Episode 262 / Crazy Sock Lady

[@loriduncan3284]

Mini bag! I am in awe of your knitting speed! I am a slow knitter, but I have a goal this year of 1 pair per month! I also sew and crochet so I love to keep my hands busy! Thank you for your channel! It’s a treat!

[@marilynwalker3311]

I, too love Frog It Valentines yarn. Beautiful. Finished first pair of sock also using Frog It yarn. Very happy with the yarn. And relieved that you're not worried about Felici matching. Now I'm ready for Felici in stash. Great podcast. Thx!

[@csmolizza]

Small Bag. I just finished my first pair of socks using your videos and vanilla pattern. Thank you for putting such great content together. I am a really slow knitter and used your tip of 30 minutes of knitting a day as a way to get relax but also to pick up my project everyday. Thank you and God Bless.

[@marciathomas8702]

Love the Mini bag. I love all your projects and bags. The Valentines yarn is gorgeous 😍

[@janemclendon3831]

All the yarn and bags are great. Especially like the small denim bag with hearts. Thank you

[@paulamcmellon6171]

Love the Valentine yarn with the minis❤ can’t wait to see your finished scarf!! I love the denim valentine small bag. 💜❤️

[@sabrinagrant1032]

Oooo! Love the valentine small bags. I enjoy you showing off your sock projects ❤with theme bags and stitch markers.

[@jengreen79]

I love mini bags for small projects like socks or hats. I carry a messenger bag as a purse usually and mini size bags are the perfect size for throwing in my purse so I always have a project on the go. I love your channel and am always so inspired watching your videos. Thank you so much! ❤

[@ThundermansThunder]

Like Wyatt, I am a guy that likes a longer sock, too. 80 rounds is what I have been knitting for myself, but, I do not currently wear boots, as does Wyatt, so I couldn't speak to that fit. I immediately recognized that Felici colorway as soon as you held it up, because I just recently ordered a few colorways of Felici, along with other things. I love that you just used the Intergalactic yarn from the Hypnotic Yarnable box without any contrast yarns in stockinette, because it is gorgeous on its own! It would look great in a 1x1 ribbing, too, if you are feeling extra. I most often use ribbing all the way down the cuff and the top of the foot when I knit vanilla socks for myself to wear everyday because of the added comfort and elasticity that it provides. Sometimes, I do 1x1 if I want I want a smoother, softer fabric but still want the elasticity. 1x1 is really a good way to showcase hand dyed yarns. When using speckled yarn, light textures makes a difference in appearance that almost seems magical, because it brings the speckles closer together in a smaller space, making it look quite different from plain stockinette. I love that there are so many creative options when knitting socks! I also love seeing how you choose to use them, because you inspire me so much with your own creativity and bright, cheery disposition! Your tutorials were very helpful for me when I returned to knitting after being away from it for so many years, and you provide great sources for beautiful yarns and notions, too! I love smaller bags to use in larger bags, too. I love the drawstring bag with the birds and the clip inside, but I also love the hearts and the larger size of the zippered bag, too, lol! Should I be the chosen one to be blessed with your gift, I would gratefully use either bag with so much joy!

[@sharbear1968]

Good to hear a man’s point of view. My son is a size 11-1/2 shoe and I want to make him a pair.

[@tinacody4156]

You bring joy on my Saturday morning with my coffee and knitting. You also inspire me for joyful living and give lots of ideas for knitting.

[@kimfluck6558]

I can’t get over all of your cute matching project bags. I enjoy sewing my own bags sometimes. I don’t need anymore bags but love seeing the fun fabrics. Generous of you to share! I really enjoy all your videos and am most grateful for the tutorials. I’ve learned a lot! Thank you. ❤

[@carolinagirlstitcher]

I love small bags, but that mini bag looks amazing! I carry my yarn cup bag from The Wandering Purl with me everywhere for a sock project on the go. The mini bag looks to be the same size, so that would be perfect to have 2 sock bags to choose from when going out the door. I hope to someday learn how to make my own bags, but for now I will admire everyone else’s!

