SoCK
SoCK Meeting – Bye 2021, Hello 2022
Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United StatesAs we come to the close of 2021, we will reminisce about the projects and events from throughout the year, and while we look forward to 2022, we will discuss our New Year Resolutions: new techniques, new projects, and more events?! We are also having a White Elephant gift exchange! This is open to all […]
SoCK Meeting – Double Knitting
Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United StatesSoCK Member, Priscilla, will present a program on double knitting, showing us how to work both sides of the fabric at once! We will be making a sample bookmark to demonstrate the techniques of double knitting! Materials to Bring: - Yarn: need two highly contrasting colors - Needles: size 8, double pointed - Pattern: download […]
SoCK Meeting – Knitting Ergonomics
Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United StatesSoCK 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 Meeting – British Isles Knitting
Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United StatesSoCK 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 […]
SoCK Meeting – Yarn Pooling vs. Assigned Pooling
Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United StatesYarn 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 […]
SoCK Meeting – Flower Stitches
Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United StatesApril 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 […]
SoCK Meeting – Kool Aid Yarn Dyeing
Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United StatesSummer 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 Meeting – Needle Felting
Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United StatesSock 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 […]
SoCK Meeting – Tips & Tricks
Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United StatesAugust 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 […]
SoCK Meeting – Christmas Knits
Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX, United StatesDon'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 […]