You really inspire us to knit sock. Just the joy and smiles and laughter is heartwarming. Yes! I love all the smells of a barn. Best place in the world. Love the content and happy knitting.
So I’m not sure about you all, but I’ve just managed to climb out of the rabbit hole Denise just sent me down with all this wonderfully yarny goodness ♥️🧶👍🏾
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcastI am basically a crochet hair only learned to knit so I could knit socks. I watch bag-o-day crochet regularly and she sniffed yarn all the time. I think it's a thing we just don't admit it😂❤😊
Thanks so much for sharing your resourcefulness, Denise! Your blogs are a wealth of ideas and inspiration. Just reminding myself and all of us viewers to leave tips when we can to support this work!! :)
I can't begin to thank you for your comment and thoughtfulness. Your support means more than you can imagine. Being supported in this way is so meaningful to podcasters because we know that people appreciate the time that goes into this process. We love it but it is work. Thank you again so much!
🌿🌷HONESTLY…I live in a mobile setting and am quite the introvert..alas, not when there’s a channel called EarthTonesGirl thank you for sharing your energy, PURE SAGE me dear💃🏽🌷🌿
LOVE your intro Denise!!! Great mood-setter. There's something so joyful about a self-striping sock in the process and the end result. But at the same time, there's so much satisfaction in a solid/tonal sock as well!! Love catching up with you as always. Take care dear friend!! ~Stephanie
Oh thank you so much for the feedback on the intro. I didn't want to draw attention to it and wanted to see how people would react if at all. I love it and makes editing so much quicker. I love B roll but I dont' want to be in "podcast planning" mode all the time. Do you know what I mean? Thanks my dear friend! ❤️
Yes Denise. I totally agree with you lady. This has been a very nice summer for me. I have been knitting so many socks. When I finish a sock I always cast on for the second sock or a new one and complete my 2x2 rib for 15 rounds. Then I continue on or set it aside for later. You definitely have some unique heel knitting. Thank you for showing all of us. Take care Denise. Enjoy the sunshine. Ken
I love your Drover sock. I also purchased the sock bag and will save my Drover for your new pattern. I especially loved your garter stitch heel and look forward to trying it.
Our brains are twinning. Last year I made up a pattern for a 72 stitch 6x2 ribbed sock with a FLK heel for Donna. (Getting that centered on the top of the foot was a challenge!) Her foot swells due to arthritis and this ribbing expands as needed, but also contracts and is snug when her foot isn’t swollen. When I saw and felt and smelled the Drover yarn I knew I wanted to use it to do a 6x2 ribbed sock for me. Then I saw your Ig post of your sock being birthed with the ribbing, and was thrilled that you were figuring this out. Your garter stitch heel is perfect for this wonderful yarn and the overall design. So I'll be waiting for the call for test knitters, and I'm ready to knit the large size. And I loved your segment on the Woolly Thistle shopcast! (Harping) Janet
Hi Denise! I'm so glad to hear that you knit and re-knit as you're experimenting with a new pattern. I've been doing that all summer with a pair of socks...my poor yarn! Thanks for sharing your method of keeping track of things too, helps me a ton. I always know I will learn something from you and your enthusiasm for knitting is infectious and I so look forward to each episode. Thank you 😁
Delightful to watch your enthusiastic podcast. A real treat. I knitted your pattern One More Step twice with my July yarn. One pair with the heel in the pattern and the second pair with a heel flap and gusset as I need a deeper heel. I will be looking forward to the new pattern with the garter stitch heel as that might fit me better. Enjoy your trip with the children. 🇬🇧
As an 'older' knitter, I have knit many of the sock (and other) patterns I see on Ravelry for many years. While I understand copy write concerns, I don't infringe on methods etc. that I have used for many, many years pre-Ravelry. I do, however, enjoy the talent and new patterns I have encountered on RUclips...in my case, a benefit of Covid!! Thank you for sharing your love of socks....I share your love of exploration !
So good to see you Denise and I still get excited about socks as I have been drawn in by your excitement! Experimenting--so much fun and I'm glad that you are finding the moments to do your sock-splorations!! Thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you very much Denise for this beautiful vlog 😍 love to hear you talking about your woolly adventures 😊! That new testknit sock looks awesome 👌! Looking forward to your next vlog ❤
So lovely that the pair of socks you knit out of the sunrise sunset colour was one toe up and one cuff down, because if you look at them going from one toe to the other it’s like the sock rising from the toe and then setting to the toe on the other sock! Probably just me not making sense but I thought it was cute!
I'll be tweaking my next pair of socks! Just today I learned about Combination Knitting for ribbing. I followed a tutorial by Fibrebound to try it on the ribbing of a sweater I'm doing....I love it!....will definitely try it on the cuff of the next pair of socks I knit 😊. How have I been knitting for 50yrs and never heard of this 🤔😄
Lol, now I've watched further into your episode and I'm thinking you've discovered this method also! I also find that I'm knitting the ribbing faster without even trying
I think you could knit for 50×50 years and still never knit or cover every technique out there!!! That is the joy of this art! I call it an art form some may disagree but it is to me!!
