Episode 211 / How many socks did I knit in 2023?

[@bernadettefuson1678]

My first reaction was "Kayla? have I not been hearing that last syllable all this time?" thanks for clearing that up. Always good to visit with you while sitting and knitting.

[@diannecarter1754]

Haha mine to

[@jessicastuppyknits871]

I have a goal that every other project is from the stash. I keep my yarn on my ravelry stash and I’m going to attempt using the oldest yarn first for those stash down projects.

[@thatcrochetchick369]

I love that idea!

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Wow. I thought I knit a lot this year. You put me to shame. I'm quite impressed.

[@angelatrillo1596]

I started my first pair of Vanilla socks from your knit along Vanilla sock tutorial in late 2022 around November, I kinda stumbled on it one day then forgot all about it. I Started working on it again in 2022 around Christmas time. I finished my first pair of socks in the late winter of 2023 really close to early Spring. I got more excited about all the new yarns than actually finishing my socks. So after hunting around for different sock yarn and learning more about the whole process. I finally understood what it is that makes sock making so fun. It was a process because I wasn’t focusing on the sock making. So here I was with several new sock yarns and only one pair finished. I think I overwhelmed myself. So after watching a few more of your videos I got inspired to knit more. I actually finished 5 pairs total and maybe 3 more pairs will be finished by the end of January 2024. So my goal for this year is to make more socks. Now that I really got a grasp I think my sock making adventure will be amazing. I had so much fun watching your Christmas videos they make everything Merry and Bright. I hope to make several new pairs this year. I have to say I also crochet, sew, draw and paint so doing socks is my newest challenge. Thank you Kayla! Crazy Sock Lady!!

[@CrazySockLady]

Oh that is awesome!!!! 👏🏻♥️🧦🧶

[@nikki.4976]

I have to start me a Cozies memories blanket! ❤

[@22thinker]

Very enjoyable episode, thank you. 🥰

[@marquia6409]

I was listening while working and when I heard " hey this is Kayla" I'm like what?!?!? 🤣🤣🤣 it's crazy how we become so accustome to things that one small change, such as you actually saying Kayla instead of Kay, can get such a reaction 🤣😅.

[@CrazySockLady]

🤣

[@mmfiber]

Your Vlogmas was such a spot of peace for me this December! Thank you for putting in the work to provide those daily visits. I have to admit I'm jealous of all the knitting you accomplished last year! Well done!

[@kristinahill3708]

Thank you for inspiring us! Knitting for joy is the best. 71 of my 110 finished items for 2023 were 71 pairs of socks thanks to your inspiration. 💕

[@jrebj00]

I was so happy that I finally finished a whopping two projects for all of 2023 and then I heard your totals. 😅

[@CrazySockLady]

Definitely don’t compare your finished totals to anyone else. Be proud of what you accomplish! ♥️

[@sunnisilva1092]

I love seeing how variegated yarn knits up in a vanilla sock.

[@CrazySockLady]

Me too! 😍

[@RosieNP73]

Took a bit of a break from social media and my knitting due to end of year work. But trying to get back on the bandwagon for New Years. 🎉

[@michellekitson5405]

Happy New Year Kay. I have been following you for nearly a year now after seeing your video by accident while looking into how to knit socks as a lady at craft group was knitting them and I thought I could try it too. She was using four needles which looked hard and confusing to me so when I saw your magic loop method I thought I would try it and watched your video on how to knit vanilla socks on magic loop. I now love it. It did take me quite a few months after January last year to pick up the knitting of socks again as I was discouraged due to having ladders but then realised the more rows I knitted the less the ladder was so obvious and so I got excited and finally finished my first pair and now I have nearly finished my 5th pair of socks. I am gifting a pair to a friend next week for her birthday. Though It is summer here she feels the cold and anything handmade she loves as she loves sewing all her own clothes and also making beautiful quilts. I have gotten back into sewing kids clothes after not making them for about 20 years as my kids grew up. Now I have a grand son who is turning 3 soon so am excited to have finished sewing my first button up collared shirt. It is space printed fabric and I know he will love it. In between making more shirts for him I will be knitting more socks. Thanks for the inspiration. I love seeing the yarn you are choosing to knit more socks. Hope this year goes well for you and your family.

