Episode 256 / Crazy Sock Lady

[@karenknitspodcast]

Watching a video, knitting, and walking on the treadmill all at once? If I tried that I would need to call 911 🤣

[@audreyh3809]

😂

[@spunNstitched]

Right!!! I just started walking and knitting and that takes a lot of brain effort and energy 😂

[@ashleyorama5989]

😂 same. I’m not that coordinated! I tried reading on the treadmill and had to read the same two sentences multiple times!

[@elenabeyers2088]

Maybe a harness would help.

[@JimaKnits]

Same. :)

[@carolg5770]

SO many fun projects and so much gorgeous yarn. I wouldn't know which to cast on first! I THINK I finished up the knitting for Christmas I planned but.....like you, I always manage to think of one more thing that I want to make for someone. This year is no different. I need better plans. :)

[@shellygrimsley7809]

You absolutely should keep that gorgeous Musselburgh. You are giving me the itch to cast one on. And the yarn for those socks 😍😍 by leap of faith. Perfect cast on for the week of Christmas. Is there a better time for a themed sock along with some joyful morning bible reading and/or prayer leading up to Christmas?? Though I can’t wait to see them knit up!

[@HappyCraftyHomemaker]

I really need to get to making some baby blankets for my stash. I think I am down to 2 in my "gift closet". This year has been so crazy, I also decided to not do Vlogmas. I don't really edit, but the smashing together does really take up a lot of time! I love walking and knitting/crocheting. I am so glad that you also walk on the treadmill! The Doctor Who Scarf is a MASSIVE project! I made one many years ago!

[@RachelKurtz-w1s]

Always love seeing your socks. The Christmas one I adore. Great pattern and yarn. And the yarn for your Musselburgh is gorgeous! I am really glad you have chosen to forgo vlogmas in favor of having more time for family. As a mother and grandmother those kids come of age and they are off! I love the spouses and the grandchildren so much. But it’s not like having them under your roof. Just enjoy your family. These times are precious.

[@jessys9868]

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m just finishing up God in the woods. Right now, I am elbow deep in Christmas knits. To my utter joy most of my nieces want hats. I love it! My goal is to give 50 hats or more to charity so I’m gonna be hat knitting like crazy. Have a wonderful holiday season.

[@CrazySockLady]

That is awesome!!! Just keep knitting, just keep knitting! 🧶 👏🏻 I’m going to get some laundry done and the house decorated today but other than that I’m just going to be knitting away hopefully! 😆 so much to knit, so little time. 😂

[@FloridaKnits]

🥢🧶I absolutely, positively ❤❤❤ when I get to the straight knitting in the round too! Thanks for the tip on color changes. It’ll come in handy for all my self-striping sock yarn from Freckled Whimsy🎉.

[@marybeth123]

Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. Loved the blanket for the hospital…such a wonderful act of kindness. One of my favorite things is making for those who you will never meet but you can bring them joy and comfort❤. You should take time to enjoy your family and relax, you work hard all year to provide joy to all of us.

[@carolinedubose5136]

I made a Dr.Who scarf for a good friend one Christmas! They wanted the original colors and did not put in the request for the scarf until Thanksgiving that year! They wanted the long version and I had to pull the needles to wrap it for Christmas and finished it on New Years Day!!! Looking at Eric's scarf in progress brings back memories!

[@evermateo6166]

I love your dedication and consistency on posting and editing your videos - imagine that must take a lot of time away from knitting. Thank you I learned how to knit socks by watching your tutorials.

[@mommajessknits]

I’m loving the Three By the Sea bags, but I’ve told myself no more bags! I have so many bags and they all have projects in them except two, well projects or caked up yarn to start a project. So many projects, so little time. 😂

[@CrazySockLady]

😂🤣

[@lindacornelius3451]

I got Leap of Faith this year and love their yarn, feels so good. Love their colors and yarn

[@jacquelinesharp7374]

Vlogmas is a lot of work to add to an already busy time. We appreciate the video schedule you already keep. I just bought some hand dyed yarn from Arcane Fiber Arts and the Musselburgh hat pattern and am looking forward to getting it cast on.

[@vp6298]

While I do enjoy your yearly vlogmas and yours the only one I watch, I think time with the family is a perfect choice. I hope you have a lovely stress free December!!

