the written part.

[@rosaliecovello441]

Thanks so much for all that you do for the knitting community! Much appreciated.

[@Heartmoor]

I’m voting that you cast on the next Christmas stocking for your 30 minutes a day!

[@cathyo3494]

I also love the idea of a photo sticker over the Knitting Journal title in your Maker’s Journal. A photo of your peg board with the Maker’s Journal title and a number of different craft items you’ve made surrounding it. I think you may add a 30 minutes a day Christmas knitting session every day. My husband is an alumni of The Ohio State University. We moved to Florida decades ago, but are now living in Georgia. Some people call us “Half-backs” (since we only moved halfway back home to Ohio.)

[@lizakingstoncoleman2059]

Do alternate days, new stocking on days and old wip day 2🥰

[@anniecady6716]

I always find your podcast inspiring. Someday I am going to get up early enough to add in 30 minutes of knitting to start my day. Every time you talk about it I think it’s such a great idea! Also, I love the photo printer to add pictures in your making journal - I might be looking them up already.

[@aprilbork1394]

You inspired me to create my own knitting journal. Now I need that cute little printer !!

[@maryhenderson8251]

Me too on the printer!

[@patriciawolfinger1289]

Kay you are truly a ray of sunshine every day for me. Thank you for doing what you do. Congratulations on 20K subscribers!

[@cathygreen718]

Put a picture over your ‘knitting journal’ that says making or making journal. Just a thought.

[@madisonhutchins2041]

I had the same thought! But i was thinking maybe a picture of crafting supplies. Like yarn, hook, needles, cross stitch stuff, etc.

[@gaylewall1450]

Congratulations on 20,000 plus subscribers, it just shows how much we all enjoy you and your inspiration, thank you 🙏 and take care.

[@midnightknitter]

Add the wording “Making and” above Knitting...

[@betharner4371]

As always, thanks for spending some time with us. It always brightens my day.You inspired me to start my own journal. I called it my Craft Journal and in it, I plan to showcase my knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, yarn dying, spinning and whatever else I craft this year. I am going to also feature the new things I learn (this year, I'm focusing on steeking, brioche, and spinning) along with the charity knitting I am planning. One new charity for me this year is S.A.C.K. (Supporting a Community with Kindness) using some of my cotton stash to make soap sacks for homeless shelters, food pantries, veteran clinics, relief efforts and social service agencies.

[@barbarajackson5350]

Congratulations on 20,000 viewers!!! This is one viewer who really enjoys your podcasts!!! You are so sweet and I just love to hear you talk about your family. I love all your projects and when it comes to what to knit next...do what brings you the most joy!!! Thank you for the chance to win a prize from one of these lovely makers. I always look forward to your next podcast!!!

[@daveterryprehara576]

Congratulations on passing the 20,0000 subscriber mark. I look forward so much to your podcasts, they are always uplifting and you have taught me so much about knitting socks. Your patterns are terrific!

[@terryw5008]

Love your WIPs! A suggestion for your journal page....lay out a crochet hook, knitting needles, skein of yarn, your cross stitch and anything else that you craft and arrange them into one grouping. Take a photo, print it on that lovely Canon Ivy, and affix to your journal page over where you wrote. You could also just use scrapbook paper over the words, write “making Journal 2021” and affix photos of your making categories separately around the page. ......Congrats on 20K! 🎉

[@jeannievega1639]

Congrats on reaching 20K subscribers!!! Love all your craft makings. The making journal looks great. It's great to look back on all you have accomplished throughout the year.

[@CayHamby]

I enjoy being part of your knitting. I have picked up knitting again since watching your show. Thanks for your time in putting together of each show.

[@amandahaynes2194]

Your Christmas stockings are coming along beautifully and they remind me so much of the ones we had when I was a kid. I know your children will cherish the memories you are building for them now many years from now. Thanks for the podcasts!

[@susiewhite9154]

Congratulations on your 20,000 subscribers! Your nieces will love their sweaters! You inspired me to begin a Knitting Journal just to track my FOs for the year. My first entry is going in today! Thank you for your podcast. Always a ‘fun listen’. 🤗

[@desireedavis3057]

Congratulations on 20K!! Watching your podcasts and tutorials makes me feel like I’m sitting and chatting with a maker bestie while I sit and knit. Thank you ☺️

[@MemeandDadoOntheMove]

I love that you enjoy people watching. I do too. I find it so calming, kind of like a snow globe and then add knitting and it becomes perfect. Enjoy your quiet knitting time!!

[@conniehendricks1184]

I love watching your podcast while I knit at night (my husband works second shift). On the journal, use your little printer, take pictures of different crafts and cover up what you’ve written with those and make a new title up above your current one.

