Episode 216 / The scrappier the better

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[@gwenrushing9794]

I received the same Row One yarns. The first yarn I used turned my fingers green. I rinsed the yarn several times and it continued to bleed. I picked a dark blue yarn from the bag, rinsed it and it bled quite a bit as well. Just wanted you to be aware. I've never had that happen to me before, but I've only been knitting for about a year.

[@CynthiaBraley]

I have to share this. My husband is also a huge Dr. Who fan, but he doesn't have a Dr. Who tattoo, and I'm not a fan at all. I tried watching, but I just don't get it. I went and bought the last Dr. Who skein from must stash yarns for my husband, but I'm going to make him a hat. He doesn't take good care of his socks, so I can't make him any.

[@granitestateyarns]

My husband bought me the Chrismassy Yarn Club for my birthday!!! This month's is SO PRETTY. I'm nearly done my socks.

[@marilynwalker3311]

Really enjoyed Crocheting Cara Shawl for my SIL. Scrappy granny crochet blanket soon. Happy belated anniversary!

[@barbaramcewen]

I am working on the Get Ziggy crochet shawl by Sandra Paul and it has a really neat design to do the pattern increases that is kind of genius. Mine is striped in a 90s-ish denim blue and variagated almost neon pink, blue and white. Should be fun!

[@LindaSimpson]

Hi Kay, loving the blanket and beautiful yarns. Cute mug too ❤❤❤

[@petragrund6730]

Hi Kay, working on 2 pairs of socks, working them tendem so they'll be done at almost the same time. And a testknit, almost done with that too, going strong. Happy knitting, Petra

[@Mckee4055]

Working on a pair of cashmere socks that are a gift for a friend. But I’ve recently taken a Learn to Crochet class and really want to start a Granny Stripe blanket.

[@anitawessels3932]

The yarnerble yarn is beautiful. I am currently only working on my scrappy Battenburg blanket.

[@juliekennedy1296]

I have been sewing inall the ends into 13 bags of 12 circles each with two colours so I can join them to make the “hexi love bloanket” sorry can’t find the pattern for the author. If you google itbis a free pattern.lots of fun but don’t leave all the weaving in like I did😂❤ 4 bags to go. Then the great pattern hunt begins❤❤

[@rosimom]

I've got WIP's looking at me sadly but somehow I forgot the most important thing, rest frequently. I now have a torn ligament in my thumb, in the poor had that was recently operated and was just starting to feel good. Now another surgery to repair said tendon is in my immediate future. There's a lesson there, don't ignore pain. The yarn you received looks lovely.

[@CrazySockLady]

Ouch! Wishing you a speedy recovery! ♥️

[@vadec5909]

I love your socks , the Yarnable color will be awesome for your nieces!

[@carolinelaplante5857]

Love the colors in the Dr Who socks ❤

[@anyotherusername6448]

Right now I keep switching between projects, no favorites, but I recently discovered that I have too many projects and not enough bags... instead of going "gee, I should should finish a project or two" I went "let's start a new project of making a crochet bag" haha

[@KCYarnie]

October 2023 was my first YARNABLE box and both the main color and the mini have had the month and year listed on the color label.

[@jennyzuniga4676]

❤ my most recent favorite project is a Felix Cardigan (for me) with yarn my sweet Aunt sent me from her friend's farm. 😊😊😊

[@wg97627]

Happy Anniversary to you and Eric! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Currently working on a Musselburgh hat, vanilla socks, and The Cozy Comfort Throw and I can't decide right now which is my favorite, because I love them all!!

[@CrazySockLady]

Thank you!! ♥️♥️

[@sophiewiest1493]

can we just appreciate that you are knitting, reading and treadmillwalking at the same time? I barely have the time to do one of that at a time these days.

[@CrazySockLady]

I make sure I’m up bright and early to squeeze it in before my day gets crazy 🤪

[@lanaparker293]

I working on a Stephen West garter squish blanket. I love how many scraps it uses.

