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SoCK Mtg – One Skein Wonders

You went to Houston Fiber Fest and came home with the lovely, wonderful, absolutely perfect skein of sock yarn. And now you don’t know what to do with that lovely, wonderful, absolutely perfect skein of sock yarn. Never fear! This month’s SoCK meeting as all about single skein patterns. Bring your single skein of yarn and your favorite single skein patterns for a fun round table discussion of patterns.

And also bring all the other goodies that you bought at Houston Fiber Fest. We’re doing a giant Show and Share of everybody’s loot.

SoCK Mtg – Block your Shawl

Due to a number of technical difficulties, we will not be watching the remainder of the “My First Lace Shawl” Craftsy class. But never fear! For those of you wondering how to block your beautiful shawl, we got you covered. In June we will be holding a Round Table discussion on blocking. We will be discussing all the different ways to block projects (pinning, steaming, ironing, dryer) and which method works best for which type of fiber. So bring your blocking knowledge, questions, and that crumpled shawl that’s been banished to the back of the yarn closet.

SoCK Mtg – My First Lace Shawl Lessons 4 & 5

Last month we were supposed to watch supposed to watch lessons 4 & 5, but technical difficulties prevented us from watching the lessons. So this month we’ll be watching them.

You do not need to purchase the class to attend the meetings, but if you want to view it on your own time, or if you want the pattern, you do need to purchase the class. Make sure to purchase it from the Craftsy link on the KANG website. (KANG gets a portion of the proceeds for every class purchased that way).

The schedule for the classes is:

May:
Lesson 4 – Simple Mistakes Along the Way
Lesson 5 – Fixing a …Section

June:
Lesson 6 – Completing the Shawl
Lesson 7 – Blocking & Care

SoCK Mtg – New Year! New Technique! (cont’d.)

SoCK is continuing is annual New Year ! New Technique! Craftsy class. We are watching the “My First Lace Shawl” Craftsy class. Last month we watched Lesson 2 and 3. This month we’ll be watching Lesson 4 and 5.

You do not need to purchase the class to attend the meetings, but if you want it view on your own time, or if you want the pattern, you do need to purchase the class. Make sure to purchase it from the Craftsy link on the KANG website. (KANG gets a portion of the proceeds for every class purchased that way).

SoCK Mtg – New Year! New Technique! Cont’d.

SoCK is continuing its annual New Year! New Technique! Craftsy class. We are watching the “My First Lace Shawl” Craftsy class. Last month we watched Lesson 1. This month we’ll be watching Lesson 2 and 3.

You do not need to purchase the class to attend the meetings, but if you want it to view on your own time, or if you want the pattern, you do need to purchase the class. Make sure to purchase it from the Craftsy link on the KANG website. (KANG gets a portion of the proceeds for every class purchased that way).

SoCK Mtg – New Year, New Technique!

It’s a new year (okay, a month in, but close enough), so it’s time to learn a new technique. SoCK will be starting it’s annual New Year! New Technique! Crafty class. This time we’re learning how to make lace shawls. We’ll be watching the “My First Lace Shawl” Crafty class. You do not need to purchase the class to attend the meetings, but if you want to view it on your own time, or if you want the pattern, you do need to purchase the class. Make sure to purchase it from the Craftsy link. (KANG gets a portion of the proceeds for every class purchased that way).

In February we will be watching Lesson 1 – Introduction and Gauge Swatching. Please see the Facebook Event for more details.

SoCK Mtg – EDIT: Roundtable Lace Discussion

It’s a new year, so it’s time for SoCK’s Annual New Year, New Technique! Craftsy Class. This year we will be learning about making lace shawls. For the next four months (January – April), we’ll be watching the “My First Lace Shawl” class, taught by Anna Dalvi. You do not need to purchase the class to watch. But, if you want the pattern taught in the class, you do need to purchase it. So whether you’ve always been intimidated by lace and/or shawls, or you’ve whipped out a few hundred, come and learn!

Update:

SoCK will now be meeting at Taqueria Arandas. Our program will be a round table on our favorite Lace Shawl Patterns.

The Craftsy class will begin at next month’s meeting.

SoCK Mtg – Holiday Party

It’s our annual Holiday Party at WC Mercantile! We’ll be meeting on Saturday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m.

We will have a catered brunch provided by our very own Brandy. The activities will include shopping, a stitch marker exchange, and the Gift Swap/Steal game.

For the stitch marker exchange, bring 25 – 30 stitch markers to swap.

For the Gift Swap/Steal Game, bring a wrapped knitting book that if bought brand new would be worth between $20 – $30. But feel free to bring a gently used book that you found at Half-Price books or that’s been languishing on your book shelf.

Participation in the stitch marker exchange and the Gift Swap/Steal Games is not required.

Please indicate if you are coming so we have an idea how many people to provide food for. You can RSVP at the event’s Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1817217425230559/ .

Additionally, while WC Mercantile is a wonderful yarn shop, it’s parking is not so wonderful. The Facebook page for the carpool sign up is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/222954264805791/

SoCK Mtg – Knitting Backwards

Learn to knit backwards! A skill that comes in handy when you have little rows, short rows, or a really, really BIG row that you don’t feel like turning around. This technique comes in handy in lots of ways.

Bring some worsted/aran weight yarn (lighter colors are better) and needles to match (size 8 – 10).

SoCK – Make Your Own Stitch Markers

The days of boring stitch markers are over! This month, we’ll be learning how to make our own. Keena Kang will be demonstrating the technique on how to make 3 different kinds. I you wish to make some in class, please bring the following supplies:

Jump ring stitch markers:

1. Jewelry pliers. Needle nose pliers (Brand: Bead Landing from Michaels)

2. 12mm Round Jump Rings (Brand: The Jewelry Shoppe Nickel free from Hobby Lobby)

3. 6/0 Glass Seed Beads (Brand: Bead Treasures from Hobby Lobby)

4. and/or Mini Charms (Brand: Charm Me from Hobby Lobby)

5. Toothpick

6. E6000 Multipurpose Adhesive

7. Newspaper

Wire stitch markers:

1. Soft Flex Beading wire, Fine, Diameter .014inch (Purchased at Hobby Lobby)

2. Jewelry pliers. Needle nose pliers (Brand: Bead Landing from Michaels)

3. Wire cutters (some needle nose pliers have wire cutting built into it)

4. Beads of your choice (make sure hole is large enough that the wire can fit through doubled). Can pick multiple varieties to mix and match.

5. Crimp beads

Progress Keepers (Good for Crochet):

1. 14mm Lobster Clasp (Brand: The Jewelry Shoppe Nickel Free from Hobby Lobby)

2. 4mm Round Jump Ring (Brand: The Jewelry Shoppe Nickel Free from Hobby Lobby)

3. Mini Charms (Brand: Charm Me from Hobby Lobby)

4. Jewelry pliers. Needle nose pliers (Brand: Bead Landing from Michaels)

Most of the supplies were purchased in the Jewelry Section at Hobby Lobby and Michaels. The brands included are just suggestions. Feel free to use the brand that works best for you.