Dude I've knit nearly a hundred pairs of socks and I STILL feel like a wizard when I turn the heel, it's so satisfying. Clearly I didn't need to be convinced to join the sock cult, haha, but I loved this video and love your vibe,
100? * Reassess goals * Hmm… I’m working on my 8th pair of socks (and the 5th for me) but I can’t imagine how much better you get at customizing fit after 100 pairs! Socks are the first garment that I’ve gotten really excited for though, so yes it’s a good cult to join! Any tips for the newer devotees to the cult of sock knitting?
I love knitting socks too. I’m now progressing to more than single colors. My daughter has a terminal disease. Hospital medical staff like to see me come with my time-passing craft, my current sock project. It is small so it fits in my purse, not large that it drapes over the chair or fall to the floor. It doesn’t offer the same possibility of bringing in infection or taking out hospital germs from being a large project item, shawl, afghan, etc. I started knitting socks during Covid. I don’t enjoy knitting anything else. Do I qualify as a potential sock knitting member. So glad I found your blog!! Today is my lucky day. I needs all your advice and words of wisdom on sock knitting. I so want to try color work.
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 am a sock knitter and not ashamed of it. I consider it my super power. People are so impressed when they see me knitting socks. I'm up to pair 29 and have a couple of hundred patterns and many skeins of yarn waiting to be knitted up. My Facebook feed is almost entirely sock knitting groups.😊
Never have I heard anyone talk so passionately about socks... I have never actually been able to knit (I'm a crochet girly) but I think you just convinced me to go pick up a pair of needles... lol
Yesss! I am so happy I decided to learn how to knit! It has been so much fun knowing how to both knit and crochet! I will say, it totally feels weird and awkward when you first start... but your muscles eventually learn the movement :)
I only wear handknit socks now, even in the summer! Also, I love making my socks scrappy, or however I feel like in the moment, so very few of my socks actually match, and it's a point of pride
Scrappy socks are the best! Very fun and colorful- and a great way to add visual interest to vanilla socks imho. My first pair of scrappy socks were shortie/ankle socks, and very pretty…but I did not try them on as I was knitting. I learned at the end - after weaving in all the ends as I went, naturally - that I had picked the wrong size in the pattern. So they’re now my mom’s socks.
Love the magic of knitting my own socks. Just finished a pair that i had on my needles for months. Finished the leg, heel, foot and toe of sock one and knit the second on in less than two days.
I love making socks. I felt so proud when I made my first pair. My brother’s gf had to go through chemo this past winter and I made her a pair to wear to her chemo infusions and she was so touched by having something made with love to wear to something so scary. She did her last session last week too!
I just started learning how to knit socks after I got laid off a couple weeks ago and it has totally changed how I think about knitting! It is so satisfying.
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!
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! :)
You’ve convinced me!! I have the coldest feet and it’d be so comforting to make myself an adorable and warm pair of socks. Also, my sisters love socks, and I think it’d make great gifts for them! And everyone else! :)
I have knitted lace doilies and tablecloths for 50 plus years. I love using tiny needles and thin crochet thread. The smallest size needles I have used is 0000 and size 30 thread. At times I am using 3 cable needles. 2 on the project and 1 to work with. All are 60 inches long. It's beautiful to see the lace come together. I am starting to learn socks because I have never made a pair. I am learning 2 at a time method with magic loop beginning. Thanks for your video. You hit all the right reasons for knitting. I like my projects portable.
I live in Florida and am hyping myself up to knit my first pair of socks out of 75% wool & 25% nylon. Are you telling me that I might actually be able to wear these without sweating them off or getting trench foot?
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.
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.
Totally agree with all your reasons for joining the hand knit sock cult:) I celebrate my sock knitting anniversary (first completed successful pair) with a super special sock yarn purchase. Also bought two new sock knitting books for my birthday, The Sock Project by Summer Lee (she also has a RUclips channel Okay Knits), and Knit a Box of Socks by Julie Lebouthillier. Hand knit socks are my family’s favorite gifts so in January I made my list and am working my way through 17 pairs (many will be DK or Worsted weight). I like CoBaSi by HiKoo for summer shorty socks. It’s a blend of cotton/bamboo/silk/nylon that holds up and launders great! Love the Crazy Sock Lady and Earthtones Girl video sock tutorials as well.