[@CrazySockLady]

♥️♥️

[@Seekknockask]

I live in Ft Worth and shop West 7th Wool yarn shop often. Hope you enjoyed Texas.

[@jsabri6324]

I'm recovering from foot surgery and have had the strangest dreams about yarn involving cozy memory and jelly roll blankets. 😅 I know it's related to the guilt I feel about my stash which grew exponentially this last year. I have got a few second socks to finish and a sweater sleeve to wrap up before I will allow myself to start my advent Sweet Shop blanket. I've only been knitting 3 years, but I'm ready to diminish my yarn inventory (hence the dreams) in 2024. You have been very influential to me this last year of my knitting. I've really enjoyed socks and blankets, and I now have your vanilla socks pattern memorized. I only completed 6 or 7 pairs of socks since the summer, but until July I had only done 1 other pair previously, so I'm on a roll. Thank you, Kay(la) for all of your work. Have a fantastic weekend!

[@lori9655]

I just wanted to comment on your vanilla sock pattern. I always knit from the toe up but decided to try your pattern and it is now the one I use all the time! It's so easy and works up fast. Thanks so much for putting it out there.

[@CrazySockLady]

That’s awesome!! 🧦 🧶

[@lisahughes6406]

Hi so happy to see you pop up in my notifications❗️Impressive total of knits for 2023! Such pretty yarn & I love them all 😊

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea IL. I turned 70 years young today 01/03

[@CrazySockLady]

Happy Birthday! ♥️

[@pamelahavey8341]

Those blue socks are gorgeous! Colors work so well together

[@marthadean1600]

Another comment. Kayla is a beautiful name. I also am amazed at the number of completed projects in a year. How in the world do you do it? 66 pairs of socks alone blows my mind.

[@rachaelwalker6490]

Hello Kayla, very beautiful name. 2023 I decided to track all my makes knitting/crochet. Didn’t track skeins in buy tracked grams out. Over 22000 grams..... yes 22kg. T-shirt yarn baskets and lots of donated blankets/beanies to those in need. Look forward to seeing your progress in 2024

[@debdouglas7345]

Love your blanket. Boy I wish I could knit as many socks as you do.😊❤

[@alecsgirl]

66 pairs of socks 😱🤯🎉 Wowza!

[@stephanieshunk3524]

Thank you for your podcasts, I always enjoy seeing you and your knits. I had such a laugh at the beginning. I replayed your intro 3 times to hear your name. I even said to my hubby, "I have been watching her for 3 years and never heard Kayla before. " I felt like such a tool and then you said the comment about the intro and I laughed and felt re-assured! Way to go for 66 socks!! I knit 27 socks this passed year and want to k nit more this year!!

[@carmeslynn]

Ditto on the vanilla socks!!!!! I'm wrapping up knitting a pair as I watch this!!!!!! So fun🥰 Carrie from Nortthern CA San Francisco Bay Area 🐕🐑☕🧵🪡🧶❤

[@joannegarfoot4279]

So good to see another podcast episode …….I’ve missed visiting with you since vlogmas ended! I hope you have a fabulous 2024 filled with love and laughter. Have you ever totted up how many grams/kilo’s you have in your amazing yarn stash? I’d be fascinated to know 😘

[@CrazySockLady]

Nope, I haven’t.

[@barbararosselot2025]

Just started a pair of socks with the pop of color. I’m becoming a sock nut! Thank you, it’s all because of you and I love making them.

[@amyhester2398]

I love West 7th Wool! Right near my office. I’m knitting a scarf right now with Hunter’s Sock in the colorway Holiday Flannel. I’m not sure if you know, but Hunter is one of the store owners. 😊

[@LadyMienna]

Im catching up and I love the way track monthly on paper. I think I need to do that. I use Ravelry as well but its not quite the same info.

