Introduction to Colorwork Sock Knitting
Wet Blocking the Sock
A course by Stone Knits , Knitter and Stone Knits Founder
About the video: Wet Blocking the Sock
Overview
“I will explain what blocking is and how we do this. You will learn what wool washes and what ways of blocking you can use. Lastly, I will discuss how it is significant for colourwork knitting!”
In this video lesson Stone Knits addresses the topic: Wet Blocking the Sock, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Colorwork Sock Knitting. Master the art of knitting colorful socks! Create stunning designs using magic loop and stranded colorwork..
Partial transcription of the video
“Wet Blocking the Sock In this lesson, I'm now going to discuss washing and blocking your colorwork sock. This sounds obvious because we always wash our shop-bought socks, but we need to wash our colorwork sock once we finish knitting it. This is going to really help make your stitches even on your colorwork too. With wool socks, they can actually be worn more than once, as long as you didn't get very sweaty or were walking very far distances in them. Wool socks are actually antibacterial, and they do not smell as much as shop-bought socks. They're kind of magic. Also, they're going to stop ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Colorwork Sock Knitting
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Areas
Accessory Design, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Knitting, Textile Design
Stone Knits
A course by Stone Knits
Meet Charlotte Stone, the creative genius behind Stone Knits. She is internationally recognized for her mastery in designing knitting patterns, with a particular expertise in crafting colorful, intricate sock designs. Since 2016, Charlotte has been curating a vast collection of captivating sock patterns available on platforms like Ravelry and Etsy.
Charlotte's journey into the world of colorwork knitting was driven by a deep love for creativity and color. Her passion for knitting, learned from her family, evolved into a successful business that thrived on using yarn like an artist uses paint. Her obsession with designing beautiful, practical socks has given her the opportunity to share her creations with the world.
Discover the therapeutic and meditative nature of sock knitting while gaining valuable insights from a knitting expert known for turning passion into practical art.
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