How to Knit Basic Socks that aren't BORING!!

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How to Knit Basic Socks that aren't BORING!!

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4 ай бұрын

In this video I take you along as I challenge myself to knit three pairs of basic socks that are anything but basic or boring! Sometimes we need a simple, relaxing knit, but that doesn't mean we have to end up with a pair of socks that aren't fun to look at or wear! Watch this episode for all the Not Basic basic sock inspiration!
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@karenalbery2773 4 ай бұрын

The only thing more nerdy than knitting 3 pair of socks in a week is sitting here watching someone else do it. Like almost on the edge of my seat with only the tiniest bit of my brain to wonder how hard it would be to find vampire diaries....❤❤❤❤❤

@summerleedesignco.6471 4 ай бұрын

All 8 seasons are on HBO Max!!!! 😂

@lisawierzbicki4994 4 ай бұрын

hahaha Karen!!

@annotlewski1104 4 ай бұрын

Have your book and love your color choices ( I ordered the color wheel you listed), but you forgot to link the weave in ends as you go video. 😢

@lindaturner2980 4 ай бұрын

Fun, fun, fun! You’re fabulous. Your socks are incredible and your book is amazing! Love Linda, UK 💕🧶🧦

@deboraharnold8587 4 ай бұрын

So true! 😂

@christinekroft2272 4 ай бұрын

You will never know how much I needed to hear you today. I have been beating up myself for wanting to spend time knitting instead of things I think NEED to be done. I’m almost 80 and I say screw it, I’m knitting today..the world will have to wait

@mackenziedesire7515 4 ай бұрын

Almost 80? I think you've likely racked up years of doing things that (might) need doing instead of hobbies by that age, so you've definitely got at least a few days of "vacation time" for knitting! _Especially_ if you're a parent, pretty sure that means you're due at least a couple solid years of hobby time!

@judithstrenio9552 4 ай бұрын

@@mackenziedesire7515 LOL! When I became an empty nester, I decided that the world owed me several years of good nights sleep 💤!

@valeriesuttonpayne7413 3 ай бұрын

@@mackenziedesire7515 You go, girl! You’ve earned your knitting time.

@annel0150 4 ай бұрын

Wait….Dave makes you food, brings it to you AND winds your yarn? You are so lucky/where did I go wrong? Love your videos ❤😘

@lisawatson2758 4 ай бұрын

I wanted to share how encouraged I am that even you, as accomplished a knitter as you are, knit in fits and spurts. I love the transparency you have in your vlog! Believe it or not, it is empowering to some of your followers.

@ByrdieCouture 4 ай бұрын

Look at us. One day we are sneaking behind dumpsters to smoke. Then we are nerding out on yarn and hand knit socks 🧦 🧶 😂

@tarhabrown8038 4 ай бұрын

This is me. 🤣 Sock Cult United!

@Setonixx133 Ай бұрын

Hahaha really felt this

@sleepdprived4193 4 ай бұрын

Summer! Fellow introvert here, so many laugh out loud moments and relatable experiences. Thank you for keeping it real.

@GiFtEoS 4 ай бұрын

In my opinion, your are the ⭐️ of knitting podcasters! You are so funny and brilliant...and free to watch in your environment...they charge for this on TV😂 - LikeGuylaine

@RachelKurtz-w1s Ай бұрын

You are really fun! I’m a 67 year woman. Married 48 years. Two children and 4 grandchildren. My knitting has been interrupted over the years from surgeries. 6 shoulder surgeries (3 each side). , elbow surgery, 7 hand/wrist/finger surgeries. I had really serious surgery in November that took 6 months to heal. I about to Kitchener the toe on the second sock of a pair I started since my surgery. I am so excited . Then I get to cast on a sock for daughter.i am so happy. I love your podcasts. Ijusy found you and you are delightful.

@barbmckinlay5108 4 ай бұрын

I didn’t want this to end. The colors I didn’t think would work were gorgeous! And the bed jump…the best way to showcase socks I’ve ever seen! Two thumbs up. Or three or four.