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've literally learn knitting two weeks ago but YOU CONVINCED ME. i already got two "orders" from the family (a hat and a scarf) but i'm making socks right after that!!! thx
Alright alright I'll start knitting the damn socks XD. I swear to God everywhere I look recently something tells me to knit socks I don't know what's happening but the universe really needs me to knit some socks for some reason XDDD
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.
I knit toe up with afterthought heel, which means I can work out how wide they need to be with any yarn, use bits of yarn up for toes, heels and cuff. :)
Never been interested in knitting socks. Just starting the video, gonna add my thoughts after to see if you convinced me!😊 I might make a pair, not because any of the points particularly , more so because you’re so positive and excited about them, that I want to see for myself! 😂
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!
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
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 really want to learn how to knit, I crochet, I have purchased books on how to knit, I actually recieved Kim Hargreaves book of projects today, the sweater pictured on the front is gorgeous. But socks are the main project I want to learn. We have a shop here where you can learn to knit, I will be spending a lot of time there... so many beautiful yarns.
I can’t knit but I found a really cute crochet pattern for socks and you reminded me how excited I was about it! I’m trying to finish a hot water bottle cover and it’s taking forever because I’m not following a pattern and it’s only my second project. But this motivates me to finish it so I can finally start my socks!
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.
Im not into knitting but this video sucked me right in. Gotta finish some of my U.F.Os (UnFinished objects) b4 trying some socks. I love all the beautiful plants behind you. Great video overall!
Oh, this is so funny! Your video started auto-playing on RUclips because I'm knitting socks and didn't click on anything on the page LOL. Also, one of my first (if not THE first) project I've done was a pair of 'house socks'. They were in worsted weight yarn, really loose, to wear over socks, so that I could practice all the techniques - like you said, marvelous project to learn different things! The ones I'm working on are my first ever pair of toe-up socks - thanks to which I learned how to do Judy's Magic Cast On, how to do an increasing gusset instead of a decreasing one, how to turn a heel using wrap & turn (first time in my life doing short-row shaping), how to knit a slip-stitch heel while closing the gusset and gave me an opportunity to practice Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off. Like, I've been a knitter for about five or six years now, and some of these techniques are brand new to me! (And I've done my fair share of different projects, including beanies, berets, bandanas, sweaters, cozies... The only category I want to tackle now is a blanket) My mother gets pissy at me for taking my socks everywhere, like you, but it's so comforting to know I have something to work on if I'm in a different/awkward social situation. It's not obstructing or obnoxious, like say, a sweater would be, to whip out at a bar, at the movie theater or on the bus. Like you, I'm still a cuff-down girlie, but it was so freaking interesting to experiment with a different way to achieve the same results!! I'm a sock aficionado (thanks to watching Crazy Sock Lady's tutorials for literally six months before ever even picking up knitting needles, which yes, is a bit insane, but I'm nothing if not a nerd at heart and love me some good research) and it was so, so cool to find your video
Omg thanks for this comment!!! I think I need to give toe up a try, for “science” 😂. Oh, and I always get (mostly kind/funny) remarks about knitting my socks in public. My family thinks I’m crazy, but my boyfriend is used to it now 😂😂😂. Thanks so much for watching! I’m glad you found this video, too :)
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
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 ❤ 🧦
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!!
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 love knitting socks because sock yarn is so beautiful, and you can make a wearable from only one skein. I went to a prayer meeting at a friend’s house on a cold rainy November evening. When I came out, leaves had blocked the drainage in the street , and I stepped into a pool of cold water, in my crocs. My feet were soaked, but because I had on hand knit wool socks, it wasn’t that uncomfortable.
I started out knitting, hated my experience, had so much trouble. I made one sad, terrible sock once. But then I started crochet and it’s taken over my life lol. It’s my new special interest. But now I have this confidence with fiber crafts… maybe I should try again? You might be inspiring me right now 😅
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. 😎
I am a fairly new knitter and have recently in the past. Few months have started knitting socks. After a little trial and error, I think I finally got it!! as of right now I am only needing a basic vanilla sock but I’m still excited about it because the type of yarn and color of yarn makes even the basic vanilla sock exciting to knit! I love watching the sock come together I love watching the colors play off of each other and I just love everything about knitting socks. But I always wonder if I could consider myself a knitter if the only thing that I ever knit is socks? 🤔😀 I have a knitted sweater currently on the needles and all I have to do is that one sleeve but I am so burnt out from the time and effort it took me to make this sweater that I don’t even wanna go back to it right now but socks, nice, easy, portable. I love everything that you’ve said about them. !! ❤❤❤❤❤
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.
