Earth Vlog 76: End of Summer, Fall Plans & Socks
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- Hello Makers and Welcome to the EarthtonesGirl Channel, My name is Denise and this is my space to share, inspire, encourage and motivate in my earthy tone of voice. So grab a cuppa, get comfy and let's chat!
Recorded on August 29, 2023
Published on , August 30, 2023
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52 Weeks of Socks Vol 2 by Laine Publishing
To be eligible to win, please share your Fall/Spring plans and why you love sock knitting in the comments and I will pick a winner in the next episode.
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FALLLING LEAVES SOCK KAL 2023
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-The KAL will run from September 15 - November 15
-The goal is to knit one pair of socks ( or more) each month using Fall colored/themed yarn. This includes colorwork, designs, scrappy, textured patterns. As well as Halloween colors and patterns
-Full length and shorty socks included. SIPs (socks in progress) are allowed as long as they are fall related.
-Fingering, sport, dk, worsted...all yarn weights are welcome!
-Crocheted socks are also welcome.
-The KAL will run exclusively on Instagram. There will be no threads in the Ravelry Group.
-I will pick 1 winner each month. Be sure to use the hashtag and tag me in your posts to be eligible to win.
-The offical hashtag is #fallingleavessockkal2023
New York Sheep and Wool Festival AKA Rhinebeck
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FOs - FINISHED OBJECTS
Silo Socks
Pattern - Soxlploration Socks by EarthtonesGirl
Yarn: Have We Miette by The Wool Baron
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Ankle Socks
Pattern - Alacrity Socks by EarthtonesGirl
Yarn: Little Tiddlers by Hedgerowyarns
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Denise I totally agree the “BER” months are the best! I find myself just happier, more energetic and more productive! Sitting outside around a fire with a big sweatshirt knitting a pair of socks is the BEST! Good to see you back!
Plans for Fall/Autumn..."Fall Off Your Needles" with Julie of Twin Stitches. Free up the needles for December and Holiday Advent Swap. Get ready for 2024 and More. I Love Socks and I love and Creating a Comfortable Pair of Socks in my favorite season. Love Nature and Changing Leaves!
I'm in for all sock knitting!
So glad you are back, missed your wonderful inspiration. ❤
Happy to see you again. Hope you're having a great week. I'm excited about all the fresh Fall makes and patterns out there. Have a blessed weekend, friends.
Lovely socks. Enjoy making socks because they are portable, practical, comfortable and giftable. Audiobooks because it doesn’t kill trees
Because I love to see the colors come to life creating a sock. Sometimes what you think a sock might look like is totally different in the end.
I love sock knitting because they are so versatile technically in a way that they can be as easy or as challenging as you want it to be and you see your final work so quickly. Love, love knitting 🧦
When I re-start knitting , after many years, my goal was to learn to make socks.
I remember my grand-Aunt , who was my knitting teacher, making socks for the all family all the time, but passed before she had the time to teach me.
Now I learned, thanks to videos and you tuber like you and I love to have a bag with a sock project all the time.
It is small and easy project to carry i can start it and stop it without forgetting and I can do socks any season of the year.
First I’ll finish a summer tee that’s still on my needles… when that’s finished I want to cast on a woolly sweater with the yarn I purchased in Bretagne whilst on holiday. I like knitting socks because one can never have too many warm socks 😀. I like knitting socks for myself, my sons, family members and friends. Knitting is a way of remembering my late grandmother. She knitted socks for others too and taught me to knit.
I’m so happy you’re back! Glad you took time for yourself this summer. I could listen to you speak forever. And your socks are exceptional. Looking forward to your next episode. Thanks.
I love sock knitting because I love wearing hand knit socks, the yarns are so fun, and they are a great small project. I love that I can knit a meditative, simple sock or a more complex color work, lace, or cable sock - a pattern for every knitting mood :).
Yeah, you're back! Knitting socks while I listen to you gush over socks. Design possibilities are endless for sock knitting, they're small and portable and I love wearing them.
Welcome back Denise!
Love your podcasts! And love knitting socks! They are small enough to take on the go and they don't take forever to knit.
The colours and patterns are endless....there is always a sock out there for everyone.
And I am with you....fall is my favourite season!
