Sock Summit 2011
Taking Sock Knitting Almost Too Far!
July 28-31, 2011
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
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Classes
Know Your Toes
Are you ready to bring some variety into your sock drawer? Learn four unique and beautiful toe shapes to give your handknitted socks the wow factor. Using worksheets and a tiny bit of arithmetic, you’ll learn how to calculate and adjust toe length and work some sample toes that you can refer back to later. Still hooked on the effectiveness and simplicity of the wedge toe? We’ll talk a bit about it too, namely how you can adjust its shape to fit your foot perfectly.
| Class Level: | Beginner |
| Class Skills: | This class is appripriate for an advanced beginner. Students should be comfortable working in the round. Kitchener stitch would be an asset, and will be addressed as class time allows. |
| Cost: | $75 |
| Class Length: | 3 Hours |
| Class Materials: | |
50 g worsted weight yarn (or this would be an excellent way to use up some leftovers - plan on about 15 g per sample toe). A set of needles that you use to get a gauge you like for that yarn.� (dpns, 2 circulars or magic loop are all fine, your preference). If you plan on working a toe onto a real sock, measuring tape or gauge square. A calculator & pencil. A darning needle. Scissors. | |
| Homework: | |
Those students who are eager may work up to four cuffs for their sample toes: cast on 36 stitches, join in the round and work 4-6 rounds k1, p1 rib (round count is not important, just work enough that the edge won’t curl). Put these stitches on a holder or leave on the needles if you have enough to spare. | |
