I really love using my leftover yarn for striped socks! I recently finished a pair where I took inspiration from one of Petite Knits striped socks (eight rows of each color and used the same color of a stripe for the heel, so the heel blended in nicely). I actually used a sewrella yarn too! It was from the sunsoaked collection!
I don’t mind reusing the same yarn so long as im gifting the second pair! I always knit my sister or daughter a pair of socks from a skein, and then myself a pair with what’s left over.😊 it works for me for now anyways
I do the same. If I make myself a pair and my oldest daughter a pair, I’m left with about 10-15g left and I add that to a scrappy blanket and it’s done!
I’m knitting my very first sock while I watch! Summer Lee has an amazing eye for creating eye-catching colorful socks- so fun! Great podcast, Amy. Thank you!
Stoll is so much fun and soft. As a sock knitting fanatic, they are so easy to take everywhere in the 50 grams and the tonals are so nice. When I first started making them, the handpainted had me in a chokehold and I am so sad they don't make the glimmer one in any color but undyed. Though it does wash and wear well, it isn't as hardwearing as hawthorne or muse opinion (muse is so good, it's like the best of both with some great colors).
When sewing pillows you always use a pillow form larger then the finished project. That makes the pillow firmer and beautifully stuffed. If you make another pillow you might try that.
My pillow form was 20” and the knit pillow cover was only 17.5” (which matches the pattern dimensions). Should there have been an even larger size difference?
@@neknits No, that should probably have been big enough,, but since knitting stretches it doesn't seem to fit well. The other thing you could do if you can iron your yarn is cut a piece of fusible interfacing to the back of your pillow. That will stop it from stretching.
I've seen Stephanie of Edible thoughts makes marl her fun sock yarn with a tonal to make dk/worsted weight socks. You could pair it with another sock from socks and make a new colorways for fun boot/house socks.
This covered so many things that have been on my mind recently. Juniper Moon Patagonia, row gauge differences between metal and wooden needles, and the Sock Project book! Thanks for another great episode.
Really enjoyed this episode! I also always struggle with what to do with the half of a skein left after making socks but I’m just saving it all to make more socks with for gifts or once enough time has passed that the color feels new again
Great episode as always, thank you. You set me off on a wooden needles deep dive. Here’s what I found out: Wooden needles can sometimes give you a larger row gauge because of their surface texture. They’re typically slightly rougher and can grip the yarn slightly more, causing the stitches to be slightly larger and looser. They’re also more flexible and that can stretch the stitches slightly more. Also some knitters just find that their tension is tighter with metal needles because they hold the yarn tighter to stop it slipping. It also depends on how elastic the yarn is - the more elastic, the more variance all of these factors introduce. So useful to know this for me as my row gauge is invariably too tight.
The Pythagore Scarf by Tricot Design MCL is a good option if you're looking to use up a bunch of leftovers of sock/fingering yarn. It's currently what I'm saving mine for!
Fabulous episode! I love the pillows. They turned out beautiful. I like your idea of a fabric backing for the large one. I happen to also be a quilter, so I may do exactly that!! You found your sock mojo!! Good for you. You should enter all your socks in the Knits n Pieces year long sock along!
Its very easy to sub German Short rows for W&T! I do it all the time. For example, if the pattern says "knit 5, w&t" then you will knit 6 then turn and make the DS. All you are doing is working an extra stitch before turning, its that simple! No "reworking the pattern" needed!
Ah, I’ve just ordered the sock project as well and am entering my sock era, so I’m looking forward to seeing your full review and all the socks you’re going to knit. ❤️
I recently made a pair of Skimmer Socks Revisted (by Sheila Toy Stromberg) after seeing Tash's of Mostly Knitting podcast. They use a very small quantity of sock yarn, so are very good for using up leftovers/scraps, and I'm pleasantly surprised by how well they fit and don't slip down off of my feet - even in sneakers.
I knit my first pair of socks in Stroll. I love the color, they are so soft and comfortable to wear, they do pill over time but I’m planning on using a gleaner (?) to hopefully take care of that.