[@josiejocreates]

I loved your episode, as always! I’m excited for you to get to soak up the potential last holiday season with your entire family at home - I pray it’s such a sweet time! I can’t wait for advent season too! Much love ❤

[@helenedujardin3539]

I found your podcast last year during Vlogmas and I kept thinking "that's got to be so much work!!" - I was really impressed!! I don't blame you for not doing it this year. It's ok to change things up and take more time for other things, it's such a busy season! Enjoy the time with your family! Love following the IG stories! Thank you for doing those!

[@nhathaway5840]

Love your videos and all your projects!! The scarf is great!! Can’t wait to see it finished. ❤

[@debwaterman4918]

Based on your comment earlier this year, I bought the Leap of Faith Advent Calendar. Opened Day 1 today! Beautiful!!! Plus she included a card with scripture and prayer!! I love colorway that are based on God’s creation! Enjoy your Advent and family!

[@CrazySockLady]

It’s going to be such an amazing Advent! ♥️

[@sharbear1968]

Great chat. As always. You are such a blessing. There’s been a lot of chatter on facebook about the intimidating start to the Musselburgh hat so I will share this episode over there for those struggling. As well as saving for myself because I really want to start one too. I feel like I had something else to chime in about but it’s still early, I’m cold and I’m trying not to just crawl back into bed. Finished Gusset Island as I call it on hubs first sock so I really should be finishing those lol. God bless and have a wonderful weekend.

[@mrsdbrink]

So much fun to watch this today. Enjoy those kiddos. I was supposed to have everyone but the oldest here this weekend, but things changed, so I only have two, no spouses, no grandbaby. It is different. Still wonderful, so there are great things ahead for you too. And thanks to you, I have two pairs of socks in progress, working on the second sock of each pair. I couldn't imagine having more than one pair going at a time.

[@CrazySockLady]

❤️❤️

[@bg7491]

Agree with you about the Musselburgh hat! I've made 6 so far, and just ordered 8 colors of Knit Picks Pallette to make more in plain colors. It's an addictive knit, and (drum roll) it actually fits! 😄

[@ashleypriest8173]

I have to say while I was bummed to hear about no vlogmas months ago, I really respect that you are so good at setting boundaries and sticking to them! I also have always wondered how people do vlogmas cause it seems like SO MUCH work. I will definitely be following along on instagram! I hope you enjoy your December and have the best Christmas season ❤️

[@heathertucker7056]

Love the colours Eric chose for his scarf. It’s going to look great. Always love your socks. Really don’t worry about doing vlogmas. Spending precious time with your family is so important x

[@CrazySockLady]

I’m not! I would rather spend time with my family. ❤️

[@laurasmith6146]

I am looking forward to seeing your Polka Dot Creek and Leap of Faith advent. I order those too, but will not be able to play with them until January when I get home because of my daughter’s accident. This way I can still have my advents just by watching you open yours.❤

[@susanneandersen1053]

So many lovely socks as always. It’s always very inspiring watching your knitting progress and projects ❤

[@donnawelch3548]

Lovely knits. Thanks for sharing. And enjoy your December !

[@evawiebe7677]

Loved your podcast again. The tip you gave for when your changing colours when knitting striped socks is wonderful. Can’t wait to try it.

[@vadec5909]

Your socks are just great! I love the blanket. I look forward to seeing the Christmas socks, what a beautiful colors.

[@RKCALGARY]

I don’t blame you. Life is way too short to spend any of it overwhelmed…yet we always put ourselves in such a place. It takes a conscious effort to really drop what isn’t necessary to enjoy the things in life that do make us happy and content. Bye Vlogmas. Do you. ❤

[@PrayedKnots]

I got the Polka Dot creek for the second year because well Elf. Next year I am going to do Leap of Faith. Soak up every minute with your boys because now your time is really short and it’ll be back to just the two of you and the dogs. Which leaves more time for knitting. I am always impressed with how many projects you finish in a week. I did finish a rainbow ripple blanket for my newest grandson and my sons musselburgh hat. I just have stew the Oreos on the blanket because his brother named him Oreo when she was pregnant. He would get pretty upset if you called him by the name they selected.