Excited to see you back. So glad you enjoyed your summer. I am very ready for summer to be over and can't wait for fall. I love sock knitting because it's portable and I love my hand knit socks. Just opening my sock drawer fills me with joy to see all my socks. I have many knitting plans for this fall, shawls, socks and finishing up a sweater I started two years ago. I will finish it and it will be worn this year! 🙂
In the past 2 years I recovered from a back injury and knit 27 pairs of socks! Discovered your shadow wrap heel and it’s now my favourite! My plan this fall is to perfect some other techniques but mostly to add cables. I’ve always been afraid of them , but my oldest daughter, a fabulous knitter, says,” mother! It’s just yarn!” I do have the first edition of 52 Weeks and would love the second. Thank you for this opportunity to enter!!!!
So glad to see you back! I love seeing the socks you work on. I love that socks are so portable and also very potato chipy! Knitting vanilla socks is helping me recovery from knee surgery. Thanks for sharing your knits with us!
The best thing about sock knitting is all the different ways to make one, toe up, cuff down, heel types and many more variations. 😊
Looking forward to more sweater knitting this cosy season ...... it's wonderful to see you back after such a lovely summer. While I love summer, I always enjoy the beginning of Fall. I enjoy wearing my handknit sweaters in the Fall before it's cold enough to have to put a winter jacket over them. Have my Fall inspired yarn all ready for your KAL.
Glad you are back. What a blessing to have time with family. Welcome back.😊
Fall means Christmas knitting begins…..why socks….because they are portable, warm, and make the perfect gift. Thanks for returning!!!
I’m addicted to sock knitting. 😊 During the past few years my stress level didn’t allow me the brain space to knit larger projects but I couldn’t survive without knitting so I learned to knit socks. They truly were a lifesaver during that time and now even though I’m back to knitting sweaters I still always have at least 2 or 3 pairs of socks on the go. Fortunately all in my family love hand knit socks. I would love to have that book, I’ve restrained myself from buying it because of budget restraints.
Welcome back, Denise! I really enjoy your podcast. Thank you for creating content for us to enjoy!
My fall knitting plans
are to complete some of my WIPS, starting with 2 sweaters that I left off almost complete and will be perfect for fall!
I love knitting socks because they are so portable. I always have at least one pair going to keep in the car for whenever I get stuck waiting somewhere. Plus you can give them to almost anyone if you think you have too many already.
I am so excited to be knitting socks, thank you for all your support in teaching me to knit, after many years of not knitting. Your videos are so inspiring and helpful, again thank you.
I always have a pair of socks on the go. I enjoy giving them as gifts and I enjoy the joy I get from the gift receivers. They are always impressed on how well they fit? Glad to see your podcast again
I am happy to see you back Denise! I feel the same way about fall 🍂🍁, knitting all the socks and sweaters feels so cozy.
Love sock making because it gives instant gratification and love all the wonderful yarns for socks!🧶🧶
Making plans....wow!!!! What can I say. Well we have BIG plans. My family is heading to Italy for 2.5 months this fall. I have 1 pair of socks, one 5T sweater and one adult sweater on my needles. I have already marked a map with nearby Italian yarn shops and I am ready. I feel so blessed to have this wonderful adventure in front of us and I will be following you as usual on my computer. All the best to you and your family until we return to Louisiana in the beginning of December. Ciao, Bella!!
My goal for 2023 was to “master” sock knitting (if there's such a thing). I've knit 7 pairs this year, and I thought I’d had enough of socks for a while until I saw your latest video, Denise, and got enthusiastic all over again! I love sock knitting because it's relatively quick, and they’re cozy like nothing else. There is so much variety, I have dozens on my wish list. Your No Fear series is excellent and got me past some hurdles. Thank you for your guidance!
I just love all of the learning when knitting socks. I’ll try anything on a small project like socks. As for my plans, socks, a sweater, some knit and crochet pumpkins and just some family fun for my favorite time of year.
Welcome back to UA-cam-land!! So glad you have enjoyed a lovely summer with your family. Beautiful socks as always friend. Look forward to another year of the Falling Leaves Socks KAL!!!!! Take care~Stephanie
How I've missed you (even though I periodically checked your previous tutorials for one thing or another). So lovely to hear your voice and feel your enthusiasm. My love of sock knitting came from you. I was so intimidated that I would never even start them but your videos gave me hope and purpose and I have now become addicted to sock knitting, making them for friends and grandchildren as well as a drawer full for myself. I started with your Sox Exploration basic pattern and have made several pairs of your One More Step pattern. I anticipate and devour every new vlog so I am forever grateful as you have been a wonderful mentor, Denise.
Aww, thank you so much Karen!!!!
Welcome back dear Denise,🤗 I always enjoy watching your pot cast , you are funny pretty and talented knitter,crafter, even though I don’t knit socks much, it’s hot in California, and I like you as a person, again welcome back!!!❤✊🙋♀️🇦🇲
My fall knitting plans are to knit all the socks. I suffered a hand injury on Christmas Eve followed by surgery for nerve damage. Haven’t been able to knit for 7 months.making up for lost time. Sock knitting for me is therapeutic. It brings me so much joy!.
So happy to see you back here for a chat. I love knitting socks! I love the challenge of a new pattern, to make something that I can carry around with me, and mostly because I make them to fit me. I love self-striping yarns for plain socks, but a beautiful tonal with a sensational pattern is always welcome.
I am planning to knit all the Fall things and colors. 🍁🍁 I love making socks because they are instant gratification for me. I love wearing colorful socks.
Hi Denise! 😊❤️ It’s good to have you back, I’ve missed your podcast. I love both kinds of books - I always read before bed 📖😴but not only. And when I am knitting (or cooking/cleaning/walking…) I listen to audiobooks, always 😁 I am going to check out the Silo trilogy - I love those kinds of books! Thank you for the recommendation 🤓📖 What I love about sock-knitting?.. well, everything 😁🧦🧶 From beautiful colorful yarns and to the finished pairs of socks on my feet that make me feel happy and warm! Plus the knitting process itself - anywhere and everywhere - is bringing me joy 😌❤️🧦
I’m so happy you made another video! I’m here whenever you are. I love sock knitting because it teaches me new techniques and love wearing them. Sock can be finished and not drag on forever. Thanks, I’d love to owe that book.
Welcome back! I am glad to see the end of summer and the start of cooler temperatures. My fall will be busy with sports, school, etc (it’s crazy). Socks are an easy project to bring along!
I love sock knitting because it's the perfect on the go project. I usually have a pair in my backpack or purse to work on whenever I have some free time away from the house. This year has been the year of garment knitting for me, and I intend to knit another 3 sweaters and 1 large shawl before the end of the year. I'll also be making some stuffed animals, some baby items, some mittens and hats, so I have plenty to keep me busy 😅 I still enjoy reading physical books (or eReader), but most of my reading is audio. Reading with my eyes is only good for stockinette knitting, while I can read with my ears while doing lace, cables, colorwork, etc..
Welcome back! Apparently we like the same kind of books. Historical fiction is my go to but I branch out here and there to some dystopian future or mystery. I always have an audio book going (day) and a kindle book (night) going at the same time. I recently finished the Silo trilogy (audio) and loved it! Great reader too!
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I’ve been knitting socks forever and what I love about that changes all the time. They’re practical; they keep your feet warm. They can be plain or fancy. They can be short or tall. They suit any gender. Knit or crochet, or combined. They fit in the smallest project bag! And fall is a great time to return to socks and everything cozy. I’ve recently become a part time wheelchair user and I’m looking forward to “taking walks” in a new way this fall. I’ve already seen so many leaves and acorns and things on the ground I’ve never noticed before. ❤
It's always great to see another enthusiastic episode from you:) I get to travel this fall and my favourite plan is to attend Unravel festival outside London & take a natural yarn dyeing class. Never done that before, it sounds like great fun. I love knitting socks because I love wearing hand knit socks, and discovering which of my friends & family are the knitworthies & also love their knit socks. I was thrilled that a friend asked to be in the sock rotation, and then her son started pining after a pair of his own so those are on the needles right now. Have a happy entry to fall!!
So lovely to see you again Denise! This fall I’ll be continuing my sock projects and also adding to my scrappy blanket using my leftover yarn!
I only wear hand knit socks. They are always flattering! I love my summers, but i look forward to knitting in the cold. I love the decadence of a hand knit, perfectly fit sock!
Happy to see you back! LOVE the Silo socks!! I love that show and was thrilled to find out that there is a book trilogy. I'm totally going to read it. Why do I love sock knitting? So many reasons. I am primarily a crocheter and knitting socks was my first knitting project ever. Every podcast I watched made it look so easy and fun. And it is BOTH! Mostly. It isn't always easy, but it IS challenging and I learn SO much. I love learning new techniques on small projects - such a small project that takes me a million hours of time for even more gain. I feel such a sense of pride and accomplishment when I finish a pair of socks. It's the best feeling, especially when I get to give them to someone I love. For my fall making plans, I am making a pair of socks for my mom for her birthday, I'm clearing out old languishing WIPs, and I am going to be casting on my very first knitted garment - Joji Locatelli's Worsted Boxy. SO MANY projects to do, so little time, and I am so excited to work my fingers like crazy to get as many of them made as I can! ◡̈
So happy to see your sunny smiley face this afternoon! Glad you enjoyed your summer with your lovely family.
Your description of fall & knitting for the #fallingleavessockkal2023 has me running to my stash & grabbing all appropriate yarn! I will be double dipping with Kay Litton and the #crazyspookymal2023. I love autumn!
Love sock knitting. The yarns are so pretty and love to see how they work up. It’s a great comfort to me to knit socks.
I'm so happy you are back with anther video. Always a joy to watch and listen. I knitted socks all summer long, but mostly with cotton sock yarn and I'm looking forward to all my wooly socks.I love having a pair of socks on my needles for on the go. And I feel like knitting socks taught me a lot about constructions. I am also knitting a traditional german jacket and excited to get it done this fall. It takes forever
I’m an audiobook person. I like to keep my hands busy while reading and that’s easier with audiobooks.
For this fall, my making plans are very loose. I’m going to knit and crochet what makes me happy.
Hi Friend ❤ Fall making plans include a hat and mittens! Also MORE socks. Which I love because it is the ultimate expression of love and comfort (especially when given as a gift) 😊🍁🍂🍃
Hello Denise!! Here we are in spring!! But I love knit socks all year around, for me and for my grandchildren. They love my socks. . Sending love from Argentina.
I’m finishing an extra large Honeycomb Aran for my son-in-law. So many many hours of cables! All I keep thinking is, once I finish this I can knit new socks for myself and my husband, like a palate cleanser! Then it’s back to cables for my husband who got jealous while I was knitting the Honeycomb Aran. Socks are my moment of peace and replenishment. I always do seam-free rounded toe, fish lips kiss heel, ribbed cuffs. I’m currently listening to the marvelous audiobook Middlemarch, on my tour of women authors. Thanks.
Nice to see you back here. I'm glad summer treated you well. I was knitting on a sock (simple skyp) whole watching. Yay for fall!!
Great to have you back! A tough year, my dad passed after a battle with dementia. He loved watching me knit or crochet, it calmed him. This autumn I want to learn two at a time socks and up my sock game..I love your tutorial! ❤
I'm so truly sorry for our loss. What a lovely memory that he enjoyed watching you knit/crochet!! 🥹
It is always so lovely seeing you and learning from you! I'm glad you've had a nice summer with your family. I have been experimenting with different toes and heels to find the best fit and love self-striping yarn. I am also expanding my library and want to "dip my toes" into fun colorwork socks. 😁😋 My fall knitting plans include two sets of socks, maybe a Christmas Stocking, a wool-silk blend tee, and an all-over colorwork sweater. Ambitious, but I like to set goals.
Fun Fall events are my favorites! Socks are my favorites...always. I have 6 pairs to knit for clients and two more for me! Wahoo. You have already chosen the winner and that is just fine. Just the fun stuff!
It was so nice to have you back for a bit! It took me all summer but I finally finished a pair of shorty socks for my mom. She's having trouble with lymphedema and I made her a pair of 84 Stitch socks and they actually fit without cutting into her ankle. As soon as I finish crochet request for a mr. Potato Head beanie for my niece to wear to work at a nursing home I'm going to get back on the stock bandwagon and this time I'm going to use the Garter Stitch heel flap and square heel. When I get there I might decide to do it on the toe as well. I'm just going to keep socks going and make as many pairs as I can.
I’m planning on making a basket with hats and mittens in it if various sizes, so when grandkids come and want to enjoy the cold and snow here in Utah, USA……they will have warm hats and mittens. Now, the reason I LOVE knitting socks…..my grandma was Dutch and she knit her childrens socks. Haha, my dad said he thought that everyone’s moms made their socks until in gymn class someone said, what’s up with your socks? I’m love knitting socks for my kids now. Thankyou Denise for inspiring all of us with all your sock wonderfullness!!!
