Episode 172 / Crazy Sock Lady

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[@margreffle]

I'm as obsessed with Advent as you. I have thenCozy Knitter 24 stripe Advent, Blush Yarns minis are going into my Granny square blanket (following your joining method), and for the first time, a friend who sews project bags and knits is also huge in the cross stitch community, so much that she has staff! Another friend who she works with hand dyes the Aida Cloth and linen, as well as the embroidery floss. Anyway, they, along with a big cross stitch pattern designer, have put together a cross stitch Advent where I can stitch a part of the pattern each day. I am so excited! It was a splurge, but I can't wait to start! I love your story about the concert and the closer connection you and your sister have.

[@nadayacross]

omg yess the rose cardigan!!!! I have deeply loved that pattern for years!! So glad to hear that you are going to knit it!

[@MissSholia]

I love the new Candy Cane Socks design! Also your gradient for the Rose Cardigan looks gorgeous. I've knit this cardigan a while ago and I thought it looked soooo complicated before starting but it ended up quite easy! I hope you enjoy knitting it!

[@pamelahavey8341]

Great concert story. Lol. That happened to my husband once. Saw Carl Yastrzemski at spring training about 15 years ago. His idol. Walked by him, stuck out his hand to shake and no words came out of his mouth. Lol. Last time I lied was great!

[@cristinapascari3895]

OMG not only you're brilliant sock designer but you make giveaways too??? I love watching your podcasts while knitting my second sock, thank you very much for the inspirational content!

[@michelleann4259]

Love the candy cane! So beautiful as are all your projects.

[@sandrasilvestri1418]

Love the DRK Everyday Sweater. The sleeve looks awesome! Candy Cane Stripes socks, so cool! The test knit socks are very lovely. Thanks for sharing!

[@cheriwalker887]

Coffee, a new Kay video,, and casting on my second Dreaming of Paris sock by Jodi Locatelli, happy knitting Saturday!

[@Teresakloeppel]

Love the socks and colors for the cardigan you are planning to knit.

[@RebeccaAnneKnits]

I totally relate, I was the same when I met my favorite artist TobyMac in 2003....I never said a word....just smiled crazy big, and got a grainy pic on a disposable film camera and an autograph. 🤣 He hasn't been back to New Zealand since, so no more concerts or opportunities to meet, still my favorite artist.

[@tammyweyenberg9425]

Love the marking every 10 stitches....great idea!!

[@laurasmith6146]

Very inspiring. Thanks, I can hardly wait to get home to start knitting again ❤

[@joannekon545]

I bought both those advents plus one from The Wool Baron. I peeked at all of them! I'm a slow knitter and work full time, so I wanted to get a head start. They are all gorgeous. I'm almost to the toe on the Freckled Whimsy advent. I love it!

[@lindachandler2293]

Love the candy cane socks. I always work both socks at the same time. I work 5 rows on the first sock, then 5 on the second sock, etc. When I'm ready to close the toes I'm almost done with the pair.

[@maryp4016]

Kay I love your new sock pattern, so pretty. Love your Mumford story you will never forget that. Have a happy Thanks giving

[@carin.zwaneveld]

I had a good laugh when you are telling about Kentucky and you only said Hi Love the socks you finished, great color.

[@CrazySockLady]

😂♥️

[@lindamarlatt3259]

You asked about podcasts and Vlogmas timing. Let me just say that whenever and whatever you post, I will watch. Your videos are always fun and I appreciate the time you take to do them and your Instagram stories.😊

[@leaxpops]

Love that you were star struck…..so cute!

[@LDSVenus]

I love your heathered claret DRK Everyday Sweater, that color is so pretty, it should go with almost everything. Those fade colors are gorgeous, look forward to that sweater. Love your new candy cane sock design and the test sock too. I’ll have to check out Mumford and Sons music.