[@cabsm94]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful projects!! I ❤ the mini size bag for my sock projects😊🎉

[@amg3207]

❤all your projects and all the yarns! I would love a small zipper in that beautiful bird fabric…😊

[@Creative_Yarnoholic]

These bags are so cute! I love the small size so I can use it as a purse when running errands. I love bags with strap handles.

[@maggiesaville2687]

Thank you for your great videos! I try to never miss an episode! You have been my sock knitting inspiration for all my sock knits!! Love both size bags but feel I would get the most use from the small. Thanks for sharing your skills!

[@stephaniesyarnescape7827]

i love all of your projects. You always seem to inspire me to work on my socks which are a very slow moving! when I sit down at night to work on a project, I declare Wednesday night to be my sock night! I love the small project bag!

[@trotskired7]

I’m obsessed with the bird fabric on that mini bag! I would live that fabric on a small zipper bag ❤❤❤

[@lucillelambert7640]

I am a recent sock knitter and LOVE watching your podcast every Friday!! So inspirational!! I would LOVE a small project bag. Thank you for everything you do for the knitting community. 🙂

[@sofiaandfriends4321]

Sometimes I get knitting blocks and your videos just always give me that small motivational boost to pick up the needles again

[@tericrane8343]

Another fun episode that inspires me to grab my latest sock project and get to work. I love all your bags and I am intrigued by the Barley and Purls mini. It might be something I need in my sock bag collection. They have so many cute patterns.

[@TheresanTabbyMcDermott]

❤ all the socks. I'm making a pair in the same fellici colorway following your magic loop pattern for vanilla socks. A small bag would be perfect to add to my collection as you have inspired me to make more socks and I am finally learning to enjoy wearing them. Having a good pattern totally changed that. I don't follow anyone else's for vanilla socks. 😊

[@jamiegregoryvoiceartist]

I love seeing your projects every week! I can’t wait to get into some sock knitting once I finish the baby blanket and beanie I’m currently working on. I would love to have one of the mini bags! It would be perfect for my portable projects in the car, etc.

[@allisondevisser3474]

I would love the small bag! Perfect for my hats and gloves that I love to knit!! The bags are beautiful!! I love all your socks. You have inspired me to start knitting socks, I’m now on my second pair.🧶😀❤️

[@knitsandburls2233]

I love Barley Purls! I purchased a Dishcloth bag from her a couple years ago and unfortunately lost it during a move (with two dishcloth WIPs inside 😢). I’ve been wanting to replace that bag and would love to buy another small bag from her. Another lovely episode - thank you for taking the time to record and share. I’m definitely going to look into the book you recommended - sounds like a book I would love to read

[@brittanyhenderson2685]

Love all your videos! Just got into knitting. I have crocheted for over 12 years. I just started my first pair of socks for my son. I like the small bags. I think I will do better splitting the yarn and working both socks up at the same time.

[@aninquisitivecrafter]

You are always so cheerful to watch-I am in love with your socks for Eric! Those blues! I love the mini bag-love shoving projects in my purse! I love your yarn room transformation-the daybed looks like a great bed for a nap!

[@jcatsjcats6896]

The small bag is perfect! I love Eric’s Tardis socks and will HAVE to make some for myself. And the Felici Country Roads color way is working up beautifully! I love when my socks don’t match perfectly- it’s so fun!

[@aspreigl]

The Valentine's set reminded me of a bouquet of flowers, so pretty! I totally agree that the mini bag would make traveling so much easier.

[@kaylaweston6179]

I always love when you show the different yarn and bags that others make! I would have to pick a size small bag!

[@beckyembree9371]

The mini bags are so smart! I love stuffing my small bags into my purse if I can for on-the-go knitting!

[@michellebee1117]

I always enjoy your videos. You introduce me to so many different yarn dyers. I would choose the mini size bag in the give-away. ❤

[@lynettelinam1110]

Thank you for sharing your video; so inspirational. I live in Tennessee and it has been so cold this year; all I want to do is knit and watch your videos. LOL The project bags are so cute -- I love the mini bag and the valentine yarn! Can't wait to see what you knit up from the yarn. Everything you do is great. Thanks for sharing.