[@beanaasz4069]

January was a finish-it month. I made 3 pairs of socks for my 18-month-old great granddaughter, finished a workaday scarf and my beginner brioche beanie. I am still working on my son's sweater (Smokin' by Jarrod Flood), on the button bands and shawl collar, then the pockets and sew the underarms and I am done. Started a pair of toe-up socks (my preferred method) two-at-a-time. I usually do vanilla socks but decided to try patterned, so am doing Heel Toe Do Si Do. Took me a while to remember the pattern, but now I'm moving right along and can do them as my take-along project. Happy anniversary.

[@janbunnell9609]

I am working on Coorie in Poncho using Chelsea Yarns fingering weight yarn…love it!

[@SparkyJoon]

First- Happy Anniversary! I finished the pieces of my first ever sweater, and seamed the shoulders , but am stuck on the instructions for the neckline , so… I started another one in the same pattern for my husband.😂 I’m hoping to find someone to help me with deciphering the instructions soon because I really want to wear mine this year!The only other things I’ve ever knit are socks, (I taught myself to knit for the sole purpose of knitting socks) but now I want sweaters to match my socks, and I buy my shoes specifically because they allow me to see my socks when I wear them. 🤣

[@CrazySockLady]

Thank you! ♥️ I would suggest reaching out to the pattern designer for assistance. 🧶

[@crochetingcatholic]

Love this! Right now I’m working on a find your fade shawl using 2023 fibre Fox advent and my first pair of vanilla socks! Cant stop with either of them 😅

[@thekindles1183]

That sweater will be so handsome for Wyatt. I had to sign up for the Christmas club. So cute! I'm working on the post modern love cardigan and your sock pattern. Having fun with both! Happy Weekend! - Kimberly

[@lauramcd680]

I am working on my very first knitted pair of socks. Vanilla sock pattern in 9” circulars. Have both worked to the heel. Just started the first heel! Excited about the socks. 😊

[@lisab.3116]

My current project.........well one of them that I just can't put down is my scrappy memories blanket. 😊

[@hollybellknits]

Frieda McFadden is my faaaaavorite author. I only have a few left and I'll have read all of her books. So addictive!!

[@jacquelinecleary8444]

I am working on the cozy knitter 2023 advent. My first 2 socks at the same time and I can’t put it down. 😊

[@deannaridgway3639]

Hi Kay! The Row One minis are adorable! I had been looking for a Christmas advent so I'm going to get a Row One subscription instead. I can't wait - thanks for sharing and the discount code!

[@debracubitt6191]

Socks cable sweater blanket Most enjoyable to follow your progress!!😮

[@carolinagirlstitcher]

Yarnable hasn’t always put the month and year. They started doing it around September (I think) of last year. So not long. But I’m glad they are!!

[@CrazySockLady]

Me too!!! Now if I don't work it up in the month I receive it, I'll know when it is from! I wish I would have wrote the months on the ones that I have from past years that haven't been worked up yet.

[@karinanderson7319]

Always Fun Kay, and Inspiring! Thank you! Try Cold Brewing that passionfruit tea.....sooooo good!!🤗💖

[@jomeurer9444]

Just truly enjoying finishing old WIPs!!!! It’s such a sense of accomplishment…so this includes a pair of socks, a blanket , an advent wrap and a shawl. Then it’s casting on new things to create new WIPS to finish by, let’s say, next year! 😂

[@teresaparmelee3319]

Hi. Im working on simple scarf with Lang Ayumi Baumwoole Mako. The color I can't find on the label, I call it a Aquamarine color. I enjoyed you sharing all you are working on. 😊😊😊

[@KirstyKnitsnSews]

