Episode 150 / Crazy Sock Lady

[@ginnerlucreates1884]

Have fun with your new pup. They are such a joy to have in a family. Your mother in law is a lucky lady to have you hand knit socks in that awesome yarn for her. Looking forward to your next episode.

[@susiewhite9154]

Thank you Kay for another fun podcast! Your own Yarn Shop……. That must feel like a dream come true.🎉Love the Dexter stories. 🐶

[@bubba6381]

Hi Kay, thank you for showing us all the lovely yarn, I now have yarn envy and I am drooling over all that lovely fluff, and the stitch markers / progress keepers were all great, I especially loved the tiny sock blockers .Enjoy all the time you can with your family as they grow up so fast. Give your new fur baby Dexter and extra cuddle

[@deekay1641]

Thank you, just for being you. You bring so much information to the sock knitting community, you share family stories, you give us tutorials, the time spent with you in your podcast is like being with a good friend. So happy for all the good things happening in your life, you truly deserve it. Spend as much time as you can with your kids, they will remember that

[@debcampbell710]

This sock community is so full of love and good vibes! Thank you Kay for bringing us together. I love the sock blocker keepers!

[@wendywelch5567]

WOW! I just love seeing all the different products each episode! I'm just blown away at all the squish & yarn babies in this episode! So many beautiful colorways that are dying to e created into something uniquely lovely. My husband watched this episode with me (1st time he's ever done that) and he was like, "WOW! Babe, look at that color! Check out this yarn." It was so fun to see his reaction to what all you received in the mail. *Side note: My husband loves going to yarn shops with me. I'm so lucky that he is interested in what I enjoy & visa versa.*

[@prairiedog3255]

Love your new work space! How happy you must be to work among beautiful yarn all day! Thank you for sharing knowledge, patterns, and links to such talented makers! Love the sock blocker progress keepers!!

[@NatalieS4956]

Loved seeing all your finished items. Undestand perfectly the need to spend time with family especially now when they want to. Enjoy every precious second. Love the sock progress keeping. Thank you for being an inspiration.

[@anitathompson5017]

I feel such joy when watching your podcasts! Your love of family, yarn, and knitting shines through every episode, and leaves me with such a positive feeling (and serious yarn/project bag envy).

[@sylviathomas2146]

Love all the beautiful sock yarns and progress keepers. The two sweaters that you are knitting for your nieces are adorable. Thanks for another enjoyable podcast to knit to.

[@nanastevens4094]

Some amazing yarns there! Your sweaters are precious, you are such a sweet auntie. You have the right idea with prioritizing family first. Our babies grow up so fast. My 4 have been out for a long time and now I am enjoying my 9 grands. Different but wonderful.

[@CherylAM]

Love the Halloween socks! All the yarn is so pretty, but hubba hubba to the Leither yarns! They are each one so beautiful. I hear ya on the "begging them to come see me". When my daughter moved away after college it was devastating. Then my son went to the service and I was a mess. Then you see them come into their own and turn into such beautiful humans you think your heart can't get any bigger. You are a good momma. Bless your heart, Cheryl

[@amyb6990]

Kay, as always your love and enthusiasm for life, family, yarn and the kntting/crochet craft inspires me in so many aspects of my life. Wishing you all the best and success with your new shop.

[@margotcharles9171]

You usually receive the most beautiful sock yarn ever and you do a great job making all the lovely socks. I love both the music notes and sock blocker stitch markers excellent craftsmanship.

[@judicrafts143]

So right to take the time to be with family…it flies by so fast! You can never have too many precious family moments and memories!

[@teresayoung4145]

Wow that's so much yarn! Congrats on your new fur baby. They are like having a toddler. Puppy teeth are sharp. My JRT was crate trained but he didn't know to let go with his teeth. I'm a music person so notes will be great. Thanks so much for your podcasts and patterns.

[@janetretzer4869]

Kay, I enjoy listening while I knit my socks very much. I wanted to comment about family time with your boys. I speak from experience when I say that there is nothing and I mean nothing more important than spending time your your boys. So I encourage you to do exactly that. I’m sure your knitting community understands this and will stand by you no matter how many videos you end up making. You have helped so many of us in learning to knit socks! Thank you, I appreciate all your work.

[@patriciarichardson7423]

God first, then family over everything! Kay I so enjoy your podcasts/vlogs/tutorials. Thanks for all you do for our makers community. Anxiously awaiting the restock of yarn, snips and needles, although I did grab a couple more of your patterns. The website looks and works good! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰

[@heathertucker7056]

Wow! What a busy time you have had! A one stop knitting shop is what we all need! I love seeing all that amazing yarn you show us! Love hearing about the family and little Dexter too! We need a podcast (when you have more time 🤣) Take care and hope the launch goes without any hiccups!