[@charmaineholland6669]

I need to get the pink bag. 🎉

[@devinf5375]

Ooh yes, that musselburgh is gorgeous! I'd totally keep it too 😊

[@karenmallory282]

I looked forward to your vlogmas, nut totally understand. The years will j kids go so fast. I miss those days. Mine are 30 and 29. The youngest is married and has almost 3 year old. My oldest os out of the house too. He is in th reserve right now. He spent almost 3 years in Alaska.

[@kristinahill3708]

Such a fun update! I'm extra excited lately too. I love hearing Joy to the World and Away in a Manger playing in stores. Definitely puts a spring in my step.

[@TinaCasna-Clark-gg2dm]

Good morning Ms Kayla. Up late knitting socks.

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! You definitely will not be disappointed with the Leap of Faith advent she is one of my favorites! I just want to say I love the way you respect and honor your husband and kids. 🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@CrazySockLady]

♥️♥️

[@magsohara7908]

Thankyou Kayla lovely as always to spend time with you 🙋🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@nautilus5648]

I have my Advent Socks from The Cozy Knitter to look forward to knitting for Dec! Trying to get the ribbing done so I am ready to go. I heard about this on your channel. Thank you!

[@nancymorales2741]

I enjoy your vlogmas every year but good for you for taking a break. ❤

[@EveChan1804]

Love a chatty episode ❤ hope you’ve a great start into the weekend! December did snug up on me too… there are still some things I wanted to work up. 😂

[@leilaspencer2668]

Thanks for yet another great video, x

[@stephanienorris364]

You could always use the KP leftovers for mitts or a hat.😊

[@mindystewart792]

Happy Holiday Season to you and your family and thank you for the videos

[@debracubitt6191]

Have a beautiful family THANKSGIVING Kayla and family

[@LDSVenus]

All the things you are working on, scarf, socks, hat, and I’m just worried about getting the fingerless mitts I’m working on finished, lol, you go girl!!

[@motherofbears7207]

I was watching a movie with my husband when three by the sea did their drop, and by the end of the movie they were sold out of the three yarns I wanted to buy... guess it was just fate preventing me from stashing anything else 😂 their stuff is beautiful though!

[@clairenason4869]

Yes absolutely soak every single moment from your children. As a single mom I sometimes feel that I missed some from my children while I worked and they were in daycare. But now I have grandchildren and I spend as much time with them as they will tolerate me.

[@CrazySockLady]

❤️❤️

[@charmaineholland6669]

Such an adorable bag

[@LindaJuneDisley]

On sleeve island with 2sweaters and enjoying your podcast. Have a great week ❤❤❤

[@maryelizabethedwardhancock]

I love that turmeric color!!!! Cute bags as always. 82 pairs of socks in a year plus all of your other finishes is amazing!! I hope your Thanksgiving was awesome.

[@blaketimmins5707]

Watching from the uk.. haven’t missed a video yet.. got my socks on the go with a coffee.. HAPPY THANKS GIVING.. 🧶🧦

[@nikiwagner1802]

So much fun! Inspiring work! 😊

[@conniewiseman5630]

I’m so glad you’re taking time for family this December because life does change. I hope you wait to post the yarn so we can see it in color because black and white wouldn’t show us the yarn. A question about color change when knitting socks, I want to be sure I got it right. With self striping yarn, at every color change you knit one round? Right? I always thought you only did that between the cuff and the leg. I hope you have a blessed December with your family.

[@CrazySockLady]

I do that when doing ribbing so that you don’t see the purl bumps in a different color pulled through. I went over posting the black and white the day of and the not posting the color photo until the day after. ❤️

[@LadyMistStitches]

Also I’m impressed you can knit on a treadmill, I would love to do that when I walk on mine but think I’m not that coordinated LOL

[@deborahsimpson2732]

Yes, take good note of the time your children are under your roof. Time flies which you already know because it was just a minute ago when you were putting that soon-to-be-highschool-graduate in the crib for his nap. Right?; hahahaha. I remember those days and at the same time have our second grandson graduating next year as well. Yep, grandson. Time does fly at supersonic speed.