[@KDfromMI]

Hello, Kayla! I love your channel and am so impressed with all your sock knitting! I rediscovered my sock mojo this past summer when I joined your Summer Sock Camp 2024 and now try to have at least one sock project going all the time. 😂 I would love the Barley Purl’s mini bag - I prefer a drawstring, and it looks to be the perfect size for small projects like coasters and dishcloths that I make frequently

[@jodyburleyson3285]

Mini bag is adorable! I am like u that I like to divide sock yarn into two balls but the convenience of a mini bag for my on the go knitting is a great idea❤

[@O1iviaR]

I've seen Barley Purls new mini bags and would love to try one. It would be perfect and not take up too much space in my bag or in the car. I can't wait to see how your scarf works up. That mini set is so beautiful! Have a great weekend! ❤

[@juliaofthepinetree]

Hello Kayla! Oh definitely the mini project bag so adorable! Just recently,I ordered some yarn from knitpicks and l got some of the country Road, so fun to see it knit up😊 I definitely will be casting those on soon!

[@Kc_knits]

The mini bags are so adorable, I like the birds on that fabric.

[@knitty781]

That denim with the hearts is so beautiful! I love the small bags. Country Roads socks are gorgeous! The colors are so great together. I've never been one for pink, but lately I am drawn to it. I can't wait to see the FrogIt yarn set. I really don't need more yarn, though.

[@yessysdesigns]

What a generous gift. I would love a small one to keep my first sock project! I am so excited and watching carefully all the sock suggestions you are giving, Kay ❤

[@debbie890]

A give-away? How fun! Small is the size I would choose. I just started knitting last spring and have made a baby blanket for my first great niece and two and a half pair of socks (and more sock yarn to go when my needles are free!). I've been watching your tutorial on how to knit on two circulars to remind me of the method my friend taught me in person. I was so excited to see that you knit continental like me - though at a much faster pace! 😄I can't imagine making over 90 pair of socks in one year but I would love to be able to knit enough to gift my family and friends while adding to my own sock drawer (as well as make baby blankets and perhaps even hats for donating). :) Thank you for your fun weekly videos and your excellent tutorials! Thank you for the inspiration! God bless and have a great weekend! ❄⛄

[@CindyO-v4t]

The mini bag is sooo perfect! 😍 Just started my knitting journey I’m on my 3rd pair of socks since starting late last year. Thankful for your tutorials! Also, just ordered the County Roads yarn! Obsessed!

[@RoseVuokko]

I love the mini bag! ❤ Perfect sock bag! Thanks for all you do! ❤

[@dostopitnow]

I love small zipper bags. I don’t go many places so rarely take knitting with me, but I have to contain my projects as my cat tries to eat my yarn 😂😂😂. I also only knit socks now and just down sized my stash to sock yarns only. Your room is looking really nice, love how you have rearranged it.❤

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

I finally was able to catch the yarnable sign up! I can’t wait to get my order. The Valentines yarn is gorgeous, I think stripes would be really cute. I would love a mini bag they are so adorable 🥰

[@hanab837]

It is so hard to choose! But I think I would pick the mini bag, because it is so perfect for on-the-go. Loved the episode! The valentine yarns are just gorgeous. 🥰😍

[@robinmyers8939]

How generous to give away a bag. The valentine bags are so cute. I like the small size. Thank you for all you do.

[@kimchouinard9920]

Your podcasts are a part of my Friday morning routine. Has really motivated me to get back into both knitting and crochet. Would love one of the small bags.

[@Tinacrafts2]

Thank you Barley Purls for the giveaway! I think the small bag would suit my needs best. And now I’ve got another book series to explore. Thanks Kay. 😉

[@sheilabosman5600]

The mini size bag is perfect for on-the-go socks. I have used Frog It and Three by the Sea yarns for socks. perfection.

[@traceyshafts1648]

I have just started sock # 3 and 4 for the year, you definately inspired me to use ALL of my sock yarn this year😊. I would be thrilled to be chosen for the mini bag. Thanks for all of the ideas.

[@janecavanaugh3065]

Love that valentine sock set! So pretty. I think the small bag would be nice for socks! Thanks for your podcasts each week! I watch every Saturday morning while I’m knitting 🙂

[@daleccx]

How wonderful of Barley Purls to offer your viewers a bag! I think I would use a small bag more because I do split my yarn to knit two socks at a time on 9” circulars. I really enjoy watching your podcasts.