@ElenePerron 17 сағат бұрын

Love the soundtrack you play when jumping on the bed. Love watching you knit 🧶 ❤❤❤❤

@VTheYo 15 күн бұрын

There is something so soothing and joyful about listening to your videos!!!

@efenwick8608 4 ай бұрын

I had to laugh - when you were knitting sock #2 and changed the striped sequence between the leg & the foot I thought “No! What is she doing?! Thanks gonna look awful!” And then you showed the finished sock & that one is my favorite!!! 😅 Guess you know what you’re doing! And that’s why YOU have a book & a podcast & I watch them - because YOU’RE the expect! I’ll have more faith next time. Keep up the awesome knitting!!! -Erica ❤

@janechan1914 Ай бұрын

I loved seeing you driving around with the debate team… I live in a tiny village in Oxfordshire England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧and will probably never get to see America 🇺🇸 so please never think oh no one wants to see where I live!! I do ❤ I’m loving your videos about to start another one.. well after over ordered your book x x Jane

@tarhabrown8038 4 ай бұрын

How she casually says “And I can stockinette without looking”, while I’m over here struggling to just knit with regular, not-a-bus-full-of-high-school-kids distractions. You go girl

@robyngavin6287 4 ай бұрын

I love your podcasts.You are so down to earth and funny.Watching you create your beautiful socks always brightens my day.

@joywilson6067 4 ай бұрын

I looove all six of your socks! ❤Very early one Saturday morning in 1991 I was buying four pocket tees in the Gap in Regents Street, London when Princess Dianna walked in! She and I were the only customers in the shop! The shop assistant nearly fainted. Great episode. Thank you. Can’t wait for my copy of the Sock Project to arrive. 🌷

@greatwhitedonkey 3 ай бұрын

Haha, Hereditary was great :) Definitely not for everybody, though! Thanks for the video!

@kathyramsey148 4 ай бұрын

Just learned to make classic vanilla socks (cuff down basic gusset heel) last Aug ‘23. I’m on my 15th pair of socks. I only make vanilla socks (with the exception of a scrappy sock) so this video is really helpfull ! Thanks for the video and ideas ! I can’t stop making socks- great travel project. I was taught to make socks by a lovely 82 year old lady using bamboo double pointed needles from a Clark and Coates vintage pattern from the 40’s-50’s. Never goes out of style !

@lisaml7411 4 ай бұрын

Amazing that you finished 3 pairs of socks in a week! I love watching your happy face and I’m now subscribed to your podcast…❤

@carinacee Ай бұрын

They’re all so fun and cute. I think my favorites are the colorblock stripes… but that mint heel with the orange stripes! Chef’s kiss 😄

@kristinahill3708 4 ай бұрын

Love love love! You, your socks, your creativity, your nervousness to drive other people’s kids, your obsession with vampire diaries. I am here for it!

@marybuck6550 Ай бұрын

Summer, You’re such a bad influence-I love it!! So I’m casting on a 4th pair of socks and cueing up Vampire Diaries right now. Had I planned on being a functioning adult today? Yep, but I can’t remember what I was going to do…. Maybe wind yarn for my next pair of socks?

@valeriesuttonpayne7413 3 ай бұрын

Summer Lee, you are breath of fresh air. I have ordered sock yarn and want to knit a pair. We’ll see . . . !

@bloomwiththestars 4 ай бұрын

I love the mint heel and toe!

@lauramcd680 2 ай бұрын

Had a ball with this video. I knitted vanilla socks along with you. Had a great time following you around OK Thank you.

@alysingh 4 ай бұрын

The music, the filming, its giving Wes Anderson and I am here. For. IT. 👩‍🍳💋

@samanthamccamish624 4 ай бұрын

I am a so glad you started making videos again. I’m so glad I found your channel. And I’m really excited because your book shows up in the mail tomorrow.

