{"product_id":"hot-sock-tricks-with-lucy-neatby-v-october-4","title":"Hot Sock Tricks with Lucy Neatby - (v) - October 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Sock Tricks with Lucy Neatby - (Virtual)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSunday\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eOctober 4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:00pm-3:00pm Central Time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: \u003c\/strong\u003eLucy Neatby\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost: \u003c\/strong\u003e$50\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wide ranging selection of Lucy’s most trusted sock tips and tricks, including Modified Conventional Bind-Off (which may revolutionize your life),\u003cbr\u003ethe toe-chimney grafting method, how to slip stitches fast, running yarn markers and wonderful hole-curing sutures. Getting to know your Australian Cousins, alternative heel stitch and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small ball of smooth wool-blend yarn (these need not be ‘sock’ yarns) approximately Worsted (5 sts per inch or fewer) in two plain, light contrasting colors. \u003cem\u003eWe will be working samples not a sock. Fine sock yarns and needles may be used, but is far easier to see the details of your stitches and techniques in larger yarns and solid, light colors.  Your preferred needles for small circular work.  Scissors, crochet hook, blunt darning needles and typical knitting tools.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis swatch is worth the investment of your time and effort! It may be used over and over again and will serve you well if you take the time to find appropriate yarns. Choose a medium to light coloured, smooth (not fluffy or textured) worsted or chunky weight wool-rich yarn (approximately 5 sts\/in or fewer) and 5+ mm (US # 6+) needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a set of DPN’s, or circular(s), cast on 40 sts and knit 6 rounds. Arrange the stitches for a sock toe: 10 sts on each needle. (Or as you would wish!)\u003cstrong\u003eRnd 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e (K1, ssk, k 14, k2t, k1) x 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRnd 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRnd 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e (K1, ssk, k 12, k2t, k1) x 2.\u003cbr\u003eContinue to work decrease rounds as set, every round until 24 sts remain. Break off main yarn with a 6” tail. Leave the stitches live or on the needles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease bring about 3 yds\/m of a contrasting, similar weight solid coloured yarn to class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSsk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slip the next two sts, knitwise, one at a time, to the right-hand needle, insert the left-hand needle into both sts and knit them together. This produces a one-stitch, left-slanting decrease known as a ‘Slip, slip, knit’.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK2t:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knit two stitches together. This produces a one-stitch, right-slanting decrease. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucy Neatby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50445237485782,"sku":"htsckslcyntby.2026.10.04","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8246\/2057\/files\/d7f8924dSTYCRainbwSckLucy.jpg?v=1789703601","url":"https:\/\/stringtheoryyarncompany.com\/products\/hot-sock-tricks-with-lucy-neatby-v-october-4","provider":"String Theory Yarn Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}