I love your new garter stitch heel, Denise (and your enthusiasm for all things Soxploration). I look forward to seeing the new pattern. The tightened up 1X1 rib sound interesting too. That sock box had so many yarns I would love to try. Wish our sad old Canadian dollar didn’t get in the way, as it makes the cost prohibitive to buy from the states. I will have to look for a Canadian source. I have ordered Cozy Knits one skein advent this year- first time ever (she is Canadian 😍)! I am going over to the Woolly Thistle now to check out you visit on their Chanel. 🤗
Thanks so much for another great episode! I feel like I carry you around with me all the time: your Soxploration sock pattern is truly my go to for all socks this summer. Thank you for all that you do and have a great trip!
Hi Denise! This was my first time viewing one of your episodes. I enjoyed it thoroughly!! I am eager to learn about your garder stitch heel. Also, I have been holding on tightly to the Drover yarn I received in my sock bag from TWT, just waiting for the perfect pattern to come along. You inspired me to play around with the ribbing. I look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you!
So enjoy UR podcasts,,Denise!!!! Enjoyed the interview with corinne!,,! Love UR Socks so so much,,, Been watching shark week,,,!!!yikes,,,!! Love UR opal scrappy socks,,, Going to start mine soon!!! Your new pattern!!!wow,,,,Can't wait,,, Thanks so much ,!!! Exciting news in shop!!! Elaine🏡🏡🏡
Denise, Greetings from FL Another fantastic episode but you do have a tell. It's your I have a secret tell or I've designed something tell. I can't make up my mind so I'll wait and see.😁😁
Hi Denise! I am new here. Really enjoyed listening to your calming, yet passionate sock talk! I consider myself a hat-knitter, but you might turn me into a sock knitter yet! Your enthusiasm is infectious. Loved seeing your FOs and TWT sock bag ... I can hear the sheep baah-ing in the background.
Great to see another great podcast! Thanks for sharing your sock excitement. 😀 Hope your trip goes well. I am the driver in our family, so trips decrease my knitting time. Though I do like sock knitting on beaches.
Hi Denise! You've mentioned at since 31:10 mark about learning new technique for knitting tighter and neater rib, and that you were going to share it with us. Hope you haven't forgotten to share that secret with us.
Thank you Denise. I have really only started knitting socks this year. Thank you for your wonderful sock enthusiasm. I also refound you through the Woolly Thistle Podcast. So glad that i did.
Love seeing a new episode. Your genuine excitement about socks, their construction etc is awesome. You’re very inspiring and encouraging and I love that. Plus you taught me to knit my very first pair of socks and I’ve enjoyed your sockploration series too. Can’t wait to see the next new pattern. As soon as I finish my Trail Socks I plan to cast on One More Step pattern. Have a great week.
Okay Okay you have me down the rabbit hole. I just ordered the Opal mins from The Purple Circle Yarn Co. I cannot wait for your new sock pattern. Will it have the garter heal? I really want to try it. I have just binge watched your last three or four moth of You Tube videos and they are all great. Good job loved watching them alllllll. 💗💗💗
Great vlog! I really enjoyed your tip about dividing the stripe before the heel on the Sunrise Sunset sock. Sometime, would you please share your thoughts of purchasing sock blockers? I have decided I need to purchase and am wondering about the ones that are adjustable. Thank you!
Thanks Karen! Truth be told, I don’t use them to actually block socks only for display. There are a lot of very decorative options from vendors on Instagram. I would check the hashtag to find ones you like. A very simple pair of metal blockers by Bryson can be found at many local shops or online.
I’m new to your channel and really enjoying following along while I’m knitting on one of my projects! I first heard of you via HeyBrownBerry, and then again through TWT. Saw your interview, became a subscriber, and started watching your early episodes! I just cast on a sock project so I’ll be going back and catching up. Especially with your No Fear series. Looking forward to the next episode!
I got both cozy knitter and freckled whimsy 24 stripe skein this year!! I am going to use one for thanksgiving countdown thru November if I get them soon enough! 😂 that’s how I justified it to myself..glad to know they are different though!
keep being careful. I finally got COVID after avoiding it the whole pandemic and I was sick for nearly a month. this variant is so much more contagious than the previous variants. careful is good. overly careful is smart. stay safe.
I finally got in on the Cozy Knitter 24 stripe advent this year after seeing the ones you’ve done in the past. I’ll have to keep the other in mind for next year!
Hi Denise…..what base is the freckled whimsy zen colorway? I have a subscription to her on the ranch mystery. Also ordered her advent…..can’t wait to see it
Ooo - a new pattern! Just made my day, again. Knitting a pair of DK weight socks with a Bakery Bears patterns. Love how quick it is. Perhaps a DK weight pattern is in your future? Have a great trip with the kids. Maybe when you come back you can have a Sock Week? Why let the sharks have all the fame. Thanks from Canada.
