Unwind this August with Scheepjes and the Summer Sock-A-Long! Whether knitters enjoy downtime on vacation or a relaxing staycation in the backyard, this portable project created by Carmen of New Leaf Designs is perfect for creating comfy socks anywhere.
The Long & Short of It
When: August 9 - 30, 2023
Where: Scheepjes Official Facebook Groups
Target Crafters: Adventurous beginners and intermediate knitters
Techniques: Sock knitting (one or two at a time), Judy's magic cast on, German short rows and Lori's twisty bind off
Featured Yarns: Scheepjes Metropolis & Downtown
Support: Videos and blog posts by Carmen, advice and encouragement from Scheepjes admins and mods
Things you'll need
Scheepjes Metropolis: 1 ball of chosen colour for all sizes
Scheepjes Downtown: 1 (1:2:2:2:2) ball(s) of chosen colour for respective EU sizes 35/36 (37/38: 39/41: 42/43: 44/45: 46/47)
2.25mm circular needles: 80cm (for knitting 1 sock at a time) or 100cm (for 2 at once)
Stitch Markers