Tag: SOCK

SoCK Meeting – Knitted Knockers

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!

SoCK Meeting – Prayer Shawls

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 intent you can turn any shawl pattern into a prayer shawl. Additionally, many organizations have prayer shawl ministries. Come join us at SoCK to find out more.
If you are interested in making a prayer shawl to share with a stranger, please bring straight or round needles in a size 13 to 17 (you choose what you are most comfortable knitting with) and two skeins of Lion Brand Homespun Yarn. Priscilla will share an easy pattern and tell you how to find a place to donate your completed shawl.

SoCK Meeting – All About Shawls

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!

SoCK Meeting – Intro to Spinning

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 to Bring:
  • Your own drop spindle, if desired
  • Any roving/fiber you want to use, if desired
Looking forward to seeing you!

SoCK Meeting – Intro to Weaving

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, if desired

SoCK Meeting – Holiday Party

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 snacks or finger food. With any luck, the weather will be cool enough to show off lovely hand-made scarves, shawls, or sweaters. Come join us!

SoCK Meeting – Amigurumi

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 gifts and stocking-stuffers. To participate, bring leftover worsted or DK yarn and the appropriate size crochet hook.

SoCK Meeting – Lace Knitting

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 and body stitches (after first four stitches and before last four stitches on needle) while working row 4.

SoCK Meeting – Christmas Knits

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 items to make.

Homework:
Bring some 100% wool yarn and appropriate needles or hooks and we’ll get started on a set of felted drink coasters.

SoCK Meeting – Tips & Tricks

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 your favorite tips, tricks, or projects. Sometimes these golden nuggets are game-changers!