1450 Ocean: Sock Knitting Clinic with Grace Akhren

Class# 2700.300: Saturday 9/19, 11am-2pm
Cost: $30
Please register at the link below or call 310-458-2239.

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In this class we will learn how to create a basic customized sock pattern without foot measurements or a gauge swatch. To create the Gaugeless Toe-Up Sock, we’ll knit a little mini-sock and learn the following techniques: magic eight cast on, short-row heel, and elastic bind-off. No pattern for this class; you are going to learn how to write your own! This is a class for advanced beginner or intermediate knitters who can knit, purl, increase, and work with dpns in the round. Come away with knowledge and a mini sampler sock!Please bring: smooth textured worsted weight yarns in one light color and a second contrasting light color (at most 50 yds total, small hanks/leftovers should be fine), one set of five size 7 U.S. double point needles, one size 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook, tapestry needle, stitch markers (preferably locking or split), and a stitch holder. Optional: tape measure, calculator, and row counter.Parking is a breeze! $4 for 3.5 hours at Structure 6, right around the corner, or $5 all day at the Civic Center lot down the street (Main St.).
Grace Akhrem, a Los Angeles native, has always been artistic and crafty. She started out drawing, then painting, then moved on to photography and ceramics. Knitting and crochet was a natural progression for Grace, and it didn?t require clean-up! Grace?s designs are inspired by color, yarn, texture and fashion. Grace teaches both nationally and locally, and her patterns have been featured in Interweave Press Knits, Knitscene, Knit Noro, Stitch Mountain and many more publications. graceakhrem.com ---------------------------------------- 1450 Ocean offers arts, crafts and culture classes year-round. Polish your writing, take a better picture, learn how to make paper, knit, sew, and find a community of artists and movers! Contact communityclasses@smgov.net or 310-458-2239
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Improve us at surveymonkey.com/s/33JZ8YBParking and Transport: Parking is $1 for first 2.5 hours in Parking Structure 6 (2nd between Broadway and Santa Monica), each 30 min. thereafter $1.50, max $14. At 120 Broadway, flat $5 after 4pm and weekends. At the Civic Auditorium lot at 1855 Main St; $5 all day, every day. Meters on Ocean Avenue; $2/hr maximum 3 hours. More info: parkme.com/santa-monica-parking. Buses that serve 1450 Ocean include Routes 1, 7 and Rapid 7, 10. Visit bigbluebus.com for more information. Biking to class is always encouraged!Registration (bring cash to cover material fees) In Person: Advance registration accepted at 1450 Ocean between 9am-5pm M-F & 11am-4pm Sat. Dropping in? Call 310-458-2239 to confirm availability, preferably by the Tuesday before class starts; plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of class; many classes do not allow drop ins. Refunds/Transfers: Full refunds given if class is cancelled before taking place. For any other reason, $15 processing fee for each multisession activity refunded; one-time classes & expended material fees are nonrefundable. Requests must be made in person, by mail, fax (310-899-0840), or email to communityclasses@smgov.net within 24 hours of first class meeting. All class dates, times, locations, and instructors are subject to change.