GUEST SPEAKER Denise DeSantis aka EarthtonesGirl
Saturday, October 11, 1–4 PM Check-in begins at 12:30 PM New York Society for Ethical Culture (Social Hall) 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West
Denise DeSantis aka EarthtonesGirl loves to knit socks and is on a mission to share this passion. She believes that anyone—even a beginner knitter—can learn to knit socks and enjoy the process from start to finish. Her very popular No Fear Sock Knitting course plus another 190 videos—nearly all of which are about socks—have attracted more than 48,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel! Before sock knitting, Denise was a massage therapist and labor support doula. Her husband and two children step over weekly yarn deliveries left at the front door.
Follow her on Instagram and Ravelry.
PRESENTATION: SOCK HEELS—Which One? When? And Why?
There are many parts to knitting a sock, and many possibilities for each one. Denise will discuss the pros and cons of commonly used options such as the heel flap and gusset, afterthought, and short-row heels, and will also consider the square/dutch, fleegle, double heel flap, Sweet Tomato heels, and a few more.
Each kind of heel fits differently, so choosing the right one ensures the best fit for the wearer’s feet. Denise will do a side-by-side comparison of the three most frequently used heels and will discuss how to change/swap out a heel in a sock pattern. After this talk, you too will know how to knit heels fearlessly!
Show and Tell
All knitted projects are welcome at Show and Tell. We can’t wait to see what you created since our last meeting. As always, only one Show and Tell item per meeting, please.
Bring a Guest
Guests are welcome! A guest’s first visit is free. Subsequent visits are $10, which may be applied to annual dues if paid on the meeting day
Charity Table
Drop off the knitting you have done for charity since last we met. Or sit and knit at our Charity Knitting table with Charity Chair Barbara Beckley.
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