Episode 254 / Crazy Sock Lady

[@sweetbirdcrochet]

Hey Kayla! Avid crocheter here! I have an unpopular opinion (at least with many crocheters): knitted socks are better than crochet socks! I've always wanted to learn how to knit so I can make socks. So, as 2025 is quickly approaching, I decided to dive in and teach myself to knit while working up your vanilla socks. I'm so glad I found you and love that you are a sister in Christ and share your faith here! 💛

[@CrazySockLady]

Love that you’re learning to knit and knit socks! 🎉🎉❤️

[@happycrabknits9109]

I love using 9 inch for socks if that helps

[@sweetbirdcrochet]

@happycrabknits9109 I'm using 9 in circulars. I've restarted 3 times b/c my tension was soo tight! I crochet a lot of amigurumi so my tension leans super tight. I have to keep reminding myself to be loosey goosey!

[@ljtnc6012]

Your story is just like mine a few years ago when I decided to learn to knit after 20+ years of crocheting. I thought socks were the first thing everyone knit - LOL. They actually are not a new beginner project! I persevered with many tears and watched tons of KZbin tutorials and finally completed a pair of socks. If you find yourself getting too frustrated or having hurting hands (like I did) I would recommend doing a few simpler projects first. But I love knitting and making socks!❤

[@sweetbirdcrochet]

@ljtnc6012 my husband said, "leave it to my wife to choose the tiny needles to learn how to knit!" I say, "go big or go home." 😅 I'm working my way through it. Kayla's tutorial helps!

[@lorrainekrahn4498]

Thanks for the ideas for bookmarks. I’m working on my 4th Musselburgh hat, I love the idea of making a scrappy Musselburgh. I too enjoy crafting Christmas gifts. Most are knitted but some crocheted. My local library ladies asked me to make The Very Hungry Caterpillar (complete with the foods he eats). I’m not charging for this, just using from my stash, and a couple friends have donated some of the yarn.

[@pattward7198]

Years ago, I made bookmarks from fingering weight cotton and they have lasted and lasted! I put charms on the tips and sometimes something across the top. For men, I took pieces from fishing hook type kits, with a brass or copper fish, and tacked through the tiny holes at each end across the flat top and put a weight from the kit on the tip. I still see them in use and am happy about that! I didn't have to starch them and they have kept their shape. I did use some texture rather than plain stocking stitch. Enjoy your podcasts! I also get excited making gifts for others.

[@AnnemarieTome]

Rushing off to make my Bible study group each a bookmark. What a lovely idea! Thanks

[@sharbear1968]

Kayla, you’re one of my favorites to watch. Your faith and kindness shine through the camera. Blessings for a wonderful time with your company and upcoming Thanksgiving.

[@carolg5770]

Your Bible study friends must have been over the moon happy with their surprise gift! Love all the WIPs you have going. I finished my daughter's Rhinebeck Roomies and am so happy with the finished socks. I have some yarn set aside for a pair for me, maybe after the holidays. Oh my goodness, I too want to cast on all the things. I went stash diving this afternoon and bagged up some projects for later. I'd better hide them though-I need to focus on Christmas gift knitting. I get distracted WAYY too easily. :)

[@KPknits]

Another lovely episode:) I'm enjoying seeing your M. scrappy hat grow. With all the snow I want to cast on all the things. Have a great weekend~

[@shellygrimsley7809]

Love the bookmarks for bible study. What a terrific idea! They all look great and if they curled a little on me I would be unbothered. They’ll lay flat in the book! Hope you had a great weekend with your company. I got to visit good friends in Indiana and had a fabulous time!

[@jananselmo9391]

Those Garfield cat socks are fabulous. I can just see the tabby cat in them.

[@jessys9868]

Oh my goodness! The energy in that broadcast blew my hair right back! If you knit anywhere as fast as you get when you’re excited, I have no doubt there will be many many socks and the next podcast! I just love starting my morning and my making with you anda cup of good coffee! Enjoy your company this weekend

[@CrazySockLady]

😂🤣 that made me laugh. And I do feel like I knit faster when I’m excited 😂

[@caraxkins]

I love the bookmarks 😍. I do a lot of marling so when I make a color swatch, my mom loves keeping them to use as bookmarks. Ill have to feed two birds with one scone and swatch in the bookmark pattern hehe.

