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 […]
Join the SoCK group for our annual holiday party!! Formulate your gift-stealing strategy for our White Elephant Gift Exchange. Bring a wrapped gift ($25-30 value). The gift should be related to or themed after knit/crochet/yarn, etc. Participation in the White Elephant is optional, but it’s a lot of fun and can be quite competitive! Bring […]
Come join SoCK for an Introduction to the World of Weaving! SoCK member, Lauren, will present on various topics surrounding this craft including some history & the jargon, explore different looms & tools, and provide some hands-on opportunities for getting started. Materials/What to Bring: Your own loom, if desired Any yarn you want to use, […]
This month SoCK is delving into the art of Spinning. Join us as we learn from Roxanne Rump and Lauren Levy about the what and whys of spinning, some history and terminology. Come explore and play with various fiber and fiber content as we demonstrate hands-on how to use a drop spindle, e-spinner, and wheels. Materials/What […]
If our recent lace program piqued your interest in lace knitting, our March program will introduce you to common shawl shapes and how they incorporate lace patterns in their designs. Come see some fabulous shawls by Roxanne Rump and get inspired to make one of your own!
Meeting Location Change (April only): SoCK will meet at Yarn Store Boutique (8900 Eastloch Dr Suite #230, Spring, TX 77379). The community center is closed for Easter weekend. Prayer Shawls Ever wanted to do something for that special friend that's going through a rough time? That is exactly the idea around prayer shawls. With the correct […]
SoCK will meet back at our usual spot at the Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center Join SoCK as Debbie Smith teaches us to make crocheted or knitted knockers. The approved yarn list, patterns and videos are available on the official website: https://www.knittedknockers.org/ Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Let’s Talk Stitch Markers! Join us at SoCK’s June meeting as we will discuss the various types of stitch markers, and how to make them. Time permitting, we might be able to make a couple. Homework: If you have needle nose pliers for jewelry, please bring them with you. Hope to see you at the […]