Take a break from the heat and join us at SoCK’s July meeting.
We’ll elect officers and have a Show and Share about the Houston Fiber Fest, the classes we took, and the treasures we brought home with us.
Bring your HFF goodies to the meeting!
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SoCK Meeting – Stitch Markers
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 June meeting (in-person or on Zoom)!!
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.
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.