[@nicoleszpila4934]

I have so been enjoying your return to podcasting - you just seem so refreshed and inspired and excited about all of your projects and that is the perfect vibe to enjoy while I work on some of my own projects! Cannot wait for vlogmas; it is my favorite thing to put on at the end of the day throughout Advent as I finish up any last minute Christmas gift knitting. Blessings on you and yours!!

[@anitawessels3932]

Hi Kay the sweater is beautiful. I knit my sleeve on magic loop together. Then I am sure they are the same length. Love the yarn from Little Wolf Knits. Those are my colors.

[@ingridterbeek]

Really love your Candy cane socks🎄, what a great knit fo December. And the colours for your Rose cardigan are stunning, Kay.💙

[@teresabenson7759]

My favorite memory is of my husband playing the Pretty Pretty Princess game with my little girls......25+ years ago!!! Such a nice memory to be reminded of now that they are Moms!!

[@victoriaconkey5273]

I loved Pretty Pretty Princess as a child. I would be just as excited as you to play it again haha

[@omaam1005]

Hi! Congrats to all winners. New Sock pattern really cool. Happy end of year and Holiday to you and family.

[@konagirl780]

Ohhh, the feelings and emotions of being starstruck! It's one of the greatest feelings you'll ever experience. I'm very happy that you and your sister got to share this moment in time.

[@marymayfield1974]

Good morning! Love, love, love your new pattern!!!

[@PeggyDowning]

thank you for the latest video. It is only since August that I have found them. I have a granddaughter that has started to knit and introduced me to you. I have binged on the videos for days and have learned so much

[@spinningfaye5059]

I am so in love with the Candy Cane Stripes socks! I saw the post on Instagram and immediately marked my calendar to get the pattern. I will be making a pair for my Mother in Law for Christmas, along with a pair for myself.

[@ericallerton809]

Love the pattern for UR Socks,,,!!!no wonder you are excited!!! Look forward to try colorwork!,! ELAINE🏡🏘🏘THANKS KAY,,,,

[@terrioxford2119]

Thanks for sharing your life. You and your sister are so cute! 😊❤

[@dianachristie5700]

Love the candycane socks! I am looking forward to a colorwork video! I was English knitter but now a Norwegian knitter but find colorwork tricky on socks.

[@kristiwood2926]

Can’t wait for the sock pattern! Loved loved your story about the concert, so funny that is how I would be. Would love to see the tattoo you got with your sis. ❤

[@dollywilson3395]

I can identify with you so much, Kay on that "fangirl" thing. I MET ELVIS PRESLEY after my first Elvis concert back in Buffalo on April 5, 1972. It was totally unexpected and it's a long story, but my girlfriend and I were taken up to his suite at the Statler Hilton by his personal security officer (who was trying to impress me and I didn't believe him) so I have a great fan story for sure! I also continued my friendship with Dick Grob for all of 48 years until he passed on April 22 nd of 2020. I went on tour with them the year after having met Elvis also, and continued to meet up at different concerts near where I live and down in Memphis....no one can ever understand what that means to a fan to be suddenly in that situation, so I DO identify with you and your meeting. Great video. Good to see you looking so well, and I love your new hairstyle! Oh, and I have THREE Elvis tattoos! lol

[@janloughran1503]

Oh boy, you totally Fangirled out!! 🤣 In fairness, Johnny Depp would be my Marcus Mumford moment! I don't even know if I'd manage "Hi" 😬 Also laughing as I finished your sentence about your reading time, out loud. Empty room thankfully 😉 I'm reading Dracula at the moment, the original Brsm Stoker novel. I'm normally a Terry Pratchett fan but I was feeling the need for an old classic! Cannot wait to see the tutorials on the colourwork sock, mine is ALWAYS on the tight side. They fit but wish they were looser. I'm a 9" circular girl so that helps 😉 Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the coming week with your family and friends ❤️

[@KirstyKnitsnSews]

Do all the videos!! But seriously, a Day 0 sounds great. I'd love to see what your Advent knitting is (and get ideas) before Advent starts. And another podcast means you can share last minute finished before vlogmas ☺️