[@barbaraklotthor3712]

I enjoy all of your videos, they are always very interesting and have great info. Your knitting and patterns are beautiful, I have made many socks using your patterns. I love your enthusiasm for our craft. Congratulations on having over 20,000 viewers, looking forward to your your next video. Stay safe and well.

[@karinanderson7319]

Hi Kay 🤗 Many years ago we had a dog who was always into the cats' food. Seeing your dining area... You have the same amount of space we did. We put in a side board cupboard, along the wall beside the table. In the cupboards underneath we stored the food for both the cats and dog. The top cupboard counter was just for the cat dishes. They had their water dishes, dry food and were fed their wet food up there too. Kept them out of our space, and the dog's. 🥰 Two of our cats now are "buriers". It is always so fun to watch. Give Calvin a scratch under the chin for me, be well.... And Thank you for the chat 💖 Enjoy your space 🤗

[@FibreBound]

Congratulations on this amazing milestone Kay, you are such an inspiration in this wonderful community and I love your podcast and patterns! I think I’ve seen on Instagram that you have started Austin’s Christmas stocking and am not surprised, I would totally go with what I was inspired to do as well, and the wip’s will be there when you’re ready to go back to them! I be love how organised you are with knitting for your nieces. Knitting for my niece brings me so much joy and it’s wonder to hear that you love it too and to be inspired by patterns that you choose for them 💕

[@nicoletrost5162]

Kay, I want to thank you for all that you have taught me through your channel. I am new to knitting (knitting now almost a year) and already I have knit several garments. I started with socks and moved on from there. You have been instrumental in helping me become a better knitter. 😉🧶

[@desireehancock3077]

Loved your knitting journal. Adding pics of them opening the gifts will extend the memories.

[@babybandgurl]

It makes me so happy that you can wear your knitted stuff more because it’s colder there. It’s nice to see you enjoy the snow. Us folks in Canada get so used to snow we sometimes take it for granted. I like viewing it through other people who don’t see it as often.

[@chaoticcalico_laura205]

Congrats on the subscriber milestone! Hello from Cincinnati! I grew up with my Father reading us little house on the prairie books as bedtime stories. Love them! I was lucky enough to spend my college years working in the tall grass prairies in Iowa (where I am originally from). I can only imagine what it looked like back in the pioneer days! Thank you for sharing all your work and family moments with us. Best of luck with all your WIPS.

[@contentelizabeth2226]

Hi Kay! This is definitely my favorite vlog! I look forward to Thursdays so I can see what’s happening in the world of the Crazy Sock Lady! I grab my current knitting project, something to drink, and I sit back and enjoy watching! PS, I LOVE the Little House series too. I read them as a child, read them to my kids, and now I am reading them AGAIN!

[@dorotheechadda9932]

Thank you for everything you do for all of us, makers. I always enjoy your podcasts.

[@lizbanks4381]

Congrats on 20,000 subscribers! You're a lovely lady and I've learnt do much! Thank you!

[@ShortCircuitMom]

I have been a subscriber for several years. It has been such fun watching your channel grow. You deserve all this success! I loved, loved the Little House books growing up and read them over and over. Congrats on 20k subscribers! I have had a knitting journal for several years now but am always learning new ways to improve it.

[@ingermalmberg7138]

I have been regularly watching your channel. Your goodness shines thru, so thank you for all the wonderful content. I especially loved when Austin was looking in the frig for food , made me lol for quite some time. Once again thanks for sharing your pure love of your crafts

[@katherinepadilla3210]

So great! Glad to see you hit 20k. Love your channel.

[@lkator7039]

Congratulations on 20k subscribers! It’s fun to see you in weather that lets you and your family enjoy the fruits of your craft. Continued success!

[@HermioneGranger-eh3sk]

We just moved house and had no proper internet for a few weeks. It's been connected today so I can finally catch up on your last few episodes. I've been missing them. I loved the Little House on the Prairie books. I'm hoping my copies are in storage with my other things I'll be retrieving soon so I can reread them. My OH won a lovely knitting book/journal in an online raffle but I haven't used it because it's so lovely. You've inspired me to just get on and use it instead of leaving it on the shelf.

[@sandradudgeon572]

Congratulations! You make me want to knit, sew, craft - ALL the things! I am going to try a finish it February. If I don't finish anything I hope to at least organize all the things!

[@kymdelmar9304]

Thanks for this generous giveaway. I’m glad you and your family are settling into your new home, schools, and neighborhood. As always, enjoying seeing your projects and acquisitions.

[@knewbegi]

Congratulations on 20,000 subscribers! It's so fun to sit and knit with you!

