Sock Summit 2009
Taking Sock Knitting Almost Too Far!
August 6-9, 2009
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
Classes
Respectfully Ignoring The Rules
How many rules are there to shape a toe-up sock? Rules - This class is about knowing them, and then moving forward from them to find your creativity. Marjan will explain about listening to your yarn, taking your talent seriously, finding and adapting stitch patterns, and choosing your needles wisely. You’ll discuss having an open mind towards new techniques, and combining it with timeless tradition from ancient books. You’ll understand the basics, explore gusset lengths, sizing and detailing. Bring your socks!
This class is taught by: Marjan Hammink.
| Class Level: | Adventurous beginner to intermediate |
| Class Skills: | Students should be comfortable working in the round, and confident with increasing and decreasing. |
| Cost: | $70.00 |
| Class Length: | 3 hours |
| Class Materials: | |
Please bring writing materials, socks (either in progress or finished) that you would like to talk about, yarn you are considering using, or any tool or technique that has inspired you. A little bit of knitting so that you can try things out would be helpful too. | |
| Homework: | |
None. | |
