Socks were also my second knitting project. I started 18 months ago and cast off my 38th pair last week. I almost always have a sock on the go now. My sock projects can fit into my coat pocket or handbag whilst I’m out and about which is super practical as a mum. I get a few stitches in when ever I can. You’re right about them being great gifts too. I’ve knit for my friends and family and everyone has always enjoyed them.
I've been in sock mode for the past 10 years! I love knitting socks...love it! I carry my sock in progress everywhere...even while playing darts! I'm an ankle down, dpn girl , who knits both socks simultaneously! Everyone I know wears handmade socks! Lol!...except me...I don't wear socks at all!
I watched half the video and that alone made me jump outta my chair, grab a pair of unused dpns and now I have the beginnings of a sock in my hands. I love this cult.
It's not that hard once you get the hang of it! There's a youtube channel called Sheep and Stitch and she breaks it down into really simple steps. If you want to learn how to use them, definitely check her out! *Also, I love your editing style. Keep it up!
Lol I’m currently reinforcing my socks because I’ve been wearing them so much (plus some likely don’t have enough nylon - my grandmother who also knits socks gave me some mystery wool) and want to keep wearing them. Your video made me get out of my cozy bed and go to my library/favorite knit spot and grab a pair because cozy feet sounded lovely!
I've been knitting socks for years and I agree with everything you said! Especially the part about it being way more beginner friendly than most people think. I kind of learned knitting in the "wrong" order (started with socks, then a sweater, then a couple of hats, and have yet to make a scarf lol). It really is a lot less intimidating than it may look, it's a cheap way to start because you don't need large quantities of yarn, and you learn so many important techniques. Great video! :)
I've been knitting socks for many years, but if I had not, this episode would convince me to do it all over again 😊 love your enthusiasm. Also your froggy socks are so cute!
This was a great video! I feel inspired to share even more reasons! 1.) It’s a great way to use single skeins, especially those more wild variegated ones you may not want to use in a garment. 2.) There are so many methods to explore, from the types of needles (DPNs, magic loop, 9 in circular, flexible DPNs), to an array of different constructions and heels (there’s this one pattern I’ve seen that basically has you knit strips for the sock), and some people can get really into customizing them for the best fit. If you get bored with repeating projects, there’s always a way to keep it fresh! 3.) While second sock syndrome is a thing, knitting the socks in tandem can really help! 4.) A 100 g ball of sock yarn can go a long way, especially if you use a different yarn for heels, toes, and cuffs. You can also use scraps for things like colorwork and stripey socks. 5.) Sock yarn is really versatile and can be used for many other types of projects, and you can hold it with other yarns to meet a thicker gauge for different projects.
Wool is naturally moisture wicking and will actually keep your feet feeling nice in the summer. It will pull the sweat away from your feet and use that moisture to keep your feet cool.
The first thing I ever knitted was a pair of socks! I was a strict crocheter as well. It taught me so much learning socks first and I stand by my choice. Everything else came a lot easier for me because of it. Even though everyone told me I was crazy and I wouldn't be able to do it
Your list is exactly why I enjoy knitting socks. The 'sock heel turns are magic' is something I say a lot. You're knitting along, you do a few shortrows, and magically you have something people can identify as a sock! I also agree that there are so many patterns that you will never knit them all. I probably have 400 patterns saved and all of them are FREE. I have them divided into textures, lace, and colorwork. I also love the idea of coming up with these patterns, if they are lace, textured, or colorwork. within the confines of the 56/64/72 stitch parameter. As a person who loves math, I find it fascinating. Your froggy socks are adorable! You did a great job on both pair. Yes, handknit socks are amazing to wear, amazing to knit, completely portable. I enjoy knitting them so much, I have 8 pair on the needles. I would love to get a few pair off the needles because that is WAY to many. My goal is to finish those 8 and perhaps a few more. I want to knit 2 pair each for my grandsons because they came over to go sledding and had to borrow my socks! Their's will be tube socks, though, so they can wear them longer.
