Episode 8 | Sock Knitting | Scrappy Musselburgh Hat | Crochet | Most Worn Knit | Stolen Minutes

Welcome to Episode 8!
Thank you for joining me as I share what I'm knitting, crocheting, reading and watching. I also show my most worn knit that isn't socks! I'm always looking for the Stolen Minutes in my day to knit just one more row.
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[@karinanderson7319]

Carrie, I love that your mom is so excited to have you knit her socks! My mom is allergic to wool, and can't wear wool socks. But years ago, I knit her a pair of bamboo ones that she loves. Your Scrappy Musselburgh's are so fun😊 Can't wait to see the progress of your crocheted blanket!❤

[@marcysalo4499]

Congrats on all your socks... I love Freckled Whimsy's self-striping as well. Her colors are gorgeous... Your Dotted Rays... that's a great color combination. Really nice. Thanks for a lovely little pod. I enjoy your easy-going nature and gratuitous kitty cat shots are always welcome. :)

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you so much🩷I’m always hoping for more kitty participation.

[@jhuntsman17]

Love all the scrappy vibes today. And the big skeins of scrappy yarn.ales me want to break out all the scraps and make and afghan. What a sweet gift for your mom. And The memories you making together. After seeing your dotted rays I went immediately to find scraps in those similar colors. Those colors look fantastic in you.

[@bethbamszoo]

If you lived near me, you would totally fit into my knitting group! Love that I found your channel!

[@stolenminutes]

🥰Thanks for hanging out with me!!

[@ingridspinknitlove1192]

You’re so lucky to have a mom who crafts. I love my mom, but she’s not the crafty type. And unfortunately, neither is my adult daughter. I’ve failed to enable two generations.😂

[@stolenminutes]

I don’t know what I’d do without my crafts😂

[@ericallerton809]

Great episode,,,, Nice to get socks done,,,! And love the scrappy musselburugh,,,💖💖 Thanks elaine💖

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you🩷

[@jilljarvis94]

Oh my that shawl is lovely! Loved hearing about you and your mom starting a project together!

[@stolenminutes]

Thanks, Jill!

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

Magic knot ball!! But not sureI have enough bits to produce such a lovely meaty ball. Guess I have to knit with more leftovers in hand! Love how you knit for your Mama, so sweet.

[@stolenminutes]

It’s a great way to use up mini skeins too. I only use half of one at times.

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

Does it take a long time to make a magic knot ball? Your ball looks gigantic. I guess I need to watch (rewatch) the how-to. I watched one a few years back, but was worried it wouldn't stay 'secured.' Is it the same as a Russian join?

[@O1iviaR]

I absolutely loved my Freckled Whimsy Advent socks! It was my first year to do them, and I know I will be ordering again every year. My only regret is that I didn't order the mini skein. I love the chocolate brown contrast on your socks! It's so enjoyable to sit and knit with you and can't wait for next time. ❤

[@stolenminutes]

Thanks for hanging out with me and for your kind words that started my Monday just right.🩷

[@nicolepearson203]

I just discovered you from your last vlog and I want you to know that you are totally responsible for the two scrappy Musselbrough hats that I currently have blocking as well as the magic knot ball I have waiting for another one. You are correct, they are totally addictive but the scrap stash does not seem to be diminishing yet!❤. Oh well, the only choice is for more scrappy projects😂. Please keep the content coming - you are delightful 😘

[@stolenminutes]

That makes me so happy to hear🩷On one hand I want to use up the small bits of stash, but then I also don’t😂

[@JennyFleming]

The socks are so funny and happy!!

[@stolenminutes]

They are happy socks!!🩷Thanks for hanging out with me!

[@steverachelhumphrey4923]

I truly enjoy your podcast

[@lisab.3116]

Love the colors in your shawl. It look's so nice on you.

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you🩷

[@joycegans3239]

I am so glad I found your vlog! I am really enjoying your knits and netbooks you recommend .

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you🩷

[@shetlandlace]

I always enjoy visiting with you. You are one of the podcasters that I know I could sit down with knitting and coffee (or tea) and have a great time. Love the socks. It's been a busy time, and I have many, many projects on my needles. Much stash to knit.

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you for spending your time with me!🩷

[@kristinahill3708]

So enjoyable as always. Brilliant idea to crochet blankets with your mom. Those will be treasures!

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you🩷

[@elaineenstone6834]

Wow, the socks are gorgeous. Love your sense of fun with colour. Enjoy making the blanket with your Mum. 🇬🇧

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you🩷

[@Rebecca_TRZ]

I love your podcast so much! Loved hearing about how you’re doing the blanket with your mom ! Absolutely loved the segment on your most worn knit….i hope you’ll do it again as a review on some of the other things you’ve knit. Thank you so much for your lovely 🥰 podcast!

[@stolenminutes]

Thank you🩷I will definitely keep sharing things I’ve made in the past!

[@jennifermoody7363]

Just added this shawl to my queue... Looks like a great use of partial skeins after making socks, etc. I might start a bag of nice pink yarns to put together! 🧶

[@stolenminutes]

🩷🩷🩷

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois.

[@roos7631]

Hi, I loved whatching All creatures great and small, did you know that Summer Lee has two sock patterns, that are inspired by the gorgeous knits in the show!

[@stolenminutes]

Yes! Those patterns are so good!!