[@jeaninecoe5012]

It’s so lovely to see how much happier you all seem the move has been a blessing to you and your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your wonderful knitting with us. Take care 😘

[@johnpaquin2599]

Congratulations, Kay on your 20K!! I enjoy your podcasts. Look forward to my 30 min morning knits watching your old & new ones. I’m with the others that Austin’s sock will soon be on the needles. The excitement of how the next pattern will knit up will keep you motivated. 🧶😊

[@ronschmitz2245]

just discovered your youtube channel while on my husband's computer. great sock knitting tutorials! Always looking for new techniques and your teaching style is easy to understand and follow. Thanks for sharing your talent. Carmen Schmitz

[@netta2002]

20,000 subscribers!!!! CONGRATULATIONS 🎊🎊 you are so fun to watch and such a ray of sunshine!!! Thank you for all you do! I love the Shallow Socks!!! And Wyatt's stocking is way too cute!!! I've never done color work but may have to try!!! I'm guessing you'll start Austin's stocking!!! I'm also trying to finish my WIPS this year too, but I have a few afghans I have to make too.....one will be a quicker make (both will be crocheted) and the other will be a graphgan of Jack Skellington.....which may take me a Long time to finish!!! LoL I love your journal!! I'm thinking I may have to start one too!!!!

[@kaitlinhafer2094]

Congratulations on hitting 20k subscribers! Thank you for sharing your knitting world with us 🤗

[@kathybochenek6852]

Love your videos!! It feels like we are sitting together and chatting about knitting. I love the way you support small shops. Looking forward to your next video.

[@ginadrummond844]

Congrats on 20k subscribers! Thank you so much for making such great videos for all of us! You are a joy! 😊

[@chickiemagoo9995]

Congratulations Kay on 20k subscribers! I'm so happy to count myself as one of them! I echo your "must cast on all the things" lol... the joys of knitting x

[@louannhawkins4569]

I enjoyed the podcast. I didn’t know about the Little House books till I had my children. I crocheted bonnets for my twins and made them dresses and pinafores from patterns published for that time. We loved those books!

[@doloresf8853]

Congratulation Kay on 20 000 subscribers!!! Your episodes are always a joy to watch.

[@niinaniemispelto2634]

Congratulations on your 20+ thousand subscribers! It's always so fun to watch your episodes.

[@karendavis7278]

I agree with you about giving new needles a good trial run before deciding if you like them or not. I learned to knit socks on 9 inch circulars with your vanilla sock tutorial. I’m now on my fourth pair and by the second pair I had adjusted to the little 9” needles and absolutely love using them. My first pair of socks are now being used as “yarn bras” because they are so funny looking. But my 2nd and 3rd pairs are constantly in the wash because I love wearing them.

[@hannahfaulkner7]

Thank you for all the work you put in to your podcasts! They truly are inspiring and make for such a nice atmosphere while working on my own projects. Congratulations on 20K!!

[@davitamarchbanks3867]

Congratulations 🍾🎉 on 20,000 subscribers! I’ve knitted socks for several years but you’ve helped me understand how to get my socks to fit better and different techniques for different needles, thank you.

[@lorirolison8298]

Really look forward to spending time with you each week. Also love and appreciate the added learning content you create for us. I feel you will start Austin's stocking next; this process and project are brining you joy right now. You can split your 30 minutes of knit time between this and your current wip's. Congratulations on this awesome milestone; Take care and Happy Knitting. 🎉🧶👍💕😀

[@cindy7086]

Thanks for another enjoyable podcast and thanks to all of your generous makers and designers!

[@JRed-go8wr]

Oh wow!!! I just got the vogue knitting journal and I love it! Thank you for sharing so many awesome ideas! The Canon Ivy is just genius. I’m glad I’m not the only one who wants to actually keep a written account of my knitting for the year. Ravelry is great but I always think , what if the internet blew up ?😂 Now I’m on the hunt for fiber art related stickers and imagine if there’s a washi tape out there somewhere with a knit stitch print??? Oh my 😍🤭☺️

[@janetpingrey7155]

You have convinced me to keep up with my knitting journal....last entry was in Mar 2019, and I've definitely knitted since then. Loved your cat on the stairs and then table. I'm thinking you keep the food dish there because of the dogs. You are always lovely to watch, inspiring and encouraging us. Thank you. Stay safe.

[@christydubert9596]

Congratulations on 20,000! 🎉👏 You have inspired me to knit 30 minutes a day and now I am making great progress on my 2nd hat. Can’t wait to make my first socks using your tutorials ❤️

[@carrietakushi2485]

Thank you for all you give to our community. Well done you.