[@zmannranch5637]

Great episode, thank you 😊

[@ewaterman1093]

Trying to decide how to use up my row ones

[@mwolfe7883]

I wouldn’t want my whole holiday season tied up with worrying about filming and editing. And I totally get your family not wanting to be on media. Enjoy the family time.

[@pamsavanovic3004]

Those are such cute progress keepers

[@jennifermoody7363]

As a mom to a teen & a tween, I feel your instinct to soak up these days & holiday times - They'll always be our kids, but things may start looking different in the next few years... #Enjoy

[@diposs937]

Good morning! Working on a pray shawl while watching. Love the shirt, singing some Crowder in my head so I don’t wake the family ❤

[@CrazySockLady]

It’s such a good song!! ❤️

[@egoreknits]

Happy Thanksgiving! I love your Rainbow Ripple blanket. Is that something you think a novice crocheter could do? I want to do more crochet but I often have trouble recognizing my stitches and am still having trouble doing crochet flat. In the round I seem to do better. I caked up two Christmas yarns for me to make socks.

[@CrazySockLady]

I say give it a try. Worst that could happen is you have to rip it out and try again. 🧶

[@susanbeekman6691]

I was in the same boat. I reached out to Kayla and she lifted my confidence to try. I am now addicted!

[@crochetlandbybrittany3006]

I love the longer episodes, I'm in full gift knitting mode and I have 2 gifts done out of 5 or 7, I can't remember. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving

[@kimgourley2723]

The Woolen Women socks are just beautiful!

[@ericallerton809]

❤❤morning kay,,, A great chat and catch up,,, Love ur makes,,, Musselburgh!!!🎉🎉 Its snowing here now and feels so cozy and want to finish my gift knits,,(socks) 🧦 And get ready for advent, May start a scarf to work on in dec,,,, Stsrted a dk mitred square too,,,and want to get it going sgain,,, Thanks elaine🌨️🌨️❄️🏠

[@mountainsagefiberco]

The Musselburgh is turning out to be one lovely hat!! ❤❤

[@barbarchut9600]

I am going to try the kfb on the one I make. It sounds so much easier. Thank you for mentioning that. Are you keeping the decrease per the pattern? I love your videos.

[@CrazySockLady]

I’m doing the decreases when it says to, if that’s what you’re asking.

[@razal929]

Hi Kayla. You’ve inspired me to try 9” circulars but I am stuck on the instep. Do you knit the instep with an extra needle and put the other stitches on waste yarn?

[@CrazySockLady]

No, I do it on one 9”. I have a tutorial under the tutorial playlist that shows how I do my socks on 9”.

[@anneburlingham9860]

Happy you squeezed this in. Always look forward to seeing you on Fridays! Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving 🍁🦃🧶

[@LLFooFaye]

I’ve been struggling trying to make a musselburgh and finally with your tips for the start and the increases I feel like I have it figured out!! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@Blaize24]

How interesting. I ordered the traditional Dr. Who colors for a scarf earlier this year (for me) I haven't started it, yet, but I'm ready after the holidays.

[@elaineenstone6834]

I hope you and your family had a great time for Thanksgiving. Your sock production is amazing. 🇬🇧

[@kimgourley2723]

I did Polka Dot Creek too. I can’t wait to dig into it.

[@micheledelacruz4301]

Yay a Friday podcast afterall! Hope everyone had a nice thanksgiving filled your favorites and yummy food too, if you celebrate if not hope, the same thing for you. Have a blessed weekend friends.

[@teresar9659]

Do you know if there is a knitted pattern for that blanket

[@CrazySockLady]

I have no idea 🧶

[@susanbeekman6691]

Wonderful episode! As someone who's alone with no family, take every chance you get with family ❤ Did you wash your blanket by hand or in the washer? It's so beautiful and I know the recipient will be so grateful 🙏 😊❤✝️

[@CrazySockLady]

I always machine wash and dry.

[@Readitinabook]

It would be so cool if you could upload the IG stories as KZbin shorts!

[@CrazySockLady]

Nah, that would be more time spent doing it which is what I’m trying not to do. ❤️

[@BosomFemme]

I have too many wips to count right now haha we also had a chill thanksgiving (fellow lol to an 18 year old 😭) and it was so special and lovely!