Love seeing all your progress!! I'm working through my wips that I started last year. At the moment I'm back to the MKAL from October. I finished a top down sweater last week but the neck was too wide so I did some sweater surgery and decreased , then redid the ribbing...twice. The first time was too small! I think it's good now but decided to finish this episode and knit on something else before getting the recipient to try it on 😂

[@annef.3387]

Right now your Spread the Love fingerless mitts in Yarnable Frosty Fox color, I’m loving the pattern and the beautiful color, can’t put them down

[@tammydecker6381]

I can't stop knitting on my Central Park Hoodie. Ot is cabled, and I am already almost done with one sleeve. It is worked in pieces, and I am really enjoying the process! ❤

[@ericallerton809]

Love scrappy projects the best🎉🎉🎉 So have scrappy socks!!!loving them!!! Granny wrap to crochet!!!the reading shawl is scrappy!!!!!!!❤❤ Happy anniversary for saturday!!have a great weekend!!! Elaine 🏠♥️

[@conniesmith1081]

Happ Anniversary Kay! Have a great Satursay!

[@elisemenz9387]

Scrappy EPP Kay!! The scrappier the better!!!

[@annetteaustin8314]

I got my first Yarnable it is so pretty. Thank you for telling us about it. Can’t wait to get the next one.

[@melissaemery8686]

I’m working on the Coorie In poncho, on the bottom ribbing. 400+ stitches in rib 😮. I want to finish it by Sunday to wear for church. If it’s too warm I might wear it anyway.

[@CrazySockLady]

Oh my goodness! 😮 You can do it!! Knit knit knit!! 🧶

[@elisemenz9387]

Scrap wrap @knittedbyjacquiverbeek. Free pattern half fish stitch. Love!!!!!!! Mini scrappy fun

[@Waninggibbouscreations]

Working on a Sample knit of the Riders wrap in Fourth Wing inspired colors

[@jsabri6324]

My favorite project currently is my Sweet Shop blanket. It is a fantastic Advent/scrap project, and I can't recommend it enough. I do love my Row One minis and am saving them for my upcoming Cozy Memories blanket. There is no such thing as too many scraps! *the 'new' antique sock blockers fit right in your decor! ❤

[@melindaw5229]

That's my favorite right now too! Such a cozy, happy knit.

[@wheeltrish]

I am currently obsessed with my Coziest Memory Blanket. I started it about two weeks ago and I think I’m on my 9th square. I’m not a fast knitter, plus I only have.a little while in the evenings for knitting. I’m using your idea for directional placement of the squares, as well as for the beginning and end of each row. Mine is half scrappy, and then the not scrappy squares are one of three colors and will surround some of the squares so they sort of look like flowers. At least I hope they will. We’ll see if what I’m envisioning in my head works out. :)

[@CrazySockLady]

That sounds awesome 😍

[@patriciaboughton5501]

Happy Anniversary! Hope you get the socks done😀. The sweater is beautiful!

[@CrazySockLady]

Thank you! ♥️

[@faithhunter9295]

I loved all of the scrappy projects but lately I haven’t been able out down my Selena Slipover Dress.

[@heatherhaught6445]

This is a small project but I am knitting a hat out of Purl Soho's Simply Yak yarn. It is so soft. It is what I want to knit. Can't wait to have the hat as well. Love your scrappy blankets!

[@michellekitson5405]

Hi Kay. Love your scrappy blanket. I have started using my left over fingering sock yarn and made small squares and hexagons but still have yarns left over so I might start a scrappy crochet blanket as well. You have inspired me. The sleeve on Waytt's jumper is looking great. You have done alot of work on it. I can't put down knitting vanilla socks with Ruby and Roses yarn. I knit these when it is too hot for me to crochet the Catherine Wheel pattern that I have crocheted into a baby blanket. I have made one with pink, yellow blue and mint and white for a girl and I have now started a blue , mint and white one for a boy as we are expecting a grand baby in a few months. Love seeing the mail goodies. beautiful yarn. Happy anniversary. Enjoy. Thank you.