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 😅
Winter socks: Wool-Nylon blends. Spring and summer socks: Cotton- Nylon blends. Why nylon blends? Well, pure wool yarn tends to "grow". I also like my hand knit socks to be machine washable and on a decently hot temperature. I'm also (sock in progress on my lap as I'm typing this) on a quest to make the heel flap stitches as smooth and invisible as possible when knitting toe up socks because all the tutorials I've found left me very unsatisfied.
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!
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 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.
while still working on my first knit project, i purchased a sock set from botanic fiber shoppe and was wondering if i should use it to make socks! (as opposed to just adding it to the yarn stash) i don't know how to decrease/increase or work in the round but you've sold me into learning!!! really looking forward to making my socks
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'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!
@@nataliebeau oh very good!! I’m a teacher too have your students found your videos? I would die if mine did 🫣 they would defo take the piss outta me! Btw watching from Ireland!!
Some of them have! I dont really mind too much. I teach highschool so some of them think it’s cool :p also I’m pretty much the same on yt as I am in real life so it’s not like they’re finding some secret life of mine 😂😂😂
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
Gurl, the first video I watched from you was your sweater video and you were so charming and your sweater turned out amazing! I started knitting again and got really into it this time. I’ve knit two scarves the past month and was wanting to finally knit a sweater but was intimidated by it. Watching your video really inspired me to go ahead and do it and I’m so happy to say I’m almost done with my last sleeve and then will be ready to seam it up! I’m nervous about how it’ll fit but it looks cute and I think it’ll turn out alright (I’m worried the armpits will be tight but I think I can add gussets if it is and it’ll be ok). I’m only commenting because I didn’t realize how small your channel is since the quality of your videos are awesome. I wanted to let you know you inspired me and your sweater was so cute 😂 I watched your sweater vid like 3 times as motivation while I knit mine. I’m subscribed and can’t wait to see more knitting and clothing videos!
🥹🥹 thank you so much for this comment!!! It makes me so happy knowing I am motivated people to craft!! I appreciate you sooo much! You’ll have to send me a picture of your finished sweater! My insta is @nataliebeau_ ♥️♥️♥️ happy knitting!
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!
You totally got me hooked on making socks 😍 as soon as I finnisch my sweater, I have to try it. Do you know witch pattern your friend used for the blue socks? Those cables look so cute. Your frog socks are adorable!
guys this is my sister and you really need to subscribe to her because she's so freaking cool
She made frog socks and I was immediately hooked so 👍🏼
I saw the frog sock video, I agree, she's great encouraged me to be able to my first pair socks. Which is also the frog socks lol
Done!
She is cool!
I saw your comment and I immediately subscribed. ❤❤❤❤😊 also, I love knitting socks.
Dude I've knit nearly a hundred pairs of socks and I STILL feel like a wizard when I turn the heel, it's so satisfying. Clearly I didn't need to be convinced to join the sock cult, haha, but I loved this video and love your vibe,
Wow! 100 pairs?? That’s the goal!!! And thank you so much 😊😊
100? * Reassess goals * Hmm… I’m working on my 8th pair of socks (and the 5th for me) but I can’t imagine how much better you get at customizing fit after 100 pairs!
Socks are the first garment that I’ve gotten really excited for though, so yes it’s a good cult to join! Any tips for the newer devotees to the cult of sock knitting?
I love knitting socks too. I’m now progressing to more than single colors. My daughter has a terminal disease. Hospital medical staff like to see me come with my time-passing craft, my current sock project. It is small so it fits in my purse, not large that it drapes over the chair or fall to the floor. It doesn’t offer the same possibility of bringing in infection or taking out hospital germs from being a large project item, shawl, afghan, etc. I started knitting socks during Covid. I don’t enjoy knitting anything else. Do I qualify as a potential sock knitting member. So glad I found your blog!! Today is my lucky day. I needs all your advice and words of wisdom on sock knitting. I so want to try color work.
I think it took me about 30 socks before I really undertood the magic triangle. Making a ball of yarn into a 3D object just never gets old.
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.
38!?! That’s amazing!!! I strive to be like you!!