Hi Denise, I’ve been playing around with a garter heel/square turn myself recently after seeing that Stephen West is knitting a garter heel in his first pair of socks, taught to him by his friend Linda Eriksdottir (she has a tutorial on RUclips). Like you, I felt it was too long and stretchy with the usual stitch counts, and so I shortened it and used a smaller needle too. I love the look of this boxy little heel and turn, and quite excited about it, but I still wonder if it is too soft/squishy to wear well, and I’m looking forward to your thoughts on this. Thanks always for your informative videos. 🥰
Great episode! I'm so excited that we got to see you twice this month. :) Also, the mic sounds much better than your usual mic, sorry! It's not as quiet, which is really nice. Usually I do need to turn my volume up quite a bit, in case that affects your decision on external mic or not. 😆 I love love love the socks you've made this round. They're all gorgeous! Thank you so much, your lovely podcasts are always my favorites. You're a delight to watch and listen to, and of course I always find more sock yarn that I *need* to go buy. Ha!
Hello from Mounds Illinois. So far I have only knit vanilla socks top down, with heel flap and gusset on nine inch circular needles. I am learning how to knit pattern socks, and DK socks. Then I will learn toe up socks.
We love shark week too! If you like nature shows, the series on Netflix about national parks narrated by Barack Obama is really good too. I think I’m all caught up on your episodes now! I’m here numb from my under eye to my chin after getting a tricky filling done like 5 hours ago! Your episode made me excited for new heels and socks!
Hello my friend! Thanks so much for the series recommendation. Sounds amazing. And I hope you are feeling better from your dental procedure. I had so much trouble with a molar a few months back. I totally understand.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast I am better now thank you! I mean, I will watch or listen to anything the Obamas do, but this was beautifully filmed too and so captivating.
Do you think the ribbing has as much stretch when the purl stitches are wrapped the “new”/“opposite” way? I love the way it looks, just not sure it will be as stretchy. Curious to hear your opinions. I hope you and your family continue to have a good summer. Thanks for taking time away to be here.
Hi Julie, The purl stitches have just as much stretch but they are so much neater. That little extra length of yarn between the knits and the purls is totally gone but the elasticity is still there!!! I love it!!!
I'm so excited to get back into sock knitting, after a few months away from it 😁 Oh and I have a question for anyone who reads this; is there a notable difference in the sock when using 2.5mm needles vs 2.25mm? (or even 2mm?) In terms of sizing and wear 👀 64 sts on 2.5mm needles is pretty loose on me, but 60 sts is stretched out so I'm curious!
Hi VallieMC C not really an answer to your question but after watching Tracie Millar ‘grocerygirls’ I started out using 2.25mm they fit me great on a 64 sts sock but I recently knit Andrea Mowry’s EverydayDRK socks and they are a 60 st sock still on 2.25mm. They are a ribbed sock but they are the best fit for me. x
Thanks so much for your question and for being here. I used to knit socks on a 2.5 mm needle and it was loose for me also. When I knit 64 stitches on a 2.25 mm the fit was perfect. 60 stitches on that size needle would be to tight hence the stretching. If you’re using a heavier fingering weight then I would do 60 stitches. There’s so many tweaks and changes you can make to get the right fit it really does boil down to knitting a lot of socks, experimenting, and finding the right combination that works for you. I wish I could give you an exact formula but that is specific to each sock knitter and they’re feet!
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast wow, thank you! I'm still in that experimenting phase, so I thought it'd be helpful to hear how other people went about finding their perfect fit. Have a good day :D
I have a question. I love shrug socks scrunched down above my boot tops. I have been considering how to go about it. I’m thinking of beginning with the next size up then decreasing the amount of stitches in the row before I start the heel to better fit my foot. I also struggle with a bit of edema in my legs and want a less binding fit from the ankle up. If you have a better suggestion it would be much appreciated. Many, many thanks! ❤️🙏🏼❤️
I think you have a solid plan Linda. You may have to experiment a little to find the exact fit you're looking for. You can also try a DK weight sock pattern. The "squishy" fabric may feel good and fit well over your edema.
Hi. I'm trying to decide between cozy knitter or freckled whimsy........can you help me decide? I do like the idea of having a mini with the 80 gm skein but I know Tge cozy knitter is adorable as well
Hi Denise Do you have a socks pattern for kids I have bought your shorty socks and I’m on my second pair of socks thanks to you. And how you explain step by step thank you I’m all the way from Australia
Thank you very much Gloria!! No I don't have patterns for children but all of this methods can be applied to kids sock patterns. Ravelry is a great place to search!!!
Hi Connie, That is a tough question to answer because there are so many great options. I tend to suggest individual patterns (there are tons of beginner friendly options on Ravelry) and RUclips tutorials. You can also check your local yarn shop or bookstore and explore. And no, I have not written a book though I do have patterns available on Ravelry and my website, earthtonesgirl.com as well as tutorials here on RUclips.
Have a question about changing color on socks. What do you do with the yarn after doing the weaving that is hanging inside the sock. Do you just cut it
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Hallo Denise, thank you verry mutch for your quick answer 👍. I can understand your difficult relation with the double pointed 😝! I am going to try to learn from you with the magic loop ones 🤞. I think you give verry good lessens, thank you👏. Kind regards ,and keep on making your fantastic video’s !
No, I’ve never done that and wouldn’t. If I find a better way I just knit a new pair. I save my socks as a record of my progress and what I like and don’t like. My socks are my makers journal.
