If you’re interested in joining, don’t worry, you’re not behind! We’ve started working on our first block from the Leisure Arts book 99 Granny Squares to Crochet, available for purchase in the shop. We’ve started with #26, the basic granny square. If you’d like to join us, just grab your size G – I hook (depending on your personal gauge and preference) and some worsted weight yarn.

The Crochet Block of the Month Club meets the 4th Wednesday of every month (except for February*). The class is free and open to anyone with basic crochet skills. This is a great way to build your mental crochet stitch library!

*Because the instructor will be at Stitches West the 4th Wednesday of February, block club will be held the Tuesday prior, February 23.

Knit Block of the Month meets tonight (February 1st) at 5:30 pm.

This month’s block is number 21. You’ll need a size US7 needle (or size to obtain gauge) and a cable needle.

Club dues are $10 per month, for which you receive a $10 shop credit (good for one night only). 

It’s never to late to begin this fun and challenging project. Come join us!

Tuesday’s visit with Janel Laidman (author, designer, and all-around sock guru) left us inspired and re-energized! And after seeing her creations first-hand we are eager to tackle the patterns in her most recent book The Enchanted Sole. (This month’s sock, ‘Tintagel’, is featured on the cover).

Join us on Monday to begin our ‘Enchanted’ Sock Adventure! You’ll need size 2 needles and 4mm beads. We still have signed copies of this book on hand if you don’t already have one. (If you missed the book signing, don’t despair! A little bird told us we may see Janel in the very near future!) 

New to Sock Club?

Sock Club dues are $10.oo monthly for which you receive a $10.oo shop credit that may be applied to any item in the shop. The credit must be applied on the night that Sock Club meets. 

Everyone is welcome to join, but we do ask that you have a working knowledge of knitting socks. If you’ve never made socks before, consider our upcoming sock classes:

Basic Socks on DPN’s beginning on January 16th. (Second session begins February 26th) This class is for those true sock newbies.

“My First Pair of Grown-Up Socks” beginning on February 8th. This class will build on skills learned in the Basic Sock class. You’ll knit an easy, adult-sized sock using some variations of the basic sock pattern.

Holy Circs, Sockman! Four classes beginning on March 16th. This class is for advanced sock knitters.

Refer to your newsletter or call the shop for more information.

Other Exciting News:

Malabrigo Sock Yarn is coming!

This month we’re being adventurous with thigh-high lace stockings! Designed by Joan McGowan-Michael of White Lies Designs, the Marlaina Stockings were all the rage at Stitches West.

Photo from White Lies Designs

These are knit from the toe up, so if thigh-high is not your thing, simply stop when you’re happy.  Knit in DK weight Fixation from Cascade Yarns, these knit up quickly despite the length.  Besides Fixation, you will need size 3 needles, or size you need to knit to gauge, a small crochet hook (size D – F is preferable), and some cotton waste yarn.

Remember, Sock Club is free and you can join at any time, no pre-registration needed.  All you have to buy is your materials.  This month, we’re not doing a pot luck, but desserts are welcome.

Note:

We’re thinking of moving Sock Club to the third Sunday of the month.  Leave us a comment and let us know what you think.