Sock Summit 2009
Taking Sock Knitting Almost Too Far!
August 6-9, 2009
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
Classes
Vintage Socks—Old Tricks for New Socks
This workshop will begin with a discussion of the patterns that were written for sock and stocking knitting in the 19th century, drawing extensively from the Weldon’s Practical Needlework journals. We will look at styles that were popular and how they translate into modern times. We will also discuss the patterns, how they were written, and how best to translate them into 21st century knitting language. Students will make a sampler in this class, using techniques adapted from Nancy’s book, Knitting Vintage Socks (Interweave Press. 2005), including a very interesting heel and toe shaping not commonly used today.
This class is taught by: Nancy Bush.
| Class Level: | Intermediate to advanced knitters |
| Class Skills: | Students should be familiar with using double point needles for this class and have made at least one sock. |
| Cost: | $140.00 |
| Class Length: | 6 hours |
| Class Materials: | |
One skein of a heavy fingering weight yarn 175 yards (160 m) in 2 oz.. (60g). Set of #2 (2.75mm) or #3 (3.25mm) double point needles, as well as markers, scissors, darning needle, note paper and pen or pencil. Soft Touch Heather (85% wool 15% nylon) from Shelridge Farm is a perfect yarn for this class. One skein will be plenty for the class sample and two more skeins will give you the yarn you need to make a pair of adult socks using the techniques from the class. Please have at least one skein rolled into a ball before class. | |