[@kathyirwin8716]

I’m at the border stage of my Stitch in Time scrappy blanket and can’t put it down. Only 5 more blocks to go before I seam them all together! You’ve inspired me to start a Granny Stripe Blanket after I finish this one. When my husband and I were dating almost 50 (!) years ago, I crocheted him a granny square blanket. I haven’t done any crocheting since then so I thought it would be fun to crochet something similar but different with some of my scraps/minis (SO MANY LEFTOVERS!)

[@chrissyfarmer2949]

Happy Anniversary!! Sweater is looking so yummy!!

[@CJ-ho1eu]

All the yarns are beautiful. The yarnable yarn is so gorgeous. Can’t wait to see it knitted up.

[@graceyj7996]

Love that scrappy blanket! I FINALLY FINISHED my Follow Your Path socks and now flying through Vanilla Socks😊 That mug is so cute and my first thought was “Oh you should put a pair of socks in with that gift”!!!

[@dianegiannini8968]

I love when you show the Mountain State stitches bag. Reminds me of meeting you and buying the bag from your shop when we came to Ohio. First day of Summer Sock Camp 2021. I always have a pair of socks in my bag….car knitting!

[@elizabethcastratarocapua]

I started to make magic balls out of my scrappy yarn. This is so fun to then knit because I am not sure what colorway comes next.

[@heathertucker7056]

Your progress on the sweater sleeve looks great and a lovely pattern design. I love everything scrappy and just love using up bits and pieces and yes, socks are my favourite knitting!

[@JADufault21]

I was raised by two generations of coffee drinkers. I make my own hot chocolate mix, recipe from when I was a kid (I'm in my early 60s). Recently, I wanted to add green tea to my diet, but not one to add milk and sugar to tea. I make the green tea and then add that to the hot chocolate mix. I don't notice any real change to my hot chocolate, and the powdered milk is enough to keep the tea from upsetting my stomach.

[@shelleycraft4273]

LOL! I feel the same way about opening several yarn packages when the whole family is home😊 I'm currently working on my second Coorie In Poncho. I'm not a big garment knitter, but for some reason I can't put down this project.

[@carolg5770]

I've been working through the WIPs that have been languishing WAY too long in project bags. I managed to get 2 done this week....boy does it feel good. I have 2 more shawls that I want to finish that are going slowly but.....I fell off the cliff and cast on another cowl/shoulder cozy last night. It's super easy knitting so should be good for Super Bowl watching. My daughter just took up quilting so I've spent a lot of time going through my fabric stash for stuff to pass to her. That's been fun. She made me a beautiful table runner which is so special because it was her first project....and I have to say, it's making me want to try quilting. Heaven knows I've got enough calico here to try something. Maybe I'll add it to the 2024 list....maybe. :)

[@yashimi]

Happy anniversary! I love the scrappy projects and might get the Row One suscription because I love scrappy projects too! Thank you for all the discount codes! I'm currently finishing my second sock tonight of my first pair ever knitted thanks to your tutorials! I started them dec. 1st but set them down a lot for crochet projects. My goal was to be done by Valentines so I made it!

[@michelledecandia]

I'm working on my sweater that I started early last year. It's a raglan top-down and I'm finally on the sleeves! Hopefully I'll still have some cold days to wear it since it's already back in the high-70s this week. Gotta love Florida weather... Then I need to knit some heart socks for a gift. I just bought a 9 inch circular needle to try. I love that yarnable box! The extras are so cute!

[@alisavanrooyen1030]

Oh those socks for your nieces are going to be gorgeous! You make me want to make all the scrappy things.