[@jenniferkesler7934]

Love a good tracking recap! So fun to see and hear all about your crafting. An idea- for measuring grams out, maybe weigh your scrappy blankets now and then again at the end of the year? So much easier than keeping track of scrap ball sizes! I think that’s what I’m going to try this year.

[@leighdolin7053]

Enjoyed Vlogmas when I caught it. Spent Christmas with my darling daughter in hospital hospice. She'd been on at home hospice for 10 or so months, but took a bsd turn on the 21. We all enjoyed Christmas with her very much knowing it was her last. She passed on to heaven on New Year's Eve morning in her hubby's arms and two children bedside. It's been very hard. God has me in his arms I know. Just wanted to let you know.

[@CrazySockLady]

Sending you the biggest hug and keeping yall in my prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss. ♥️

[@leighdolin7053]

@@CrazySockLady Thanks so much Kayla!❤️

[@karinanderson7319]

Hi Kay! Thank you for this podcast. Your podcasts are always so well done, and enjoyable...even when you are perfectly human!! I love that you are following joy, and allowing yourself freedom to express as you feel it....not for everyone....but definitely what I do too🤗Your hair looks lovely!! New colour?💖 Keep well!

[@windywhistlesmlp2230]

Wow you’re so talented in knitting! Can’t believe you knitted all those. You’re one knitting machine. I’m planning on going mittens some time in the future. I crochet too.

[@janbunnell9609]

I can’t get over how fast you knit socks…I can knit pretty fast too, but my hands begin to hurt after awhile. Especially when using 0 size needles!

[@heathertucker7056]

Well Kayla certainly threw me in your intro! I have been watching you for years and never knew! Lovely to have a catch up and hear your astounding sock total for the year. Happy new year to you and the family x

[@LindaJuneDisley]

Hi Kay, enjoyed the podcast while I am making my first pair of socks for 2024. I thought 16 pairs of socks was a lot but girl, you beat that hands down. Have a wonderful weekend ❤❤❤

[@jessicad697]

Vanilla socks are my favorite kind of sock to knit too. So fun, relaxing, and just satisfying to knit.

[@mistyyork5271]

Happy 2024! Thank you for catching us up :) I agree on the sock needs, when I'm a little overwhelmed or burned out socks seem to be the only thing my brain wants.

[@carolg5770]

Oh my goodness, I feel like a knitting slacker after hearing all you got done. 2023 was a slow year for me knitting for some reason, don't know why! I have started the year with some new projects...2 KALs with 2 Ravelry friends and a scrappy sock that I fell in love with when I knit a pair for my oldest grandson's GF. 12 different scraps and I let a 12 sided dice and a 6 sided dice tell me what colors and how many rows to knit. I saw the idea on Instagram and had to try it. I'm hooked! Doing your vanilla sock pattern on DPNs-2 sets so I can knit both socks at the same time. A group I'm a member of on Ravelry started a KAL for those and we're having so much fun! Those are definitely bringing me lots of joy.

[@thekindles1183]

haha! I heard Kayla too but such a pretty name. I too am enjoying your vanilla socks. It just works when life is busy. Plus they fit my family's feet so well. Beautiful FOs! All the best, Kimberly

[@jennifermoody7363]

I think the dishcloth pattern is now on Ravelry, but it takes you to the free pdf just like your link does (?)

[@egoreknits]

I like the grams in grams out. If I forget to add the yarn used in a project I can just weigh it. Plus, I tend to loose the tags/bands from yarn I am working with. My husband has 3D printed several lazy Susan style yarn holders. So, I usually pull from the outside. With 4 kids in 3 schools I do a lot of car knitting. Love the look of the Queensland Cotton.

[@marthadean1600]

Glad you are back. Enjoyed Vlogmas but it's nice to watch your "regular" podcast. I'm with you on the garter stitch dishcloth with no holes. It's my go-to pattern and I alternate between holes and no holes. Quick and easy which makes for great TV watching or my knitting groups where conversations can be as important as knitting.