Yay, Denise! SO glad to see you back! Sounds like you had a great summer...boy, it went by fast huh? Oh my gosh, I have the first 52 Weeks of Socks book and love it. It's so inspiring. I saw the sneak peek you gave of book 2....I think I swooned. You asked what do I love about sock knitting? It's never boring....NEVER. Always a new (or new-to-me) pattern to tempt my creativity and with a big yarn stash and a bunch of sock knitting needles, I'll never be at a loss for something to knit. AND I'm doing year 2 of a "12 Pairs of Socks for Christmas" for my daughter. She loved her box last year-I hope I can get 12 pair done again by Christmas day. I fell a little behind this summer so I need some catch up time. Thankfully football starts next Thursday and then every Sunday afternoon /evening I can use as knitting time while football games are on. Can't wait! What am I starting the fall knitting? Along with socks, I'll be participating in Joji's Fall KAL on Ravelry and have quite a list of shawls I'd love to make. I seem to be in that mode these days. That and the fall makes me think of cowls-bandana shaped-another favorite thing to knit. VERY lofty goals have I....and I'm planning on enjoying each and every stitch. 😃
🧶💕 Socks are great! So useful, infinitely giftable, and like a hug for your feet 😍 I'm knitting a meditation shawl for my mum's upcoming 70th using my handspun, and then (hopefully!) a couple of winter knits for myself before all the Xmas knitting begins...
I look forward to sitting outside in the cool weather and knitting! Why socks? Because, after more than 40 years of knitting and finally knitting socks, I GET IT! There is nothing like the FIT, as well as the fun of making them. All of the socks, all of the time! 😍🧦
My fall plans are to finish up a cardigan I'm knitting and get back to the socks! This time of year I start making Christmas stockings for many people (last year I made 44!). A couple years ago, after saying that I'll never knit socks because of the tiny needles and tiny yarn, I gave sock knitting a try and I love it! It took me a full year to finish my first pair because I kept putting them down but when they were finally finished, I immediately cast on another pair. They are so satisfying to make and there are so many patterns and beautiful yarns! Sock maker forever!
44 Christmas Stockings!!!! WOW
I love sock knitting because it’s so portable. I can squeeze in a couple rounds while waiting anywhere. I cast on two cardigans for fall knitting-one light weight and one late fall.
Happy to see that you're back!!
Can't wait to see your tutorials, I think I'm a little bit addicted to sock knitting.
Thanks to your tutorials! 😊
Currently knitting socks for Christmas gifts. Hand knit socks are the best and fun to knit. Pablo Neruda even wrote a poem about them, Ode To My Socks and it’s lovely.
Hey Denise, my plans for fall are to learn how to naturally dye my yarn, I am doing a course with my youngest kid. We are so excited. Knitting wise, I want to finish my Portage cardigan, it's been on the needles since last year. Part of that has been adding length, taking breaks. I am very tall. I have one sleeve left. I am knitting myself a cowl with some beautiful yarn my kids bought me 5 years ago! Sock knitting is my on the go knitting, I can experiment with a new stitch pattern on a small object, it's my canvas to play with different yarns, patterns and construction techniques. I love sock knitting, my extended family love it too, as they get toasty warm socks! 😁
Welcome back Denise. I'm glad you had a great summer. My daughter is a September baby too. She is on the 23rd. I live in the NE too. I get so excited in September for Autumn but I refuse to decorate for Fall until after my daughters bday. Lol. Once her bday is over pumpkin and autumn galore. Time to knit, spin and enjoy the crisp air and autumn smells. Honestly, I like knitting socks because it's an obtainable goal and I don't ever feel like I'll never get the project finished.
Hi Denise, it's so good to see you back. I have been missing your smile and your enthousiastic conversation on knitting. I can feel the automnal smell in the air, we had some rain and cold weather this last week in France. My knitting plans they are many but I am rejoicing about the Falling leaves socks kal. I am currently knitting a pair of Hollinbourne socks by Charlotte Stone, in stranded colorwork, (the pattern is from the first 52 weeks of socks book...) I love them very much ! great news : I began a youtube channel with my daughter Clemence, about knitting (of course !), it's called Mulotricots.