[@stacikinman7618]

I have been getting Yarnable since August 2023, and the month and date has been on the yarn tags since I joined. 😁 Happy Anniversary! ❤

[@krisvanallen]

The little pouch - in your purse for ear/i pods

[@ACG321]

I started a pair of vanilla socks two years ago from your pattern/video tutorial. And only finished one sock plus the ribbing of the second. I’ve been home sick with the ‘vid this week and went through all my hibernating wips. I finished the second sock in one day! Now I’m obsessed with making socks!!! I get the Farmers Daughter Fibers monthly sock club and I can’t knit fast enough for all the socks I want to knit now. Oooh and The Housemaid’s Secret is good! That’s the only book of hers that I’ve read lol.

[@trishasmith1758]

I feel your pain on the judgement from your family when packages of yarn arrive 😂 I hear the exact same comments, "Mom got more yarn" LOL

[@CrazySockLady]

🤣🤣

[@leelee771000]

I just bought The Teacher in town today. Happy Anniversary to you both

[@CrazySockLady]

Thank you!!

[@juliecondon6933]

I’m trying to finish a pair of socks for my husband, using worsted weight yarn. He loves wearing them around the house and obviously without shoes on. I’m also working on a cardigan for myself, using a pattern from Tin Can Kits. I always love watching you and credit you for my sock knitting.

[@iceangels76]

Omg the way my jaw dropped when you showed the Yarnable colorway!! So stunning! 🤩🤩🤩

[@peggyisme]

you can cold brew the tea overnight on the counter or in the fridge, no hot water needed.

[@kathydehnel6172]

Oh my goodness! I love your WIPS. I’ve told you before that I’m from Wisconsin, mostly in reference to our weather. It’s been a crazy winter. I’m so happy that we got the blizzard a few weeks ago. Yesterday we had thunderstorms AND tornadoes. Ridiculous! I hope it doesn’t make a turn and go back to winter. At this point it would be so depressing.

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

Love your scrappy blanket!! I just started a Tunisian Crochet scrappy blanket and I am absolutely addicted to it. Your podcast is making my laundry folding marathon a lot more enjoyable!!

[@carolinedubose5136]

The Yarnable yarn for February is so pretty!! Your nieces are going to love their socks!!

[@josiejocreates]

I just did a sock with a shirt row heel and loved it so much I couldn’t stop knitting until I could do it again on the second sock! I started the second sock’s heel while spending knitting time with you today! 🤩

[@melaniecrochets]

I can’t stop making earrings. Mushrooms & hearts.

[@theminimalknitter]

I’m working on a Dartmoor sweater and I can’t stop knitting on it! The combination of yarn is amazing and it feels like a kitten! Wyatt’s sweater will look great when it’s done!

[@juliejealous632]

I have 2 favourite knitting projects. Socks for my daughter, she never shows any interest in my crafting usually but she actually asked for a pair of hand knit socks ❤ I am also loving my scrappy cozy memories blanket, also my English paper piecing project is bringing me great joy so I have to share my time between the 3 each day. See you next time

[@MarysFiberCreations]

Hi Kay. Scrappy projects are the best! Happy Anniversary!

[@CrazySockLady]

Thank you!!! ♥️

[@cindymswyo]

Oh my, love your Freckled Whimsy sock set! All your yarn acquisitions are wonderful.

[@lmgl69]

Your Morning Coffee pattern ❤! Can’t stop the thoughts of all the socks I could make for other people with yarn in my stash! February is my selfish knitting month because I go in for thumb surgery in March. Trying to stay focused but it’s hard! Also, started my coziest memory blanket!

[@CrazySockLady]

I hope you have an easy surgery and recovery! ♥️

[@libertylady64]

Scrappy projects are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your work with us!

[@jennlovesyarn]

Cannot put down my Salty Days Sweater!!

