Sock Summit 2011
Taking Sock Knitting Almost Too Far!
July 28-31, 2011
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
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Classes
Argyle Socks
Argyle socks are classic and have a timeless appeal—especially for men. They have a unique construction, because they are most efficiently knit flat using the intarsia technique, and then joined and knit in the round following the gussets. This class will have samples, charts and instructions for all sizes, from baby socks to adult male, and will show how to modernize the Argyle using new yarns and fun color combinations. Students will learn to do intarsia technique, read a color chart, work duplicate stitch, invisible seaming, how to knit a gusset heel flat, various ways to knit and close a toe, and how to weave in ends efficiently.
| Class Level: | Intermediate |
| Class Skills: | Students should be comfortable working with more than one color at a time. Previous experience with intarsia will be very helpful. |
| Cost: | $150 |
| Class Length: | 6 hours |
| Class Materials: | |
Yarn: Stash of smooth sock yarns. I recommend solid colors with as much contrast between colors as possible and of equal weight. It is easier to see your joins and the development of the pattern if there is a big contrast of color at the join. So choose a light color to be next to a dark color, etc. Suggested yarns: Shibui Sock, KnitPicks Essential, JaWool, SoxAppeal Solid, Simply Sock Yarn Solid, Valley Yarns Huntington. Knitting needles : dpn’s, straights and or circular needles in desired sizes. You will be knitting both flat and circularly. I recommend sizes 2.25mm (1 US), to 3.25mm (3 US). Notions: sharp tapestry needles for weaving in ends, scissors, post-it notes for following charts. | |
| Homework: | |
HW Piece #1 Using yarn that you will use as Main Color for your argyle practice sock, Ribbed border: Cast on 34 sts. Work K1, P1 ribbing for about 1“. HW Piece #2 Note: This piece will be used only to demonstrate the unique construction when knitting a sock flat. There will be no argyle pattern in this piece. Therefore, if you find it easier to use larger yarn and needles, feel free to choose that option for this knitting. You will just end up with a larger practice sock. Ribbed border: Cast on 34 sts. Work K1, P1 ribbing for about 1“. Sock Body: Knit in stockinette for 30 rows. Row 30 (RS): Place the first 9 sts on a holder. Knit the center 16 sts (the instep sts) , and place the last 9 sts on another holder. Continue to work the center instep sts in stockinette for 15 rows. Place the center sts on a holder. (45 total rows) | |