[@piakennedy1424]

Great episode! A few years ago my husband and I went to see Josh Gates from Expedition Unknown (I'm a huge fan) and we saw him getting out of his car behind the venue. My husband, like a normal person, said "Hey Josh, Good Luck tonight, we love your show!". I was so nervous/excited that I hid behind a lamp post. To this day I have no idea why that was my reaction and my husband still makes fun of me for it 🤣

[@CrazySockLady]

😂 oh my gosh!! Isn’t it crazy what our mind/bodies do in those situations!?!

[@polly1026]

Can’t wait to try the new pattern! Also laughed out loud from your fan girl story!

[@happycrabknits9109]

Congratulations to the winners! Love this episode and LOVE the colors for the love cardigan . Happy early thanksgiving!

[@leelee771000]

Love the candy cane socks. I always pull my needle out.😂

[@Blaize24]

Love the Candy Cane Striped Socks! And so happy to see you two weeks in a row! I'm looking forward to Vlogmas. Like you, I'm wondering if I'll be able to keep up with my advent knitting. It's going to be an adventure.

[@MrsASteed]

Yay for advent sock skeins!! I actually got three this year and I too think I am crazy haha!! Heads up on the Freckled Whimsy skein before you split it - last year hers was much skinnier stripes than The Cozy Knitter, so we needed to do more than 24 stripes for each sock unless we wanted a super short leg. I *think* she said she was going to do thicker stripes this year so it would be exactly 24 stripes for each sock, but I don't know for sure. Just would hate to see you split the skein and then realize that it's not exact, so be on the lookout when you're winding ;)

[@tapcat4516]

Love the candy cane!! Can't wait for pattern!!

[@marciathomas8702]

I just love the Candy Cane strip socks. Can't wait for the pattern. Love your sweaters..I have them in my to do list. Everything is beautiful 😍 love Yellowstone, Crown and need to watch the other on you said (friend of the family?)

[@debiredmond3194]

I just finished up the arose Cardigan by Andrea Mowry myself! It's soo pretty in a purple, lavender fade. Enjoyed knitting that up and am sure you'll love it too.

[@LindaSimpson]

Hi Kay, love sweaters are looking fabulous. I love the socks and excited for the new socks. I am so happy I found you last year and thank you for teaching me how to make socks. I love them and an addict. Lol. Happy thanksgiving, I hope you and your family have a wonderful time. Hugs xxx

[@melissafriedrich3171]

Super cute candy cane striped socks! So happy you are back with tutorials and podcasts and Vlogmas!

[@GayleSchlaefli]

LOL I had to google “pretty pretty princess”. I didn’t know what it was. I now know it’s a game. Ordered it for our granddaughters who are 5 and 6. Perfect. Thanks for the gift idea Kay.

[@CrazySockLady]

Oh perfect!!!

[@denisewessman1079]

Wonderful story. I’m excited about your candy cane socks. Perfect timing. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents ❤

[@jilljarvis94]

Glad to hear I’m not the only one that wants to start advent things before the first. I don’t want to have any other reasons to get behind. 😬 So fun to hear about your trip with your sister.

[@valeriejohnson1043]

I did the Freckled Whimsy advent sock last year. Love her products

[@SchneppFlute]

Looking forward to the sock pattern! I bought the sock set a few weeks ago. 🎄

[@BosomFemme]

Hi Kay! Whew just now getting a chance to watch this. I’m so full so now all I can do lie down and watch a podcast! 😂

[@gisellejoseph2936]

I am loving this weekly uploads ❤

[@EveChan1804]

8 socks really are a lot 😂🧦🧶 I guess I would dive the skeins and knit 2 pairs one from each advent and do the others after Christmas to enjoy the cowl knitting as well 🎄

[@CrazySockLady]

I think I’ll probably get everything split and ready like I’m going to do all 8… and then save 2 pairs for after Christmas. 😂🤣

[@JacqueDooley]

I love the dark color sweater you are working on. It is stunning. I have never knit a sweater. It would be so fun. Where will I find the pattern? Do you sell it? The candy cane socks are precious. I’m trying to figure out how I would track colors. I’m very thrilled to watch your blog. What fun!! Thank you for your hard work videoing and all you do to put your blog out to us. Thank you.