[@nicolehamilton3483]

The energy you exude is absolutely catching! I’m always so energized to make all the things after watching you gush about your projects. Thank you for the light and love you project into our world. You are a blessing to us all!!! 💗

[@CrazySockLady]

❤️ ❤️

[@Pine-uc7pm]

Good morning! Love the scrappy hat. Enjoy your company.❤

[@LindaJuneDisley]

Hi Kayla, hope you had a fantastic weekend and managed some knitting done. Love the book marks and socks. I am working on gift socks at the moment which is the last of the gift knitting. I have also finished my twelfth wearable for this year which was my goal. Have a great week ❤❤❤

[@mylifeknits]

Lovely bookmarks and fun socks for you son :)) Thank you always for sharing your videos with us :)

[@EveChan1804]

Just sitting here and knitting on some socks for a friend of mine as well. She’ll receive a advent/Christmas/birthday package 🤭

[@ericallerton809]

❤good morning ,,kay🎉🎉 Love ,love ur bookmarks,,,great idea,,,, And the musselburgh,,,,!!! I am going to cast on my very first musselburgh this weekend!!! So excited to do a scrappy One,,, Love Sara!!!oh my,,,,,I laugh too and cast on more,,,,so fun,,,🎉🎉 Thanks ,have great weekend, ELAINE 🏠💗💗

[@courtniebri]

I know exactly what you mean when you talk about your Bible study! Mine meets Wednesdays, too and it has meant so much to me. I've learned so much! It's truly wonderful. I wanted to make bookmarks for mine last year, but never got around to it. You are so fast and determined with your gift knitting!

[@Tinacrafts2]

Ohh…that blue from Mountain Sage will make a gorgeous hat! Glad you reminded me about the Littlest Charm Co so I can get a nutcracker charm. Alarm set…check!

[@marilynwalker3311]

I, too love gift making. The bookmarks are quite beautiful.

[@crochetlandbybrittany3006]

The bookmarks are very beautiful and inspiring. I took your advice and went down to a medium size for the socks I'm making as a Christmas gift. So thank you for that. Also glad that you had time for the podcast today, I look forward to them every week

[@wendykelcey1246]

Love your various sock yarns! Can’t wait to see the yellow one (probably next week lol)

[@laurienowland8584]

Thank you for taking the time to podcast on such a busy week! It’s much appreciated!

[@LDSVenus]

Love your son’s socks. I’m a big fan of Garfield as well, love the Garfield cartoons. I know you’re really busy, but glad you made time for this podcast today, allowed me to relax for a few minutes and enjoy your projects. :)

[@juliecondon6933]

Thanks for the podcast, I always look forward to them every Friday!!! I get excited to make things for others, especially my granddaughter. My go to item for her are hats, especially holiday hats. I’m working on a Santa hat for her but then decided to surprise her Mom and Dad (my son) with matching hats. Then I got a wild idea to make matching hats for some friends granddaughters. Hopefully I can get them all done by the end of the month.

[@mommajessknits]

Loved Sara’s video and like you I wanted to cast on all the things, but then I realized I have all the things already cast on. 😂 I also remembered that I have two advent sock sets coming and I’ll need four needles to be free…. Or buy more needles. 😂 Enjoy your company this weekend.

[@CrazySockLady]

Totally buy more needles! haha! 😂

[@kristinahill3708]

Gorgeous projects! How wonderful you've found a great Bible study group.

[@kathyeaston3167]

Hi Kayla I love your video and also those hats you are sooo busy. Have fun this weekend. Kathy

[@marybeth123]

The bookmarks are beautiful!! What an awesome gift.

[@mariatorres3171]

Thanks again for sharing your makes and I’m sure your bible group was so blessed by the bookmarks 💕💕💕

[@sandypariseau5461]

Love the bookmarks! I have made 7 so far and they curled up while making so I blocked them to stay flat. Thank you for the gift idea.

[@Stitched2theMACZ]

I enjoyed another amazing episode! I love the bookmarks and I plan on making some for my kids, nieces and nephews for Christmas this year

[@conniewiseman5630]

Another great video! ALL that beautiful yarn 🧶 wowsie!