[@elaineenstone6834]

Love the progress on the scrappy blanket and Wyatt's sweater. Currently one pair of socks on the go and just about to cast on a sweater. 🇬🇧

[@melmack2003]

I love working on my Norwegian Selbu mittens.....I've made pairs for about a dozen family and friends. They captivate me! 🙂

[@darkpassionyarn]

I received my first Yarnable order this month and my jaw dropped when I saw the colorway, it’s just so pretty! All the little extras were great too. I also decided to get the fingering weight as well. Very excited to see how it knits up. Thank you so much for the $5 off code! It was what made me decide to try my first yarn subscription

[@CrazySockLady]

I’m so happy that you loved your first yarnable!! ♥️

[@ApplesandPeanutButter]

I have been working on my Full of Minis Hat hoping for some snow really cold temps before winter ends 🤞

[@CrazySockLady]

I’m hoping for one more too!

[@kristinahill3708]

I'm currently knitting socks for my teen daughters and for me using sewrella yarn Gilmore Girls collection yarn. Turned a heel while watching this lovely episode. It was like having my own little coffee knitting catch up.

[@elliemkoons]

Kay, for some reason I randomly cast on your shawl pattern “A Guiding Light”, and I CANNOT PUT IT DOWN. I am already over halfway done and I just started it a few days ago 😂 I also have another new obsession, it’s the show The Gilded Age and I love it so much that I already restarted it over again. I feel like you’d love it since you mentioned liking Downton Abbey! Maybe not something to watch with Erik, but if you need a perfect comfort show for knitting, check it out.

[@CrazySockLady]

That’s awesome! Thats such a fun pattern. I will definitely check out the show!

[@jenniferrace4468]

I've been bitten by the spring fever bug when it was 60 degrees in Michigan, so I've casted on the sub-pop tee. Using a stash yarn I picked up on a trip to Chicago by Stone Barn Fibers in their Dragonfly color way.

[@diposs937]

I got up to check on one of my yarnable projects I’m working on from a few years ago and definitely no month or date. They’re DK sock yarn called Laugh S’more Worry Less. Ordered extra so I wouldn’t run out. Now to finish them!!

[@janamauney8038]

I LOVE the Alabama "Cowboy Way" show. Every pair of socks I make is thanks to your videos. Thank you.

[@user-bo2nw3py1n]

I can't stop knitting on #emotionalsupportchicken. Working on chicken #2. You would love it ...make a scrappy one.

[@pamleverette3860]

You and your sock knitting are so inspiring and NOW ALL THE BLANKETS!!!! LOVE

[@lisalane2773]

I am currently knitting a pair of socks 🧦 made with Christmas yarn from Yarn of My Dreams from 2022. On the last sock. I will be caking up my February Yarnable tomorrow that is so beautiful 😍

[@carmeslynn]

Good morning to you Kay! Love waking up to find a new episode from you. That sweater for your son is the BOMB! I think pretty much not many high school guys walking around who can say their beautiful fisherman's sweater was made by their mom!!!!!! A rare keepsake for sure🥰. Hope you have a great day, you sure made mine off to a good start-drinking wonderful coffee!!!! Thx! Ciao for now and knitting hugs, Carrie from Northern San Francisco Bay Area (GO NINERS🏉🏉🏉!!!!!) 😘❤🐶🐑🌺☕🧵🪡🧶

[@lynnsteele7052]

always love the weekly catch up! Wyatt's sweater is looking great, i finished one GD's birthday sweater last week and im casting on another birthday sweater tomorrow, i have 2 pair of grand daughters that have birthdays 5-6 weeks apart, so it's intense knitting time! after this i get a break and can knit for me, i love scrappy socks and i have 2 pair on the needles, it's nice to switch projects out, cannot get bored that way! have a good week and Happy Anniversary!! ♥

[@CrazySockLady]

Thank you! ♥️

[@RunWithHooksNYarn]

I am working on a few different socks, a scrappy cozy memories blanket, and a scrappy granny stripe blanket ❤

[@debracubitt6191]

Your Dr Who socks are fabulous 🎉😊

[@Knit1.Tea2]

I’m loving my cozy memories blanket! I had never thought I would enjoy knitting one but I started on January 1st and am loving it!!