After I watched your class on the shadow wrap heel, I asked you if I could do the shadow wrap heel, for the toe, and you said yes! I forgot to ask how I would finish the toe?
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast I found the tutorial for the shadow wrap toe, but that was for a toe up sock! I should hash said that I was making the sock top down, and was wondering if there was a way I could do the shadow wrap toe? I’m sorry for the misunderstanding!
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast lol, what I meant by that is you aren't so bubbly that you're irritating. Have you ever met someone who was just SO over the top? You are uplifting and happy but not over the top. I'm just digging myself in deeper aren't I. I was complimenting you in my own bumbling way.
How would you like to demonstrate how I can make a cuff down tabi toes sock? I’d love to see someone make that transition in a toe… thank you for the consideration.
Not sure I will be adding that tutorial to my list but the basic idea is you’re going to treat the toe shaping similar to that of a mitten. So when you’re ready to start the toe shaping divide the stitches, enough to cover four toes and then enough to cover the big toe, if that is the split you’re looking for. I did find a tutorial for a toe up version. You may find some pointers in that that may be helpful. ruclips.net/video/oolCN4TwYqg/видео.html
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast yes thank you. I saw a toe up, but I’m already past the heel into the arch of this pair that I thought would be interesting. I’ve not made mittens or gloves yet. Thank you for the reply
I was getting so frustrated w/ IG throwing vids at me that I didn't care about... But found a tip! In the top left there is the Instagram logo, click (touch) that and a drop down appears. Choose "following." IG then only shows u people and tags you are following!! I do this every time Im in the app now and my experience is better!
TWT shopcast was wonderful. Your interview was great and you could tell how excite you were for it. So much fun.
Thank you so much for watching Patti!!!
I just love the way you explain and you take your time so we would be able to understand
You really inspire us to knit sock. Just the joy and smiles and laughter is heartwarming. Yes! I love all the smells of a barn. Best place in the world. Love the content and happy knitting.
I love barn smells too. And I couldn’t agree more!!
it never fails but as soon as I finish watching an episode I want to knit all the socks!
I'll take that as a compliment!!
I love that you are so excited to be with us. It's so lovely to see you again! 🤎
So I’m not sure about you all, but I’ve just managed to climb out of the rabbit hole Denise just sent me down with all this wonderfully yarny goodness ♥️🧶👍🏾
😂😂😂 Sorry not sorry!!! 😉
Love your approach of balance and chuckles. Thanx for your contribution to the vlogmas🤶🏽☃️🎄
Looking forward to the garter stitch heel! That wooly thistle tote and all the yarn is gorgeous! Also I’m totally a yarn sniffer too 😆🤣
Yarn Sniffers Unite!!! Thanks so much Marianna!!! 🧶
@marie landry Thanks for sharing Marie!
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcastI am basically a crochet hair only learned to knit so I could knit socks. I watch bag-o-day crochet regularly and she sniffed yarn all the time. I think it's a thing we just don't admit it😂❤😊
Thanks so much for sharing your resourcefulness, Denise! Your blogs are a wealth of ideas and inspiration.
Just reminding myself and all of us viewers to leave tips when we can to support this work!! :)
I can't begin to thank you for your comment and thoughtfulness. Your support means more than you can imagine. Being supported in this way is so meaningful to podcasters because we know that people appreciate the time that goes into this process. We love it but it is work. Thank you again so much!
🌿🌷HONESTLY…I live in a mobile setting and am quite the introvert..alas, not when there’s a channel called EarthTonesGirl thank you for sharing your energy, PURE SAGE me dear💃🏽🌷🌿
Denise, you bring such great energy and your voice is so beautiful and calming - I enjoyed this, great to be following along ☺️🙏
Thank you so much!
Thank you , Denise !
LOVE your intro Denise!!! Great mood-setter. There's something so joyful about a self-striping sock in the process and the end result. But at the same time, there's so much satisfaction in a solid/tonal sock as well!! Love catching up with you as always. Take care dear friend!! ~Stephanie
Oh thank you so much for the feedback on the intro. I didn't want to draw attention to it and wanted to see how people would react if at all. I love it and makes editing so much quicker. I love B roll but I dont' want to be in "podcast planning" mode all the time. Do you know what I mean?
Thanks my dear friend! ❤️
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast I 100% know what you mean!! 🙌🏼❤️
Yes Denise. I totally agree with you lady. This has been a very nice summer for me. I have been knitting so many socks. When I finish a sock I always cast on for the second sock or a new one and complete my 2x2 rib for 15 rounds. Then I continue on or set it aside for later. You definitely have some unique heel knitting. Thank you for showing all of us. Take care Denise. Enjoy the sunshine. Ken
Thanks so much Ken!!!
I love you positive energy. Keep up the great work!!
Thanks so much Tammy!!
Can’t wait for your new sock. I like heel flap and gussets since it hugs better on my feet than others.
I can’t wait for the garter stitch heel! You are a genius!
Thank you Teri...I don't know about genius more like obsessed!! Lol!!!
I love your Drover sock. I also purchased the sock bag and will save my Drover for your new pattern. I especially loved your garter stitch heel and look forward to trying it.