[@acadrienne]

Thanks for sharing all of your fun projects and tips! When you cake your yarns for socks, are you dividing the skein in two? That’s what it looked like with your last yellow and brown sets. If so, how do you actually do that? I can’t figure out how to weigh my yarn when it’s partially on a swift and partially on a ball winder.

[@CrazySockLady]

Yep. Just cake the yarn up and then cake up half of the cake, cut the yarn and then cake up the other half.

[@acadrienne]

@ oh! I’ve never used a ball winder for anything other than yarn on a swift… sounds interesting and a little scary 😁 🧶 Thanks!

[@8Gammie]

thanks for being there, Kayla. Love the Garfield socks and the whole video... take good care.

[@victoriasmith9334]

The bookmarks are beautiful ❤

[@carolinelaplante5857]

The nutcracker charm is adorable ❤

[@bettifelton7435]

The musselburgh hat looks so pretty. Love the colors and it will look so nice and be fun to wear 🧶

[@micheledelacruz4301]

I'm not crying, you are. I get joy from giving as well. Have a blessed week friends. Thank you for sharing Kay.

[@CrazySockLady]

❤️❤️

[@kimgourley2723]

This time of year I’m excited about all crafty things!

[@emilylee9441]

The bookmarks are lovely. Lucky ladies in your Bible study group!❤

[@cindyb9113]

God bless you too Kayla! You are putting such a huge smile on my face!!! I know God’s smile is way bigger than mine over you❤️ I continue to lift you up to Him in prayer for Godly boldness and courage as you share your faith! And Bible studies with woman who you connect with are soooo amazing! Oh and your knitting is awesome too ❤😂❤ You are very inspiring!😊

[@CrazySockLady]

Thank you SOOOO much for the prayers!! I feel them ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@granitestateyarns]

I love those bookmarks! I need to knit one for my Bible, too. Great idea! How sweet of you to give them out to your Bible study ladies, too ❤

[@heathertucker7056]

Your bible study friends must have been so happy to receive those lovely book marks. Love the colour of the new Musselborough hat that will be started soon! Take care x

[@elaineenstone6834]

Thank you Kayla. The book marks are a really thoughtful knit. Have a great weekend. 🇬🇧

[@emmagilchrist840]

So glad to see you this morning!

[@suzettegaybba-vanzyl6484]

Hi from a hot 🥵 warm South Africa Coffee not a plan on this stage Love love the bookmarks Busy with a quick pair of socks for a online auction My scrappy musselburre hat going strong ❤ also a auction item for disabled people in January Maaauw socks I love Garfield 🐈

[@TinaCasna-Clark-gg2dm]

Good morning Ms Kayla. I am a convert to the Kayla Litton sock method with 9" circular and light bulb markers. Gee each sock in the pair is the same size. That's a new one for me. Lol.

[@theLogstead]

Being excited for holiday gift making is a very special kind of inspiration. I love the book marks, and I'm sure your recipients will too! ❤

[@brenna1066]

I bought the Rheinbeck Roomies pattern during sock camp and didn’t realize until now that I STILL hadn’t started a pair! Time to wind some yarn… 😉

[@aprilmay8538]

Good morning! Thank you for taking time to visit with us today! I’m also am doing the Bible recap, we are almost done! You are a light and you shine brightly! God bless you and thank you for your encouragement. ❤

[@CrazySockLady]

❤️❤️

[@bikergmaknits1062]

Good Morning! I just love how you are sharing your journey of faith in your podcast! And, I have my ladies Bible study on Wednesdays too! ❤

[@CrazySockLady]

This year has been all about me becoming more bold in my faith! ❤️ it’s been such an amazing journey. I love that yall meet on Wednesdays too!

[@bikergmaknits1062]

@@CrazySockLady ❤️🙏❤️

[@HappyCraftyHomemaker]

I love the Bible Study book mark idea! I don't have a group right now but I need to remember that!

[@mountainsagefiberco]

Love that you’re using Twinkling Lights for a musselburgh! It’ll be perfect! ❤

[@CrazySockLady]

I can’t wait to get it started!