[@maryboyea7522]

So much beautiful yarn! My advise is take all the time you can with your kids. My girls are grown and have their own families and I would give anything ro have them living at home and still in school. I miss them more than I care to admit! The yarn and progress keepers are wonderful! I would be thrilled to win anything. ❤

[@toknitorknot2315]

Just found your podcast a few weeks ago and I am enjoying it so much while knitting and crocheting! I'm knitting and crocheting for years, with ups and downs, now I'm definitely on a major up :) And finally, finally, finally I am going to start to knit my first pair of socks! Your channel is a great help and a nice companion while making my stitches, tank you!

[@rebeccasisson1608]

I'm so happy you are having a good transition to your new work space. I love seeing all of the beautiful yarns.

[@teraliles1727]

Definitely a bunch of gorgeous squishy goodness!! The stitch markers are very pretty, too!! We can never have too many stitch markers/progress keepers, yarn cozies, project bags & of course yarn!! LOL I'm trying to get my Shallow socks finished for my husband before the 31st (I went back to work after being at home for the past 18 months)!!

[@claudiabarker971]

You will never regret soaking up all the time you can with your boys. Loved all the yarn goodness in this episode!

[@cherylsellsted9388]

I’m so happy for you for all the good things happening in your life - new puppy, new website, new business opportunities, new Jeep! You are one blessed lady! I love all the yarn and the music stitch markers from this episode are so sweet!

[@sandyrinehart5566]

Great to hear about your new shop and the coming shop items that will be for sell. I enjoy seeing your projects and new yarn, all beautiful. I like the sock progress keeper. The sweaters for your nieces are precious.

[@sandybassett4901]

I finally had a chance to sit and enjoy this episode. Love all the Yarns and accessories others have gifted you as prizes and what not. All the boxes…love, love! Those little sweaters for your nieces are so cute. I hope one day you can share a photo of them wearing them. You almost had me in tears at the end of the episode when you shared about this Summer with the boys and what it meant to you. I completely understand as we have two sons in their thirties and so I relate to your feelings. I wish them well this school year! -StitchedbyMimi

[@karenpellien3235]

Oh Kay you are amazing! I just love to watch all you get done. You are so creative and so fast!! I’d be thrilled to win any and all of the prizes. That crochet hook is amazing, I have some furls hooks but that is gorgeous. Best of luck w/the shoppe. I can’t wait to shop w/you. Be well, Karen

[@tonisweeney4174]

Loved seeing your all of your amazing knits and all of the fun packages of yarn and goodies! I love both of the sock and musical note progress keepers.

[@soniaboyko2703]

I’ve been away and so glad to get back to catching up with videos! Enjoy your kids, beautiful yarns, love the music progress keepers! Looking forward to your website! Good luck! Happy knitting!

[@vickishaw374]

The sweater for your niece is ADORABLE! I love anything with hearts.

[@daniellebiber5340]

Wow! All that beautiful yarn! Thanks for showing all these amazing yarny options out there. Enjoy your new office, and Dexter really is so sweet

[@saxmerz]

Thanks for the continued "sockspiration". My oldest is in college and my youngest just started her senior year. I absolutely agree with you- soak up all the time they will give you. Now we have Sunday family dinners and they know it's important to us.

[@flourishfaithfiber]

I am a crocheter, but knitting my first pair of socks; on the first right now. Not perfect, but I am proud of them so far. I went ahead and bought ChiaoGoo because of your recommendation. They are a dream. Can't wait for my visit to the US...going to stock up on sock yarn! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@amandam5695]

So impressed by your knitting speed and the number of finished objects! Loved participating in your summer sock camp and enjoy your podcasts. Thanks for sharing the beautiful work you do.

[@marissas8112]

Such yarn envy! I'm so happy I don't live in the States though. Those expensive shipping costs are all that are keeping me from been yarn rich and money poor! LOVE the halloween socks btw! I just dyed a colorway for myself to make some as well! Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

[@cherylclark7993]

There are great yarns overseas too. Lol I know I have had a few sent to the states.

[@alexzandra75]

I am so glad you are liking your new office space. I love that you do giveaways. Thank you for all the wonderful patterns. I love knitting your sock patterns. I am holding off on casting on for the fingerless mitts. Currently working on Heel toe do-si-do socks. I know I probably butchered your spelling of that and I am sorry.

[@denisewells6856]

I love those sock progress keepers! So cute. As I watched this podcast today I marveled at the changes in your life from the first podcast to this current one. You have really grown into such a knitting world force. Good for you!

