Episode 80: Helical Sock Knitting, New Sock Pattern & a KAL
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Hello Makers & 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. In today's episode, I'll be sharing a new to me knitting technique called Helical knitting, share plans for a new sock pattern, a KAL idea and my latest audiobook. Grab a cuppa and join for a little chat.
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WIPS
Grey & White Helical Socks
No Pattern
Yarn: Grey Gardens and Vanilla Bean by Legacy Fiber Artz
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Self Striping Helical Sock
No Pattern
Yarn: Harmony by Valkyrie Fibers (self striping) & Vanilla Bean
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TUTORIALS
These are a couple of the tutorial I used to learn the helical knitting technique.
Brooklyn Tweed
• How To Knit: Helical S...
Very Pink Knits
• Knitting Help - Helix ...
Elliementalist
• Heel Flap and Gusset i...
DK Weight Sock Pattern - COMING SOON
Yarn: Grizzly In The Snow by Knotty Pine Fiber Co.
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FINISHED OBJECTS
Fire Pit Mitts by Tayler Earl
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Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers
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BOOK & SOCK KAL
Let me know what you think.
Tentative Dates March 1 - April 30
AUDIOBOOKS
The Little Wartime Library by Kate Thompson
MY TIP JAR
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Come on everyone who watches this fabulous podcast. Hit the subscribed button and share. This amazing lady - Denise has taught and informed us, of so many designs and colourways. Gratitude is the buzzword here ... lets smile and make Denise's day. Denise you have a lot of love to give and I appreciated you as a person.
I love helical stripes! I knit my first pair of socks using the technique in 2020, for Joji Locatelli’s Dreaming of Paris socks, and I’ve made many pairs of vanilla socks since then, with the helical stripes. A tip: in order to avoid forgetting to slip the 3 stitches of the new color when you get to them, drape that color’s working yarn toward the front of the needle so you’re sure to see it as you approach.
That is a good tip, I hope I remember it when I try this technique!
You are a breath of fresh air!!
Aww, thank you so much!!!
LOVE the book and sock club idea.....and the idea of choosing your own book and then creating a sock that reflects the book in color and/or pattern. Count me in!
Absolutely, it’s a great idea and I would like to be part of it even though I have only knitted one pair of socks 😮
Denise, you deserve all the support and following you have garnered and much more. You are such a lovely person, so warm, caring and real. Your tutorials, your thoughts, your makes are amazing and all you share of yourself is much appreciated. You go, girl!!!❤❤❤
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! You have no idea how much your words me to me!!!
Your enthusiasm and excitement when learning something new is so infectious! Thank you.
Love this so much! It would be fun to make game day socks in your favorite team's colors. The one you started with the self striping yarn made me gasp out loud! 😂 gol!
Great idea!!
Ohhh my gosh, Denise, this is why I love you! I get SO inspired and excited after watching your podcasts and seeing what you've been up to. I've been so tempted to try Helical knitting. Like you, I've seen patterns and videos for it, but I haven't pulled the trigger and tried it yet. After seeing how enthused you are about it AND seeing your 2 beautiful socks, onto the bucket list for 2024 it goes! I so appreciate the time you take to "perfect" a technique before you put out a tutorial too. I fell down the "Dice Magic Socks" rabbit hole and am having a blast knitting scrappy socks with 2 different dice (6 sided and 12 sided)....SO much fun! I think a book/sock KAL would be amazing! Like you, I love historical fiction and have a bunch of books here in my library that I want to read. What fun to pair the yarn/sock pattern with the theme of the book. Oh goodness, that makes me want to go stash shopping and book stash snooping ASAp! I would love it if you did it on Ravelry too. I don't post on IG, Ravelry is my kniting "home. It would be such a fun way to get through the winter doldrums and head into spring. :)
Thank you very very mutch.❤from Germany.Bitte mach weiter so,einfach super.👍👍👋😊
Thank YOU!!!
I remember reading Kathy's (Grumpedina's "street name") blog, while nursing my youngest. She was my only contact with the outside (knitting) world for a long time.
Thank you SO much for the DK weight sock pattern! I was in an accident 20+ years ago; I recovered, but now ‐many years later- my hands go on strike if I try to knit on tiny needles for any length of time. 1 pair of socks every 3 months is depressing, and knitting socks ~ especially with beautiful yarn ~ should spark joy! I have been knitting long enough (since you were in diapers 😉) that I could do the math and rewrite a pattern in DK gauge, but knitting time is precious and as my kids say, "Ain't got time for that!"