[@mrsclaunch]

The mini barley and purls bag is a perfect size. That valentine sock set is gorgeous! I can’t wait to see it knitted up.

[@CuriousPurplePig]

I made my hubby a Dr Who scarf (full length) over the summer. He wraps up in it while watching tv at night. Prefers it to a blanket. The socks are on my needles for his birthday in March. As far as the bag, a small.

[@txbarnldy]

I would love to own a mini bag by BarleyPurl. Oh those Rodeo socks 😍😍💗 I have been kicking myself since you showed the box. Now that I have seen the sock in the making I’ve just decided to curl up and cry. 😢 Next time I’ll be all over their box. Thanks for doing this.

[@yarnhoarder]

Love your scarf idea! You’re an inspiration in terms of knitting for sure. I love the valentines small bags, but the mini bags are adorable! Hard to decide.💕

[@cyndierussell9209]

I would love the mini bag. I just started back sock knitting after a few years mainly knitting garments. Started with my advent socks this season and plan on always having socks on my needles now. Great podcasts as they motivate me to knit those socks again!

[@simplelifeathome]

Yay, thank you for another great video, Kayla! 😊 And thank you, BarleyPurls, for the giveaway! I would LOVE to have a mini bag like that to take my knitting in my purse on-the-go. ❤

[@alyssahougham6626]

I have a single project bag and it is perfect for socks. One in the small size would be a perfect excuse to have more than one knit project at a time! Crochet is so easy to just throw in whatever bag but I'm not brave enough to do that with my needles, haha.

[@pamelabarron4542]

The mini with the birds is gorgeous. Almost a vintage kind of print! Love seeing all of your bags and projects!

[@bonnij]

Small bag 😊 So many beautiful bags! I keep going back to scarlet thread pattern. Also… Thanks for showing the Felici country roads! I picked up 2 in December. Now I want to start yet another pair of socks.

[@kristinchowanec9512]

That mini bag is adorable and looks perfect for a sock project bag!

[@bg7491]

So much beautiful yarn! Valentine's colors already - oh my goodness. I love the Tardis socks, they are so fun and different. ☺️ As far as the bags go, I think that I would prefer the small bag. Need room for the larger skeins for knitting my zillionth Musselburgh hat. 🤣

[@katiedunn7084]

I love a mini bag for sock knitting too! I prefer to knit socks TAAT from one cake of yarn and a mini size bag is perfect because it keeps the cake from flipping and tangling the yarn.

[@KathleenZeff]

Both bags are so cute! Love the drawstring on the mini. Such fun fabrics.

[@memiyarns3910]

I love the mini bag! I’m also knitting a scarf on a circular needle (based on Petite Knit’s Vienna scarf) using the Cozy Knitter’s 2024 advent held with mohair and I’m loving the project so much! Hope you have a great week, Kayla! ❤🧶

[@nannevels7534]

The mini-project bag would be perfect for my sock projects in my purse!!! I'd love to own one!!! You have me inspired to begin some fun Valentine knitting projects!!! What beautiful yarns you shared today!!! I look forward to seeing what you create with the Frog it yarns!

[@Gamjiknits]

Small yarn bags are my favorite for sock knitting but the mini bag is adorable.

[@katiebonnell3756]

I love small project bags! I can cram them in any purse/bigger bag and always have my sock knitting with me. As always, love seeing what you're working on!

[@RachelKarin-c1i]

My gosh, those bags are sooooo cute! Especially the mini bird bag. I enjoy all your sock makes and am doing my best to make at least one pair a month from my stash.

[@nicoleforget3268]

I am new to socks and just made my first Vanilla sock! It was so fun…I have just casted on a new pair…I would love a bag…a small bag would be most special! I enjoy your chats and look forward to becoming my own version of Crazy Sock Lady!

[@gretchenmariee]

Thank you for another great podcast. The mini bags are so sweet. I’m loving your sock gifts, especially the Dr. Who ones. I love that Wyatt is so into you making him socks! What a sweet young man.