[@marciaz5346]

The socks are fabulous!! ❤

[@jenniferlopezs741]

You have inspired me to start making socks I’ve always wanted to and I started my first pair. I am setting a goal for myself to a pair week for Christmas. Wish me luck.❤

[@tonyalynnd8732]

Love the new sock pattern!

[@marybethr7146]

I can relate to fan-girling and being totally speechless. At least you didn't say "hey I can knit you socks" LOL

[@EvieO1950]

Hello again!! So fun to have you on here so often!!! Love the look the new scrappy socks!!! 🧶🧦🧶. That yarn from Whitney is so cool!!!

[@SewRunKnit]

Thanks, Kay! Happy thanksgiving to you.

[@mistyyork5271]

Needing to watch your video on the colorwork stripes, my floats in socks are always to tight for them to fit right. Thanks for showing your work :)

[@britdowson8324]

Love the candy cane socks!

[@emilybettendorf9275]

Love all your stuff! I want to watch the Crown, but haven’t yet. It’s my thing to look forward to after I finish my school. Definitely will need something to watch while knitting after that is done. Absolutely adore the candy cane stripe socks!! I can’t wait to try the pattern. It might be my selfish knitting after Christmas. So many projects, so little knitting time!! Thank you so much for all the hard work you do putting out content. I absolutely love your videos, your Instagram, I reference your Ravelry page, as a new sock knitter I need all the help I can get. I hope you and your family have a lovely Thanksgiving!

[@CrazySockLady]

♥️♥️

[@stephaniechauvin1787]

I’m so excited about the sock release! I’m thinking about a self striping for the contrast…so many possibilities 😍

[@jananselmo9391]

Candy stripe socks are delightful!

[@andreabush1742]

Omg your sock skills are fierce!

[@CassieDA17]

Love the candy cane stripes socks! I’m currently working on the Candy Cane Lane sweater while watching! I recently finished The Last Time I Lied. I’m really liking the Riley Sager books :)

[@teresaharp]

Ok wow! Those candy cane stripes are genius, what an awesome idea. That was a funny story, all you could say was Hi 😊. Glad you all had a good time and a nice little break. I'm looking forward to the tutorial and vlogmas, it's gonna be fun! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Thankgiving 🦃❤

[@marciaholley5462]

How can I get the patterns or kits?

[@ruthannbull6515]

The candy cane stripes socks are so awesome. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Will be looking forward to the tutorials.

[@annehayward3506]

The candy cane socks are gorgeous, I’ve never tried colourwork so maybe I’ll give it a go. The lace to fade boxy is looking very pretty , another podcaster i watch is also making it and hers is lovely too. So nice you got to se Mumford and son,your story is so funny lol that would be me absolutely dumb struck! I’m not watching this season of the crown as it’s being rather disrespectful to people who are still alive, and I don’t feel they should be making things up in the way they are. Have a lovely week and thanksgiving, stay safe love and hugs xx

[@kimberlydzingel3943]

Fantastic story! I’m sure I would be completely frozen if I ever met anyone too. I’m certain of it. Love the new pattern, and have a good one!

[@elaineenstone6834]

Your new pattern looks fantastic. Can't wait until its release. So glad you now have time to relax and enjoy your hobbies as well as being there for the boys. 🇬🇧

[@mrsjudys]

Can't wait for vlogmas! "Hi!' ?? You are too funny. Oh those new socks....shopping for yarn right now! 🌲🍡

[@gwenfrost4987]

Thank you Kay! I always look forward to your podcasts. Your new sock pattern looks amazing! I look forward to trying it with your tutorials to help.