I have a question about the helical socks...
In your experience, is there any reason the helical stripe technique wouldn't work with an afterthought or Fish Lips Kiss heel?
I am so excited for you every thing you choose to teach us. Thank you!
Aww. thank YOU for that!! And you are so welcome!
Socks and Books...Great combination! You'll make a sock knitter. This KAL I can't resist. @DotsandOlives
Oh yes, Helix socks, that's how we call it in the Netherlands.....I love it!!! Love the colors you're using!!
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You are the 9nly teacher I seem to learn from and stuff sticks, so I can't wait for Helical knitting.
I’ve been sharing and letting my fellow knitters that have not done RUclips to get in gear and come to your channel
I think this is a good technique for using up partial balls. Thanks for the inspiration 😊
It's a great for partial balls!!! And you're very welcome!!!
Oh, yes please!!! A sock/book/kal combo, how great! It was your sock tutorials that essentially taught me to knit in January of 2020, and for that gift, I thank you🤗
You are so welcome!
im am a huge fan of your channel! your teaching method helped me tremendously in my sock knitting! after watching many of your tutorials, i've been able to knit sock after sock after sock! ive even been able to customize socks for diffterent size feet for a more perfect fit! So thank you thank you! I've recommended your channel to everyone i come across who is having difficulty or is new to sock knitting so that you can help them to become the best sock knitter they can be! Love this video and can't wait for the tutorial!
Oh wow!!! You've really made my day!!! Thank you so much!!!
Isn’t it amazing to be obsessed, inspired and passionate?! Thank you for all that you continue to teach me. Never would I have thought that I would see socks as works of art😁💗😁
I so enjoy helical knitting. Made a Musselburgh hat with that technique on one side. So fun!
I never heard of knitting socks like this I am definitely intrigued!! ❤❤
This is so great!! I am so excited about joining you for a book and sock KAL!!!! Can't wait for the details!
Wow!!! Can't wait for the tutorial. . . .life permitting. . Patience is a virtue ❤
Congrats on 40K+ subscribers. I always enjoy your videos, as you put so much into each episode. You've inspired me to try new heel methods on the socks I plan to make this year. Thanks for being such a great representative of our community.
Thank you so very much!!!!!!
40 k hype! 🎉 I remember helical knitting from Grumperina as well and I made a few socks back in the day and then promptly forgot all about it until now. 😂 Book KAL sounds fun! ❤❤❤
I’m all in for books and knitting!!
Omg I am so happy I found you I’m learning
I’m doing my first sock next week
Simply grateful and thank you God Bless you
You are so welcome!
I love helical! I use it when alternating skeins in sweaters. Yep, I’ve used to fade but also if I have two similar scraps of yarn I want to make a pair of socks or a hat out of. Knitty Natty’s RUclips is the first place I saw this technique 😊
We thank you! You are so passionate and sharing.
I made the hat from the 21 color kit by Blue Sky. It was worth the effort. My daughter loves it and has worn it for four or five years winters. I like that the price is reasonable because they give you small amounts of all the colors. Your mitts are pretty, too! Glad to hear of your channel from a knitting friend.
Confronts reaching 40K subscribers…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎊. You are loved and admired so much! Thank you for all you do and give to our fiber community…🤗🧶💗
Can’t wait for the sock tutorial!
These socks are beautiful, I will certainly be giving these a try. Thanks for inspiring us ! ❤
You are so welcome!
I belong to a few FB knitting groups and I keep putting your podcast and tutorials out there because you are the Queen of socks and also, your tutorials are so clear and did I mention that your enthusiasm is inspiring? I also discovered Woolens and Nosh because of you and have 2 pairs of my fave socks in So This is Love. The list just goes on. Oh, and I am listening to Remarkably Intelligent Creatures and loving it 🌸🌸🌸💕💕💕
Thank you so much for sharing my podcast and tutorials with the other group members. I appreciate that so much! And I’m so happy that you are enjoying the delights of Woolens & Nosh!!! She is absolutely incredible! And thank you so much for buying my colorway. That means more than you can imagine.
I’m also thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the book. Yay!!!!
No need to thank me, m’dear🌸
There are so many hand dyers who base color sets around books. It would be fun to choose one of those. Bumblebee Acres and Toad Hollow come to mind. Fun idea, Denise.
You're so right about the dyers!! And I know both of the ones you mentioned!! I'lll add them on my list!!!