[@jennifermoody7363]

The Freckled Whimsy Christmas Club scraps might be fun to add into your advent blanket throughout the year if you feel inspired...

[@CrazySockLady]

Maybe! We will see where the year goes.

[@nicolepantojas]

I found your channel over Vlogmas :) I made my first adult sock with your pattern!

[@nicolepantojas]

I also made the pot holder - love it!

[@emilybettendorf9275]

Great to have a new podcast to listen to while I knit! Thanks for sharing all your stats and things. I plan to start tracking my stats this year, so I appreciate you sharing how you track them. I usually share my scraps with my sister, a fellow yarn crafter, so tracking grams will most likely be how I go with it. I still have to do that count, though 😂 Enjoyed it today and your q&a on insta. Have an awesome weekend!

[@reganstandlick7520]

Ever since watching your vlogmas and a few others, i feel so inspired. I want to try more socks and that cozy memories. I also just brought a new fan girls box and legacy fibers

[@marilynwalker3311]

Enjoyed your podcast. Loving the Potholder pattern using my new Tulip crochet hooks. Still working on my Christmas socks. Looking forrward to future lodcasts!

[@conniewiseman5630]

I’ve been knitting some dishcloths too and I’m glad you like the pattern I sent. It is the center part of her pattern that makes all the difference in the dishcloth. Great video.

[@diposs937]

Finished adding my advent minis to my cozy memories blanket while watching!

[@ericallerton809]

Thanks Kay,,,, Always great catch up ,,and enjoying seeing more on instagram!! Love UR DK cozy memories,,,I got inspired and started one when you did,,,,!! May do more squares for winter and get back to my fingering g weight cozy memories,,,to finish it ,,,, Trying to finish 2 pairs of socks before I start more,,,,,but,,,,,It's hard,,,!! Take care,, Elaine 🏠💖

[@anitajoslyn9082]

Happy New Year, Kay! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching your Vlogmas! Your energy and inspiration are exceptional. Thank you so much! Kay, I am in awe of those tall cabinets with doors where you have your yarn stash stored! Could you please share with us what those cabinets are, and where we might find them online?

[@CrazySockLady]

They are from IKEA.

[@MsKarenMR]

Happy Making❤!!

[@theLogstead]

I am so happy to watch this tonight. It is helping me get back into the rhythm of January and regular life 😂. Still sorting through post wonderful-time disorientation, ha.

[@normajeansicard4842]

Happy New Year, Kay! Wow 66 socks this year! Love the color of Wyatt's socks. Have a great week!

[@wendykelcey1246]

Welcome back!!

[@magsohara7908]

Love all of your socks and scrappy blankets that you have on the go. I’m fairly new to your channel and have started the vanilla socks on magic loop from your pattern and tutorial. Hope I get them finished eventually!! Also finishing off knitting a shawl that a friend started and got fed up with. Usually knit when I’m watching KZbin 🙋🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@knitalltheyarnpodcast5512]

Good luck keeping track of grams in/out! I had fun tracking mine in 2023 and I will continue this year. I’m curious to compare this year versus last year. 😂

[@CrazySockLady]

I’m really hoping I can keep it going throughout the year and beyond because I think it would be so fun to see how it compares from year to year.

[@CassieDA17]

Wow that’s a lot of socks! I thought I knit a lot of socks in 2023 with 15 pairs. I have the same goal of using more stash than bringing in, but just doing units in and out (1 Hank,skein, etc of any grams is a unit, lol) Happy New Year! I think I am the viewer that recommended that dishcloth pattern:)

[@hajuzt]

This is lovely 🙂 kind knitting regards from a new subscriber - Hanne in Denmark

[@CrazySockLady]

Welcome! So happy that you enjoyed the video!

[@susanhopkins26]

Kayla?! I was so shocked, I had to hit the rewind button to see if my ears had deceived me! Your beautiful name suits you perfectly. I’m wondering if you could give an update on the potholders you were crocheting for your sister for Christmas . (How many….what colors did you decide on?). I was so inspired that I started some for myself. 😊

[@jennidumlao3772]

I’m working with socking mostly bc they finish kinda quickly. I’ve started sweaters but I find they take too long.