[@judicrafts143]

I watched Lovesockwool the other day, and felt totally validated in casting on a couple more projects! I’m “exstarted” too! 😅

[@CrazySockLady]

😂🤣

[@nannayaya37]

Good morning! Yes I love watching Sara on Sara Love Sock Wool. She cracks me up!! Loved her new video. Have an awesome week!! 🌻🌻🌻

[@anneburlingham9860]

I’ve started a Musselburgh because of your inspiration! Thank you!

[@deighz33]

Love how you are sharing more of your faith and journey with Bible study here and on Insta. ❤ I love the idea of bookmarks and will have to try this for our ladies' Bible study. 😊

[@debbiet0719]

I love the Meow socks! They’re turning out to be so cute ❤

[@diposs937]

It’s definitely time for me to make a musselburgh! Great way to use the sock yarn that I don’t want to make socks with!

[@CrazySockLady]

Yes!!! It’s such a fun project.

[@BosomFemme]

I’ve been looking forward to watching all day! Snug in bed and enjoying it now!

[@joanmachado9063]

Great podcast as always

[@judithdenise5983]

You are so much fun! 🙂❤️

[@purlpeaches]

You inspired me to make bookmarks! I'm in grad school, and so I made 1 bookmark per cohort member with a color that reminded me of each person. I ended up with 21 in 6 days!

[@CrazySockLady]

That is awesome!!! 👏🏻

[@lilylees5971]

The panic is setting in now that I need to finish my Christmas gifts very soon😂

[@CrazySockLady]

😂🤣 I feel that. I really don’t know how it’s mid November right now! 😂

[@DeanJean17]

I didn't expect to see you today, so it was definitely a pleasant surprise!

[@lingeldmyer193]

Hi Kayla, New to your videos. . . you are so very generous. Your bookmarks are beautiful.

[@_KarenS]

It IS a Christmas in a Shoebox box behind you! It was in the background last week, but thought my eyes were deceiving me. I can't believe that it's mid-November either...

[@CrazySockLady]

Haha! Yep! We have to get those filled up and back to our church by next weekend. 😊

[@dianedean521]

You said you are knitting with US 3 for the scrappy yarn Musselburgh hat. Is the yarn a fingering weight? I would like to make and would like to know needle size for fingering weight. Thank you

[@CrazySockLady]

Yes, I am using fingering weight.

[@karensdaisys]

Good morning! I always look forward to watching your videos ,they keep me inspired! I am making xmas socks for my daughter:)

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello Kayla, from Swansea, Illinois. ❤❤❤❤

[@susanwestfall5519]

FYI I finished it about one hour ago. The tapered edge one. All that’s left is the blocking.

[@valerieconrad1005]

You can knit while you're on the treadmill??? I'm impressed!!

[@karenmallory282]

We have a ladies meeting onece a month. The past 2 years during the summer we have a picnic type. We have a small meal and a devotional. We have had a secret sister. This year we took a mug into a ladies retreat. The person that got your mug is your prayer sister. Then the mug you picked is. So you have 2.

[@CrazySockLady]

Oh I LOVE that idea!!!

[@rdeniserhinehart7512]

Ok got the pattern. Thanks

[@JoanVennes]

Kayla, enjoy every podcast you make, it always make my day better🙏. I’ve knitted socks awhile, found your class quite awhile back, it’s the best ty, but this is making me crazy..I’ve had more sts on one side of the gusset pick ups sometimes, sometimes 3! Why, 🤷‍♀️ Also, would you show how you begin your Musselburgh hat, when you have time (😳)..after Christmas 😂. Much love & blessings to you & yours.

[@CrazySockLady]

I sometimes pick up more on one side than the other. It isn’t a big deal, just make sure you do the extra decreases needed on that side.

[@linnealoves80]

I sent you an email hopefully you got it! I have never won a KZbin prize before, exciting!

[@rozastern7655]

Thank you for sharing.

[@debracoulter]

hi i always enjoy watching you

[@ashleyhamilton9107]

Have a great day and weekend

[@susanwestfall5519]

You answered my messages not long ago on Instagram about your bookmarks. I just wanted to let you know I’m halfway through my first bookmark I’m knitting for a friend going through a difficult time. I’m calling them my Bible bookmarks.

[@CrazySockLady]

That’s awesome! ❤️

[@sunsetstella8917]

You are too sweet Kaye have a great week!