I love the idea of a bit thicker yarn for socks!!! will wear a bit longer than most sock yarns...my people are very hard on their socks. I really enjoy your channel...I started a free library at my harbor...my harbor master allowed me to set it up in the laundry room...so I am going to look for Kate Thompson's book...thank you for the review...I would like to join in the KAL!!! I am trying to do "finish it February" right now...look forward to hearing more...thanks again for all you do!
I’m soooo excited for your new sock pattern!!!!🤩
Now to research helical knitting... Beautiful socks!
the self striping made my jaw drop! i cant wait for the KAL!!!
I'll say it again. It's magical!! I'm completely hooked!!!
Hi Denise, I love the helical socks and I am excited for your tutorial on how to knit them. Yes, to the book/knitting adventure. I have read the two books you talked about and like you, loves them both. Count me in and I am off to think about books/socks that I coulnpair together. Congrats on your new numbers also.
I've just finished my first pair, toe-up, using a GSR heel, and striped rubbing for my husband, he loves them.
Congratulations on 40k, I am not surprised, you are awesome! ❤️❤️
Such a delightful video (but they always are!) Congratulations on your success with enrollment for your RUclips followers. I hope that, in small part, people who have shown interest in my sock knitting may have come to you because of my blabbing about how much you've helped me. I've told them all that your tutorials are beautifully explained and that you're great to follow. I can't wait for your new DK sock pattern and am also ready to start my helical knitting! Like you, I would love to know how to avoid that jog as you finish the cuff. And the book idea and KAL sounds like a lot of fun.
Thank you so much Karen!!!
I love the look of the new technique❤❤❤
My favorite socks to knit!! Thank you so very much😊
You are so welcome!
Oh goodness! I love the multi color helical! That is beautiful.
Your tutorials are always the only ones that I can follow. I’m going to wait for it. 😊
Thank you!
Hi Denise! I enjoyed this episode so much. Just last week I knit my first helical project! My knitting group does a lot of charity knitting and we have a lot of yarn donated to us so we have many partial balls of yarn. Someone told me about helical knitting and I made a hat--with three colors! You are right-it truly is magical. I followed the video on youtube and it turned out great. I enjoyed it so much and now after watching you, I can't wait to try socks. I use a heel flap and gusset so I just checked out that video. I always enjoy your videos but this one was so meaningful for me. Congratulations on reaching that number, but I'm not surprised-you are fun to watch. Thank you
I did my first helical socks a couple years ago. It’s so fun. It’s also a great way to use up leftover sock yarn.
Knit a pair of socks and a few hats with helical knitting a couple years ago. I have also used this technique while knitting myself a hand dyed sweater were one skein was a little darker than the others. It is a very useful technique. Book/knitting KAL sounds great.
Thanks! Going to dig thru my stash to try this on my next sock. Love doing your shadow wrap heels.😊
I love doing helical stripes. I've used this technique on socks (self striping, variegated, and solids) sweaters, hats..... It is also great to use when alternating your skeins of the same color to avoid pooling. I have found (especially when using the same colors) that if I drop my yarn to the front of the work, it keeps me from missing the switch. The switch is more obvious when doing 2 colored stripes, but that is especially useful when using the same color so you don't end up having to tink back (don't ask my how many times I had to tink back before realizing this little tip).
Awesome idea/suggestion!!!! You're the second person to share this method with me!! Thank you SO much!!
Really love the idea of a book knit along! A like the idea of a longer time to do this as I’m not typically an audiobook listener.
I want this KAL to be as slow and easy as people want/need it to be. Reading & knitting are slow by nature, let's enjoy the journey, the words and the stitches!!!
Helical socks are on my to do list for 2024. I will wait for your tutorial to give it a try.
I LOVE the helical knitted socks! I’ve done helical knitted hats with three colors (Patty Lyons has a video tutorial on it) but I’ve never thought of doing it with two colors on a sock.
Denise, you are absolutely brilliant!!!! I love, love, love you and your tutorials. I can't wait to try this with some Opal natural white and a hot pink yarn. My next pair it will be!!!! Thank you so, so much!!
You're very welcome Linda!!!
Ok I just downloaded my first audiobook from my library “The Little Wartime Library”. Enjoyed this podcast and can’t wait to try helical strip socks. I’m more than halfway through my socks and believe or not I just bought 2 days ago size 3 9” circle so I could cast on dk socks for the first time. ❤❤❤❤ Happy Knitting, Denise, I so enjoy you!!!! Gotta go now and listen to my new book while I knit my socks😂
WOuld love a book and sock knit along on ravelry :) I have already a few ideas for sock i could knit. I am really tempted by the helical stripes socks, they look so fun
You are such a phenomenal teacher. Love your videos.