Our brains are twinning. Last year I made up a pattern for a 72 stitch 6x2 ribbed sock with a FLK heel for Donna. (Getting that centered on the top of the foot was a challenge!) Her foot swells due to arthritis and this ribbing expands as needed, but also contracts and is snug when her foot isn’t swollen.
When I saw and felt and smelled the Drover yarn I knew I wanted to use it to do a 6x2 ribbed sock for me. Then I saw your Ig post of your sock being birthed with the ribbing, and was thrilled that you were figuring this out. Your garter stitch heel is perfect for this wonderful yarn and the overall design. So I'll be waiting for the call for test knitters, and I'm ready to knit the large size.
And I loved your segment on the Woolly Thistle shopcast! (Harping) Janet
You're the best Janet...on so many levels!!!
Hi Denise! I'm so glad to hear that you knit and re-knit as you're experimenting with a new pattern. I've been doing that all summer with a pair of socks...my poor yarn! Thanks for sharing your method of keeping track of things too, helps me a ton. I always know I will learn something from you and your enthusiasm for knitting is infectious and I so look forward to each episode. Thank you 😁
Thank you so much Jean!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the episode and that my “record-keeping” was helpful to you!!!
Delightful to watch your enthusiastic podcast. A real treat. I knitted your pattern One More Step twice with my July yarn. One pair with the heel in the pattern and the second pair with a heel flap and gusset as I need a deeper heel. I will be looking forward to the new pattern with the garter stitch heel as that might fit me better. Enjoy your trip with the children. 🇬🇧
Hi Elaine,
Thank you so much for knitting my pattern and not once but twice!! YAY!!! You've made my day!!!
Hi! I’m new to your podcast and I love it! You are absolutely delightful, informative and entertaining. I feel like I am sitting down with a friend!
Hi Amanda,
Welcome to my channel!! That is the best compliment! Thank you so much for being here and for watching!!!
Second episode I’ve watched- you’re enthusiasm is contagious! Keep on posting, so much fun
Welcome to my channel Deb so glad you are enjoying the episodes! Trust me I will keep posting as long as people are here to watch!!
Excited!!
As an 'older' knitter, I have knit many of the sock (and other) patterns I see on Ravelry for many years. While I understand copy write concerns, I don't infringe on methods etc. that I have used for many, many years pre-Ravelry. I do, however, enjoy the talent and new patterns I have encountered on RUclips...in my case, a benefit of Covid!! Thank you for sharing your love of socks....I share your love of exploration !
So good to see you Denise and I still get excited about socks as I have been drawn in by your excitement! Experimenting--so much fun and I'm glad that you are finding the moments to do your sock-splorations!! Thanks for sharing with us!
Thanks so much Jessica!!!
Thank you very much Denise for this beautiful vlog 😍 love to hear you talking about your woolly adventures 😊! That new testknit sock looks awesome 👌! Looking forward to your next vlog ❤
Thanks so much for being here Ann!!
So lovely that the pair of socks you knit out of the sunrise sunset colour was one toe up and one cuff down, because if you look at them going from one toe to the other it’s like the sock rising from the toe and then setting to the toe on the other sock! Probably just me not making sense but I thought it was cute!
You are making perfect sense and I made that same analogy in my last episode. Great minds!😉
I'll be tweaking my next pair of socks! Just today I learned about Combination Knitting for ribbing. I followed a tutorial by Fibrebound to try it on the ribbing of a sweater I'm doing....I love it!....will definitely try it on the cuff of the next pair of socks I knit 😊. How have I been knitting for 50yrs and never heard of this 🤔😄
Lol, now I've watched further into your episode and I'm thinking you've discovered this method also! I also find that I'm knitting the ribbing faster without even trying
I think you could knit for 50×50 years and still never knit or cover every technique out there!!! That is the joy of this art! I call it an art form some may disagree but it is to me!!
It is awesome 🤩 watching you and listening to you. Thank you so much for sharing your time and talents with us.
Thank YOU Kisha!!!
I love your new garter stitch heel, Denise (and your enthusiasm for all things Soxploration). I look forward to seeing the new pattern. The tightened up 1X1 rib sound interesting too. That sock box had so many yarns I would love to try. Wish our sad old Canadian dollar didn’t get in the way, as it makes the cost prohibitive to buy from the states. I will have to look for a Canadian source. I have ordered Cozy Knits one skein advent this year- first time ever (she is Canadian 😍)! I am going over to the Woolly Thistle now to check out you visit on their Chanel. 🤗
Thanks so much Jennifer! So glad you like it!!!
Your enthusiasm is so infectious and wonderful! When I loose my knitting mojo I just need to watch one of your vlogs to be re-energized!
Drover does smell amazing! 😊
It really does!!! Glad to know I’m not the only one sniffing yarn out there..😉
Thanks so much for another great episode! I feel like I carry you around with me all the time: your Soxploration sock pattern is truly my go to for all socks this summer. Thank you for all that you do and have a great trip!
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and for buying my pattern Brenda. It was very sweet!! 🥰
Hi Denise! This was my first time viewing one of your episodes. I enjoyed it thoroughly!! I am eager to learn about your garder stitch heel. Also, I have been holding on tightly to the Drover yarn I received in my sock bag from TWT, just waiting for the perfect pattern to come along. You inspired me to play around with the ribbing. I look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you!