Its so funny because growing up I always HATED math and told myself I would never have a job/hobby that has anything to do with it, but now I crochet, knit, and sew and I am constantly doing math 😅. I also teach theatre and have to build sets and there's SO much math in construction!! Maybe I don't actually mind it 🤣 Also, 400 patterns!!?!?! That is amazing!!
@@nataliebeau creative people do a lot of math. I dont do set design, but help design our 4H booth annually. We have a theme for the fair and decorate accordingly. This year's theme is Passport to Fun. We have a space that's 3x8x8. It's always fun to come up with ideas and props.
I truly enjoyed your podcast! I have about 5 pairs of hand knit sock and love them as well. Getting a great fit takes a bit of time. I love all your plants❤️🪴
I learned to knit, just because I wanted to knit socks. I followed Marly Bird from Red Heart, she taught a 4 video (maybe 5 ) series, and I learned using DPN’S we knitted house socks on size 5 needles, but then we had the 100% ability to knit them. Everyone loves hand knit socks, I work on them all year, they are my Christmas presents and they all look forward to them. 😎
My second knitting project ever was a pair of socks too! I learnt to knit because I wanted to make my own socks, so did a beanie first to learn the basics then immediately went to socks - the frog socks from your last video are gonna be my next project!!
Shortie socks are perfect in warmer weather….they wick away sweat, or super breathable and naturally keep your feet from stinking! lol I’m addicted to knitting socks! My grown kids and I ONLY wear hand knit socks now ❤ 🧦
I agree with you. I’ve been knitting socks for over 10 years and I am totally addicted to knitting them, the beautiful sock yarns and the great sock patterns that are available. I’m so addicted to it that I can “hear” my sock yarn in my storage room calling my name & telling me to knit it into a pair of socks. Nothing like wearing a pair of hand knitted sock’s especially during the winter months🧶
I knit 1.5 pairs of socks probably about 4-5 years ago (the second pair was for someone I was dating at the time, but we broke up before I finished them and I never polished it off). I found it fun at the time but didn't quite catch the groove. But recently I've thought about becoming the types of knitters that only do socks!! Not exclusively actually, but I feel like I frequently want to knit but rarely know WHAT I want to knit and socks are the perfect project for that type of thing. There's always a need for them, they're fast to make, and it's easy to come back to if I get sidetracked with a bigger project for awhile. The thing that really got me back into it was doing 2 at a time with magic loop. There's something so daunting about making a pair of something that I have to finish one at a time-- I almost never get back to the second one unless it is a gift or I'm on a time crunch. I don't know if you've tried it, but I think it's super fun and has elevated my sock game. Thanks for the video!! Really inspired by your (relatable) passion for sockmaking.
I also love knitting socks for all of those reasons! Hand knit Socks rock! Wait, I just thought of reason number 11 - when the apocolypse comes and there are no more Targets or Walmarts .......we will have socks!
I just discovered your channel. I also started with crochet and sewing. I found knitting way later in life. Then I discovered spinning yarn and weaving. I have fallen down all the rabbit holes as well. Socks are so portable. I love portable projects and sock construction is so interesting.
I told my mom I was invited to join a cult. Her shocked face was so serious! “I’ve been invited to join a cult.” 😳🤨😡 “A sock cult.” 😮💨🙂😆 I then proceeded to show her your intro.
You are adorable! Your energy is amazing! Still haven't joined the sock cult, but big reson is like of accessibility to a yarn store in my area to get a feel for the yarn and supplies.
I totally get that. I don’t have any yarn store near me that sells sock yarn. I’ve had to buy it online, but thankfully I’ve had good results from that!
