Sock Summit 2009
Taking Sock Knitting Almost Too Far!
August 6-9, 2009
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
Teachers
Betsy McCarthy
Betsy McCarthy is a designer, instructor and author, and has been knitting and exploring fiber arts since she was a child. She loves sharing her knowledge and inspiring others. Over the past 11 years Betsy has taught widely at national, regional and local knitting events, including Stitches and the Black Sheep Gathering. She lives in Vancouver, WA, where she teaches and supports the local knitting and spinning communities. Her book Knit Socks! was published by Storey Press in 2004.
Classes
Socks for Beginners
Are you ready to knit socks? If so, this is the time and place! In this six-hour class, you will learn to knit durable, traditional, attractive, top-down socks that fit. You will gain the confidence and skills needed to size socks, select yarns, turn heels, and finish toes. Many socks will be available to help you plan future projects and to trigger your creativity. You may choose your needles—either two circulars or double pointed needles. Instruction will be given in both.
| Class Level: | Advanced beginner. This workshop is best for someone who has knit some simple projects, such as scarves and hats, and is now ready to knit socks. |
| Class Skills: | Basic knitting skills, including casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing. Prior experience knitting in the round is helpful but not required. |
| Cost: | $140.00 |
| Class Length: | 6 hours |