@rockinstrawberries 4 ай бұрын

I was NOT prepared to see vampire diaries in this video!! What a nostalgic guilty pleasure show!!!❤

@shannonrowland6803 4 ай бұрын

I just love you, Summer! I love your socks, I love your videos, and I love YOU!

@reneeparker5375 4 ай бұрын

First, for us introverts of the world, Amazon has great t-shirts… knitting t-shirts, plant t-shirts, band t-shirts, you name it, it can be found. Have a look… much easier to venturing out to the strip mall. Also, braces as an adult, gotta say you’re a tough girl. It was horrible as a teen. I can’t imagine your pain. And lastly, I love your color choices! They make me smile as much as your bright personality. Thanks so much for the inspiration. ❤

@jacquelinesalem2776 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the inspiration. I was struggling with leftovers and now I'm ready to roll:)

@amberjadefjohnson9474 4 ай бұрын

If there were knitting video Oscars you would get one. Funniest knitting video ever loved every minute😂

@kimberlydzingel3943 4 ай бұрын

I think was one of my favorite of your videos. Have I mentioned how happy I am that you are making these videos? Because I am 😃. They are interesting, informative, entertaining and enjoyable. Every episode is different and I always learn something new! Loving the socks! I had adult braces too, it was definitely worth it and you will love the results. Have a great day!

@kristyann9641 2 ай бұрын

Speech and debate will be the most educational and worth while element of your kids education! Good for you!!

@beaches81 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning socks, I am in the uk and eagerly awaiting the delivery of your book 😊. I am so glad I found your channel I so wanted to knit socks but thought no I couldn’t possible knit a pair, but you certainly have changed my mind. I have downloaded your basic pattern and can not wait to get started 🎉.

@colleenarthur8472 4 ай бұрын

OMG! Your doggo reminds me so much of my first dog, Sandy! It has me smiling and crying at the same time😂. Give them extra loves from me, please!

@luzamart2 4 ай бұрын

As a beginner sock knitter I love seeing the “what else” I can do with what I am learning. 🤩 I have your book and I’m just finishing the first recipe, so looking at the afterthought heel gives me the heebie jibies. I can see the use and opportunities it provides, but cutting the yarn 😮🫣🫨 Loving this podcast & good luck with the braces.

@cynthiabroadbent3836 3 ай бұрын

I'm currently knitting my very first pair of socks. LOVING your book and really enjoying your podcast!

@michelleboon3165 4 ай бұрын

😍😍😍😍 OOOOO Summer these socks are gorgeous and fun. Love all the colour choices you made with these 3 socks. All the best with the braces situation. I had them years ago when I was in high school and at the end of it all you'll be so happy to have gone thru all the pain. Well I hope so. Look forward to each and every episode.......THANKYOU !!

@JaneScully 4 ай бұрын

Good Morning Summer ... I bought your book "The Sock Project" the other day, Your designs are beautiful. Currently, I am knitting the Camellia Socks. I chose them because I wanted to learn how to read a charted lace pattern. You have the chart as well as the instructions written out which is a great learning tool. Thanks so much.

@christielamb2894 2 ай бұрын

Summer, I really enjoy your videos. You're just too much fun to hang out with. Loved you jumping on the bed in your fun new socks. As I post this, I haven't been notified of any new videos from you. I really hope all is well and good at your house. Hope to see you soon. ✌️💜🧶🧦

@erincochran8052 2 ай бұрын

I just got your book and started my first pair! I’d love to see videos of your cast on and joining in the round process. I have heard of using two circular needles, I want to learn everything! I’m so excited to make my first pair of socks!

@bramblescottage8735 4 ай бұрын

I just have to say…I simply love your videos. Sure, one of these days I might actually knit a pair, but I’m ok if that never happens. What I love about your videos is how it makes me think past my own boundaries in choosing color combos, to not be afraid of seeing when I need to start over, and how to do it with keeping my sense of humor. Thank you Summer!

