iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Still have to graft the underarms together, block it, and weave in the ends, but holy crap I did it! I finished #knitting my Riddari. And it fits perfectly 😭🧶❤️

5522

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Surprise! A new episode of my #knitting podcast is already out. It’s a quick one, as I’m just celebrating 500 subscribers by giving away a $50 gift certificate to Simply Sock Yarn Company. Good luck! 🥰🧶 youtu.be/UzWcpWoYGJ4?...

061

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

New episode of the #knitting pod is now live on YouTube! 🧶 youtu.be/AlEjmgS04rw?...

0100

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Almost done #knitting the first of my Riddari sweater 🧶

0130

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

New episode of my #knitting podcast is out this week. Apologies for the booming audio in certain spots. I think I somehow turned on the Bass Boost. I’m still learning, okay? 😂😭🧶 youtu.be/qpeEbstZFrQ?...

041

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

New episode of my #knitting podcast is out this week! 🧶🧦 youtu.be/5nTwkT32s1I?...

040

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Oh, and I recently put up a new episode of my #knitting podcast after more than a year away. I’m back, baby! 😂🧶🧦 youtu.be/AF4j22-RsBQ?...

youtu.be

James Knits Socks | Knitting Podcast | Episode 11

YouTube video by James Knits Socks

1110

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

In the process of #knitting my first Lopi sweater, the Riddari. It’s bottom up, and I’m just about to start on the first colorwork bit after the ribbing. I love the yarn so much! Bless those Icelandic sheep 😂🧶

0180

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Finished #knitting another pair of socks tonight. I have a bunch of sweater yarn on the way so I’m finishing up stuff that was already on my needles before it arrives 🧶🧦

1230

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Finished #knitting another couple pairs of socks. That’s 15 for the year so far 🧦🧶

1150

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I despise DPNs 😂 I knit all my socks on 9” circulars. Specifically, Addi Sock Wonder needles.

110

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Swan Song is a must. As is Baal. He’s been a favorite of mine for a looooong time.

010

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Just a couple of pairs of socks I finished #knitting recently 😁🧶🧦

1411

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Finished #knitting the first sock in a new pair tonight. Yarn is Whaley House by Polymorph Dye Works. Green tweed accent is Harvest Festival from a pack of minis I got from Knit Picks last year 🧶🧦

31222

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Finished this pair last night for a friend. First time #knitting shorties socks and I love how they turned out. No pattern, just 7 rows of 2x2 rib and 8 rows for the foot before a standard heel flap and gusset. Yarn is Knit Picks Stroll Effects in the Koi Pond colorway 🧦🧶

1280

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Just a couple of socks I finished #knitting recently. Working on their mates now. I’ve been much more active on Instagram lately, so if you’re over there, follow along! www.instagram.com/jamesknitsso...

1110

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I'm slowly starting to use Ravelry more and importing some of my past #knitting projects when I have time. If you're on there, gimme a follow 😁 www.ravelry.com/projects/Jam...

ravelry.com

Ravelry: JamesKnitsSocks' Projects

080

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Was in the hospital for most of the week but I finally managed to finish #knitting this pair of socks for my wife today. See previous post for yarn/pattern deets 🧦🧶

7480

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Finished #knitting the first sock in a new pair for my wife. Main color is Trapper Keeper by Polymorphy Dye Works and the pink accent is from a Valentine set by Wilderness Fiber on Etsy. Pattern is Hermione’s Everyday Socks. I love how it turned out 😍🧶🧦

1380

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

I did not. I realized I forgot to account for colorwork being tighter and mistakingly cast on the wrong number of stitches. Haven’t gone back to revisit them yet.

010

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Fresh off the #knitting needles. Pair #9 for the year. Yarn is Prismatic by ShirstyCat. Heel is just stash leftovers. Love how these turned out 😍🧶🧦

3240

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Home from the Central PA Fiber Fesitval. Had a blast, as always, and came away with lots of yarn for sock #knitting. Already can’t wait to go back next year 😂🧶🧦

1210

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I always change it up depending on what yarn/needle size I use. It’s pretty much all memory muscle at this point 😂

010

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Fresh off the #knitting needles. This is pair number 8 for the year. Nothing special. Basic vanilla sock pattern with a 2x2 ribbed cuff. Yarn is Arne & Carlos 😁🧶🧦

2470

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Finished #knitting the first sock in my new pair 😁🧶🧦

0301

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Yeah I was just curious. It’s listed as its own category on Simply Socks instead of being under the SCHACHENMAYR label, so I wasn’t sure. Either way, I like it 😂

110

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Yeah but usually the label says Regia on it like this. I’ve never seen yarn with just a straight Arne & Carlos label with no mention on Regia on it before.

