Sock Summit 2011
Taking Sock Knitting Almost Too Far!
July 28-31, 2011
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
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Classes
Faux Cables and Braids for Socks
Tired of the “ring around your ankles” syndrome of most self-striping sock yarns? Want more in vertical elements than just plain ribbing? Here are some fun stitches that provide great vertical effects whether used by themselves or combined with other stitch patterns. Not that I don’t love classic cables, mind you - I just love take-along sock projects that don’t require taking along a cable needle or complicated cable maneuvering instructions.
| Class Level: | Intermediate |
| Class Skills: | Adventuresome Intermediate, COMFORTABLE working in the round with either DPNs, 2circs, or Magic Loop. |
| Cost: | $75 |
| Class Length: | 3 Hours |
| Class Materials: | |
In addition to the light colored yarn used in your homework, also bring a contrasting darker colored worsted weight yarn. | |
| Homework: | |
With smooth, light colored Worsted Weight yarn, Cast on 36sts with your favorite elastic cast-on (try long tail with doubled yarns) and work a k3, p1 rib for 3 rounds with US size 6, 7, or 8 needles with hopefully pointy tips. | |