Thank you so much for the giveaway, it's very generous !
Forgot to mention that I love listening to audiobooks while knitting. It's a great escape from reality.
I couldn't agree more!!
Welcome back Denise. You have been missed. I love making socks because they are quick, yarns are amazing, and they are very portable. I had to chuckle at “the seasons of BERs “ comment. I had never heard that. Looking forward to following the insta posts to see everyone’s creations. ❤ Diane
Hi Denise. Glad you had a good summer break. Any podcast you do is a gift and not to be taken for granted:). I plan to finish knitting Advent mittens this fall for some beloveds. I like how portable sock knitting is. I just helped my husband drive from Houston to San Francisco and the sock knitting I brought kept me sane during the drive, and during the flights out of and back to Alaska.
Thank you so much!!
Good to have you back, though I'm happy to hear you spent time with the family. I plan to use fall golds, and reds and copper colors in my next socks, though I have not chosen which pattern I'll use yet. I look forward to more tips!
I love sock knitting because it's a portable project that everyone loves to receive. My plans for Spring is knit two cotton tees for warmth coming.
Happy to have this new episode to enjoy on my Saturday! ❣️ Thank you!
Was so thrilled to see the notification that you’re back! My fall plans are to finish off WIPs and my Rhinebeck sweater (Tessalated Vest) so my needles will be ready for moving on to fall, winter, and Christmas knitting. I love knitting socks because they’re so portable and a small, quick satisfaction project. They are also one of the best gifts!! 😊
So glad to see your video pop up - always enjoy listening to you and seeing your knitting. I´m newly addicted to knitting socks. I was scared of it, but once I did one sock (using your video tutorials!) I fell in love. Have been making one pair each month and going strong. Happy end of Summer, beginning of ´ber months!
Well Happy Birthday. I too am a September baby. Glad to see you back. Sock are very calming and meditative for me. Easy to carry along
Glad to hear your sweet calming voice again. Knitting socks right now for son who is going to Scotland in November.
Living on the Georgia coast he seldom wears socks, but I have convinced him he only needs to take 3 or 4 pairs of wool socks for a 10 day trip. In my retirement community friends expect me to have socks on my needles whenever I am at an activity. Easy to put in a bag to always have with me and so satisfying and comfy to wear.
Lovely to see you Denise.I am looking forward to watching your videos this Autumn/Fall😊I love your love of socks.
Welcome back!!
I am planning on starting gifts this fall and finishing summer WIPS😖
Socks bring my heart joy while knitting and give joy to everyone who I gift them to. The best part is how travel friendly socks are.
Glad you took time with your friends and family this summer. We missed you, but they'll be grown and gone before we are! I've made a few pair of socks, but I'm just learning how to make them fit right. Thanks for sharing!
My plans for this fall is to just not take the cooler weather for granted and knit all the things. It has been so hot here lately that it seems fall will never come. It does, but it's a very brief period so I want to really enjoy it
So happy to see you again. I have been making socks, and I like it so much, always looking for new yarn, and fall colors are my favorite.
So good to see you again Denise 🤗💚 ive been working on socks all summer for the crazy sock lady mal, and am excited to say im soooo pumped for all the fall sockss!! I have a few on the go im working on rn. Ive been knitting socks for a few years now but this have realized just how much the process comforts me, either with vanilla or a simple pattern, they're magical haha. Warms my soul to make them, even just for myself, my happy place and sanctuary really.
Ik you get the feeling haha, so good to have you back💚
It is great to knit with you again Denise! I’m glad your summer was good and just what you needed. I hope I win the 52 Weeks of Socks,but even if I don’t I look forward to all of the great sock inspiration you send out into the universe!
So many things underway: shawl, hat, and flap mittens for my child, worsted socks for me, 4ply socks as part of the learning process, possible Stephen West jumper... Busy times.
I love sock knitting because they are easy to travel with me. I've been a knitter for years, but started knitting with wool after learning to knit socks with your online classes - thanks so much for your classes! I've got 3 sweaters, 1 pair of socks and a stocking hat are my WIPS.
I was so happy to see you back on UA-cam! My first knitting love is socks but lately I've been obsessed with sweaters. Your sock KAL is what I need to jump back to socks!
