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 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.

Nancy Bush

Class Level:Intermediate
Class Skills:Students should be familiar with using double point needles for this class and have made at least one sock.
Cost:$150
Class Length:6 hours
Class Materials:

This class has a materials fee of $5 for the pattern. Please bring this amount to class (exact change, and in cash please).

1 skein of a heavy fingering weight wool yarn in a light color. Set of #2 (2.75mm) or #3 (3.25mm) double point needles, and usual knitting supplies.

Simply Socks Yarn Company Blue Moon Fiber Arts The Fold Knitter's Magazine WEBS Wool2Dye4 Louet Soak The Loopy Ewe skacel