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Karen Ratto-Whooley

Karen Whooley learned to crochet from her Italian grandmother at age 7 in 1974.  In two hours she was literally “hooked”. Never quite happy with the way a pattern was designed; she would always adjust something to suit her needs, or create her own. In 1998, Karen started designing and selling patterns at the urging of another well known crochet designer she met through an online crochet list. Since then she has had patterns published by a variety of magazines and books.  Her latest books are Savvy Single Crochet and Shower of Cables. Karen is also a nationally recognized Crochet Instructor, and her classes include a wide range from basic crochet to advanced techniques which include several different types of media in crochet. A California native, Karen resides in the Seattle, Washington area with her husband and two children.  She is inspired by the lush environment and the creative art of her home state.  She is a Professional Member of CGOA.

Crochet socks are easy to make and work up quickly! Learn how to make simple crocheted socks all in one piece from the cuff down and using short-rowed heels.  In deference to time, in class we will be working on a child’s sized sock, but you will go home with all you need to create socks of any size.

Learn to use the toe-up technique to create simply beautiful cabled socks. Crochet cables are easy to incorporate into socks and since socks are worked in the round, the technique is even easier. Due to time constraints, we will be working in class on a child’s-sized sock, but you will go home with all you need to create socks of any size.