[@CrazySockLady]

❤️❤️

[@messymakersmind]

Love this episode thank you!! Your mussleburgh hat is looking amazing & I love the yarn you've caked up for your second one! ✨✨❤❤ (p.s. sorry if I spelt it wrong haha!)

[@barbaraharper7134]

So cute! Love them

[@joanhawkins8552]

I love the book marks, so pretty. But I'm confused, you mentioned the needle size, but they look like crochet????

[@CrazySockLady]

The book marks are knit. 🧶

[@susantobin719]

Do you have a sock size guide that is a favorite? I always seem to struggle with sizing.

[@CrazySockLady]

I don't. I just find out the shoe size and then google shoe sizes in inches. :)

[@dawnmc3101]

Your knitted bookmarks are wonderful! I should make some for my friends. I’m curious….What are you studying in your Bible study this month? I’m a Bible study leader, so I’m always wondering specifically what others study.

[@CrazySockLady]

We are doing this study : a.co/d/gT3WDm2

[@Golden.5555]

I couldn't find the bookmark pattern on Raverly

[@CruiseCharmer]

Do you have a toe up sock tutorial? You are a great teacher!!!

[@CrazySockLady]

Nope, only cuff down 🧦

[@rdeniserhinehart7512]

I love my ladies bible study group too. Now I need to make them all bookmarks. Which pattern did you use?

[@dawnsabo5664]

Hello there!! Have a question...when knitting the Mussleburghhat can you start the hat using circular needles or do you need to use DPN's??

[@CrazySockLady]

I start it doing Magic Loop now! I used to always do DPNs but it made it really fiddly.. so I just start it on magic loop and then switch to a 16" circular when the increases are done.

[@dawnsabo5664]

@ thank you for the fast response! 😀I so want yo work up this hat with all the spare yarn we all seem to acquire as knitters but was scared to give DPN a try! 🤍

[@GilberteDubois]

Hello hope all is well. Question on your socks, you mentioned that all you need is the size of the person shoe size, I have a issue with the foot length. Do you follow a chart to know how long to knit the foot depending on she size? I hope this makes sense. Tgank you Gilberte

[@CrazySockLady]

I just Google shoe sizes in inches.

[@elenabeyers2088]

How do you not fall off the end of the treadmill while you knit. Would like to try it but need pointers….😊

[@CrazySockLady]

I really don’t know. lol I just walk and knit.

[@elenabeyers2088]

@@CrazySockLadyI sometimes slide off the end because I start daydreaming. Lol. So knitting seems like a great adventure. Maybe I need a harness.

[@noramcdonald2669]

I feel like the socks I’ve knit are too big. I am a 9 1/2 shoe size. How many stitches would you cast on for that? I’ve made four pair of socks, love sock knitting! I’ve been following Summer Lee’s pattern and I’ve been casting on 72 stitches. Have a great weekend 😊

[@CrazySockLady]

Hi! I would suggest doing a 64 stitch cast on. I wear a 9 and I do a 64 st cast on and it fits great! :)

[@maryannfitzgerald4851]

Could not find book mark pattern on ravelry. Help?

[@CrazySockLady]

www.ravelry.com/projects/thecrazysocklady/with-love-bookmark It's linked on my project page. :)

[@FirnMamaMakes]

❤❤❤

[@rdeniserhinehart7512]

How long did it take you to finish one bookmarks?

[@CrazySockLady]

I’m sorry I’m not sure I didn’t time myself. ☺️

[@debralindeman1676]

Hi - making the bookmarks for my granddaughters. How did you make the tassels? I watched the video in the pattern but yours looks different. Is the long piece of yarn braided or twisted?

[@rdeniserhinehart7512]

Did you use Dan for the bookmarks?

[@CrazySockLady]

I used DPNs

[@liddymarsh931]

Do you have a suggestion for something to make my socks non~slip ?

[@CrazySockLady]

I’m sorry I’m not sure, I’ve never tried anything for that. I always wear slippers or shoes with them.

[@marinafluit2010]

Hi Kayla, enjoyed to see al your bookmarks! It really is a good idea for a gift. The Garfield socks are beautiful, your son will be glad to get them with Christmas.