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.
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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 some handspun yarn 😁😁
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I finished some handspun yarn 😁😁
#sosspinning
sweetgeorgia
#lendrumwheel
#handspinning
#knpknitchat
Part 2 of the August #onebagfull 🌈 pastel merino with banana fibre 🍌 #sosspinning #ashfordespinner3 vada.blue
Part 2 of the August #onebagfull 🌈 pastel merino with banana fibre 🍌 #sosspinning #ashfordespinner3 vada.blue
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!
One strip of fibre done, 5 more to go. #sosspinning sweetgeorgia
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.
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.
Beautiful skeins and sweet beginnings of my Attune shawl! The liveliness and crisp texture that you feel and see when knitting with handspun is a wonderful sensory experience.
Beautiful skeins and sweet beginnings of my Attune shawl! The liveliness and crisp texture that you feel and see when knitting with handspun is a wonderful sensory experience.
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
Downloads
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!
Course Content
About Instructor
Course Includes
- 9 Lessons
- Course Certificate