I don't know if it's your style, but I've seen few people making the beekeeper's quilt out of sock yarn remnants. You could arrange the so called hexipuffs into flowers and make a cream or white border around them (it's not my idea, I shamelessly stole it from Retro Claude because it was brilliant), it could be colourful while still looking stylish. But if you would make it only out of remnants it could take you some time.
That was a fun episode. I loved every second of it! The pillows are wonderful. I’ve never knit socks and recently bought Summer Lee’s book. So your enthusiasm is lighting a fire under me to dive in and try! You know so much more about ply than I do. How did you become knowledgeable about what will work for a project or not? I would love to hear about your evolution of understanding various yarns and what you consider for your acquisitions. Just the thought process you go through. Not asking you to be a teacher on the topic. Thanks!
Thank you! Experience and wearing my knits a lot has taught me everything! Would love to share how I go about buying and using yarns - just need to find the time to summarize it well :) Excited to hear about your sock knitting!
I bought Summer Lee's book a few weeks ago and I have been knitting socks ever since, playing with stitch count and working on tension. I am trying to find my perfect fit and gauge for comfort and durability, as I like to wear what I make and earlier sock projects have not held up well or felt that great underfoot. I am figuring my key numbers out, am on sock #5, and have already gotten playful with color and use of stash, which is so fun. If you did a KAL for any Summer Lee socks or the Soma socks, in particular, I'd be in! Enjoy your making and thanks for your podcast!
For plies and twists, I highly recommend the book "The Knitter's Book of Yarn" by Clara Parkes. It is a wonderful resource to help fiber lovers understand yarn. She talks about yarn construction and composition and how all of that affects how the yarn will knit up and how your project will turn out. She's also a great instagram follow ❤
I have the same book and I learned a lot about sheep breeds, wool, and yarn from it. It seems like you're (Amy) figuring out the qualities of non-superwash wool: loftiness and lightness because there's more air (especially if it's woolen spun) as well as structure (from not washing and removing all the lanolin) both qualities stay in the finished garment after wearing and hand washing making for light but warm garments.
How about making a wonder ball of remnant sock yarns and making a tee. I had half of a garbage bag of remnants and turned that into 2.5 large balls of wonder balls with skeins of single yarns to do ribbings.
Totally agree! Jelly Roll Blanket is a perfect use for this yarn. I’m making one holding one strand of leftover sock/fingering and a strand of white fingering held together. Squishy goodness and the project is very ‘potato chippy’!
Substituting GSR for W&T is very easy. I don't remember what page I read spelling it out, but you just have to remember that the W&T stitch is the DS. So, you knit to the # specified in a W&T, and then knit 1 more, which will become your DS when you turn. Glad you liked the W&T but I struggled with them so learning GSR and then how to sub it in was a great technique for me.
I like using left over sock yarn to make yarn cozies! I follow Knitty Natty’s patterns on Ravelry. She offers all kinds of cozies in crochet and knit options!! ❤
Oh my goodness I had the exact same thing happen with my Stick Season sweater, it did not block out for me. I think it might be because the shoulders definitely come lower on me and it looks like maybe on you too? I had to rip out both sleeves I couldn’t stand that bump. I reknit the sleeves without the short rows and now they fit better.
As a primary crocheter, I super appreciate your in depth review of the crochet pillow. I definitely pay attention to color placement on granny squares.
You can always special order books from your local independent bookstores. I work at one, and I ordered that very book! Independent stores can special order any book. Jeff Bezos doesn't need your money! ☺️
Hi Amy! As always, I love your episodes and learn so much. Do you think the Wild and Soft 728 is as bright as it appears on screen? I’ve been considering it for the Azucena pullover or something else, but the color on websites is inconsistent and looks like a slightly darker/greyer blue on most. If you have a minute, what are your thoughts?