Hi Ruth,
Welcome to my channel and little corner of the web. So happy you are here!!! You are going to really enjoy the Drover Yarn it’s amazing!!!
Awesome podcast!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!!
So enjoy UR podcasts,,Denise!!!!
Enjoyed the interview with corinne!,,!
Love UR Socks so so much,,,
Been watching shark week,,,!!!yikes,,,!!
Love UR opal scrappy socks,,,
Going to start mine soon!!!
Your new pattern!!!wow,,,,Can't wait,,,
Thanks so much ,!!!
Exciting news in shop!!!
Elaine🏡🏡🏡
Thanks so much Elaine!!!
Denise,
Greetings from FL
Another fantastic episode but you do have a tell. It's your I have a secret tell or I've designed something tell. I can't make up my mind so I'll wait and see.😁😁
Beautiful socks! You do amazing work. Socks is something I want to learn.
Thank you Tina! No time like the present to learn something new!!!! It’s the start of a new month, why not start now!
That garter square heel! 😍 I'm in love.
Hi Denise! I am new here. Really enjoyed listening to your calming, yet passionate sock talk! I consider myself a hat-knitter, but you might turn me into a sock knitter yet! Your enthusiasm is infectious. Loved seeing your FOs and TWT sock bag ... I can hear the sheep baah-ing in the background.
Welcome to my channel! I am so happy that you’re here!!
Thank you for this vlog, it was interesting one, lots of tips and fun to listen to while cutting fabrics for new projact bags... 🥰
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Beautiful beautiful socks just love your enthusiasm and smile lady x
Great to see another great podcast! Thanks for sharing your sock excitement. 😀
Hope your trip goes well. I am the driver in our family, so trips decrease my knitting time. Though I do like sock knitting on beaches.
Garter Stitch Heel (what). looking forward to that. Have a nice trip. See you soon.💜
Hi Denise!
You've mentioned at since 31:10 mark about learning new technique for knitting tighter and neater rib, and that you were going to share it with us. Hope you haven't forgotten to share that secret with us.
I haven't forgotten!!!
Thank you Denise. I have really only started knitting socks this year. Thank you for your wonderful sock enthusiasm. I also refound you through the Woolly Thistle Podcast. So glad that i did.
So you are so welcome and I’m so happy you’re here!!
I’m in a depression however I do want to knit socks and you encourage me to do so. My goal is to have a pair once a month😍
Thank you so much for your comment and for being here. I'm so glad I was able to encourage you Mia.
I’m so glad The Woolly Thistle introduced us to you. Really enjoyed your podcast!
Thank you so much Gale! I am glad too!!! So happy you’re here!
Love seeing a new episode. Your genuine excitement about socks, their construction etc is awesome. You’re very inspiring and encouraging and I love that. Plus you taught me to knit my very first pair of socks and I’ve enjoyed your sockploration series too. Can’t wait to see the next new pattern. As soon as I finish my Trail Socks I plan to cast on One More Step pattern. Have a great week.
Thank you so so much for your very sweet comment Sharon. You’ve made my day, honestly! And thank you for buying my pattern. I hope you enjoy it!!!
Okay Okay you have me down the rabbit hole. I just ordered the Opal mins from The Purple Circle Yarn Co. I cannot wait for your new sock pattern. Will it have the garter heal? I really want to try it. I have just binge watched your last three or four moth of You Tube videos and they are all great. Good job loved watching them alllllll. 💗💗💗
Thank you so much for watching Sue! And sorry not sorry about that rabbit hole!!😁
Shark Week is the best. We also love Sharkfest on National Geographic channel. It runs from July 10 - August 9. Love your socks.
Thanks Denice!! And we watch SharkFest too!!!
Beautiful! Could you show a tutorial on how you get the stripes with the heel? Looking forward to seeing the garter stitch heel.
I have a tutorial on matching stripes and how I line up the heel. It’s in my No Fear Sock knitting playlist!!!
Great vlog! I really enjoyed your tip about dividing the stripe before the heel on the Sunrise Sunset sock. Sometime, would you please share your thoughts of purchasing sock blockers? I have decided I need to purchase and am wondering about the ones that are adjustable. Thank you!
Thanks Karen!
Truth be told, I don’t use them to actually block socks only for display. There are a lot of very decorative options from vendors on Instagram. I would check the hashtag to find ones you like. A very simple pair of metal blockers by Bryson can be found at many local shops or online.
I’m new to your channel and really enjoying following along while I’m knitting on one of my projects! I first heard of you via HeyBrownBerry, and then again through TWT. Saw your interview, became a subscriber, and started watching your early episodes! I just cast on a sock project so I’ll be going back and catching up. Especially with your No Fear series. Looking forward to the next episode!
Hi Diana! Welcome to my channel!! I'm so happy you're here!!!