@p_broom426 4 ай бұрын

Those socks are great! I think the striped ones are my favorite. I’m currently knitting your pattern mermaid avenue. I love them ❤

@liesbethvanderkooi9681 3 ай бұрын

I love the colors of your second design - need to find those colors for myself 😃

@saragoose 4 ай бұрын

Relating so hard to so much of this video. Watching while knitting a plain sweater sleeve cuz I want to get it done before the weather gets too warm to wear sweaters! And also my last clothing purchase was a grey tee and two white tees from Eddie Bauer. Went with 2 whites cuz the colour options seemed too overwhelming… But all this fun sock inspiration is great for summer sock stash busting plans!

@michellel1632 3 ай бұрын

I just found you and am in awe of your sock designs! You are so creative and inspiring. I'm going to try the magic loop method and put more color in my socks too. I commend you on the braces - that's not easy as an adult, but your smile will be so beautiful when you are done. Bet you fit in more with those teenagers now, hehe!

@margaritadeverson2098 2 ай бұрын

“Guard what you consume..”!!!! I totally agree and have been trying to explain that to my teenage children 😕

@sharons5723 4 ай бұрын

i could watch you knit socks all day. Loved this episode! I can relate to your braces journey - had mine in my late 40's. It was worth it in the end.

@CathySocialFibre Ай бұрын

Oh my god this is BEST episode 🎉 i chuffing love you and your socks xx

@jennydawson1281 3 ай бұрын

I think it’s the multiple bright colour possibilities that I love about socks I’m a sucker for any neon , I’m in peak procrastination mode knitting socks instead of writing an essay !

@TJazzie 4 ай бұрын

LOL I thought this was and instructional video……but I did enjoy watching you lol…..Im a beginner sock knitter and I’m trying to learn to knit so but simple 😊

@jillmorgensen2849 4 ай бұрын

I just discovered your channel, and can I just say that I LOVE you! You are so fun to watch, I love your laugh! 😂I am a hat knitter, I've only knit hats, but have really wanted to learn how to do socks, but have been very afraid of knitting things that need good sizing. 😬 But you have inspired me to give it a try! I'm going to get your book...hope it helps 😊 Again, loving your channel, I will watch every week! 💜

@janicesaxton571 4 ай бұрын

Summer I love your sense of humor. I look forward to your podcast every Friday . Thank you for being you . Also your socks are so fun 😊

@summerleedesignco.6471 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@jacquelinepirotta 4 ай бұрын

so all the content was great, as usual, but i really appreciated the comments about being moody. some days I am just moody and nothing changes that. its nice to hear that others go through that also. thanks for sharing

@Cocoknits0712 4 ай бұрын

Omg you’re from oklahoma!! I live in Shawnee. ❤❤. So glad I came across your channel!!

@ceciliathomsen7152 4 ай бұрын

Hi, Summer. I’m really enjoying your blogs and the socks. I have become a serial knitter but my go to comfort knitting has become socks. I love wearing hand knit socks. After waiting FOREVER my The Sock Project book finally was back in stock and I received it just a few days ago. It is just great! Congratulations.

@annatrusty 4 ай бұрын

Needed to hear your laughter! Seriously! I always remember you and the laughters and I am here for you 💯!

@candy9986 4 ай бұрын

Poor Things - could not get through it. 😨 Very disappointed. Love the yarns. Love your dog. The new quilt looks perfect All Cozy

@ksio5853 4 ай бұрын

Hi five from a fellow speech and debate mom! I *feel* you on having to rank sweet kids last in a room. So hard! And so weirdly energizing. I love hearing everything they come up with. I’m always exhausted and blessed by the end. I am knitting your hibernal socks and watching this 😊

@movingstitches 2 ай бұрын

Came for the sock chat but I absolutely feel the need to comment I relate and 💯 back the mantra of watch movies you can handle. I adore Toni Collete but Hereditary traumatised me: you only watched 15 min but I watched it all😂 and I had nightmares for days with someone creeping up a wall.😰 Felt like I needed to watch Finding Nemo after that one to balance it out 🤭

@jodeehickey5438 4 ай бұрын

Omg I love you!!!!! I love the socks you come up with, love your adventures with kids and hubby! You are a breath of fresh air and I look forward to watching each and every episode!