To me it's pretty muted, this link I think shows it pretty well compared to in person! loopknitting.com/en-us/products/gepard-wild-soft?variant=43882314563792
So excited to see your Asopo! Such a beautiful sweater I am trying to get the courage to tackle the long version. Also, I too purchased some woolberry Rambouillet in a variegated blue pink cream tan colour and I am stummmmmmped on what to knit with it. It's such a beautiful yarn, soft and squishy! It is so different tho and ropey, but like in a soft cozy way. Anyway, Cant wait to see what you do with it!
I’ve noticed some pillow forms are chubby in the center but have skimpy filling in the corners. My workaround is adding more loose filling in the corners/ along the edges as needed. It keeps the pillow the same size,as in measurement of the edge, but still improves the shape. Sorry that in this project you’ve already sewn it closed. 🙁 But if it really bugs you, maybe worth the effort. It’s beautiful either way. 😍
I always use German short rows even when the pattern calls for wrap and turn. I think GSR do not show as much in the fabric. I don't have any problems when I swap these. Need to move the placement of the GSR one stitch. Another great episode. Always enjoy them.
I’m so excited to hear about the mod you’re doing with the ties on the Kuutar wrap cardigan! I had really similar feelings about the ties but couldn’t envision how it would turn out if I tried to change it. So thanks for changing it first so I can see how it goes ;)
Hi Amy, fellow left handed knitter here. I’ve been knitting for about 10 months now and I have questions! Online I’m reading so many conflicting things about swapping k2tog and ssk or m1l and m1r. Some people do it, others say it’s not necessary with symmetrical patterns. The end result is just mirrored. Since you knit a lot of garments, both symmetrical and with cables and lace; do you alter patterns or read them differently?
Most of the time I do not alter patterns, especially when things are worked in the round because the symmetry leads to the same result. Only when I'm working on a portion of a pattern that is direction-specific (i.e. Left Shoulder), I will either mirror the direction of stitches, or a simpler solution is just following the Right Shoulder instructions. I hope that makes sense! It can get nuanced so when in doubt I draw out what the knitting would look like right-handed and see what I have to change for my mirrored stitches.
Great episode, per usual. Your Stella pillow project makes me think I might want to use a smaller gauge to get a 16” or 18” square pillow instead. 😊 It also makes me think, I really want this pillow and I need to get it on my needles soon. Thinking of using some Peer Gynt that I have in stash. 🤞
I'm also knitting something with the Patagonia Organic Merino yarn right now! I did a block after finishing the yoke and found that it grew a lot vertically. I've also seen a couple project pages where that was mentioned. So you might want to block and try it on after finishing the yoke to see if you like how it's fitting!
Always love watching your episodes- for your sock leftovers, I have very small feet so always have tons of leftovers and have started doing stripey socks with the leftovers, but I only do one row for each colour and love what they come out looking like. I also make sure that if I’m doing a pattern, it’s really different than the first one I did in that colour.
I have crocheted a beautiful dk weight blanket from marling all the little bits of sock yarn I had collected. It’s lovely and warm, one of my favourites. It’s amazing how colourful and harmonious the colours can be mixed together.
I am trying to understand short rows better and found a class by Patty Lyons at Harrisville Designs on May 18th. They have more spots if you want to attend too
You could also use your left over sock yarn for the inside of folder over collars on sweaters (if the pattern allows for it). Since you most likely won’t see that anyways. And if it’s not itchy of course :)
For the stellar quilt pillow I wonder whether I could repeat the front panel for the back and then just sew them. Could use more mini/scraps and two sides of different color combinations!
I always get so excited when you upload! You had my full attention for the entire video. Thanks for joining me while knitting on a long train journey :) looking forward to the next podcast.
The two pillows are different sizes, but I used the correct pillow form sizes indicated in each pattern. I’m not too familiar with the different types of pillow forms out there, maybe I needed a puffier one!
The "I don't know what to do with the rest of this hank of sock yarn" dilemma is why all my sisters are getting socks for Christmas
I do this too but my for bestie and MIL. We all have the same sized feet so it’s very handy!
Yes! I’m dedicating so much of my creative energy right now to matching up sock leftovers in different ways for gift socks
I really love using my leftover yarn for striped socks! I recently finished a pair where I took inspiration from one of Petite Knits striped socks (eight rows of each color and used the same color of a stripe for the heel, so the heel blended in nicely). I actually used a sewrella yarn too! It was from the sunsoaked collection!
I don’t mind reusing the same yarn so long as im gifting the second pair! I always knit my sister or daughter a pair of socks from a skein, and then myself a pair with what’s left over.😊 it works for me for now anyways
That's such a cute idea! So many matching socks.
I do the same. If I make myself a pair and my oldest daughter a pair, I’m left with about 10-15g left and I add that to a scrappy blanket and it’s done!
I got an e-copy of The Sock Project and now all I want to knit are socks, so good luck sticking to your one sock at a time goal! 😂
Me too! It is putting a real dent in my sweater knitting. 😂
Haha!
I’m knitting my very first sock while I watch! Summer Lee has an amazing eye for creating eye-catching colorful socks- so fun! Great podcast, Amy. Thank you!
Stoll is so much fun and soft. As a sock knitting fanatic, they are so easy to take everywhere in the 50 grams and the tonals are so nice. When I first started making them, the handpainted had me in a chokehold and I am so sad they don't make the glimmer one in any color but undyed. Though it does wash and wear well, it isn't as hardwearing as hawthorne or muse opinion (muse is so good, it's like the best of both with some great colors).
When sewing pillows you always use a pillow form larger then the finished project. That makes the pillow firmer and beautifully stuffed. If you make another pillow you might try that.
My pillow form was 20” and the knit pillow cover was only 17.5” (which matches the pattern dimensions). Should there have been an even larger size difference?
@@neknits No, that should probably have been big enough,, but since knitting stretches it doesn't seem to fit well. The other thing you could do if you can iron your yarn is cut a piece of fusible interfacing to the back of your pillow. That will stop it from stretching.
I've seen Stephanie of Edible thoughts makes marl her fun sock yarn with a tonal to make dk/worsted weight socks. You could pair it with another sock from socks and make a new colorways for fun boot/house socks.
This covered so many things that have been on my mind recently. Juniper Moon Patagonia, row gauge differences between metal and wooden needles, and the Sock Project book! Thanks for another great episode.
Really enjoyed this episode! I also always struggle with what to do with the half of a skein left after making socks but I’m just saving it all to make more socks with for gifts or once enough time has passed that the color feels new again
Love that idea of "enough time has passed that it feels new again!"
Great episode as always, thank you. You set me off on a wooden needles deep dive. Here’s what I found out: Wooden needles can sometimes give you a larger row gauge because of their surface texture. They’re typically slightly rougher and can grip the yarn slightly more, causing the stitches to be slightly larger and looser. They’re also more flexible and that can stretch the stitches slightly more. Also some knitters just find that their tension is tighter with metal needles because they hold the yarn tighter to stop it slipping. It also depends on how elastic the yarn is - the more elastic, the more variance all of these factors introduce. So useful to know this for me as my row gauge is invariably too tight.
The Pythagore Scarf by Tricot Design MCL is a good option if you're looking to use up a bunch of leftovers of sock/fingering yarn. It's currently what I'm saving mine for!
Hi Amy! Your podcasts and projects are very inspiring to me. I love your cushions! ❤ thank you! Happy knitting!
Hi Amy. Washing it on gentle cycle and putting it in the sun to dry will clean it as well as tighten it back up if needed.
Hey
Great episode. A lot of good information. Thanks .😊 Part of the joy in creating is enjoying the process.
Fabulous episode! I love the pillows. They turned out beautiful. I like your idea of a fabric backing for the large one. I happen to also be a quilter, so I may do exactly that!! You found your sock mojo!! Good for you. You should enter all your socks in the Knits n Pieces year long sock along!
Your pillows look amazing! Love the color of your DRK Everyday Sweater. 💜
With your left over sock yarn, you could make 1/2 a Musselburgh and then the other 1/2 with another sock skein.
