Sock Summit Museum Collection Entry Form
Thank you for volunteering to be part of our global team of knitters, working to help build a collection of the worlds record of socks. Your willingness to knit for the museum will help ensure that from this point forward, we only gain sock history, not lose it.
Requirements:
Knit a pair of socks to gauge, faithfully following the pattern.
If possible, yarn should be similar to or same as original, or at least true to the original style and intent. (For example - if the original socks were knit in the 1950’s, handpainted or self patterning yarns would be inappropriate, and you should stick to solids.)
Finished socks will be donated to the museum, and should be sent in by July 25th,2009. If you can’t finish on time, or you change your mind, please let us know.
Please make sure that we have all your personal/group information right, we want to make sure that we can credit you for your work at the Sock Summit, and on-line.
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How do I get started?
Step 1 - Choose a sock and get registered
Group/knitter name or description, individual contact name, email, snail mail, and phone.
Choose from the sock selection (see list).
Step 2 - Knit the socks (a pair) and record the following:
Yarn data: yardage and weight of skein or ball; fiber content percentages, company, color, amount needed
Needles used (both size and type - ie, dpn’s, 2 circs, Magic Loop, or other arrangement)
Gauge of stockinette and of any textures
What makes this sock of particular interest to you or your group? Why did you choose it?
Are there any unusual or interesting techniques involved?
Are there any fitting issues with the sock?
Notes on fit, ease of knitting, suggestions for knitting, adaptability to various needle configurations, etc.
Step 3 - Organize the information and send it along with the socks by July 25th,2009
Please email your written records (as a Word document if possible) to sockmuseum@socksummit.com, and put your actual socks in the mail (with a copy of your written stuff, just to make sure we can match it up later) addressed to Sock Museum 56587 Mollenhour Rd, Scappoose Oregon 97056.