[@CalmingCatsAndKnitting]

Small bags are perfect in size. I am making a lot of beanies right now, to use up some of my yarn stash. I am holding two strands of sock yarn to make them.

[@deborahmead5978]

Great episode! I love the mini bag! It is so cute! And the birds, oh my word! 💜

[@sallyhenning295]

Love their small project bags! I bought the knitted socks bag and it’s the perfect size for yarn, socks, notions and a small wallet.

[@stephhaworth8332]

I would love the mini bag!!! So cute! Thank you for sharing all the socks and the start of your scarf!

[@FloridaKnits]

Pockets are the bomb diggity. Even in project bags! Small size for me! It's perfect for my sock-knitting projects.

[@leahdawn4523]

I love Barley Purl bags! The small are the perfect size for me and I can't ever have too many! Thank you for the opportunity!

[@carolehines6738]

Simply love the mini bag. Just finished my first pair of socks in 2025. Expecting a skein of yarn shortly that will be worked for my second. I could have used one I have in stash, but couldn’t resist buying another. Can’t wait to see how your scarf knits up. Beautiful colors.

[@The1952trouble]

I think the small bag would suit me since I'm starting my very first pair of socks. That Valentine yarn is gorgeous.

[@sherryhill5928]

The small bag would be perfect ! Hats are always on my needles. Thank you for being you !!

[@susant2409]

Another great episode, Kayla! Those heart bags are really charming 😊I also love a mini bag to take sock knitting in a purse with me wherever I go 💕

[@rebeccamolock2564]

I would love 💕 a mini bag. Love Barley and Purl bags. They are so well made. One of my favorite bags. Love the drawstring bags. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! 😊❤

[@donnatom4d41]

You are my sock knitting inspiration! I love the small bag! Crossing my fingers! 🤞🏻

[@reneesimons9005]

I just got my first small sock bag, and I love it! I would love to be considered for another small size bag. Thank you so much for sharing all of the beautiful items that you knit, and are gifted for your viewers. Thank you!

[@thehealthyknitter]

Oh my gosh - I would love the small heart bag and not just for Valentine’s Day! Love your channel!! Thanks for your inspiration! ❤

[@LovesWookie]

I love the small bag! I really like how you've reorganized your yarn room. It looks great!

[@melaniecrochets]

Always beautiful yarns & makes. I do love those small bags.

[@debbiet0719]

I think the mini size is my favorite size. Their bags are so cute! Very nice of them to give away a bag ❤

[@Supersam12593]

I have been loving everything I've seen from frogit yarns lately! So pretty. Love both sizes of those barley purl bags, but I think I could use a small size instead of mini for more contrasting socks!

[@emilyr1870]

Loving all your sock projects! As far as bag sizes, I think I'd go with the one skein size, the smaller one. 😊 Also, your beautiful gold yarn might look lovely as fringe on your scarf...

[@mollymay651]

Ohhh fun!! The mini bags are so cute!! 🥰😍😍😍

[@clairenason4869]

Funny how your mini bag has birds and it was a bird at your front door. The small bag with hearts is adorable.

[@KaitlynnChambers]

The mini bags are perfect! My little loves to pull my knitting out of my purse and that’s the perfect size to keep it safe!

[@PamKnitsToo]

I love the idea of the mini bags to use for socks. It’s so easy to take with you anywhere.

[@laurayoungmark334]

Love the small bags 😊. I'm working on a pair of toddler slipper/socks for my son (also named wyatt ) as I watched this episode. Almost done with them but they go pretty quickly in worsted yarn and only 5" long feet 😂❤

[@suen6410]

All of your knits are so good,as usual. I the bags are adorable and would pick a small one. Thanks to the maker👍

[@morelsonthetrail6920]

I absolutely love the mini bag! The small bags are classic and very nice with the pockets, but the mini has my ❤

[@sharonweitendorf1712]

I love watching your podcast. Absolutely love the small project bags. You are such an inspiration for sock knitting as well as other yarn projects, always look forward to your videos.

[@LeesaRe223]

Oh goodness ~ thanks to both your and Barley Purls for your generosity. I love the small size bag though it's hard to imagine we're already closing in on Valentines Day.