[@patriciaevans2539]

A new puppy! My husband and I are retired and hadn't had a puppy in 25 years. So we got this brainiac idea to do it. Last year on Halloween we brought home our sweet little boxer pup and ...holy cow! So much energy and so much love. She will be a year this month and we are so happy to have her. It has been a new adventure. So much beautiful yarn! Those sweaters you are making for your nieces are beautiful. Such a nice Auntie to have. I love your channel. Thanks for all the inspiration.

[@christinadriskell8713]

I love those sock blocker progress keepers!! So so cute! Congratulations on your new pup. He’s so sweet!

[@jennifermccarthy1561]

I so look forward to your videos, as well as hearing about your family happenings! So much beautiful yarn! Thanks for keeping me excited to knit socks!

[@monika.71]

Henleys ‘Bean and Olive’ is looking beautiful! I can’t believe how perfect your stitches are for someone who is just starting to knit ‘the other way’. 😁 Love watching your podcast….casted on a DK pair of socks for my hubby as I watched this episode. Those stitch markers are so cute too! Love them both,

[@jeannievega1639]

Thank you Kay, I was pleasantly surprised. Loving all the yarn and the new family addition. Always a pleasure watching your podcast.

[@michellethorsteinson6361]

Love all the finished objects, Kay. So excited for the unveiling of your website and the yarn you will have on there!

[@RMoss-kz2vg]

Lots of goodies on this episode! I would love the sock blocker progress keeper. I'm happy you and your family have a new puppy to share your lives with. Dexter will be work, but definitely worth every minute. I checked out your shop; so easy to navigate through it, good prices and variety. Way to go, Kay!

[@savannahmaughan]

I can't tell you how much I look forward to your podcast! And soak up every second with those boys, you are a great mom for prioritizing them ♥️

[@debbiewigen805]

Never apologize for family time! I enjoy you sharing about it but please never feel guilty for spending time with your family. What would we do without our knitting…especially socks! Thank you for all you do. I’m trying to wait patiently for the shop to be full on ready…but you keep showing us such fun and beautiful things……

[@mae8453]

Puppies add so much love and fun to our lives.

[@nicolesaulnier6311]

So many exciting packages this week. Love all the yarns and progress keepers!!

[@mrsjudys]

A lovely podcast as usual! Thank you. My heartstrings tugged and my memories flooded as I saw your darling puppy. I've had two Boston's over the years. Best dogs ever! You have so much love and fun in store......

[@enidwiese4449]

Yay! So happy to spend our time together this morning Joy! Delicious yarn & great sweater projects to inspire me. I’m going right over to finally download a couple of your sock patterns. Thanks for the discount code. Much appreciated. Re: summer sock camp…I’ve finished 1 full pair of socks & 3 shorties (first time!) but don’t know how to upload pix to Ravelry, & don’t belong to Instagram (what a “Senior”!…humiliating🥴) but could really use some sock yarn. So please enter me into this week’s giveaway. Both of the stitch markers are great. Thanks Kay. Another great episode!

[@laurieyearke5641]

You are pure sunshine! Thank you for all you share with us.

[@ericallerton809]

You are amazing ,Kay!!! Lots of knitting done,,,love UR socks ,especially hooked on the dk ones!!!thanks so much!!! Can't believe it's getting close to Sept!,, Understand UR emotion with Austin!!! Congrats on UR shop,,,, Love the prizes,,,,wow🏡🏡🏡 Elaine😍😍

[@nancymorgan5505]

You lived up to your name this week with all the sock projects. Your puppy is adorable, good luck with him. The sock keeper progress keepers are so cute.

[@EvieO1950]

So many socks!!!! I’m binding off my 2nd pair of fingering weight socks while I watch. 🧶💕🧶. The sweater is so beautifully done. So many nice gifts, so jealous of all that yummy yarn. So sweet of you to share!! Love the Leither colorways!!!

[@pampepper7504]

Always enjoy seeing what comes in the mail. It's like shopping without the bill! The little socks on the progress keeper was my favorite.

[@shawnapalella3312]

I really enjoy you! All the socks you knit!! Wow!! Thank you for taking the time to be with us!

[@rebeccad5245]

I love all the new yarns! You’ve definitely helped me to find new sources and I’m obsessed!

[@knitterbigd8203]

Puppies are so much fun... and so much work. Glad your boys are starting the school year excited!