Welcome back!! Fall knitting plans, field cardigan, field sweater. I guess there’s a theme here. I love knitting socks because I enjoy giving them away and I definitely enjoy wearing them in the colder season. I enjoy your podcast!!
Books and magazines are my favorite way to get patterns. I like the physical item to hold in my hands. I like the smell, even tho that’s weird lol, and I can just grab it and open it to the page I want. It’s so good to see you again. This summer I have been visiting your sock videos. I’ve learned a new heel and how to do the heel flap differently. Thank you for taking the time to make them.
Liking the smell of books is SO NOT WEIRD AT ALL!!! I do too and it's what I miss most.
So good to see you back, Denise! I’m finally finishing my Vespertine socks from the book Salt and Timber, with the goal of being ready to cast on for your Falling Leaves KAL. I hurt my thumb at the end of June, and I couldn't knit with small needles until about 2 weeks ago. My making plans for the fall are: the Saturday Socks by Sara Opie for your KAL, to learn the mystery of helical knitting; the Slightly Sassy V tee by Aimee Sher; and continuing knitting my Artists Garden Shawl by Tif Neilan, a large scrappy shawl. I am also now spinning, and I have so much gorgeous fiber to turn into yarn. I'm going to knit myself a pair of fingerless mitts out of my handspun. I’m glad you had a good summer with your family. Like you, I am ready to put this summer to bed and get into all the fall things, especially the more pleasant temps. It’s been miserable in NC between smoke, humidity, and heat indexes well over 100°. It's time for crisp, clear days, and chilly nights around a fire. I’m hoping you’ll be getting some of that, too. ❤️ harpingJanet
As a retired teacher, September 1st is new year! Totally dislike summer! With the cool weather, comes my energy! I am looking forward to seeing my 5 kids who live in 5 different states!! Looking forward to knitting all the socks!!❤
I love to knit sock to watch the yarn do it’s magic! I like to listen to a podcast or an audio book as I knit.
Socks are my favorite item to knit, and only wear knitted socks. Glad you're back.
Hi Denise, great to see you again. Look forward to going to Rhinebeck this year. Sock meet up is a great idea. Enjoy knitting socks, great gift idea, able to learn new techniques and portable. Gorgeous ankle socks.
So glad you are back!! I feel the same about fall! My sock knitting is by far my favorite..my Mom was a big sock knitter and she taught me many , many years ago, and I feel connected to her by knitting them. I have so many pairs! And im still making more!❤️
I’m a new sock knitter I love knitting socks they go so fast and are very fun to do. I’m currently working on a shawl for my friend and a shawl for my mother. And I will start kitting socks for my mom and her partner to give them when they have their birthday.
I do love sock knitting so much, and even more so since I switched from my 9” circulars and my dpn’s to 32”circulars. I’ve knocked out 6 pairs this summer, and am on my 7th pair right now. I just pop them in a little bag, and can take them with me every where I go. My next project is the Rumi shawl. I already bought the yarn, and am looking forward to casting on. I’ll need the warm shawl for our Minnesota winters and the cute socks for my feet.. 🎶💞🎶
I love that sock knitting is portable and the end product is so giftable and usable. I plan on making a colorwork cowl as my next project.
Soo good to see you. Thank you for posting 😊❤
Plans for the fall.. falling leaves socks kal and a warm Aran jumper, Anke Strik’s ‘Naima’, a test knit for a vest for Jennifer Brou and the Midwinter fair isle blanket by Martin Storey. And the rest will be stash spontaneous 😊 I am only a recent sock knitter but I love it because I it small, can go. Everywhere I go and can always have it at hand.
Yay, I’m so glad you’re back! I had just found you and binge-watched, then worried when you didn’t upload for a while! Thank you so much for your sock tutorials. I’m almost done with my first real pair!
Welcome back! I love sock knitting because it’s a portable project, you can be as creative as you like, either with different textures or just beautiful yarn. You are correct… here in the southern hemisphere, we are going into Spring on September 1st and I will be possibly doing more shorty socks ready for spring/summer 😊🌞
So glad to see you back! Your smile and effervescent nature brighter my day! I’m with you I like be the Fall season I’m looking forward to creating a new sweater, my Christmas socks and hopefully a my first West Knits shawl. I hope you and your family have a wonderful new school year!