Sock Summit 2009
Taking Sock Knitting Almost Too Far!
August 6-9, 2009
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
Classes
Sock Exotica: Silk, Cashmere, and Friends
This class will show you how to spin and finish unusual fibers to make exquisite socks. We’ll look at silk and silk blends, cashmere, and new fibers like Tencel and bamboo.
This class is taught by: Judith MacKenzie McCuin.
| Class Level: | Advanced beginner spinner |
| Class Skills: | Need to be able to make a relatively consistent yarn and understand plying basics. |
| Cost: | $70.00 |
| Class Length: | 3 hours |
| Class Materials: | |
Students should bring their wheel with all its parts. A niddy noddy, a measuring tape, and a kate would be helpful. Bring at least 4 bobbins. If you have small hand held combs, a dog brush or a flicker bring them along, too, but don’t go out and buy anything specially for this class. Materials Fee: $15.00 (Please bring this amount in cash to the class with you.) | |
| Homework: | |
None. | |