[@meghanplooy351]

I love your idea for no decreases on the sleeve! I’ll probably adopt the same with my next sweater as I don’t like how tight most sleeves are. Thanks for posting these podcasts, they definitely make my day!

[@juliehertel21]

Wow! Love the Candy Cane socks! They are so fun! I can hardly wait for your pattern release. And so glad you are back to designing - can see the joy it gives you

[@amandamccoy5814]

The candy cane sock pattern looks great. So versatile, can you imagine all the colour combo’s it could be done in. So definitely not only for Christmas.

[@marymulligan3653]

I am definitely going to seek out the candy Cane sock on Dec. 1. I want to make those socks. They are toooo cute.

[@SandPell123]

Love your Mumford and Son's story! Happy Thanks Giving to you and yours!

[@claudiabarker971]

Counting down the days for the candy cane socks to release! Love the idea of day 0 vlogmas/vlogmas intro.

[@carolynjanz9929]

Great sock design! I can see using lots of scraps for these. Maybe you could do the Rose Cardigan as your Christmas Eve cast on. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family 🦃

[@sarahkrsticevic4570]

bought the freckled whimsy advent skein as well.....probably won't wait either....need to wind them so I am ready to start.

[@80sgma10]

Love your new socks!

[@melodywelsh2315]

Can’t wait to knit the candy cane socks. I’m casting on my first pair of Christmas socks, so excited. Love the yarn for your new sweater, those blues are beautiful. You showed a Thanksgiving bag from “bags by awesome grannie”, I thought it was adorable and I had to order one. Been missing Thursday knitting, I have choir for our Christmas program on Thursday. I’d like to see a pre blogmas video so I can prepare for it ahead of time.

[@star_athena]

Okay, the socks are so good! And thank goodness your sister could talk. I go nonverbal when overwhelmed sometimes and it’s so strange. It’s better than blurting out something you regret later? That’s what I tell myself at least. I also do that. 🤣 I look forward to seeing the advents. This year I got Woolens and Nosh. It comes wound up and in a bag so you can knit a stripe a day and not get spoiled until it’s done. Kinda cool! ❤

[@heathertucker7056]

Your going to knit eight pairs of Advent Socks? I now know where you get your name from 🤣🤣 good luck with that! Loved the Marcus Mumford story!

[@janadachingwa9234]

I like the candy cane stripe socks. Stay safe. Walk in Peace.

[@HyperCactus72]

Oh my, those candy cane socks… my brain is in overdrive thinking of the possibilities with those stripes!

[@jessys9868]

Great video, loved the socks.

[@ellenfuller4393]

Will you have a child size? I love the rainbow socks,my granddaughter asked for rainbow socks so perfect timing!

[@mariatorres3171]

Lovely podcast. Can’t wait for the pattern, loved your story. 💕💕💕

[@gaylejoseph6942]

Cannot wait till December 1 for your new sock pattern! Your sweaters are just gorgeous~cannot wait till you model them. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@kristinahill3708]

Ohhhh your colors for your new cardigan are dreamy!! Not sure if you’ve tried it, but audiobooks have been a game changer for me as I can combine my love for a good book with all the knitting & crocheting. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@Graceygoodies]

Candy Cane Stripes is fantastic! Great story! I actually fangirled at a wax museum once!

[@dieboervroumariette]

Lovely episode thank you Kay! Your socks are beautiful as is all your projects. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@joycepastore3860]

I am listening to The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama. It is amazing and inspiring.

[@emilykunkel1552]

Love your new pattern! Can't wait till it comes out. The countdown is in for all the advents!!

[@clairenason4869]

Happy Thanksgiving enjoy family and friends.

[@KaylaLeidholtSDKnitter]

Kay! Speaking of Yellowstone, I don't know if you've seen, but Fan Girl Fibers has Yellowstone inspired yarn ;)