All I can do is vanilla sock. But thanks for your contagious excitement
I believe you can do quite a bit more than a vanilla sock. Just give it a try. What do you have to lose. And there’s so so much to gain!!! 😁🧦🧶
I got both cozy knitter and freckled whimsy 24 stripe skein this year!! I am going to use one for thanksgiving countdown thru November if I get them soon enough! 😂 that’s how I justified it to myself..glad to know they are different though!
keep being careful. I finally got COVID after avoiding it the whole pandemic and I was sick for nearly a month. this variant is so much more contagious than the previous variants. careful is good. overly careful is smart. stay safe.
I finally got in on the Cozy Knitter 24 stripe advent this year after seeing the ones you’ve done in the past. I’ll have to keep the other in mind for next year!
YAY!!!!!
Hi Denise…..what base is the freckled whimsy zen colorway? I have a subscription to her on the ranch mystery. Also ordered her advent…..can’t wait to see it
Hi Sarah,
It’s her serendipity base! I definitely have to join one of her mystery clubs!!! Enjoy!!!
I love the socks! Do you ever do tutorials? I would love it if you did!
Hi Rose,
Thank you and welcome to my channel. I have an entire playlist of tutorials. Have fun exploring!!
Ooo - a new pattern! Just made my day, again.
Knitting a pair of DK weight socks with a Bakery Bears patterns. Love how quick it is. Perhaps a DK weight pattern is in your future?
Have a great trip with the kids. Maybe when you come back you can have a Sock Week? Why let the sharks have all the fame.
Thanks from Canada.
Hi Valerie,
Thanks for your comment! My big sock knit along is in the fall. The Falling Leaves Sock KAL!!! Coming in September!!!
Hi Denise, I’ve been playing around with a garter heel/square turn myself recently after seeing that Stephen West is knitting a garter heel in his first pair of socks, taught to him by his friend Linda Eriksdottir (she has a tutorial on RUclips). Like you, I felt it was too long and stretchy with the usual stitch counts, and so I shortened it and used a smaller needle too. I love the look of this boxy little heel and turn, and quite excited about it, but I still wonder if it is too soft/squishy to wear well, and I’m looking forward to your thoughts on this. Thanks always for your informative videos. 🥰
Great episode! I'm so excited that we got to see you twice this month. :) Also, the mic sounds much better than your usual mic, sorry! It's not as quiet, which is really nice. Usually I do need to turn my volume up quite a bit, in case that affects your decision on external mic or not. 😆 I love love love the socks you've made this round. They're all gorgeous! Thank you so much, your lovely podcasts are always my favorites. You're a delight to watch and listen to, and of course I always find more sock yarn that I *need* to go buy. Ha!
Thanks so much for the feedback on the mic. I really appreciate it!!!
Hello from Mounds Illinois. So far I have only knit vanilla socks top down, with heel flap and gusset on nine inch circular needles. I am learning how to knit pattern socks, and DK socks. Then I will learn toe up socks.
Toe up socks are the best 😁👍🏼 I love the Turkish cast on in Andrea Mowry’s everydaydk sock. 😀
Hi Janet,
I say knit all the socks in all of the possible ways. There’s so much to learn and enjoy!!!
Looking forward to the garter stitch heel pattern!
Thanks Liz!!
I live in Missouri but I always say TWT is my local yarn shop!!
It’s the best!!!!
We love shark week too! If you like nature shows, the series on Netflix about national parks narrated by Barack Obama is really good too. I think I’m all caught up on your episodes now! I’m here numb from my under eye to my chin after getting a tricky filling done like 5 hours ago! Your episode made me excited for new heels and socks!
Hello my friend! Thanks so much for the series recommendation. Sounds amazing. And I hope you are feeling better from your dental procedure. I had so much trouble with a molar a few months back. I totally understand.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast I am better now thank you! I mean, I will watch or listen to anything the Obamas do, but this was beautifully filmed too and so captivating.
Do you think the ribbing has as much stretch when the purl stitches are wrapped the “new”/“opposite” way? I love the way it looks, just not sure it will be as stretchy. Curious to hear your opinions. I hope you and your family continue to have a good summer. Thanks for taking time away to be here.
Hi Julie,
The purl stitches have just as much stretch but they are so much neater. That little extra length of yarn between the knits and the purls is totally gone but the elasticity is still there!!! I love it!!!
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast good to know. Thanks for replying.
@@julie1807 You’re so welcome!
I'm so excited to get back into sock knitting, after a few months away from it 😁
Oh and I have a question for anyone who reads this; is there a notable difference in the sock when using 2.5mm needles vs 2.25mm? (or even 2mm?) In terms of sizing and wear 👀 64 sts on 2.5mm needles is pretty loose on me, but 60 sts is stretched out so I'm curious!
Hi VallieMC C not really an answer to your question but after watching Tracie Millar ‘grocerygirls’ I started out using 2.25mm they fit me great on a 64 sts sock but I recently knit Andrea Mowry’s EverydayDRK socks and they are a 60 st sock still on 2.25mm. They are a ribbed sock but they are the best fit for me. x
@@misschiversstitches5887 hey any feedback is appreciated! Thanks :P
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!