Was hoping to see a finished Aurelia sweater. Love the color. In addition, that is a fabulous green on your Stick season sweater. Have a good week❤
Aurelia had to take a break 😂 but don’t worry, it’ll get finished before the fall!
I love the T you are wearing!
Its very easy to sub German Short rows for W&T! I do it all the time. For example, if the pattern says "knit 5, w&t" then you will knit 6 then turn and make the DS. All you are doing is working an extra stitch before turning, its that simple! No "reworking the pattern" needed!
Ah, I’ve just ordered the sock project as well and am entering my sock era, so I’m looking forward to seeing your full review and all the socks you’re going to knit. ❤️
I’ve had that book on my list, too. And I’ve always wanted to try the stroll tweed sock yarn. I can’t wait to see how your tweed socks turn out
I recently made a pair of Skimmer Socks Revisted (by Sheila Toy Stromberg) after seeing Tash's of Mostly Knitting podcast. They use a very small quantity of sock yarn, so are very good for using up leftovers/scraps, and I'm pleasantly surprised by how well they fit and don't slip down off of my feet - even in sneakers.
I knit my first pair of socks in Stroll. I love the color, they are so soft and comfortable to wear, they do pill over time but I’m planning on using a gleaner (?) to hopefully take care of that.
I don't know if it's your style, but I've seen few people making the beekeeper's quilt out of sock yarn remnants. You could arrange the so called hexipuffs into flowers and make a cream or white border around them (it's not my idea, I shamelessly stole it from Retro Claude because it was brilliant), it could be colourful while still looking stylish. But if you would make it only out of remnants it could take you some time.
That was a fun episode. I loved every second of it! The pillows are wonderful. I’ve never knit socks and recently bought Summer Lee’s book. So your enthusiasm is lighting a fire under me to dive in and try! You know so much more about ply than I do. How did you become knowledgeable about what will work for a project or not? I would love to hear about your evolution of understanding various yarns and what you consider for your acquisitions. Just the thought process you go through. Not asking you to be a teacher on the topic. Thanks!
Thank you! Experience and wearing my knits a lot has taught me everything! Would love to share how I go about buying and using yarns - just need to find the time to summarize it well :) Excited to hear about your sock knitting!
I bought Summer Lee's book a few weeks ago and I have been knitting socks ever since, playing with stitch count and working on tension. I am trying to find my perfect fit and gauge for comfort and durability, as I like to wear what I make and earlier sock projects have not held up well or felt that great underfoot. I am figuring my key numbers out, am on sock #5, and have already gotten playful with color and use of stash, which is so fun. If you did a KAL for any Summer Lee socks or the Soma socks, in particular, I'd be in! Enjoy your making and thanks for your podcast!
Love that!
For plies and twists, I highly recommend the book "The Knitter's Book of Yarn" by Clara Parkes. It is a wonderful resource to help fiber lovers understand yarn. She talks about yarn construction and composition and how all of that affects how the yarn will knit up and how your project will turn out. She's also a great instagram follow ❤
I have the same book and I learned a lot about sheep breeds, wool, and yarn from it. It seems like you're (Amy) figuring out the qualities of non-superwash wool: loftiness and lightness because there's more air (especially if it's woolen spun) as well as structure (from not washing and removing all the lanolin) both qualities stay in the finished garment after wearing and hand washing making for light but warm garments.
How about making a wonder ball of remnant sock yarns and making a tee. I had half of a garbage bag of remnants and turned that into 2.5 large balls of wonder balls with skeins of single yarns to do ribbings.
Totally agree! Jelly Roll Blanket is a perfect use for this yarn. I’m making one holding one strand of leftover sock/fingering and a strand of white fingering held together. Squishy goodness and the project is very ‘potato chippy’!
Substituting GSR for W&T is very easy. I don't remember what page I read spelling it out, but you just have to remember that the W&T stitch is the DS. So, you knit to the # specified in a W&T, and then knit 1 more, which will become your DS when you turn. Glad you liked the W&T but I struggled with them so learning GSR and then how to sub it in was a great technique for me.