[@etheleiden2549]

I love your bags, want to buy more but need to wait to the new year. The Dr who scarf is great!

[@barbararosselot2025]

Hi Kayla! I’m sorry I won’t see a Vlogmas from you this year, but you have made the right decision. What Vlogmas’ do you watch? I would love to know if you would be comfortable sharing. Of course, I’ll be watching your former ones as well. 😊 I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, focusing on your family!

[@CrazySockLady]

I don’t know who all is doing it this year. Or if I’ll have a lot of time to watch them. If I have any that I’m watching and enjoying - I’ll share them.

[@spunNstitched]

A matching dr who musselbrugh would be nice if you have enough leftover yarn

[@carolphelps8907]

Also watching from the UK. ooh the Christmas yarns!❤ Have a great Thanksgiving Kayla!

[@stitchyreispeices]

Do you just use size 0 when you use 9inch circs? Im trying to figure out this needle sizing thing. I think maybe size 0 would be better for my cuffs not slipping down....im trying to figure out the 9inch needle but its so small and tight to work with!

[@CrazySockLady]

I use a size 0 for 9” because my gauge is looser when I knit with them.

[@debracoulter]

hi i always enjoy watching you

[@susanlarson5017]

I will miss your Vlogmas but totally understand the goal of just being more present with the family this holiday! I’ll catch you on Instagram.😊

[@theLogstead]

Oh! You know how Buddy has a yellow feather in his hat band? Maybe a bit of your Green Bay yellow would make a cute heel in Wyatt's Felici sock, and an undyed toe?

[@cmaur811]

1st watching you- Happy Thanksgiving from upstate NY near Woodstock.

[@CrazySockLady]

Hi! Welcome! ❤️

[@joanmachado9063]

Great podcast as always

[@LadyMistStitches]

Great video but I caught it today so missed the shop update for Three by the Sea 😢 oh well

[@elenabeyers2088]

Looked for Leap of Faith yarn advent. Could not find it.

[@CrazySockLady]

They have been sold out for quite awhile. 🧶

[@elenabeyers2088]

Ahhhh

[@debbieallen4589]

Happy Thanksgiving. I got my 1st ever advent, and it's Leap of Faith also.

[@AnneHarris-rn4dn]

I miss seeing Dexter & Piper. I hope you'll have them with you in future episodes since you aren't doing vlogmas. I also have the Leap of Faith advent & Yarnable. I knit a lot of socks but could never keep up with your numbers.

[@CrazySockLady]

I share snippets of all of my animals on Instagram stories. I don’t have any plans to include them in my regular episodes. I record them in a part of the house that I don’t allow them. ☺️

[@donnadalelio5625]

Hi. I'm working on the rainbow afghan now. How many total rounds did you crochet?

[@CrazySockLady]

Not sure. I just always go until I either run out of yarn or think it’s big enough.

[@cheekiemunkie1]

I really enjoyed God of the Woods myself. Happy thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍂.

[@janetjroberson2581]

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

[@cyndisgreenoasis6571]

I purchased you sock pattern wish me luck!! New knitter hear! The rbr pattern!❤😂

[@barbarchut9600]

What size needle tips and cord are you using for the 16”? I have 4 and 5 inch and they seem fiddly to me, but I’m also newer to knitting.

[@CrazySockLady]

It’s just a fixed 16” circular needle. Haven’t measured the different parts before.

[@karleenpage5979]

Hi. I'm a new subscriber and pretty slow at knitting. I've made a total of 3 pairs of socks and that took me about 3 years. So I have two questions. What are your tips for speeding up my knitting? And I have a problem with swollen ankles. Do you know of any socks that have looser cuffs than normal ones? I try to buy diabetic socks IRL, but don't know how I could make knitted socks fit. Thanks!

[@jeanvaughn6710]

Good morning Kayla, thank you for sharing everything you do. I do have a question. Do you get an EPP kits? If you do where? I would like to get a kit and try it to see if that’s something I would like to get into.😊

[@CrazySockLady]

There are lots online. I would suggest searching on Etsy ❤️

[@jeanvaughn6710]

@ Thank you I will.😊

[@AyameKiri]

I counted my rows between the end of the increases and the beginning of the decreases and for me it 150 rounds.