Sock Summit 2011
Taking Sock Knitting Almost Too Far!
July 28-31, 2011
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
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Classes
Three Turkish Heel Structures
Despite the common perception that all Turkish socks have afterthought heels, Lynn’s collection includes a variety of socks with different heel structures. Lynn will teach you three of these methods. You will get a chance to see Lynn’s Turkish socks containing these structures as well.
| Class Level: | Intermediate |
| Class Skills: | Experience with sock knitting. |
| Cost: | $75 |
| Class Length: | 3 Hours |
| Class Materials: | |
Crochet hook in �a size close to the mm size of your needles. (We use these for only one short row in class. If you come with a buddy, you can share.) Class taught on Double-Pointed Needles. Other needle formats welcome if you are experienced with them enough to adjust on your own. | |
| Homework: | |
Using light-colored worsted or DK-weight yarn and a typical needle size for that yarn, cast on, in the round, 40 sts. Knit in any rib you prefer for 3/4” to 1” and then three or more rounds in stockinette. Leave on the needles. Repeat the same tube two more times, bringing three short tubes, in process, to class. | |