I am a sock knitter and not ashamed of it. I consider it my super power. People are so impressed when they see me knitting socks. I'm up to pair 29 and have a couple of hundred patterns and many skeins of yarn waiting to be knitted up. My Facebook feed is almost entirely sock knitting groups.😊
Never have I heard anyone talk so passionately about socks... I have never actually been able to knit (I'm a crochet girly) but I think you just convinced me to go pick up a pair of needles... lol
Yesss! I am so happy I decided to learn how to knit! It has been so much fun knowing how to both knit and crochet! I will say, it totally feels weird and awkward when you first start... but your muscles eventually learn the movement :)
@@nataliebeaudo you have any tutorials because you hold your knitting needles in a way that makes sense to me.
@@l.a.w.79 I do not, but I hold my needles “continental style”. So use those words when looking for tutorials!! Hope this helps!
To crochetters changing to knitting: the yarn goes the opposite way around the needle 😂
@@Serenity-vn5on :,) I wish I would’ve known that when I started bc I seriously think that was my problem 🤣
I never understood why people knit socks but now you’re making me kinda wanna do it 😂 love the frogs!
do it! You won't regret it!
You just motivated me to finally face my fear and start knitting socks. Those pink frog socks are too cute❤
They really are! I'm not even done with my first sock and those may be my second pair! 🐸 🐸
Learning to knit made me crochet better 😂
You being so excited about knitted socks genuinely makes like feel so much better
Ahh thank you!! 😊
@@nataliebeauare you doing a tutorial?
Nice, I always wanted to join a cult. Thanks for the invite ❤
The way you feel about heel turns, I feel about doing cables on scarves. Pure magic!
I need to get into cables!!
@@nataliebeau you can add cables to socks. They aren't very difficult, if you don't make them too big.
I only wear handknit socks now, even in the summer! Also, I love making my socks scrappy, or however I feel like in the moment, so very few of my socks actually match, and it's a point of pride
I never wear matching socks and I love it!!
Scrappy socks are the best! Very fun and colorful- and a great way to add visual interest to vanilla socks imho.
My first pair of scrappy socks were shortie/ankle socks, and very pretty…but I did not try them on as I was knitting. I learned at the end - after weaving in all the ends as I went, naturally - that I had picked the wrong size in the pattern. So they’re now my mom’s socks.
Love the magic of knitting my own socks. Just finished a pair that i had on my needles for months. Finished the leg, heel, foot and toe of sock one and knit the second on in less than two days.
2 days??? That’s amazing! It usually takes me a week per sock 😅
I love making socks. I felt so proud when I made my first pair. My brother’s gf had to go through chemo this past winter and I made her a pair to wear to her chemo infusions and she was so touched by having something made with love to wear to something so scary. She did her last session last week too!
Best wishes on her complete recovery wearing your socks!❤
I just started learning how to knit socks after I got laid off a couple weeks ago and it has totally changed how I think about knitting! It is so satisfying.
Yes!!! So sorry to hear you got laid off, but glad that socks have helped fill up your time :)
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!
Aw thank you so much!!!
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! :)
Yes!!!! That is awesome! I’m glad I’m not the only one ;)
Started with a scart, then sweater and then socks. Now I only make sweaters when I have enough sock scraps.😂
You’ve convinced me!! I have the coldest feet and it’d be so comforting to make myself an adorable and warm pair of socks. Also, my sisters love socks, and I think it’d make great gifts for them! And everyone else! :)
I have knitted lace doilies and tablecloths for 50 plus years. I love using tiny needles and thin crochet thread. The smallest size needles I have used is 0000 and size 30 thread. At times I am using 3 cable needles. 2 on the project and 1 to work with. All are 60 inches long. It's beautiful to see the lace come together.
I am starting to learn socks because I have never made a pair. I am learning 2 at a time method with magic loop beginning.
Thanks for your video. You hit all the right reasons for knitting. I like my projects portable.
Just wait til you wear them in summer - the wool is even better in summer. I can’t go back to cotton!
I live in Florida and am hyping myself up to knit my first pair of socks out of 75% wool & 25% nylon. Are you telling me that I might actually be able to wear these without sweating them off or getting trench foot?
@@ManateeTail123I’d love to hear more about this. I’m in Queensland, Australia, also mostly warm here.
I've made more than 100 pairs of socks, and I still chose to watch a video convincing me to be a sock-knitter. That's how passionate I am. 🤣
me too. LOL
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.
HAHAHAHAHA I love this 🤣
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.
