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Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Sometimes you just gotta knit.

Activ yarn with solid heels and toes. A relatively quick knit.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 18

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook (picking up dropped stitches)
Cable Clamp PRO Cable Management 4 Pack (used in place of weight buckle)
Brightech Lightview Pro Flex - Hands Free, Magnifying Glass Desk Lamp for Close Work (lens removed)
Zibra PB100LZR Grip-n-Glide 1-Inch Round Trim Paint Brush (to clean lint/dust from ...

added by Becca 2 years ago. under 2022 , activ , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

My latest pair of machine knit socks were made using Activ yarn I purchased from CSM Supplies. Jamie has so many different yarns and stock changes often. If you are starting out and want great yarn on cones you should check them out.

I added contrast heels and toes to not break up the pattern of the yarn. The solid blue is also from CSM Supplies.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 17

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent ...

added by Becca 2 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , activ , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , monster socks , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

This collection of mostly blues, greens, and yellow, became a pair of monster socks. Sometimes I pick a color, or collection of colors. Other times I just throw stuff in.

I made sure to match the cuffs, heels, and toes this time.

They turned out great! I just need to finish them.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 16

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook (picking up dropped stitches)
Cable Clamp PRO Cable Management ...

added by Becca 2 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , monster socks , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Sunday I sat down with my circular sock machine and cranked out some monster socks. This was as I took the back needles out of work to make the heel. I plopped the little cake I was working from the mini mast into the sock to keep it out of the way and to prevent it tangling while I worked the heel. This isn't an issue when I work the toe because I will only be working with one yarn as I near the toe.

I should have been a little more careful with the green I used for ...

added by Becca 2 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , monster socks , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

This is what happens when you reset your photo ratio from 1:1 to 3:4 so you can take one photo. You forget to set it back to 1:1. Ah, well, here are some sock photos. Socks knit on my Erlbacher Gearhart circular sock machine. Even after a few years I still love this magical machine.

Cuff knit with Knit Picks Stroll Tweed, body of sock knit with a mystery yarn gifted to me by my yarn bestie, contrast blue heels and toes knit with Knit Picks Stroll.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 14

Tools and supplies ...

added by Becca 2 years, 2 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Sometimes I just need to knit a pair of socks. I had a 50 gram ball of this ombre yarn. I paired it with a solid Knit Picks Stroll and quickly knit up a pair of socks. This is where I added the contrast yarn for the toe.

Contrast cuffs, heels, and toes makes that 50 grams become a pair of socks. It's been months since I knit a pair of socks. That's crazy.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 13

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip ...

added by Becca 2 years, 2 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

It was time for another pair of Monster Socks. The way to know if they are matching is by looking at the cuffs, heels, and toes. These turned out great! Someday I will open my Etsy shop and sell some more of these. Maybe in the fall. They do make great winter holiday gifts.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 12

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook (picking up dropped stitches)
Cable Clamp PRO ...

added by Becca 2 years, 6 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , monster socks , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

More than a few times I've come across proud makers of heel-tab socks. I decided I should give it a try.

I started with this video by Jamie Mayfield. I generally have a rule about weeknight knitting. The rule is I don't knit on worknights. Why? you may ask. Because I have used up most of my attention and focus by dinner time and end up making too many mistakes. This pair of socks was no different. I got to the heel of the second sock and realized I had forgotten to hang the hem. I just cut ...

added by Becca 2 years, 7 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

This was a sort of challenge. Since I usually buy a single ball of Knit Picks Felici I have to get creative with contract cuffs, heels, and toes to make that single 50 gram ball into a pair of socks. For this, Knit Picks Stroll is perfect. I've also used their Stroll Tonal as a coordinating/contrast yarn.

These turned out great! I used the entire ball of Felici. It was a fun experiment. I should write down some notes so I can replicate the process.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 10

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added by Becca 2 years, 7 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

This time, with self-striping yarn from Knit Picks. This was fun adventure in stitch manipulation. Yarn is Felici from Knit Picks. Knit Picks regularly has this yarn on sale and changes the colorways regularly. I wear socks made with this yarn regularly. It is a delight to work with.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 9

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook (picking up dropped stitches)
Cable Clamp PRO Cable Management 4 Pack (used ...

added by Becca 2 years, 8 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Let's talk about texture. I saw this simply circular sock machine pattern in the Circular Sock Machine Knitters Facebook group. I decided to give it a try. I must admit, I dropped a stitch early on my first try so I had to restart. Overall, a fun way to manipulate stitches and come up with something different.