@ktscheffers 4 ай бұрын

The striped green red pink are ultimate How the Grinch stole Christmas socks and I’m in LOVE 😍

@judithcarter7898 4 ай бұрын

Love, love, love, every one of your episodes. Your socks are so fun and happy!

@stephaniefricke7679 4 ай бұрын

I love that the tulip plant behind you matches your second Not-So-Basic basic sock!

@marybethreichow7188 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this podcast and now I am all about the chunky cuff! I also like longer cuffs on sleeves and hems of my sweaters and almost always adjust the pattern. Anyhoo, I was just wondering? Are you a knitwear designer or a movie producer because your videos are among the best and most enjoyable to watch. I LOVE your aesthetic!

@janicpanny 4 ай бұрын

I’m a relatively new fan of your channel. I’m an experienced crocheter just now learning to knit and soaking in all your sock wisdom. (Working on a basic sweater first.) This is my fave episode so far! Besides the motivation to dive into sock knitting, I could relate to soooo much here. I’m also an introvert who volunteered for school events and then dreaded them. One trip ended with me being the only adult in the back of a bus full of hormone laden middle schoolers just waiting for me to doze off so they could start their shenanigans. I was wide awake the entire 4 hour drive till we arrived home at 3 am. Also, I just got my adult braces off in February after 3 years. Those first few weeks were so weird and PAINFUL. I couldn’t imagine eating anything harder than oatmeal ever again, but it gets better and things like eating sandwiches with a knife and fork or swishing out the crumbs with your drink quickly become normal. It was absolutely worth it. Congrats on taking plunge. 😁 Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience, and knitting in real life.

@purposeinmind 4 ай бұрын

I agree, guard what you watch/consume! Hence, watching you knit basic socks, whilst I'm knitting 😁 Anne 🦘

@Amb-tastic 4 ай бұрын

Congrats to your kids for qualifying to state! I'm a debate judge sock knitter, too...I try to knit a sock a day at a tournament and sometimes it happens. Sometimes it does not.

@birthdaytaco 4 ай бұрын

At the end when you were trying them on I was like, "ooooh, that one is the best", but then you'd put on the next one and that was the new "best"! I love them all, you clearly picked the right career path because you have such a knack for color and design!!

@daylemenges7177 3 ай бұрын

You inspire me to use all my leftovers to knit up not-so-boring socks!

@Sarah-hm3vi 4 ай бұрын

Just found you! I loved the video and your personality. It was so much fun to watch your journey from initial ideas to end results, and those socks are all absolutely stunning. I love how you put colours together, too!

@gwenmurillo1093 4 ай бұрын

My mom got braces at 40 as well as all 4 of us kids. My dad always said his garage was in our mouths. Love love love the sock ideas!

@krisodom1467 2 ай бұрын

I am so enjoying your vlogs! I just bought your book and an on a quest to be a better sock knitter. I want to suggest Lands End for clothes shopping. I love them and there are lots of basic pieces and sales

@shesnoangel 4 ай бұрын

As someone who has gone through having my teeth straightened a grand total of 3 times, I was giggling along with you on your new braces! They're so awkward at first but you get used to them. Also, so inspired to try helical knitting!! The coral orange and white combo with mint heel is amazing!!!

@lindsaykelly3513 4 ай бұрын

Love the helical pair 😍😍😍

@user-hv1br6fj4l 4 ай бұрын

Love the colors you are the best. 👍🌞🌎🌠

@victoriacutler3612 4 ай бұрын

So fun watching you knit and talk about socks! I love your enthusiasm. Poor things is weird but not disturbing. I can’t say I enjoyed it, but I do appreciate the production of it and the acting is phenomenal.OH and there is absolutely nothing wrong with basic tees. You’ve got to wear what you like. That’s it.