Your description sounds so nice and yet so nasty. 🤢😅🤣
Totally agree with all your reasons for joining the hand knit sock cult:) I celebrate my sock knitting anniversary (first completed successful pair) with a super special sock yarn purchase. Also bought two new sock knitting books for my birthday, The Sock Project by Summer Lee (she also has a RUclips channel Okay Knits), and Knit a Box of Socks by Julie Lebouthillier. Hand knit socks are my family’s favorite gifts so in January I made my list and am working my way through 17 pairs (many will be DK or Worsted weight). I like CoBaSi by HiKoo for summer shorty socks. It’s a blend of cotton/bamboo/silk/nylon that holds up and launders great! Love the Crazy Sock Lady and Earthtones Girl video sock tutorials as well.
You make me want to knit socks!❤
Yes Yes and Yes!!....exactly!...its so true!...Socks are exciting!...love u!....❤❤❤❤.
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!
You know the vibes so unbelievably well my dear
I’m convinced. I’ve gotten tired of making beanies and I’ve been scared of socks but you’ve given me the push to start
Yess!! You need to give them a try!!
I started knitting my first sock because of this video, it’s pretty fun!
Yay!!! It is the best!!
i've literally learn knitting two weeks ago but YOU CONVINCED ME. i already got two "orders" from the family (a hat and a scarf) but i'm making socks right after that!!! thx
Ahhh yay!!! I’m so glad!!!
Alright alright I'll start knitting the damn socks XD. I swear to God everywhere I look recently something tells me to knit socks I don't know what's happening but the universe really needs me to knit some socks for some reason XDDD
Good video, convinced me to join the sock cult :D
I never thought I would find a video this passionate about knitting socks and I am not disappointed
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ive been carrying around a sock to knit while i go on walks and its been lovely!
Oh I HAVE to try that!
Do you call them “sock walks”?
How do you manage the yarn?
I just finished my first sock and it was also the second thing I’ve ever knit! Such a confidence booster, I recommend them to everyone now 😅
Socks gave me SO much confidence in my knitting! Such a game changer!
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.
Yes yes yes yes yes!!!!
I knit toe up with afterthought heel, which means I can work out how wide they need to be with any yarn, use bits of yarn up for toes, heels and cuff. :)
i need to stash bust so i might have to try knitting a pair of socks for the first time !!
Watching this while knitting my first pair of socks! It's my second project as well- Wish me luck 😊
Never been interested in knitting socks. Just starting the video, gonna add my thoughts after to see if you convinced me!😊
I might make a pair, not because any of the points particularly , more so because you’re so positive and excited about them, that I want to see for myself! 😂
aww you're sweet! I hope you like them as much as I do!!
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!
that is AMAZING!
Unpopular opinion: toeless socks are leg warmers and my ballet girly heart will not be still~
actually they call em yoga socks, and they have no toe and a cut out heel. Leg warmers are great too! I loved them in the eighties! lol!
I think I love them mostly cause I can use one skein and be done lol it’s so nice to be able to use up my impulse buys lol
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
Yes!!!!! I love this!!!
Lmfao I LOVE you knitting at the salon!!! So happy to have joined your cult🧦
I now know I need froggy socks in my life. 😻
Thank you so much about that. I will check your pattern !
I cant knit but your vibes are so cool and i appreciate it
Yup, socks are awesome… It takes me FOREVER to knit socks!!! I am SO slow.
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.
Yes!!!!! That is awesome!!! I need to get over my fear of dpns... 😅
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!
@@LucyManning-b6i I have heard its a lot easier then it looks!! Thank you for the recommendation and thank you so much for watching my videos 🥰
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!
This was a great video. I looove to knit socks..subbed❤
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I really want to learn how to knit, I crochet, I have purchased books on how to knit, I actually recieved Kim Hargreaves book of projects today, the sweater pictured on the front is gorgeous. But socks are the main project I want to learn. We have a shop here where you can learn to knit, I will be spending a lot of time there... so many beautiful yarns.
Yes! Good luck!! I love being able to both crochet and knit!
I love your enthusiasm ~🥰 I am now considering socks a more attainable project 💕
I am a new knitter and i have already made my first pair of socks!! I am now making my husband a pair too. Love it! 😊
I can’t knit but I found a really cute crochet pattern for socks and you reminded me how excited I was about it! I’m trying to finish a hot water bottle cover and it’s taking forever because I’m not following a pattern and it’s only my second project. But this motivates me to finish it so I can finally start my socks!