The next time I try this I'm going to use self-striping yarn. I think that will be exciting.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 8

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch ...

added by Becca 2 years, 8 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last week I cranked two pair of socks. First up was this great yarn from Knitterly Things. Such great colors in the Vesper Sock Yarn Club. This is the December 2021 colorway Woodsy.

The semi-solid for the toes and heels is just perfect!

These bright socks were made using Activ yarn I purchased from CSM Supplies. If you want to knit with yarn from a cone and have hard-wearing socks, this is the yarn for you. Color choices are constantly changing. I would buy one of each if I wasn't already drowning in yarn.

Pairs of socks knit in ...

added by Becca 2 years, 9 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Here are the October and November 2021 Vesper Sock Yarn Club yarns. Such fun colors. I'm always pleased with the mini skein for contrast heels and toes.

All caked and ready to go. Those that follow my blog know I posted the October socks a little while ago. Check out this post from February 2021 to see those socks.

I love every pair of socks I make.

There they are! Almost finished. All that remains is closing up the toes and they will be ready for feet.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 5

Tools and supplies (affiliate ...

added by Becca 2 years, 9 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

When I make Monster Socks I'm never quite sure how they will turn out.

I grabbed my brightest speckle and some self-striping with black and pink, pulled in some Knit Picks Stroll in Pucker and Highlighter, and made these beauties. I love Stroll for socks and other accessories. So soft.

I also added yellow toes to this pair made with Activ yarn (color: Colorado) I purchased from CSM Supplies. I would buy all the colors if I could.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 4

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars ...

added by Becca 2 years, 10 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

This wonderful yarn from Knitterly Things has waited long enough. While I do enjoy a good bargain, I also like to support small business when I can. Both of these were part of the Knitterly Things Fall Sock Club. If you have the ability I highly recommend joining the club at least once. You can learn more by checking out the Vesper Sock Yarn Club 2022 page. I am seriously considering signing up for the next one.

I love this look down into the sock.

All that's left is to knit the toes closed with the Kitchener Stitch. I ...

added by Becca 2 years, 10 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

I was looking at a pair of socks I knit using Regia Pairfect and decided to try a similar effect. These were made using three different yarns. Knit Picks Stroll Tweed for the cuff, heel, toe, and foot. The striping yarn is Knit Picks Felici Sock Yarn. The third yarn is Knit Picks Bare Stroll Fingering that I dyed a couple years ago. I really enjoy using Knit Picks yarn and the price point is somewhere between inexpensive and hand-dyed. Give them a try if you are looking for something like this. Overall, this experiment was a success. I'm ...

added by Becca 2 years, 10 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , socks , yarn

Sock Club from Becca's Crazy Projects

I was so pleased with my last Vesper Sock Yarn Club from Knitterly Things that I decided to sign up for the fall club. I went with the 'Classic Sock', a 80/20 Superwash Merino & Nylon 2ply, and the Mini Skein Option. I love the little skeins of coordinating yarn to work the heels and toes.

I wound up the skeins into balls and I'm ready to get cranking. I may need to buy another Monster Socks Yarn Kit from Knitterly Things because I may need another pair of monster socks.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Stanwood Needlecraft ...

added by Becca 2 years, 11 months ago. under 2021 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , shopping , socks , tool , tool tip , yarn

Monster Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Since last week I have accomplished exactly one thing. I made this pair of socks. Four different yarns (two solids and three self-striping) were used to make these Monster Socks. That is it. I guess I've been taking time to do other things. What have you been up to?

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook (picking up dropped stitches)
Cable Clamp PRO Cable Management 4 Pack (used in place of weight buckle)
Brightech ...

added by Becca 2 years, 11 months ago. under 2021 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Perhaps no one needs a pair of super colorful monster socks. Perhaps I need those socks.

Every time I knit a pair of these I remember why I love making them so much. The colors are just such a delight. Yarn is thick sock from Knitterly Things. Check them out for self-striping yarns as well as kits to make your very own pair of monster socks.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook (picking up ...

added by Becca 2 years, 11 months ago. under 2021 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

I've been cranking out socks with my new yarn. This pink is so much fun.

I'm trying some contrast toes. I think the next pair will have pink toes.

This colorway is a nice change.

Here is a contrast toe. It still amazes me how I can shape the toe on the machine.

Now to Kitchener stitch the toes closed and get them ready for gifting.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook ...

added by Becca 2 years, 12 months ago. under 2021 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , socks , yarn

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