Sock Summit 2009
Taking Sock Knitting Almost Too Far!
August 6-9, 2009
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
Teachers
Merike Saarniit
Merike Saarniit has been teaching workshops in knitting, spinning, weaving and dyeing for almost 20 years, and at most Stitches events since 2000. The combination of her traditional Estonian heritage and her contemporary degree in Studio Art contribute to her unique designs and workshop presentations.
Classes
Darn It!
Learn how to darn those existing holes, pre-darn threatened areas, and how to knit your socks to prolong their wearable life.
| Class Level: | Beginner |
| Class Skills: | Thread a darning needle. |
| Cost: | $15.00 |
| Class Length: | 1 hour |
Special Stitches for Special Handpainted Yarns for Special Socks
Explore a collection of unusual stitches that work beautifully with the special properties of many handpainted yarns. These were “unvented” during the course of researching old Estonian stitch libraries.
| Class Level: | Advanced to intermediate because of level of knitting terminology/vocabulary used and manipulation of stitches required. |
| Class Skills: | Students should be able to knit in the round, increase, decrease and read a chart. |
| Cost: | $70.00 |
| Class Length: | 3 hours |