Wow, thank you so much!!
Hello Denise, congratulations with the 40K🎉Love your podcast😍 Can't wait for the helical striped socks tutorial and try it myself🧶🧦
Thank you SO MUCH!!!
Wow, Denise, we are the lucky ones and should thank you. I don't watch as often as I should because I struggle so much with knitting socks, but I love your videos. So calm, so sweet, just lovely.
Oh, I made a few helical socks in the past. Super fun with very colorful yarn. For my next helical sock I want to try the Double Helix by Jeny Staiman
Hi Denise. Count me in for socks and books!
OMG! I was watching you about this video and in my feed on Facebook this technique showed up. Go figure
Awe, seeing and hearing you made me feel so good. Also, you could be an audible reader, your voice is do inviting.
Thank you!!
I used Grumperina's helical knitting blog to make a pair of Christmas socks using leftover red, green, and white😁
Oh my goodness I have to try helical knitting! It looks like a Ron of fun and the possibilities are endless. Maybe do helical knitting while listening to a book. I’m to excited to sleep.
I fully understand that feeling!!!
I love helical knitting! I learned this last fall and have done several pairs. Wish I could add a pic here🤷♀️
Hey Denise! LOVED the Helical knitting - that tiny stripe sock is soooo wonderful - I'm looking at all my sock yarns differently now - the colour changing Patons and then the solids I got to do the traditional toe or heel... just stripe it all instead... not enough hours in the day! Also those fingerless mitts are wonderful - I have some similar patterns, but none in the weight of that one (I think the rav page called for worsted? So that would be a great use of my varied worsted stash... and to maybe do it helically too? Ok, back to what's on my needles... I get distracted way too easily, lol. Look forward to next time! Cheers, Judith 💜
just finished a helical sock, well part way helical. I used a 9 inch circular for the first time. My thumbs were not happy, aches after 30 minutes. Once I got to heel and switched to dpns, I finished sock in one color. Loved the technique and the stripes.
I mostly Read Historical Fiction.
I will subscribe and do the KAL.
Thanks, good podcast.
Thank you so much for subscribing and joining the KAL. I"m so glad you enjoyed the episode. My hands hurt when I use 9 inch circs too.
Totally intrigued by the helical sock. The book/KAL would be fun - just finished a memoir that would pair well with this sock. Glad you are feeling better, too!
Hi Denise, Thanks for another wonderful episode! Helical knitting is a technique I've never tried but with you as our teacher I know learning will be fun. I have lots of self striping yarn and the socks with the natural yarn plus the ss are gorgeous and fun. I am very very interested in learning how to adapt the shadow wrap heel for different yarn weights. I knit for Wool-Aid and this heel would be much faster since I use a heavier yarn than fingering. Congrats on the crazy amount of subscribers 🎉 you deserve it!
Your joy in the craft is contagious. That’s one of the many reasons why I thoroughly enjoy your podcasts. Three things - 1) I love the idea of combining books with knitting. 2) Please keep your tutorials in real time. I appreciate those extra moments to absorb the new technique, and 3) My late pastor husband was a pretty easy-going guy. However, he wasn’t convinced that knitting was appropriate during the church service. “ Biblical knitting” might have changed his mind. 😂
My favorite book type is also historical fiction! I can't get enough of it.
I LOVE the idea for the KAL! I really hope It'll work. I'd love to pick my own book. I never do book club knitting since all those I come across are for books written English. Since main language is French, it makes reading feel more like a task because it requires more concentration than reading in French.
I can’t imagine being in a bookclub, and being “forced“ to read a book, not in my native language. Where is the fun in that? I also don’t like book clubs even in my own language because I don’t always want to read what everybody else is reading and I’m not about to waste my time on something I’m not enjoying.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Oh yes! Good point! I agree.
Denise you might like @thishandmadelife pattern Comfort and Joy socks, a beautiful Christmas sock with helical knitting on the main body of the sock. Check it out! Also congratulations on 40,000 subscribers! That is awesome and you deserve it!!
So pleased to have found your channel. I've just subscribed and have learned SO much already. Your voice is very soothing too you may become my new RUclips at bedtime person 😂 ❤ excited to catch up on all your knitting tips!
I can’t believe I didn’t get a notice of this video! So happy when I see a new one from you, even I have to find it myself!! ❤😊
So sorry you didn't get a notification!!! But so glad you found your way here anyway!!!
Congratulations on 40k subscribers…that’s major and you deserve it! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much!!
