We’re declaring April sock month! Our new sock collection came out recently, and all we want to chat about is socks. We asked for your sock questions on Instagram, and hosts Lee and Stacey along with Producer Andi and some answers from Jen work to tell you everything you need to know.
Plus, Lee and Stacey share the concepts behind Stepping Out and how the book came together.
00:02 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast!
00:19 Stacey and Lee share what they’ve been up to.
02:55 Our new sock book just came out, and we’re declaring April sock month!
11:00 The team answers your sock questions!
11:48 What’s a good first sock pattern?
15:29 What are some good cast ons and bind offs for the cuffs?
19:22 How do I start two-at-a-time socks on two short circulars? Magic loop is killing me!
24:11 What’s the best way to reinforce the heel ball of a sock?
26:31 Anatomical socks are specifically shaped for left and right feet. Are there patterns for that or ways to modify patterns?
28:57 Heels. What’s the easiest way? How do I get a heel to fit? Is there a more comprehensive heel type reference? Is there a benefit to different types of heels?
34:06 Is there an alternative to kitchener stitch aka grafting for toes?
36:25 What are the lengths of the leg and cuff you like?
40:56 Why is sock yarn getting so scarce?
45:40 Credits
Lee's March movie challenge https://letterboxd.com/leedoesstuff/list/2024-march-around-the-world/
Lee's Hawthorne DK sweater project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/tensho-pullover-artist
Stepping Out sock collection https://www.knitpicks.com/sale/stepping-out/c/30218504?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode381
Stepping Out 1991 Liza Minnelli film https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stepping_Out_(1991_film)
Knit Picks on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knit_picks/
Dream All Day DK weight sock pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/dream-all-day-socks/p/N2112?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode381
All Stacey's patterns https://www.knitpicks.com/search?q=Stacey%20Winklepleck?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode381
Winter Weekend Socks pattern https://shannonsquire.com/winter-weekend-socks/
Nifty Gifty Stocking pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/nifty-gifty-stocking/p/18927D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode381
Knits for Everybody Slippers and Socks pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/knits-for-everybody-slippers-and-socks/p/52114D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode381
Socks for Everybody! eBook https://www.knitpicks.com/socks-for-everybody-ebook-patterns-for-the-beginner-sock-knitter/p/75311D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode381
Long Tail Cast On https://www.knitpicks.com/learning-center/learn-to-knit?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode381
Long Tail Tubular Cast On https://www.knitpicks.com/learning-center/long-tail-tubular-cast-on?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode381
Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off https://knitty.com/ISSUEfall09/FEATjssbo.php
Tubular Bind Off https://www.knitpicks.com/learning-center/tubular-bind-off?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode381
Hiking Socks pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/hiking-socks/p/55959?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode381
Mending podcast episode 360 https://blog.knitpicks.com/episode-360-march-is-for-mending/?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode381