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Crank FIVE pairs of socks with me! — My 2nd Sock Cranking Vlog // Rachel is Knitting

Rachel is Knitting

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Rachel is Knitting
PO Box 41331
Baton Rouge, LA 70835

20 Comments

@elenabeyers2088 9 months ago

Thank you so much. I haven’t bought a machine yet but saving up. I have so much sock yarn that I want to knit up on a machine.

@debbie.mckenzie 3 years ago

As many times as I've heard other podcasters talk about doing it YOU are the first one to show me this in such a detailed and entertaining way. LOVED this one!

@heatherfeather5838 9 months ago

Love Schitt’s Creek sock set best 🎉. They’re all beautiful 💕

@karenb136 3 years ago

I loved this. So interesting and mesmerizing watching you crank socks. They came out beautiful. My favorite was the lightest color pair with the maroon contrast. I bet there are going to be some happy customers. Thanks for the video. 🧶

@benknitter 3 years ago

Yay so glad you like the surprise yarn! Sorry for the anxiety lol
Watching the socks come together is mesmerizing- also love seeing Darby poke her little head up

@susannahfisher8882 3 years ago

This is fascinating! I loved seeing my socks coming together

@EvanKnitsThings 3 years ago

Love you. Keep making sock videos! Plus i want to know absolutely everything about the sock machine!

@runknitkalie 3 years ago

This was fun to watch as I have a machine ordered from Dean and Bean! I’d be interested in a close up and more details on how you weave in as you go with the contrast color socks.

@Wonderskies1 2 years ago

Hi Rachel, this is a great video, very comprehensive. Loved seeing the start and steaming of each pair. Just ordered a D& B machine. Your enthusiasm is inspiring. I will be watching more of your videos.

@dye2knit 3 years ago

OUTSTANDING demo!

@geririckard167 3 years ago

I am intrigued by your cone winder…is that a drill with an adapter? I am enjoying watching your video!

@AshleyMullinsBookz4Nerdz 3 years ago

How many more needles do you need to be able to have your cylinders full? I didn't read my order and bought needles for my cylinder on top of what came with it.

@jennenns654 3 years ago

Hi Rachel. Thanks for the video. I have the earlbacher sock machine and I have cranked a couple full pairs but there is usually more cursing involved than not. my question for you which I struggled with the most is how do you Kitchener the toes together easily.

@julesp213 2 months ago

Enjoyed your video. Do you just put the cone on your drill chuck without a drill bit?

@judycarlsonlayton8458 3 years ago

I see that the cuffs all look folded and not ribbed. Am I correct? Can you do ribbing on a sock machine? Great video.

@Katheverett 3 years ago

Do you not steam the other side of the sock? Just curious!

When I hand knit socks, they become too loose in the foot most of the time. Is there a guideline for negative ease in the foot, say 1” shorter?

@elenabeyers2088 9 months ago

I do have a question. How do you crank s sock for someone that wants a longer leg and that means the circumference is wider at the top and decreases are required to get the right fit around the ankle and heel. Thank you.

@rawfoodgirl3 9 months ago

Do you always use the same tension and 2 soft weights or do you adjust for each type of yarn?

@mtnmonamona842 1 year ago

You don’t wash, you just steam?

@debrademusz731 3 years ago (edited)

This was the most interesting podcast I’ve seen in a long time. You are knowledgeable and have the verbal skill to communicate easily. Definitely subscribed. And what kind of machine is that. 🧶🧶🧶