That sounds awesome! I’ve never crocheted socks before but I’ve wanted to try!!
You convinced me so much that i ran to get my yarn and slipped in cat barf, eating shit. 10/10 experience. Thank you for your service
Omg noooooo 😂😂😂😂😅😅😅
@@nataliebeau I HAVE OFFICIALLY RECOVERED! AND WORKING ON A SOCK HAHA
Your joy and excitement is definitely infectious, i think a pair of socks will need to be my next project. Thank you for the motivation!
You are too sweet!!! Happy sock knitting! 😋
Another reason to knit socks: they fit high arched feet!
My second project was also socks! A small project that I use every day!
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.
Im not into knitting but this video sucked me right in. Gotta finish some of my U.F.Os (UnFinished objects) b4 trying some socks. I love all the beautiful plants behind you. Great video overall!
Oh, this is so funny! Your video started auto-playing on RUclips because I'm knitting socks and didn't click on anything on the page LOL. Also, one of my first (if not THE first) project I've done was a pair of 'house socks'. They were in worsted weight yarn, really loose, to wear over socks, so that I could practice all the techniques - like you said, marvelous project to learn different things! The ones I'm working on are my first ever pair of toe-up socks - thanks to which I learned how to do Judy's Magic Cast On, how to do an increasing gusset instead of a decreasing one, how to turn a heel using wrap & turn (first time in my life doing short-row shaping), how to knit a slip-stitch heel while closing the gusset and gave me an opportunity to practice Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off. Like, I've been a knitter for about five or six years now, and some of these techniques are brand new to me! (And I've done my fair share of different projects, including beanies, berets, bandanas, sweaters, cozies... The only category I want to tackle now is a blanket) My mother gets pissy at me for taking my socks everywhere, like you, but it's so comforting to know I have something to work on if I'm in a different/awkward social situation. It's not obstructing or obnoxious, like say, a sweater would be, to whip out at a bar, at the movie theater or on the bus.
Like you, I'm still a cuff-down girlie, but it was so freaking interesting to experiment with a different way to achieve the same results!! I'm a sock aficionado (thanks to watching Crazy Sock Lady's tutorials for literally six months before ever even picking up knitting needles, which yes, is a bit insane, but I'm nothing if not a nerd at heart and love me some good research) and it was so, so cool to find your video
Omg thanks for this comment!!! I think I need to give toe up a try, for “science” 😂. Oh, and I always get (mostly kind/funny) remarks about knitting my socks in public. My family thinks I’m crazy, but my boyfriend is used to it now 😂😂😂. Thanks so much for watching! I’m glad you found this video, too :)
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
Hehehehe yes!!! 😊
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 ❤ 🧦
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!!
Yes!!!! They are such a fun make! Happy knitting! 💚🐸
Haha - a sock cult, it is calling to me. Did anyone count how many times she said sock in that video ? ❤😂 so funny.
When i was editing, I almost put a counter for every time i said “sock” 😂
Omg i need that frog sock pattern
I made a video about it!
@nataliebeau I commented the second i saw them! And then made it to the end of the video lol! I will go watch that now!
My Mom used to knit socks for me and my brother. Money were tight, and you can always frog them and make new, bigger ones!
That is so sweet of her! What a special memory ♥️
@@nataliebeau it is! She worked two jobs but still did it. That memory is precious. Oh, and later the same yarn was used to teach me how to knit :)
🥹 that is amazing. Moms are so special
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 love knitting socks because sock yarn is so beautiful, and you can make a wearable from only one skein. I went to a prayer meeting at a friend’s house on a cold rainy November evening. When I came out, leaves had blocked the drainage in the street , and I stepped into a pool of cold water, in my crocs. My feet were soaked, but because I had on hand knit wool socks, it wasn’t that uncomfortable.
Yes! I love sock yarn. It’s so dainty and cute!
I started out knitting, hated my experience, had so much trouble. I made one sad, terrible sock once. But then I started crochet and it’s taken over my life lol. It’s my new special interest. But now I have this confidence with fiber crafts… maybe I should try again? You might be inspiring me right now 😅
Yes!! Try it again!
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. 😎
I am a fairly new knitter and have recently in the past. Few months have started knitting socks. After a little trial and error, I think I finally got it!! as of right now I am only needing a basic vanilla sock but I’m still excited about it because the type of yarn and color of yarn makes even the basic vanilla sock exciting to knit! I love watching the sock come together I love watching the colors play off of each other and I just love everything about knitting socks.
But I always wonder if I could consider myself a knitter if the only thing that I ever knit is socks? 🤔😀
I have a knitted sweater currently on the needles and all I have to do is that one sleeve but I am so burnt out from the time and effort it took me to make this sweater that I don’t even wanna go back to it right now but socks, nice, easy, portable. I love everything that you’ve said about them. !! ❤❤❤❤❤
You should make me some socks
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.
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 😅
So happy to find another person who’s caught the bug!!! Hand on it socks are the only good cult 😂
Hahahaha yes! A cult I can stand behind 😂
Or a cult you can stand in… 😜
Winter socks: Wool-Nylon blends. Spring and summer socks: Cotton- Nylon blends. Why nylon blends? Well, pure wool yarn tends to "grow". I also like my hand knit socks to be machine washable and on a decently hot temperature. I'm also (sock in progress on my lap as I'm typing this) on a quest to make the heel flap stitches as smooth and invisible as possible when knitting toe up socks because all the tutorials I've found left me very unsatisfied.
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!
Wonderful video. Great content. I like that the music in the background is not overwhelming.
I definitely want to make the froggy socks.
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 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.
Oh Hell No; I will not be knitting any else socks.
But love your frogy socks.
Also I have based outfits around my socks too.
while still working on my first knit project, i purchased a sock set from botanic fiber shoppe and was wondering if i should use it to make socks! (as opposed to just adding it to the yarn stash) i don't know how to decrease/increase or work in the round but you've sold me into learning!!! really looking forward to making my socks
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❤️🪴
The sock cult!!. I love it.
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!
Great video! I love making socks I must do it more often!! It looked like in one of the videos that you’re a teacher? Love those froggie socks!
Yes! I am a teacher!
@@nataliebeau oh very good!! I’m a teacher too have your students found your videos? I would die if mine did 🫣 they would defo take the piss outta me! Btw watching from Ireland!!
Some of them have! I dont really mind too much. I teach highschool so some of them think it’s cool :p also I’m pretty much the same on yt as I am in real life so it’s not like they’re finding some secret life of mine 😂😂😂
delightful video and excellent reasons to start knitting socks! I think the same applies for creating amigurumi :)
I have started and frogged a sock at least ten times now on dpns. Recently I learned about doing socks on circs and I am so excited to learn that way.
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
Gurl, the first video I watched from you was your sweater video and you were so charming and your sweater turned out amazing! I started knitting again and got really into it this time. I’ve knit two scarves the past month and was wanting to finally knit a sweater but was intimidated by it.
Watching your video really inspired me to go ahead and do it and I’m so happy to say I’m almost done with my last sleeve and then will be ready to seam it up! I’m nervous about how it’ll fit but it looks cute and I think it’ll turn out alright (I’m worried the armpits will be tight but I think I can add gussets if it is and it’ll be ok).
I’m only commenting because I didn’t realize how small your channel is since the quality of your videos are awesome. I wanted to let you know you inspired me and your sweater was so cute 😂 I watched your sweater vid like 3 times as motivation while I knit mine. I’m subscribed and can’t wait to see more knitting and clothing videos!
🥹🥹 thank you so much for this comment!!! It makes me so happy knowing I am motivated people to craft!! I appreciate you sooo much! You’ll have to send me a picture of your finished sweater! My insta is @nataliebeau_ ♥️♥️♥️ happy knitting!
currently stuck on sweater leeve island (finally last sleeve) and you best believe my next project will be a sock one!
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!
Yes!!! I didn’t think about that but you’re so right!
The amount of times I have knitted a cuff and even done the heel!!! But never have I FINISHED 😂
Sounds good! I've only made one pair a few years ago, but I'll have to make some more!
So true! I crochet socks and will create an outfit around my socks😆 I love making socks!
Yes!!! 💚😋
i've been looking at sock patterns to get back into knitting, this is exactly the push i needed thank you!
You totally got me hooked on making socks 😍 as soon as I finnisch my sweater, I have to try it. Do you know witch pattern your friend used for the blue socks? Those cables look so cute. Your frog socks are adorable!
She actually designed the pattern herself! I’ll have to ask her what she did!
I only knit socks now.
I do other things, but knitting? Only socks.