I made a crochet socks and it was hard Now I have finished the heel turn side on the knitted socks and I am doing two at a time. this is a really a very exciting magic project. I plan to knit at least 3 pairs
I’ve been knitting about 10?years and finally just made my first couple pairs of socks. Definitely a great little project for taking to appointments or for travel
I love hand knit socks, and i have tons. I learned knitting as a kid, but my grandma was knitting ONLY socks, so everyone was supplied already (woolen winter socks for the most part). So when i started knitting seriously during my university days (cause longer break times and public transportation rides), i knit different things like winter hats, scarfs, gloves and handwarmers on the go and big sweaters and stuff at home. I used crocheting (after learning it in primary school) more for lace crochet, cardigans and tops and ctochet lace, but i made a few crochet socks for my partner when we moved together. I started knitting socks after my grandma died and my socks started to fall apart, from there i started to knit thinner socks from cotton and/or linnen with my 1mm knitting needles (takes forever but worth it). Honestly, knitted wool socks (with max. 25% synthetic for the Regia strenthening) are the best. I barely used my central heater this winter cause we were just wearing knitted socks all the time, they keep you perfectly warm. Right now i have a pair of knee long socks, a scarf and a cabled sweater on my knitting needles. On my crochet hooks i have a laundry net (for my knitted socks to be washed in the washing machine), a pair of crochet socks for my partner, a chunky cropped jumper, a tunic (with color grading very fine yarn) and a lace cardigan (the last 2 made with a 2mm hook). I still have to work on the heel of the knitted socks at home, with instructions, cause i'm trying to find the type of heel i like most and am trying out different ones. In that time, my crocheted laundry net is my 'on the go' project. I usually make one net at the same time i make a pair of socks, or right after.
Lol I’m currently reinforcing my socks because I’ve been wearing them so much (plus some likely don’t have enough nylon - my grandmother who also knits socks gave me some mystery wool) and want to keep wearing them. Your video made me get out of my cozy bed and go to my library/office/favorite knit spot and grab a pair because cozy feet sounded lovely!
alright, you've convinced me!! im gonna finish up the cardigan and tank top that im working on and then im gonna finally learn how to make socks! im thinking of starting up a knitting/crochet club at my community college, id love to have friends who knit so i can exchange socks with them! lol
Socks were some of my earliest projects. I agree that they are great for beginners. I'm allergic to wool and that is probably the biggest challenge I have with socks. The other is I get bored if I only do socks but it's ok because I crochet and enjoy knitting other things.
coming back to say I've started my first real pair of socks! I made a single sock a long time ago out of acrylic sport weight yarn and it was too tight so I never made the mate. but I'm working with some yarn I love and I feel hopeful about these ones!
if i knew how to knit i would join the knitting sock community in a heartbeat! you really inspired me to continue my knitting journey i could feel your enthuciasm through my screen i want to be as in love with knitting as you are it sounds like the best time thank you for this video :)
When I was teaching knitting, I would have my students do a sock as a first project after the basic stitching because of how much they could learn by doing it. I had them do simple ankle socks in DK weight for home slippers because they knit up fairly fast, they are easy to hide if they don't come out perfectly but they still are usually wearable even when big, they're just slippers then. And that can really help with confidence in the skills. Too many people I've talked to who learned and then put it down for years were not happy with their first project and never went back. Usually it was a neverending scarf that they didn't want to broadcast their mistakes on their neck and it took long enough to get bored with knitting. Socks are amazing first projects.
8:47 Lol I live in a desert (SW US) and wear them all year. Wool is a fantastic thermo-regulator and unless the socks are in direct sunlight for a while (which is unlikely given the presence of shoes) they remain perfectly comfortable. 😍 I have yet to have a pair of socks made of wool/wool blends get too hot, and I’ve worn them on 100+ degree days.
YESSSSSS this is so right hahaha. I’ve been knitting for about ten years, knit my first pair of socks a couple years ago and was so intimidated. It’s been my goal this year to become a sock knitter!!!
Only half way through the video and I am sold. I've been working on my knit shorts for twenty days now (though I got an eye allergy (unrelated) and had to put knitting down for a while.)
I am getting ready to make toeless socks they are great for flip-flop season and because I’m a diabetic the toes and my socks are driving me. Crazy actually painful so I decided to make these and the other reason I make socks is because I have big feet for a woman I wear an 11 men’s so I have to measure my foot in multiple places I don’t have big ankles or thick calves just really long feet, but I started in Germany when I was learning to knit making a pair of tights came from North Carolina and you just do not understand how cold it is until you move to Germany. As soon as I got my daughters tights made, I immediately went into lace socks. We went to Bavaria and everybody wore two pairs of socks with lace designs and it’s so fun remember when doing lace or color work, you can keep changing your pattern every couple of rows, so it’s a really good learning experience.
