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Spin to Knit Socks

Rachel Smith · October 3, 2019
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Welcome to Spin to Knit Socks!

Socks are the humblest garment: We put them on our feet, wear them all day, and wash them in the usual laundry load without really thinking much about them, but in this workshop, Spin to Knit Socks, we encourage you to think more about socks and what goes into spinning yarn for them (and how much fun it can be!)

This workshop is taught by Rachel Smith, the host of the Wool n’ Spinning podcast, founder of welfordpurls.com and an incredibly passionate spinner! In this course, she discusses how to create your favourite pair of handspun socks and what elements you need to consider before you begin.

Throughout the videos, you’ll learn:

  • Understanding ‘default’ yarn and twist
  • Different yarn structures and their benefits
  • Colour management in spinning
  • Grist and how to keep your plying consistent
  • Breed and fibre preparation

We hope you’ll join us in making an amazing pair of socks in this fibre-filled spinning course!


Talk about the Spin to Knit Socks course with members of the School of SweetGeorgia. Post project pictures, share personal reflections, and join the conversations in our Community Forums!


Tag what you are making everywhere with #sosspinning and #schoolofsweetgeorgia!

I finished my #attuneshawl using #handspunyarn and thefibrecompany #arranmorelight in a beautiful teal. The handspun was from a sweetgeorgia braid that I spun in July.

#sosspinning 
#knpknitchat 
#dreareneeknits 
#spinittoknititkal

I finished my #attuneshawl using #handspunyarn and thefibrecompany #arranmorelight in a beautiful teal. The handspun was from a sweetgeorgia braid that I spun in July.

#sosspinning
#knpknitchat
#dreareneeknits
#spinittoknititkal
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I finished some handspun yarn 😁😁

#sosspinning 
sweetgeorgia 
#lendrumwheel 
#handspinning 
#knpknitchat

I finished some handspun yarn 😁😁

#sosspinning
sweetgeorgia
#lendrumwheel
#handspinning
#knpknitchat
...

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This art batt by fatcatknitsdyer simply took my breath away.  It’s soft (BFL), sparkly, full of texture, and I haven’t quite experienced anything like it!

This art batt by fatcatknitsdyer simply took my breath away. It’s soft (BFL), sparkly, full of texture, and I haven’t quite experienced anything like it! ...

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One strip of fibre done, 5 more to go.  #sosspinning sweetgeorgia

One strip of fibre done, 5 more to go. #sosspinning sweetgeorgia ...

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As the change of seasons and the back-to-school routines get settled, with the holidays and gift planning still weeks away, this is the perfect time to plan a project just for you. Join us this month for an SOS Spin-Along!⁠
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As Greta @gretacornejomakes shares in her new SOS post— ⁠
I’m celebrating the change of season by prepping fibre and getting it ready for spinning a fractal 2-ply yarn. I hope you join us in spinning for a project, plus share your spin-in progress with us and meet with new and old friends. You can join the spin-along at ANY time, so dive into your stash or visit the @sweetgeorgia shop to find some beautiful fibre (Felicia's handspun 3-ply fractal in BFL+Silk Salted Caramel is shown here) and spin along with us! ⁠
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Read more about the spin-along and meetup information over at the SOS articles section... direct link in bio »⁠
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We’d also love to see your spinning progress! Tag your posts with #sosspinning or #schoolofsweetgeorgia, or join other SOS members and instructors over in the Community Forums.⁠

As the change of seasons and the back-to-school routines get settled, with the holidays and gift planning still weeks away, this is the perfect time to plan a project just for you. Join us this month for an SOS Spin-Along!⁠

As Greta @gretacornejomakes shares in her new SOS post— ⁠
I’m celebrating the change of season by prepping fibre and getting it ready for spinning a fractal 2-ply yarn. I hope you join us in spinning for a project, plus share your spin-in progress with us and meet with new and old friends. You can join the spin-along at ANY time, so dive into your stash or visit the @sweetgeorgia shop to find some beautiful fibre (Felicia`s handspun 3-ply fractal in BFL+Silk Salted Caramel is shown here) and spin along with us! ⁠

Read more about the spin-along and meetup information over at the SOS articles section... direct link in bio »⁠

We’d also love to see your spinning progress! Tag your posts with #sosspinning or #schoolofsweetgeorgia, or join other SOS members and instructors over in the Community Forums.⁠
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Fractal spin on my Schachts ladybug spinning wheel in the center. I have 4 braids of hello yarn fiber club august color pit a pat. The wool is Corriedale. I run it through my steamer 2x to open up the braid. It is a joy to spin  worsted weight yarn. #helloyarnfiberclub #helloyarn #corriedalewool #schachtladybug #spinningyarn #sosspinning

Fractal spin on my Schachts ladybug spinning wheel in the center. I have 4 braids of hello yarn fiber club august color pit a pat. The wool is Corriedale. I run it through my steamer 2x to open up the braid. It is a joy to spin worsted weight yarn. #helloyarnfiberclub #helloyarn #corriedalewool #schachtladybug #spinningyarn #sosspinning ...

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Equipment

  • Preferred spinning tool, a spinning wheel shown in the course

*Please follow this link for Essential Spinning & Fibre Prep Tools needed


Materials

  • a minimum of 25g of wool to sample your project with

*Don't forget about your School of SweetGeorgia member discount for fibre at SweetGeorgia Yarns!


Do you have questions about Sock Spinning Materials? Talk about it with members of the School of SweetGeorgia. Post project pictures, share personal reflections, and join the conversations in our Community Forums!


 

About Instructor

Rachel Smith

Wool n' Spinning ? for the love of making yarn #useyourhandspun wife | mama | INFP | handspun | knit | weave | RN

6 Courses

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Available for All-Access Members

Course Includes

  • 9 Lessons
  • Course Certificate