[@bethpaschal7859]

Oooh, I love all the beautiful colors in your projects! The brown on your freckled whimsy socks reminds me of gingerbread. Also, your project with your mom sounds so fun. I love the colors in both of them. Does your mom live in the same town as you? I always enjoy your podcasts and projects. Take care

[@stolenminutes]

Gingerbread is exactly the color! My mom lives about 45 minutes away. Thanks for hanging out with me🩷

[@ruthdennisKnits]

I’ve crocheted with the metal hooks that have the rubber handles. The rubber keeps my hands from hurting and getting as tired. Now when I try any other hook without the rubber my hands instantly rebel. Love the video

[@stolenminutes]

It’s all about figuring out what works best for your hands. Thanks for hanging out with me🩷

[@marianna-gypsysoulfibers141]

Always a joy to watch! Love seeing all your wips and makes and of course your adorable furry supervisors! ❤

[@stolenminutes]

Thanks🩷My furry co-hosts appreciate the love too.

[@maureenlehman139]

Beautiful projects ! Your dotted ray shawl is stunning ! I may have to make a scrappy Musselburg hat. I love yours. I love that you and your mum are making blankets.

[@stolenminutes]

🩷

[@brendageisler2588]

Beautiful socks! I need to try to get a sock advent for this year. That fog this week was almost suffocating - I live in Preble County and haven’t seen it that bad & last for over a day like that in years. I’ve been thinking of making the dotted rays shawl for months~you convinced me it’s time, 😁 You talking about spending the day crocheting with your mom is sweet - I miss that time with mine and I’m glad others enjoy it because the memories are so worth having 💜 take care!

[@stolenminutes]

🥰🩷

[@stephhaworth8332]

Hi Carrie! I so enjoyed the socks and musselburgh hats!!! I absolutely love the dotted rays shawl! The colors are just amazing!!! I’ve wanted to try that as my first Stephen West shawl because it looks pretty beginner friendly! Have a lovely weekend! 🎉💜🎉

[@stolenminutes]

Hi! Thank you for hanging out with me! It’s definitely a beginner friendly Stephen West - it does have short rows, but they are not difficult by any means. It’s a great shawl to play with color.🩷

[@mommajessknits]

I love that you and your mom are crocheting a scrappy blanket! I love your dotted rays shawl also. My most worn knit is a Nightshift shawl. I love it!

[@stolenminutes]

Thanks! A Nightshift is on my list!

[@LottaSocks]

Love the Dotted Rays shawl! I’m like you… never really know the “best” color to add next! I started one of Ambah O’Brien’s shawls. Tried to do a fade thing. Pffft. I assembled like colors, slowly moving to different shade… then I questioned myself. Should have kept going. And then I was using 10g mini-minis…(would I have enough to finish a row? Then I think, does it really matter? Heck no!)… Languishing at the moment. Sigh. I think my “problem” is that I have soooo many hand-dyed variegated or speckled… that I need to use up. Of course! Currently making a loop long cowl w mini-minis (tube), wide stripes, graft at end. Neutral main color, 10 to 12 round/stripe. Purple, blue, green minis. Plan to use your advice: pick the best color At This Moment in Time!! Love the scrappy hats + crochet! Beautiful mix of colors!

[@stolenminutes]

The struggle is real, but in the end, when you finish it and love it all those memories fade. Your tube sounds like a lovely knit that probably goes fast with your color changes!

[@FirnMamaMakes]

❤❤❤

[@SpinDrift55]

You do lovely work! Really enjoy watching your videos! I am inspired to knit again. I just had ankle replacement surgery (1/24) at Duke and I’m wanting to knit but I’m still so tired. ❤️👍

[@stolenminutes]

Your body is too busy healing to think about doing anything else. Sending good thoughts for a smooth recovery!

[@SpinDrift55]

@@stolenminutes thank you Carrie. That means a lot to me. ❤️💕

[@cathylayher3580]

Hi! Loving your visits! Who is the author of your book about the woman in the photograph? I love historical fiction and this sounds really good. Hope you’re having a great day! My Mom used to cross-stitch a ton. She’s had some issues the last few years and I keep trying to get her to pick it up again. Love that you’re doing a crochet project with her!

[@stolenminutes]

The author is Mary Hogan. Thanks for hanging out with me🩷

[@britdowson8324]

How lovely you and mom are doing the same project. You really inspire me to start a granny stripe blanket using more magic knot balls. Do you ever add a drop of fray check to your knots? Today I’m starting the scrappy Musselburgh.

[@stolenminutes]

I don’t add anything to the knots, but you certainly could if you wanted to!

[@wendybradley8420]

Great scrapy projects Carrie. I have a question about your magic knot balls. Do you attach your colours before winding or do you wind a little on your ball winder, than magic knot and wind a little more add magic knot. Hopefully this makes sense.

[@stolenminutes]

I wind a little, magic knot, wind a little, magic knot, etc.

[@carolmorrison5173]

Do you knit 2 strands at once for the musselbourgh!

[@stolenminutes]

Yes I do. From my big cake I pull the strand from the middle and hold it with the strand in the outside. No problem with tangling either.

[@conniewiseman5630]

Carrie on the Stephen West shawl, which is beautiful, how did you weave in the ends on it? Weaving Stephen? All by hand? It would be beautiful as a scrappy magic knit shawl too. Also was the pattern easy to follow? Some of his are quite difficult, how would you rate this one for a knitter? Your knitting is always beautiful. Thanks.

[@stolenminutes]

I always weave in my ends by hand. I don’t think it’s a difficult pattern. It’s all garter with eyelets. The construction is short rows so there is that, but short rows aren’t difficult. It doesn’t have all the different texture stitches to figure out like others. And if you do a magic ball then you’re not worried about counting rows for color changes. Now I really want to make another😂

[@conniewiseman5630]

@@stolenminutes thank you for the information

[@maryannestoner4065]

I have a set of Susan Bates crochet hooks (resin or plastic) that I got when I worked at a little craft store 40 years ago. I still use them all the time.💕🧶 Also I live near the Clara Barton house in Maryland.

[@stolenminutes]

Oh how neat! I imagine there is a museum for Clara Barton?