Thanks so much for your question and for being here. I used to knit socks on a 2.5 mm needle and it was loose for me also. When I knit 64 stitches on a 2.25 mm the fit was perfect. 60 stitches on that size needle would be to tight hence the stretching. If you’re using a heavier fingering weight then I would do 60 stitches. There’s so many tweaks and changes you can make to get the right fit it really does boil down to knitting a lot of socks, experimenting, and finding the right combination that works for you. I wish I could give you an exact formula but that is specific to each sock knitter and they’re feet!
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast wow, thank you! I'm still in that experimenting phase, so I thought it'd be helpful to hear how other people went about finding their perfect fit. Have a good day :D
I have a question. I love shrug socks scrunched down above my boot tops. I have been considering how to go about it. I’m thinking of beginning with the next size up then decreasing the amount of stitches in the row before I start the heel to better fit my foot. I also struggle with a bit of edema in my legs and want a less binding fit from the ankle up. If you have a better suggestion it would be much appreciated. Many, many thanks! ❤️🙏🏼❤️
I think you have a solid plan Linda. You may have to experiment a little to find the exact fit you're looking for. You can also try a DK weight sock pattern. The "squishy" fabric may feel good and fit well over your edema.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast THANK YOU! ❤️🙏🏼❤️ I wound up knitting the leg on US3 in 2X2 rib all the way then switched to a US2 for the foot. Worked great!
Hi. I'm trying to decide between cozy knitter or freckled whimsy........can you help me decide? I do like the idea of having a mini with the 80 gm skein but I know Tge cozy knitter is adorable as well
Oh that is really up to you! Lol… I never make yarn choices for anyone and considering these are mystery skeins, the fun is in the surprise.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast I get it! I ended up going with Freckled whimsy because I like the mini skein for contrast .. 😊
It was an unfair question. 😆
Hi Denise
Do you have a socks pattern for kids I have bought your shorty socks and I’m on my second pair of socks thanks to you. And how you explain step by step thank you I’m all the way from Australia
Thank you very much Gloria!! No I don't have patterns for children but all of this methods can be applied to kids sock patterns. Ravelry is a great place to search!!!
Hi Denise
Thank you for your reply
Gloria vella
What do you recommend as a good beginner instruction book with patterns and designs. Have you written one yourself?
Hi Connie,
That is a tough question to answer because there are so many great options. I tend to suggest individual patterns (there are tons of beginner friendly options on Ravelry) and RUclips tutorials.
You can also check your local yarn shop or bookstore and explore.
And no, I have not written a book though I do have patterns available on Ravelry and my website, earthtonesgirl.com as well as tutorials here on RUclips.
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Hi Denise, which heel do you like most, short row or the heel with the gusset?
That’s like asking which of your children is your favorite. I love them all!!!
Have a question about changing color on socks. What do you do with the yarn after doing the weaving that is hanging inside the sock. Do you just cut it
Yep!! I cut it, leaving about a 1/4" tail!!
Hallo Denise from Belgium! Do you also make socks with 4 needles?
Hello to you in Belgium. No I don’t use double pointed needles. I’ve tried but the needles and I “don’t get along” Lol
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Hallo Denise, thank you verry mutch for your quick answer 👍. I can understand your difficult relation with the double pointed 😝! I am going to try to learn from you with the magic loop ones 🤞. I think you give verry good lessens, thank you👏. Kind regards ,and keep on making your fantastic video’s !
I wanted to ask have you ever had to redo parts of your socks long after you finished them because you found a better way to finish them
No, I’ve never done that and wouldn’t. If I find a better way I just knit a new pair. I save my socks as a record of my progress and what I like and don’t like. My socks are my makers journal.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast oh wow! I never thought of that way thanks that helped a lot!!!
After I watched your class on the shadow wrap heel, I asked you if I could do the shadow wrap heel, for the toe, and you said yes!
I forgot to ask how I would finish the toe?
Hi Brenda,
There is a mini tutorial on my Instagram feed. That explains exactly what I did!
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast What would I be looking for on your Instagram page?
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast I found the tutorial for the shadow wrap toe, but that was for a toe up sock!
I should hash said that I was making the sock top down, and was wondering if there was a way I could do the shadow wrap toe? I’m sorry for the misunderstanding!
I just adore you. Your bubbly personality always brightens my day but you aren't so over the top that I want to smack you! 😀
Wow… ok.. so glad you don’t want to smack me.
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast lol, what I meant by that is you aren't so bubbly that you're irritating. Have you ever met someone who was just SO over the top? You are uplifting and happy but not over the top. I'm just digging myself in deeper aren't I. I was complimenting you in my own bumbling way.
😻😻😻😻
How would you like to demonstrate how I can make a cuff down tabi toes sock? I’d love to see someone make that transition in a toe… thank you for the consideration.
Not sure I will be adding that tutorial to my list but the basic idea is you’re going to treat the toe shaping similar to that of a mitten. So when you’re ready to start the toe shaping divide the stitches, enough to cover four toes and then enough to cover the big toe, if that is the split you’re looking for. I did find a tutorial for a toe up version. You may find some pointers in that that may be helpful.
ruclips.net/video/oolCN4TwYqg/видео.html
@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast yes thank you. I saw a toe up, but I’m already past the heel into the arch of this pair that I thought would be interesting. I’ve not made mittens or gloves yet. Thank you for the reply
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