Do you happen to have little bits of sock yarn leftover from different projects? At today’s Taking Back Friday video, I want to share with you how I make scrappy socks using all of these bits and pieces of yarn to make some really fun, beautiful, and colourful socks to wear.
I’ve created a cozy little sock knitting corner in my attic with my circular sock machine, and I’ll show you how I knit scrappy socks on my CSM. I’ve pulled out a collection of yarn colours I want to use from the bins holding all of my leftover sock yarns. You can of course make scrappy socks with hand-knitting either using two circulars, two-at-a-time, double pointed needles… however you want to knit socks.
You could also use a similar process and knit yourself a cowl with stripes, or wrist warmers. Lots of different ways you can use all of your sock yarns! Just grab all of your yarn scraps and join me and make some scrappy socks!
Notes from this Episode
- I’m wearing the Beekeeper Cardigan by Marie Greene, knit in SweetGeorgia BFL+Silk DK in Cayenne. Watch the tutorial for knitting the little bee stitch here.
- The yarns I’m using is Tough Love Sock in Arbutus, Amber Ale, Gather, Forest Walk, and Helios, plus Mohair Silk Sock and CashLuxe Fine.
- I’m knitting on my Erlbacher Speedster circular sock machine (CSM). Watch How I Knit a Sock on my CSM video, as well I have a number of other CSM sock knitting videos and posts at the blog.
- See the “faux Russian join” or “clasped weft” technique.
Thank you – I’m fascinated and so impressed by your skill with -what is to me- a very intimidating machine. Hmmmm. Now I’m interested in learning more. And thank you for the tip about the faux Russian join- I’ll be using that today for sure . BUT what is the name of the pattern of the beautiful sweater you were wearing? I couldn’t stop admiring it. Lovely.
I love your videos on the csm. They are very informative. Question for you. What cylinder do you use with the Tough Love yarn. I also have an Erlbacher, 54, 60, and 72.