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SoCK Mtg – EDIT: Roundtable Lace Discussion

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.