Sock Summit 2011
Taking Sock Knitting Almost Too Far!
July 28-31, 2011
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
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Classes
Traditional Norwegian Stockings
Norwegian stockings look way more complicated than they are. Students will learn the construction by making a worsted weight slipper sock, using two-color stranded design. Consider working your cuff before class and get right to the heel and gusset treatment. Best of all, Terri will bring her stocking samples, knit from Norwegian Knitting Designs, and supplemented by studying real old pieces from the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, WA.
| Class Level: | Intermediate |
| Class Skills: | Must be able to knit in the round and back and forth on circular or DPN. Should have some experience with stranded knitting, and be comfortable knitting simple socks. |
| Cost: | $75 |
| Class Length: | 3 Hours |
| Class Materials: | |
US Size 5 / 3.75mm DPN needles. US Size 4/ 3.25mm DPN needles. Tapestry Needle. Worsted weight wool yarn in 2 contrasting colors (100g each) and a third accent (50g). I strongly suggest white, cream, or very pale grey for the background color, and something dark for the pattern colors, like black and red, or blue and green. | |
| Homework: | |
Please work your CUFF before class. Gauge: 24 stitches/25 rounds to 4”/10cm. Measured over cuff. Using MC and smaller nedles, cast on 56 stitches evenly onto 4 needles and join circularly, taking care not to twist stitches. Work in K1P1 ribbing for 3 rounds. | |
