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573-3
Thursday 02/21/2013, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Skill Level
No skills required Class Hours
3
Teacher
Carol Sulcoski View Carol's profile and full STITCHES West class list |
Socknitter's Seminar: Going Beyond the Basics with Carol Sulcoski
You know the basics: now take your sock knitting to the next level. In this class, we'll cover techniques and tricks for making your socks spectacular, including adjusting patterns for fit; tips for working with self-patterning and handpainted yarns; different toe and heel styles; mastering kitchener stitch (grafting); and more. Students are expected to be familiar with the basics of sock knitting and are encouraged to bring questions they may have.
Supplies
Light-colored, smooth, worsted or DK weight yarn as well as suitable-sized DPNs or 2 sets of circulars, and a tapestry needle.Sharp scissors, notebook, pen or pencil with an eraser, stitch markers, blunt tapestry needles (large and small), flexible tape measure, small calculator, and needles & crochet hooks of various sizes. Homework
Using a DK or worsted weight yarn in a light color, with at least 50% wool content, and either 2-circular or DPN method (your choice) make 3 short tubes as follows:
Cast on 40 sts, join for knitting in the round being careful not to twist. Rnd 1: Knit. Rnd 2: Purl Rnd 3: Knit Rnd 4: Purl. Knit 10 rounds. DO NOT BIND OFF STITCHES. Leave live stitches on spare needle or stitch holders. We will use these tubes in class to practice some techniques. Important: Do not use Magic Loop method for sample tubes. You must use 2 circulars or dpns with the techniques we will be using. |