[@deighz33]

Thank you Kay! I love your podcast and always look forward to being inspired by your projects! I've started incorporating 30 minutes of knitting a day and my Weekender Light is flying around the needles. Congrats on 20k!

[@j_filippo]

I like the long podcast. It really doesn't matter either way to me if they are long or short. I always hope to learn something or stumble across a beautiful yarn or pattern that I can mark for my future knits. It's been fun to watch your last couple months from the move to OH and vlogmas. You are a pure delight for sure. Thank you.

[@diannaphilpott218]

Working on my Magic Heel Sock while watching your video. I really enjoy watching all your podcast. Love seeing all your new socks and other projects. I have also decided this year to do a knitting/markers journal. It's so much fun, it's like making a knitting scrapbook. Have no idea who will ever enjoy looking at it since I have no children but hoping one of my nieces might enjoy it. Looking forward to knitting along with you in 2021!

[@geraldineleonardis]

I started knitting socks thanks to you Kay and I’m so grateful! You are so inspiring! ♥️♥️♥️

[@AngelaLiving]

I love your podcast and all the inspiration you share. Months ago I started at the beginning of your podcasts and have been watching through each episode to present. Thank you Kay for sharing all your joy.-Angela

[@knitprincess83]

Cast on Austin’s stocking because you are motivated to do it and make it your 30 minutes. Thanks for showing the photo printer. I’ve been looking at some for a knitting journal I started last year but didn’t know which one I should go with. I like the idea of not having to buy ink and just having to buy paper. Knitpicks always gets me with free shipping. It’s FREE and it doesn’t matter that shipping cost would probably be less then adding more yarn in my cart. LOL.

[@amandamarsh1666]

I love watching your podcasts I watch them as soon as they come out. The past 4 months they have been keeping me company as I am home with my baby girl!

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

I love your journal idea and the little camera idea so you can have a photo of each project. My goal is to make a list of all the projects I complete this year, as I never can remember what I have made. Thanks for sharing!

[@pepperypotts]

Congratulations on 20k! Your tutorials have been such a great learning tool and I have loved watching you and your family’s journey while you have moved.

[@shannonwalking3230]

Congratulations again on such a momentous occasion! It’s been such a pleasure to follow along. Although I’ve not been around as long it’s still such blessing to watch how far you’ve come. When you started out did you ever think you would have this much of a following and influenced? Praying God continues to richly bless you and your precious family.

[@tomkatgreen]

Congratulations on 20,000 subscribers! You are always an inspiration...thank you!

[@leighrinker]

Goodness you are so loved. My son came over, saw you, and asked "Did you stop making me socks?" I was knitting his sock as he asked this. Brat. Love him.

[@katherineaosved3785]

I've really enjoyed this episode. Love that you just sat and talked. Also your cat was too funny on the table!

[@cindyhazlett7110]

So thankful for your podcast! I am addicted to sock knitting and your podcast keeps me company while working from home during this virus. Have gotten so many great ideas and tips from your podcast! 👍👏💕

[@meezermeowmy]

Congratulations on 20K (and more) subscribers! Can you imagine how many knitting needles we collectively own? You could arm a medieval army with our knitting needles!

[@tracygoertz9127]

Hello Kay, I am a new sock knitter and your tutorials have set me on my way! I needed a diversion since we have been socially distancing here in St. Catharines Ontario. I am obsessed and am loving socks, so thank you for the inspiration.. Your podcasts are my Saturday morning coffee routine..... which now includes collagen...lol. Hoping to come out of lockdown looking 10 years younger😜

[@lauraadams6656]

Kay, thank you so much for your podcast. It has gotten me through many stressful days as a teacher during this season of Covid! At the end of the day, I look forward to listening to your podcast and decompressing! Thank you for this giveaway and congratulations on 20k subscribers!

[@sockaholicknits]

Congrats on 20k! I so look forward to your videos every week. You inspire me to keep going with all of my projects and get me out of my knitting slump right in time for a weekend full of knitting. Thank you for being a light and source of peace during these crazy times!

[@oliviahammer8375]

I love your channel! I always watch your videos when I am knitting and crocheting. Watching your podcast episodes has inspired me to knit my first pair of socks!

[@carawoods8836]

I knitted my first pair of socks using your magic loop sock pattern and KZbin video, now knitting socks is my favorite. Thank you so much for the lesson!

[@bryndiscurtin6481]

Congratulations on 20k! In your journal you could make the lettering on your podcast sign to say Maker Journal 2021, take a photo of it and print on your new little printer. You could put yarn, needles, crochet hooks & something for cross stitch around the sign for the pic.

[@catieperry8231]

Love your KZbin channel! Thanks so much for everything you do for the knitting community!