SoCK Member, Ann, will present a program on Exercise While Knitting, showing us the importance of ergonomics for your hands! Note: HYBRID Meeting For those comfortable and wanting to meet in-person, the meeting will be held in the Richard and Meg Weekly Community Center For those wishing to stay on Zoom, the meeting also will be hosted […]
SoCK Member, Cass, will present a program on "Gansey, Gurnsey, and Aran: Knitting in the British Isles" Note: HYBRID Meeting For those comfortable and wanting to meet in-person, the meeting will be held in the Richard and Meg Weekly Community Center For those wishing to stay on Zoom, the meeting also will be hosted virtually If you […]
Yarn pooling or assigned pooling, what is the craze? Join SoCK's meeting this month for a presentation led by chapter member, Debbie. What you Need: KNIT: If you are interested in trying this technique you will need to bring a variegated finger weight yarn, appropriate needles. CROCHET: Yarn choices for crochet are variegated yarns, red […]
April showers bring May FLOWERS! Come join us for a program on different flower stitches! For our knitters: We will learn about the lotus, daisy, dahlia, cornflower, and dandelion flower stitches. Bring some stash yarn to practice and have corresponding needles. The featured pattern is the “Knitted Flower Tutorial” by Julie Taylor. You will need […]
Summer is here and it is HOT! What better way to cool off than with some Kool Aid? Instead of drinking it, SoCK members will head to the kitchen and do some yarn dyeing in the microwave with Kool Aid! Dyeing with food dyes is an easy, fun, and safe way to become an indie […]
Sock member, Ann Wohn, will present a program on “Fun Fiber Crafts” with a focus this month on needle felting. Come learn about supplies, cathartic techniques, and how to get started with a simple clump of wool or felt sheets! While we hope to see you in-person for, there will also be a zoom […]
August is that time of the year when the pace slows down, and all you want to do is find a cool place to sit, knit (or crochet), and chat with your fellow guild members. Bring projects you’re currently working on and kick back – the program’s more casual this month. Tell the group about […]
Don't put off your Christmas knitting any longer! Let's talk about planning out our Christmas knitting with ideas for easy and quick projects. Dolores Rose will be our guide to explore options for everyone on your list: articles to wear, items for the home, and things for play and comfort. Plus, share your favorite gift […]
Summary New to knitting or to knitting lace? Come to the SoCK chapter meeting, learn some basics, and get some hands-on practice with a simple lace pattern. Pre-work (HOMEWORK): Using fingering or DK yarn and size 5-7 needles, cast on loosely 39 stitches. Work four rows in garter stitch, placing stitch markers between edge […]
Amigurumi with Annette: Come join SoCK in November for cuteness overload! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting or knitting small, stuffed yarn creatures. Annette will teach us crocheted Magic Circle, which is the foundation for making all kinds of little figures. For the program we’ll make a cute little Santa hat, perfect for small […]