[@CJ-ho1eu]

Thank you for sharing your FO’s. Love the color of Wyatt’s socks. The blanket is beautiful. This was my second year of watching your vlogmas. I was wondering how you got your podcast name. With you knitting 66 socks in 2023, I now see. I love seeing all of your socks.

[@CrazySockLady]

😂 My son Austin came up with the name, He called me the “crazy sock lady” and it just stuck! 🧦

[@jasje18]

scheepjes cal 2017 Hygge, it's croche and cross stitch todether

[@PrayedKnots]

Even "out of practice" a great episode! And I wasn’t sure I heard you right when you introduced yourself as Kayla. LOL Wondered if it something new for '24. A group MAL I was already thinking about joining, you just keep giving me one more reason. Definitely thinking about it because who doesn’t need more Crazy Sock Lady in their day?

[@CrazySockLady]

❤️❤️

[@janloughran1503]

I found out it was "Kayla" when you went to see Mumford & Sons with Cassie, when you went all starstruck 😂 I need to get through some stash, I jyst buy faster than I can knit or crochet! 😮

[@CrazySockLady]

I do the same!! 😂

[@Nathalie_knits_all_the_time]

Happy New Year! You sure are the queen of sock making! Amazing 🎉

[@kellynalley7832]

I enjoy the c2c moss stitch dishcloth by Gootie which is crocheted. Great if the yarn color changes. Great for scraps. She has a KZbin tutorial.

[@CrazySockLady]

Awesome that you have found one you like!

[@paulahardy2689]

Glad your back,I've missed your vlog!!

[@CrazySockLady]

It felt good to be back!

[@tracycharalambous5223]

Happy New Year Kayla. Thanks for a lovely podcast & here's to lots more socks in 2024

[@shirleybarbeau5839]

Happy New Year Kay!!! I am so inspired by all your socks...Love the blue pair! Looking forward to a another year of great knits!

[@barbaramartin6837]

I love the colors in Wyatt’s socks!!! One sure sign that Christmas is over is that the beautiful Christmas coffee mugs go away, and the beautiful everyday mugs come back out. Wishing you the best in 2024.❤️😊

[@CrazySockLady]

It’s always so sad to put them away!

[@deirdreevans5533]

Hi Kay. HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉 I'm so happy to see. I said, Yaay, she's back!!!😊 I love Wyatt's sock color 💕 Your choice of colors are so pretty 😍 I am determined to complete 2 knit blankets this year. One of which has been in progress since the beginning of last year( 2023 Mkal with Expression Fiber Arts called Perseverance) & the other is "Conjure" I just started on January 1, 2024. My knitting skills have improved quite a bit. I also want to knit socks. I'm giving crochet a little break. Getting bored with it. But I'm going to do what makes me happy. Have a wonderful day and stay blessed 💜🙏🏽

[@carolynnicholls7551]

QUESTION- What size & type sock blockers do you recommend? Thank you🙂

[@CrazySockLady]

I have the ones I use linked on my Amazon storefront. You want to pick the size for the foot size.

[@barbmckinlay5108]

Wyatts socks are to die for! I’ve seen podcasters subtracting out there grams used 😳. To each their own but a total waste of time for me. I want to make some Summer Lee socks when I finish my current shawl.

[@CrazySockLady]

Everyone should definitely do what works for them🧶♥️

[@granitestateyarns]

You inspired me (again) to start another scrappy blanket! I loved the DK jelly roll so much that I also had to start a DK Cozy Memories. I definitely prefer holding finhering weight double for scrappy blankets now. It really makes such a perfectly squishy, comfy project.

[@beatrizc.martin7706]

Happy new year Kay & family! Thanks for your channel, tutorials & inspo, you made me fall in love with knitting socks and have taught me everything about this wonderful craft, thank you! ❤

[@CrazySockLady]

♥️♥️

[@ravenmiller215]

I didn't know your name was Kayla. I learn something new every day. Kay and Kayla are both beautiful names! Have a wonderful day. I love watching you!