I like using left over sock yarn to make yarn cozies! I follow Knitty Natty’s patterns on Ravelry. She offers all kinds of cozies in crochet and knit options!! ❤
Oh my goodness I had the exact same thing happen with my Stick Season sweater, it did not block out for me. I think it might be because the shoulders definitely come lower on me and it looks like maybe on you too? I had to rip out both sleeves I couldn’t stand that bump. I reknit the sleeves without the short rows and now they fit better.
Good to know! I was able to use a steamer and sort of block them away with steam
Hello! Amazing how much you did:) so interesting to fallow a progress of work.
As a primary crocheter, I super appreciate your in depth review of the crochet pillow. I definitely pay attention to color placement on granny squares.
You did great, Love it so much. Great gifts as you are doing
You can always special order books from your local independent bookstores. I work at one, and I ordered that very book! Independent stores can special order any book. Jeff Bezos doesn't need your money! ☺️
May I ask where you got the gepard cashmere from? I don’t see it being sold in North America anywhere on Ravelry anyway.
I bought mine while I was in Norway! Gepard is really hard to find in the US, and I’ve only seen it at The Knitting Loft in Canada online.
@@neknits Eweknit Toronto also has Gepard garn but neither has the cashmere. Good call!
All beautiful
Why not do two pillow fronts and make it reversible? That’s what I’m thinking of doing 😂
Definitely an option!
Hi Amy! As always, I love your episodes and learn so much. Do you think the Wild and Soft 728 is as bright as it appears on screen? I’ve been considering it for the Azucena pullover or something else, but the color on websites is inconsistent and looks like a slightly darker/greyer blue on most. If you have a minute, what are your thoughts?
To me it's pretty muted, this link I think shows it pretty well compared to in person! loopknitting.com/en-us/products/gepard-wild-soft?variant=43882314563792
loved spending some time with
you today while knitting ☺️ your summer camp socks, stick season and stella quilt cushion all turned out so well 🩷
The Astrid Pillow is so pretty! I haven’t crocheted anything in about 25 years but I kind of really want to now that I’ve seen this pillow 😂
So excited to see your Asopo! Such a beautiful sweater I am trying to get the courage to tackle the long version. Also, I too purchased some woolberry Rambouillet in a variegated blue pink cream tan colour and I am stummmmmmped on what to knit with it. It's such a beautiful yarn, soft and squishy! It is so different tho and ropey, but like in a soft cozy way. Anyway, Cant wait to see what you do with it!
I love the Sock Project!! It’s turned me into a total sock fiend. Looking forward to your review!
I’ve noticed some pillow forms are chubby in the center but have skimpy filling in the corners. My workaround is adding more loose filling in the corners/ along the edges as needed. It keeps the pillow the same size,as in measurement of the edge, but still improves the shape. Sorry that in this project you’ve already sewn it closed. 🙁 But if it really bugs you, maybe worth the effort. It’s beautiful either way. 😍
Ooo smart idea!
Thanks for a lovely podcast full of gorgeous knitting and crocheting. Cannot wait to see the next episodes ❤
I’m loving the sock project book!!! I made a pair of soma socks with some tweed yarn and I loved that pattern ❤
Gift a pair of socks like the ones you made!!
Long videos are great! love your podcasts. So thorough, honest and insightful. (and an inspiring knitting companion of course)
The color of the stick season sweater 😍
I like using leftover sock yarn to make gnomes. They’re a lot of fun.
Your stick season sweater looks so lovely! That color is beautiful.
I always use German short rows even when the pattern calls for wrap and turn. I think GSR do not show as much in the fabric. I don't have any problems when I swap these. Need to move the placement of the GSR one stitch. Another great episode. Always enjoy them.
I have that patty Lyons bag of tricks book & love it. Also just finishing up a blanket shawl with Arcane fibers Hand-Dyed. It's so soft!