100

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

First time #knitting socks with Arne & Carlos yarn. I’ve used their Regia Design Line before but never their own label. It’s feels very similar so maybe it’s the same source? Either way, I like it. Feels very soft yet durable 😁🧶🧦

1150

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Fresh off the #knitting needles. My Frog & Toad socks. Started April 19, finished April 27. Kay Jones’ Crunkled Sock Pattern on the leg for texture. 2.5mm needles. Eyes of Partridge heel flap 🧶🧦🐸

1250

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Finally knitting up my Frog & Toad socks using the yarn I got last year from Frog It! Yarns. I used Kay Jones’ Crunkled Sock pattern on the leg, and straight vanilla after that. Should he done by the fiber fest so I can show Tasha 🙂🧶🧦🐸

11171

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Nice! Do the cables make the sock… less stretchy? Like, did you have to add or take away the usual number of stitches you’d use on just a straight vanilla pair?

110

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Yes! I knit a pair a couple of years ago using mock cables and marled yarn. Never again 😂

010

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Sock knitters! Tell me your experiences #knitting cables on socks. Yay? Nay? I’m considering giving it a shot at some point this year 🧶🧦

10112

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

If you’re a #knitter who is near Hughesville, PA the weekend of May 16-17, be sure to check out the Central PA Fiber Festival. This’ll be my 4th year in a row going. It’s awesome. I can’t wait to see all the goodies they have this year. It’s like my Christmas 😂🧶 centralpennfiberfest.com/home/about/

centralpennfiberfest.com

About

Welcome to the Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival! We embrace all things fiber and fiber related – artists, farms, woodworkers, potters and other fiber enthusiasts. The festival is held on t…

1100

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Knit Picks recently had a $10 sale on yarn, so I grabbed a hank of Hawthorne in Cosmic Speckle, and a hank of Stroll Effects in Koi. Can’t wait to start #knitting these up into socks 😍🧶🧦

0250

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

My bestie got me this #yarn last summer when she was in Cape COD. Finally wound it up tonight and am going to #knit up some socks with it 😁🧶🧦

0170

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Just finished #knitting this pair of socks for my wife. That’s #6 for the year. I don’t recall the yarn because I started them a while ago, but I got the swirl on the leg using the Wyatt Socks pattern by Kay Litton 🧶🧦

0191

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Do it! I use 3.5mm needles for DK socks, which I believe is a US 4

110

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

DK socks always knit up faster for me, so that’s a big advantage. I don’t really have a preference, I just go where the yarn takes me 😂

110

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Started #knitting this sock on Friday night and finished it today. Decided to use the Crunkled Sock pattern by Kay Jones for a a bit of texture. Yarn is OnLine 6-ply DK Supersocke in the Alpin colorway 🧶🧦

3500

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Finished #knitting this pair of #socks for my mum tonight. That’s #5 for the year 🧶🧦

1290

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

My mum requested a pair of socks that have “some blue in them.” 😂 Here’s the first of the pair I just finished #knitting. Yarn is Opal Rainforest in the Parrot colorway 🧶🧦

833110

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Fresh off the #knitting needles. Pair #4 for the year. Pattern is Color Palette Socks by LaurelKnits, but I substituted different colors for just straight green for a more woodsy look 😁🧶🧦

0300

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I got the pattern out of the book The Sock Obsession by Summer Lee.

110

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I got the pattern out of the book The Sock Obsession by Summer Lee.

020

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Finished #knitting another pattern repeat on this sock. I love it so much 😍🧶🧦

2649912

James Knits Socks 🧶🧦 @jamesmelzer.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Started #knitting the Escher Socks from Summer Lee’s book, The Sock Obsession. I’m kind of loving them 😍🧶🧦

3820