[@CrazySockLady]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@mandyhague6363]

Great to catch up with you. The blanket is looking great and the socks are lovely.👍🧶🧦

[@lindapearson3340]

Wow I didn't know your name was Kayla because I have only heard you say Kay. Your blanket is awesome. Love the socks. I am going to have to look up on how you do your Vanilla Socks on 9" circular. I may try to knit a pair of them in 2024. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@MJay77-u9z]

Happy New Year, Kay and Family! Beautiful wips and FO's! ❤ loved your Vlogmas again this year!!

[@vadec5909]

Happy New Year and Eric’s socks and Wyatt’s socks are great colors! I like the Cozy Memories blanket. WOW 66 pairs of socks! I think I got about 10 pairs done. Thank you!

[@colleenharris3981]

Happy new year to you and the family Kay 🎉 I’ve missed our daily vlogmas catchup, it’s great to see you and what’s been happening 😊

[@carolinedubose5136]

Your holiday blanket is beautiful! Add ing another year of advent to it will make it super yummy!!

[@louiseberesford5203]

Happy New Year to you and your family, loved your vlogmas! Thanks for sharing your December with us. A Amazing totals for 2023 ❤

[@barbaramcrae8425]

Love the name Kayla!! It's so pretty!! Just finished the heel flap on a pair of vanilla socks....doing both at the same time, but on separate needles. I'd be afraid to set something aside for that long,as I might not be around to get back to it!😄😄

[@elaineenstone6834]

Happy New Year Kay to you and your family. What amazing totals you have achieved in 2023. 🇬🇧

[@JanRamsay]

Happy New year from Canada its great to see you can’t wait to follow along with all your future projects

[@anitawessels3932]

Happy New year Kay. Happy crafting in 2024 and Thanks for all the vlogs and podcasts.

[@chirp3834]

Thank you for another amazing podcast❤

[@josiejocreates]

Haha I also had no idea your name was Kayla. That's too funny! Loved catching up with you, Kay!

[@joannamartin7917]

I’m so glad Wyatt has decided he likes Mum-made socks again. Not all that surprised though, he seems such a mini-Eric!❤❤

[@CrazySockLady]

He for sure is! ☺️♥️

[@SandPell123]

LOL, when I heard Kayla, I had to rewind just to make sure I heard correctly.

[@CrazySockLady]

🤣😂

[@susanrichards3971]

Kay, I really struggle to avoid holes at the corners of my gussets, even though I tried picking up the extra stitch as you describe. Any more tips,please? Happy New Year!

[@CrazySockLady]

I show on my tutorials how I close up any gaps by weaving it together on the inside ♥️

[@zsazsajones2440]

Happy New Year Kay im going to list all of my progects this this year. Lets see how long it last lol . did you mention your nieces sweater ? 66pr of socks oh my.

[@CrazySockLady]

Yes, I included sweaters in the total. I finished 2 sweaters in 2023. 🧶

[@juliejealous632]

I love your blanket. I am knitting one, too, but with just sock yarn, it started out as leftovers, but I have been buying a few mini skeins here and there so I could keep working on it! Happy New Year to you all. I hope 2024 is an amazing one for you all.

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

Happy New Year! I so enjoyed your Vlogmas videos and will definitely miss them lol. West 7th Wool is my favorite LYS!

[@micheledelacruz4301]

Happy New Year! Here's to another year of all the makings and fun. Thank you for sharing your stats, wowee! Inspiring me to want to get more done this year and include more of my epp into my mix. Blessings to y'all!

[@beckymadison1926]

Kay, what about your temperature blanket? I decided to start one this year and would love to see yours! ❤

[@CrazySockLady]

I showed it on a previous podcast. I finished it off early.

[@dogviews]

I’m having a hard time purchasing your patterns on Ravelry. I just purchased a pattern from a different designer and had no problems

[@CrazySockLady]

Sorry, I’m not sure what the issue would be. Everything shows to be working well on my end.