[@rhinemj]

I am so happy for you and impressed by how you are branching out with your business! I love all of those fun knitting notions you received. Especially the little sock and music note progress keepers. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@courtneyshea143]

It’s really fun to watch you start your new adventure! I’ve been wanting to get US#4 needles but have just been waiting for your shop to open back up. I’m happy to wait Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I feel like the yarn in the cubes behind you keep growing! If I will I would probably prefer the sock blocker progress keeper over the music notes

[@kat1984]

Knitpicks Swish line is one of my favorites! It's so buttery soft after blocking and it holds up to wear very well, I hand wash my sweaters then put them in a fine mesh laundry bag and put it into the final spin cycle in the washer. It gets all of the excess water out and speeds up the drying process. I love knitpicks yarn, I buy all of my bare yarn from them. I dye yarn for my all of my projects. The only dyed yarn I buy from them are their self-striping felici in both worsted and fingering weight. I love Boston terriers, I had mine for 14 years. They tend to do very well with harnesses vs collars because of their eyes. Don't be surprised for the epic burps and gas lol. I was always amazed that an 18 pound dog could clear a room. I want to get another Boston terrier, my passed away on 12/27/20

[@strolew]

Great to see you again! What a collection of finished socks! The sweater for your niece is so adorable.

[@lkator7039]

Congratulations on the new addition to your family, that is one lucky puppy! The sock progress keepers are so fitting for sock knitters!

[@juliamorrisey5541]

So many beautiful yarns and colors. I am still a pretty new sock knitter and would love to try a different yarn like the bamboo. The progress keepers are all fun but I love the purple of the sock blocker, plus it seems appropriate for socks. The two sweaters for your nieces are adorable. It seems like a good beginner color work pattern.

[@lorirolison8298]

This podcast was enjoyable & engaging as always. Really envy your knitting speed and organizational skills; finding knit time is difficult for me. Thank you for sharing all the lovely yarns, projects and products; sock blocker progress keepers are the cutest. The best to you and your family as you navigate all the positive & challenging changes happening in your life. 🙏🥰💕🧶🏢👍🐾🐶

[@margreffle]

I am so happy you have the puppy! I hope Dexter and starting high school help Austin sort things out. It hurts a mom's heart if the kiddos aren't happy. So much yarn, so many amazing makers, oh, my goodness! I can't wait to go shopping in your new online store. 🤗😊💗

[@michellejohnson4898]

So excited for your new adventures! Love all the yarns and goodies. Puppy energy is off the charts, but they are so sweet. Enjoy!!!

[@TheYarnHagRyan]

So many goodies in this episode! Loving the sock blocker stitch markers, really cute. 🧦 I was able to go to your website and purchase 2 patterns today and immediately I got the confirmation email and the right after I got the email with the downloads. Super simple and without a hitch. Can’t wait to see the yarns you will bring in. ❤️🧶

[@shereeh4541]

Love your show. You have the best tutorials on knitting and socks and they are so appreciated. Enjoyed seeing all the finishes and yarns . I need to finish up a lot of shawls for Christmas gifts. Puppies are a lot of work but pets are such wonderful companions ….worth it all.

[@elsiefikes6763]

Oh my all that beautiful yarn!! Love them so much! And the stitch marker too. Wonderful!!

[@MaureenDoyle]

As an aside, getting a website up and running is a HUGE task! You are rolling it out in the best way! Wishing you success!

[@darlajones1577]

Yes, the kids grow up so fast. Take the time now. Love learning about all the new yarn dyers. Thank you.

[@spencermartin6606]

So much beautiful yarn. The sock progress keepers are so cute. Enjoy time with your kids, family time is so important. A lot of good conversations happen in the car on the way to and from school and probably on the way to and from Kings Island.

[@annehayward3506]

Wow your socks all look amazing, and I love all the yarns.I’m happy with either stitch markers. Congratulations on your new puppy Dexter can’t wait to see pictures of him xx

[@dideemn]

Congratulations on your soft launch! It’s so fun to watch you grow along with your business! I love that bamboo yarn 😍

[@RuthannH]

Yarn HEAVEN! I would never leave your office, OMGosh! 😊 Last night I finished all my knit projects, I may need to cast on your DK at sock pattern. The crochet hook is a piece of art! I wonder if the handle is to massage your hand as you are crochet?

[@lynnwiggers4073]

Congrats on your new puppy!! We are going through this together, I got a Yorkie 10 weeks ago and it definitely cut down my knitting time. Or it would have, I detipped my thumb on a mandoline just before I went on vacation to Estes Park, so I was on knitting time out (missed summer sock camp) when the puppy arrived. But I'm back now and knitting every day again. I made shorties from a skein of bamboo pop a few months ago and really liked it. Thanks for showing the yarnable FO. I haven't knit mine up yet and I'm going to look for a contrast to go with it. Seeing it helped me visualize that.