I’m so excited to hear about the mod you’re doing with the ties on the Kuutar wrap cardigan! I had really similar feelings about the ties but couldn’t envision how it would turn out if I tried to change it. So thanks for changing it first so I can see how it goes ;)
I'm working on a Tolsta tee in Stroll as I watch 😊 fun updates, I really enjoyed this episode
For your Molly cushion, how about attaching iron-on interfacing?
Try the next size pillow inset to give it more structure.
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Hi Amy, fellow left handed knitter here. I’ve been knitting for about 10 months now and I have questions! Online I’m reading so many conflicting things about swapping k2tog and ssk or m1l and m1r. Some people do it, others say it’s not necessary with symmetrical patterns. The end result is just mirrored. Since you knit a lot of garments, both symmetrical and with cables and lace; do you alter patterns or read them differently?
Most of the time I do not alter patterns, especially when things are worked in the round because the symmetry leads to the same result. Only when I'm working on a portion of a pattern that is direction-specific (i.e. Left Shoulder), I will either mirror the direction of stitches, or a simpler solution is just following the Right Shoulder instructions. I hope that makes sense! It can get nuanced so when in doubt I draw out what the knitting would look like right-handed and see what I have to change for my mirrored stitches.
@@neknits thank you! This is really helpful. Drawing the pattern is a great tip.
Great episode, per usual. Your Stella pillow project makes me think I might want to use a smaller gauge to get a 16” or 18” square pillow instead. 😊 It also makes me think, I really want this pillow and I need to get it on my needles soon. Thinking of using some Peer Gynt that I have in stash. 🤞
I'm also knitting something with the Patagonia Organic Merino yarn right now! I did a block after finishing the yoke and found that it grew a lot vertically. I've also seen a couple project pages where that was mentioned. So you might want to block and try it on after finishing the yoke to see if you like how it's fitting!
Always love watching your episodes- for your sock leftovers, I have very small feet so always have tons of leftovers and have started doing stripey socks with the leftovers, but I only do one row for each colour and love what they come out looking like. I also make sure that if I’m doing a pattern, it’s really different than the first one I did in that colour.
I have crocheted a beautiful dk weight blanket from marling all the little bits of sock yarn I had collected. It’s lovely and warm, one of my favourites. It’s amazing how colourful and harmonious the colours can be mixed together.
Hello from Swansea, Illinois. My first time seeing your podcast and I subscribed to it.
I am trying to understand short rows better and found a class by Patty Lyons at Harrisville Designs on May 18th. They have more spots if you want to attend too
Look at the curio sock pattern by Andra Mowry it could be a way to use the left over from your socks and get a very different looking sock
You could also use your left over sock yarn for the inside of folder over collars on sweaters (if the pattern allows for it). Since you most likely won’t see that anyways. And if it’s not itchy of course :)
The back panel of the Stella Quilt Cushion can be the same as the front panel, so it'll be funnier to knit this
I'm also knitting the Hibernal Socks! I'm knitting them two at a time (on one circular needle) and it's flying by. The pattern is so easy to memorize!
The back of the pillow being “the final boss” made me laugh.
I always make a summer shortie sick with my left over sock yarn.
Knitting my Tee No.1 as I am watching!
Thanks Amy…I so enjoy your you tube videos!
Amy, your pillows are so beautiful! I feel almost sold on making one))) Also, this is where your sock overhang could go!
Great idea!!
For the stellar quilt pillow I wonder whether I could repeat the front panel for the back and then just sew them. Could use more mini/scraps and two sides of different color combinations!
Totally could!
I always get so excited when you upload! You had my full attention for the entire video. Thanks for joining me while knitting on a long train journey :) looking forward to the next podcast.
Aw thank you!
Both pillows are gorgeous! Did you use 2 different pillow forms? Maybe the second one is just understuffed.
The two pillows are different sizes, but I used the correct pillow form sizes indicated in each pattern. I’m not too familiar with the different types of pillow forms out there, maybe I needed a puffier one!
@@neknits if it bugs you enough, you might be able to add some additional stuffing to it.... However I think it looks great!