Omg, I just started knitting socks for the first time and I feel so invincible for conquering the tiny needles 🥳🥹 and I’m also currently working on the frog sock HAHAHA
Just found you. You’re fresh and smart and I like your plants. ☺️ As I’m sitting here knitting my umpteenth sock I agree with your reasons for being in a sock cult. Well said. Subscribed.
Another reason is how nice it feels to wear socks that are custom fit to your feet. Most commercial socks for adults come in two sizes: men's or ladies'. But feet are all different sizes and shapes! I have small feet but wide toes, and my hand-knit socks fit my "duck feet" perfectly. My toes are finally free to wriggle!
I've tried knitting socks a few times and I always got stuck on the heel turn, ended up with holes etc so it really just makes me feel like a failed magician q___q but I think I'm nearly ready to try again, so thanks for putting all of the good reasons together and the pep talk!
It’s so funny, I never had an interest in making socks. I’m finishing my first cardigan and it’s taken me TWO MONTHS because of the lacework. I’m ready for a quick project 😅
My first completed project after trying and failing to make a scarf (boringgg) was a pair of socks to give to my mom for Christmas. My favorite part about making socks is probably that I can take my project to class and nobody really bats an eye. I'm still in high school so teachers still care about what I'm doing, but knitting as a way to keep my hands busy is acceptable to most of them as long as I still take notes
I started knitting for many reasons, but one of them was because I wanted to knit socks so badly. Socks are sooo cool and soo adorable, I had to learn it. I guess I lucked out that I wasn't aware of exactly how hard it was. But it didn't bother me. I just took one step at a time and used the knitting equipment that worked for me so the whole process wasn't so overwhelming...meaning I used a circular needle first and then moved on to DPNS.
Id love a video on your top 5 favorite projects and why you liked them, whether its knitting/crochet, and your top 5 most disliked/demotivating and why. Might help beginners know what to avoid at first to not end up giving up on their projects because its too boring or hard.
I already knit socks (after being too intimidated by them for like a decade lol) but I just love watching people be excited about socks! They’re kinda my “don’t know what to knit rn so I’ll just grab my socks” mindless type project
Preaching to the converted here, but I am loving your enthusiasm for sock knitting! I agree with everything you said, especially about feeling like a wizard when turning a heel. It’s truly a magical thing. And hugs for your feet 👍. Knitted socks also slick away sweat and don’t need to be washed as often as store bought socks. My adult granddaughter took part in a charity hike wearing knitted socks in her boots, and she reported back to me that she was the only one who didn’t have blisters! Check out Summer Lee Knits and the patterns of Kay F Jones of the Bakery Bears podcast. Some gorgeous sock designers out there, although I must say I mostly knit plain with some colour play. Your froggy socks are adorable, and I hope you never lose your love of sock knitting. 🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦
@@nataliebeau at some points i think? id def recommend a lighter yarn depending on how comfy u are. there are things that confused me but honestly just doing what it said cleared it up i think the translation is a little rough
I love how there's little subgroups of knitters, the sweater people, the shawl people, sock people, fiber artists, etc. Socks present a challenge that is unique in knitting, but I honestly wonder do you guys just walk around shoeless all the time? lol Or else how do you admire your socks? I must know!
I think I’m already in the sock cult. I’ve been knitting for about 5 years. I started with a hat, then got bored with a scarf and abandoned that and knit socks. I’ve been hooked ever since. Last year I did the grocery girls sock bash where you knit a pair each month and there’s themes each month. I’ve tried many heels, toe up, cuff down even knit sideways but found my favorite formula for my feet: two at a time- side by side (not connected) on 9” circulars, toe-up, Turkish cast on, my own rounded toe pattern, fish lips kiss heel with an added mini-gusset, and a stretchy bind off on the cuff. I, definitely gong to knit those froggy socks!
I knitted a pair of socks once and I will say they last way longer than any sock I bought online or in the store. They can take a beating in the dryer and wash. It was worth it and I wish I knit more socks!!!
