11 Comments

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   Hi Staci-
   First off, thank you for posting such professional and easy to follow videos! DPNs seriously intimidated me, as I am fairly new to knitting (6 weeks maybe?), so once I figured out how to knit in the round on cabled needles (1 pair) I was inspired by a friend who made some simple yet festive socks for herself on dpn’s.

   I have seen several other videos out there, and while they are lovely knitters and the quality may be good on the videos, they lacked that natural teaching quality.

   I enjoy the way you ‘Break it on down’ for the socks- they ARE an unusually shaped clothing item and for this newbie- it made a lot of sense, so I thank you!

   Now I got as far as turning the heel (awesome to see it come to shape by my own hands!) and then somehow goofed on the the second part of the gusset, so I ripped it all out and will start again tomorrow when my eyeballs uncross!

   Thank you again for the great video quality, the gentle and humorous teaching style (if I am ever in Austin I will stop by the shop) and for the work you do with Basenji’s.
   I am an CA State Humane Officer myself and appreciate the efforts of anyone who works to help animals.

   Keep it up!
   Sharon

   Comment by Sharon Stephens — March 18, 2010 @ 1:41 am

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   OOPS…just re-read…it should have read EX-CA State Humane Officer….
   Also a photographer- and I am having a blast looking at your Flikr shots!
   Well done!

   Comment by Sharon Stephens — March 18, 2010 @ 4:55 am

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   Tippy HAS been a very busy boy…………..

   Comment by Ginny — March 19, 2010 @ 5:26 am

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   I just wanted to say how much I enjoy watching your videos. I am a self-taught knitter and have only made dishcloths up to now. I used your technique/stitch videos to further my knowledge and found them very easy to learn from. I have 3 books on sock knitting, and none of them break the process down or make it look as doable as you do. I have gathered all my supplies and will be starting my first pair of socks using your pattern in the coming weeks to months as my schedule permits, so I hope you keep your videos up for a good long time! I am actually from Austin and hope to visit the shop next time I’m in town. Thank you for such quality videos. I feel like I have my own private teacher in the comfort of my own home.

   Comment by Sally — March 20, 2010 @ 5:14 pm

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   Thank you for posting your knitting videos on youtube. My first knitting project was a basic stitch scarf which took me two years to complete. My second project was socks which I was able to complete in two weeks by just watching your videos. I started my sock project trying to follow the book but I got stuck at the heel. I accidentally came across your sock videos on youtube and was able to complete my socks in no time. Your videos are of good quality and I was able to keep up with the pace. Thanks again.

   Comment by Danette — April 2, 2010 @ 9:39 pm

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   hello staci!
   i just completed my first pair of sock in 4 days using your pattern and watching the videos on youtube! i’m a beginning knitter and have only been knitting for about 4mos and have been wanting to give socks a try. this was easy. you were like my own personal teacher and if i didn’t catch something, i could just replay and with it being on youtube, i could access it at anytime of the night or day. now my dad, husband and little boy have put in requests. thanks so much!

   Comment by Michelle — April 14, 2010 @ 1:12 pm

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   Hi Staci

   Love the videos!

   Before I buy the pattern, just wanted to check what size the socks will be. I wear a small size. Should I try to use 2 ply yarn maybe or a smaller needle?

   Thank you!

   Comment by Bhavna — April 10, 2011 @ 7:57 pm

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   Hi Bhavna – thanks for the note! Even if you have a small foot, you will want to knit the pattern in the same size yarn and needles as the pattern calls for. The socks are stretchy, and should fit your foot fine if your foot is about normal width. The pattern tells you how to make the sock a perfect fit for the length of your foot, so that part is easy.

   If you have any questions while you’re knitting the pattern, you can always email me for a quick answer.

   S t a c i

   Comment by s t a c i — April 11, 2011 @ 8:47 am

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   Hi Staci,
   I completed my first sock after your class today at Guage. That was a great class and you are a marvelous teacher. Too bad I’m not a very good knitter. : ( but I’m hanging in there and I have hopes that my socks mate will be the pretty one. Your video are a tremendous help to new knitters like me who want to expand their repertoire beyond scarfs.
   Thanks again.

   Loretta

   Comment by Loretta — April 17, 2011 @ 9:00 pm

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    Hi Staci,

    The gussett is the absolute most diffficult part of the sock for me.

    When I pick up the stiches on the second side, they are much tighter and there is a stich between the v’s. Am I doing something wrong?

    Thanks,

    Vicki

    Comment by vick — April 29, 2011 @ 8:46 am

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    I am having trouble downloading my sock pattern

    Comment by Charlotte Sego — April 30, 2011 @ 8:11 pm

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