@MarianneGriffith 4 ай бұрын

Love the videos and the joy you bring to knitting!

@ColoradoKai 4 ай бұрын

When your yarn rolled under the sofa and you had to pick the fur off 😂. I've found my people!

@Inkedwool 4 ай бұрын

Yes!!!!❤

@dmunoz1943 4 ай бұрын

I ordered your book, and wow, the photography is gorgeous. Colors are so vivid. And while thumbing thru, I found instructions for a sock heel, that worked with the number of cast ones that I had. I bought the book, Poor Thing after watching a little blurb on the movie, skimmed a few pages and my thought was, do I really want to read this…I’m not sure about watching the movie, but reading books sometimes, is worse than the movie, well depending one’s imagination, mind happens to work overtime. I couldn’t sleep for weeks, maybe months after reading, Steven kings, It.

@annelowry2937 Ай бұрын

You are so cute and funny! And a good sock teacher too!

@leaherickson6070 4 ай бұрын

You are so amazing. Always stepping up to scary things and giving yourself the credit you deserve. I am knitting socks while I watch you, so inspiring. Love your videos and how enthusiastic you are.

@handmadeschwan 4 ай бұрын

This was a lot of fun to watch! Another idea i love to do is change color for every step. Like cast on in one color, cuff in the next, leg in another and also for every step of the heel do a different color and bind off in another color. Also this mixed with different typed of heels makes really amazing socks

@andreamagill7034 4 ай бұрын

Your socks are lovely. Waiting on your book from Amazon 😊❤️

@brittanypakalniskis684 4 ай бұрын

I love the helical pair so much! I have your book (which I love!) but if you published that helical pattern on Ravelry I would so buy it anyway. I mostly only knit by moonlight after working all day then mom-ing all evening. My last brain cell likes the plan all spelled out in a pattern.

@lindatiggelaar2798 4 ай бұрын

Hi summer I’m so excited by book is coming today on eclipse day here! I can’t wait to start a new sock!

@MtMomDesigns 4 ай бұрын

Good for you managing your mental, visual intake! I agree - no fun to have yucky stuff hanging out in there.

@knittingnut50 4 ай бұрын

Your podcast is new to me. What a breath of fresh air.....so down to earth! Thank you!

@Ameeta.theinkystitcher 4 ай бұрын

I seriously love your videos, and I can't begin to imagine how you can visualize the colors working together so well! They always look amazing when the socks are completed.

@chilloften 3 ай бұрын

I love your socks! Very much.

@sam41198 4 ай бұрын

Your socks are gorgeous love the colours x

@micheledelacruz4301 4 ай бұрын

You're funtastic! I sometimes go back and rewatch/listen to your podcast and laugh along with you. I'm waiting for my book to get to my lys. Have a blessed week my friends.

@mireilleaoun1799 4 ай бұрын

I love your socks and love your color choices ❤

@angiemcdermid4845 4 ай бұрын

This my first video of yours and I’m a fan! Just what I need to bring interest to the sock patterns that I already love. Kudos for adult braces. I’m a nurse and your senior self will thank you for the functional bite

@rebeccableidorn891 4 ай бұрын

I loved this video! You are so fun! I’m just getting the sock knitting bug after acquiring tons of sock yarn on the yarn crawl in my area last year. I’m so excited!

@esumphrey 4 ай бұрын

Your color choices, aesthetic and personality always make me smile. Thanks for the inspiration!

@Jennaladue 3 ай бұрын

Summer, thanks for letting me spend some time with you. I enjoy you, and your videos. I finally got your book and I need to get some funky, simple socks on my needles.

@deniseking8019 3 ай бұрын

I’m so happpy you came to KZfaq! I enjoy your tutorials and most of all enjoy your giggle! Keep up the good work!!

@joanne5263 4 ай бұрын

Summer, you brighten my day whenever I watch your podcast. I love your book, and I am addicted to knitting socks. Thank you for bringing me such joy. I look forward to seeing you every week.