Yesssssss to all!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ all your ideas!!! Just got the audio you recommended from my public library system! Sooooo excited!!!! Thank you.
Thank you Denise you are so sweet
Thank you!!!! 🥰
I truly appreciate how much effort you put into any tutorial you post. I look forward to seeing your complete helical adventure.
Denise you never fail to amaze me and your excitement and enthusiasm in what you do is fantastic thank you for sharing and I look forward to what you have in store 😊😊😊
Helical striped socks look very interesting. My go to heel right now is a heel flap and gusset. Might have to try this soon.
I used to read blogs (and wrote one). Grumperina taught me to cable without a cable needle. I made my first helix pattern last year-a hat- and I could hardly believe the magic. Your enthusiasm and careful details are so encouraging
So fun! Excited to try helical knitting! Gorgeous!
Hi Denise! I'm always so excited when I see your smiling face and a new episode. Congratulations on 40K subscribers! It is just a number, yes, but more importantly, it's people you've touched with your love, kindness, enthusiasm & sweet spirit. You should be proud.
Now, "biblical" knitting had me cracking up! I can't hear it any other way now. 😆 And you've given me my next read. It's on my list. What a full episode! Love it! 🤎
Hi Denise, I just subscribed so now you have x+1 more! I enjoyed your video and love the idea of doing an audio book and knit project. Count me in! Thank you for the explanation on helical (sp?)knitting. I’ve heard of it in relation to hand dyed yarns and now I get what it means and how to do it. Love the idea of doing it to get stripes too.
❤❤❤❤❤❤ thank you 👍🏾
Thank you so much for the reading recommendation. On my Audible wish list for later this month. Love helical knitting, used with indie dyed yarn for my sea glass tee last summer, not tried yet for socks...will be interested in your tutorial when time and energy allows you to make it. Xx
So cool!!
Congratulations for your new level of podcast subscriptions. I love the idea of a KAL that combining my two faves: knitting and reading. Go for it - I’m in.
Hello, i want to say, ty ty ty for your no fear sock knitting class! I’m making a sock in to small thread with to big needles, simply cause i got so excited watching your class I couldn’t wait to start the techniques 😂😂😂 Good yarn and needles are on the way! Sock looks like crap but i got the heel done as a first time sock knitter without any problems 👍🥳 That says something about your teaching skills ❤️🥰 I love how you put together a series about EVERYTHING so I don’t have to jump from channel to channel. You will be my main teacher 😂😂😂 since i watched the whole class, I’m going to start watching all the poscasts now, which will keep me busy for a while 🤓 Again ty and greetings from Belgium! Grats on the 40k subscribers, you deserve it ❤️
I'm so excited about the suggestion to knit a sock to a book!! Knitting socks to favorite books is like happiness, squared! Like exponential happiness!! I have so much thinking going on, now! I love your inspiration 😊
I fully understand that level of happiness!!!! The KAL announcement is coming, so get ready!!!
Love the KAL idea, I'm excited to see the creative ideas people come up with. Thank you for your inspiration and instruction. I always learn so much from you.
Oh you should pick the book and the colours that inspired you. One of your patterns ? Love this idea.
I’m doing a pair of helical socks now. They are scrappy, self stripping & a solid from a vanilla pair of socks.😊
Great Video, I looked up a video on how to not jog a knitted hat and it came out beautiful with 3 colors and knit a double rim. Maybe I will try socks. Thanks
Thank you so much!!! And you're very welcome!!
Another lovely episode Denise! I'm ready to cast on a pair of helical socks - but first have to do the easy peasy scrappy kal and finish the other two pairs on my needles! Your book recommendation sounds great and I'm off to look for it on Amazon. I love the idea of a book paired with knitting KAL. but hope it can be on insta too - since I am not a huge ravelry user.
This would be a good way to use my self striping sock scrapes. I will pair them with light gray or cream and get another pair! Contrast heels, toes and cuffs.
Great idea!
I loved this episode!!!! First, let me send some gratitude your way. I just finished my first pair of real socks made possible with your No Fear Sock Knitting Class. Making socks has been on my list for quite some time and I did it thanks to you! Second, I am excited by helical knitting and can't wait for your tutorial! Third, historical fiction is my favorite too and just added The Little Wartime Library to my list. Fourth, pairing a book with knitting is such a great idea! Your enthusiasm makes is all so much fun! Keep on being you!!!!
Congratulations on 40k followers🎉🎉🎉🎉. Love the book & sock mal idea.
Thanks so much!!