Sock Summit 2009
Taking Sock Knitting Almost Too Far!
August 6-9, 2009
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
Teachers
Cookie A
Cookie A has designed socks for magazines and yarn companies as well as for her own pattern line which is internationally distributed. She has appeared on the television program Knitty Gritty and has taught workshops around the North America. Her book Sock Innovation is due out in April 2009.
Classes
Sock Innovation - Top Down Sock Design
This workshop is geared towards intermediate to advanced sock knitters who are interested in a hands-on approach to designing their own socks. Students can bring in stitch patterns or choose stitch patterns from books during class. We will go over key calculations that need to be made for a standard top down sock using the students’ chosen stitch patterns. Learn how to resize stitch patterns, convert flat to in-the-round, and tons of options to consider when designing a sock. By the end of this class, students should have a good start on their very own sock, and the necessary tools to complete the sock on their own.
| Class Level: | Intermediate |
| Class Skills: | Students must have knit at least one non-stockinette sock from the top down. Chart reading abilities will be VERY useful, but aren't necessary. |
| Cost: | $140.00 |
| Class Length: | 6 hours |
The Perfect Rib
One detail that can make or break a sock design is how the cuff ribbing flows (or doesn’t flow) into the pattern. We’ll go over step-by-step how to calculate the perfect rib for any pattern.
| Class Level: | Beginner |
| Class Skills: | Knit, purl, the ability to work in the round, an eye for detail. |
| Cost: | $15.00 |
| Class Length: | 1 hour |