[@dianaemmick1811]

So many pretty makes!! The yarns you showcase are all gorgeous! I’d like the sock keepers if I’d be lucky enough to win! Have fun with that puppy…he is sooo stinking cute!

[@Annascraftyamore]

Aww the sweaters for your nieces are adorable, I so love the colour work pattern. OMGoodness the Leither yarns are beautiful as are the Dragonfly sets from Ruby and Roses. I love both sock blocker and music related stitch markers🧦🎼🎵

[@sandrabrooke5900]

So happy to see you this morning. I live in Cincinnati and my yarn club are all making socks and talking about your podcast. We are planning to come and see your shop. I also have a seven month old Boston Terrier. Her name is Lola and she is a very active. She keeps me moving. I would love some project markers. I don’t have very many yet.

[@melissafriedrich3171]

So excited for your shop, love seeing your new office in progress. I cannot believe how many FO’s you have, amazing! All the new yarns, OMG so beautiful! I’ve recently jumped on the DK sock train, so fun. Super cute progress keepers, love the sock blocker ones.

[@julieweldemariam9911]

Just love your podcast. Love learning about all the yarn dyers. You are an inspiration when it comes to knitting with all your beautiful socks,etc.

[@rebeccawebster5441]

Congrats on the new puppy! Your new lights look great. I’m working on my third summer sock pair. Your sock knitting joy is contagious.

[@teresaharp]

Great sweater, I'm going to look it up, so cute! The Halloween sock yarn is perfect. Love the Leither co hook, Ashley's husband does make them all, I've been watching her on YT. Glad you were able to get some family fun before school, time goes by too fast. Good luck with the new puppy. Have a great week 💛

[@satnavsaysstraighton]

I just loved the jumpers you're knitting for your nieces. I think I'll have to stay doing something similar for my nephew and 2 great nephews. That crochet hook looked amazing. And congrats on the new puppy, good luck.

[@teresaparmelee3319]

Such wonderful Mail! All of your finished Project are great too. Thank you for Sharing. Hoping Austin will meet new Friends who will be kind and true!

[@Wishfulthkn]

Such great yarns to show this episode. Love the little sock blocker progress keepers. Good luck with the new puppy. We have a new puppy also and yes it does take time, it’s like having a toddler in the house!!!

[@catherinetuwi6267]

Beautiful yarns! Glad to hear you got good family time over the summer. Both of the stitch markers look great, especially the music ones!

[@LottaSocks]

Gorgeous Yarns! Drooling the whole time! Glad to hear shop is moving along! Enjoy summer, kids, puppies, and of course Knitting! Taking a peek at the shop now ! yayyyy

[@kaileyb8674]

Those sweaters are so beautiful, I may need to knit one for my cousins little girl as she's the only small person I have now. So happy to see your podcast it's always a pleasure. I know that new puppy feel we got our puppy three years ago a week before back to school knitting was none existent as we got a border collie Aussie mix 🤣 her energy will never end and she only ate 1 skein of yarn and my wonderful husband tried to rewind it so I wouldn't notice 😂

[@jaclynscott4440]

I enjoy getting to watch your podcasts!! I’ve been all over the place with my knitting, both traveling as well as different projects 😂 I love both the music notes and the sock progress keepers!! They are too cute! As a Continental knitter, I have been wanting to try and knit English style for a bit! I might try it with a sweater for my son for this coming winter!! Congratulations again on the soft launch of the shop!!

[@dananellums2845]

Enjoyed the video. Beautiful projects and yarn. All the best with the website launch! The sock blocker progress keepers are really cute.

[@samanthamoore5168]

Knitting on my 5th and (probably) last pair for Summer Sock Camp while I watch. I had never knit socks before this summer and am so thankful for the work you put into making sock knitting exciting and accessible for newbies. I am hooked! I'd love the music notes if I were to win :)

[@kimberlymcgivney9970]

Love watching your podcasts! I love learning about all the different dyers & getting inspired to continue plugging along with my socks!

[@Alina_Rinaldy]

I always enjoy watching your videos!! Lots of socks, yarn and good ideas. Such nice yarn! love it!

[@jefftec1]

So may talented people out there, Thank you for showing us what is out there.

[@cheriwalker887]

Love seeing all the beautiful yarns and cute things in your shop!

[@aishamartowidjojo6381]

Congratulations on the canine addition to the family! Your podcast was jam-packed with yarny gorgeousness! I really like the musical progress keepers!

[@crochetcreationsbychristi1234]

Hi Kay, those sweaters are precious, great mail as always. wow..love all the stitch markers too. You are showing how much you love your new office, so relaxed and I wish I could visit you there. ttyl hugs C