Sock Summit plans

This year’s registration wasn’t quite as wild and crazy as last time, but it was still heart-pounding.  Literally.  It took me 3 tries to get all the way through the registration process – because by the time I got to the end, a class I had selected was already filled.  There’s not an easy way to jettison a single class and so you have to start over.  Word to the wise: pick teachers who are less well known and it’s easier to get into their classes!  The ones that gave me trouble were a Cookie A class and a Franklin Habit one.

Here is my schedule:

Thursday morning: Explore Shimada’s Socks with Gayle Roehm.  I’m intrigued by these Japanese stitches and this should be interesting.  Plus, part of the homework is obtaining a hard-to-find book.  That sounds right up my alley!

Thursday afternoon: Mad for Plaid with Lorilee Beltman.  This was the time slot where Franklin’s class gave me trouble.  I keep meaning to figure out my colorwork issues and this should help.  Plus, Kris met Lorilee at a wedding earlier this year and really liked her.  Should be good.

Friday morning: Knitting Knee Highs with Barb Brown.  I originally tried to get Cookie A’s Advanced Top Down Sock Design class for all day Friday, but got bumped.  Knee highs – been meaning to knit them for years now!  This will nudge me forward.

Friday afternoon: Making the Next Monkey with Amy Singer.  I just thought it sounded interesting.

Saturday morning: a one-hour lecture with Clara Parkes called Sock Yarn Stories.  I just adore Clara.  Plus, only scheduling a one-hour class in this slot leaves more time for shopping, if needed!

Saturday afternoon: Writing Sock Patterns with JC Briar.  I’d like to learn more about this!

Saturday evening: Stephanie’s lecture entitled This is Your Brain On Knitting

Sunday morning: Twinkle Toes with Syne Mitchell.  What can I say?  I was intrigued by the idea of putting electronics into my socks.  Good geeky fun.

Sunday afternoon: A Bag of Tricks for Stretch and Strength with Clara Parkes.  I loved the class I took with Clara at the last Sock Summit and I love both of her books.  Did you know she’s coming out with a new book in “The Knitter’s Book of” series this fall?  It’s The Knitter’s Book of Socks!  I’ll bet this class is a preview, and I can’t wait!

I didn’t get any swag yet – I didn’t want it to slow me down on the registration website.  I’ll do that later today or tomorrow.  I definitely want the bumper sticker pictured above!

Now I’m on pins and needles waiting to hear how Kris made out.  I daren’t call her.