EVENTS

JANUARY 2026

Vogue Knitting Live

Date: Saturary, January 31, 2026

Marriott Marquis - Times Square NYC

I will be attending the event on Saturday January 31.  I hope to see you in the market/show floor.

 

FEBRUARY 2026

DARN KNIT ANYWAY - VIRTUAL EVENT

January 30th - February 1st 2026

Details TBA

 

DALLAS HAND KNITTERS GUILD - VIRTUAL EVENT

Date: 
Tuesday February 3, 2026 at 8pm EST/7pm CST
Title:
Sock Heels 101
DESCRIPTION: 
Join Denise for this information packed presentation all about sock heels!! Denise, also known as EarthtonesGirl, will take you through the 3 basic types of heels and deep dive into the pros and cons of each.  She will cover the heel flap and gusset, afterthought heel and short row heel as well as variations on each as they apply to top down and toe up socks. Denise’s biggest teaching goal is to remove the fear that surrounds what is considered the “hard part” of sock knitting as well as sock knitting in general and replace it with understanding and excitement. So get your questions ready knitters and let’s talk socks!!  

 FEBRUARY 2026

VOGUE VIRTUAL KNITTING LIVE - VIRTUAL EVENT

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Sock Knitting Tips & Tricks

Date
Friday, February 20, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session Type:
2-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Teacher
Denise DeSantis
Category
Accessories, Knitting
Class Details:

f you have ever wondered how to avoid ladders, substitute a different sock heel, or customize a pattern to fit your foot, then this is the class for you. In Sock Knitting: Tips and Tricks, students will learn how to personalize and customize socks to fit and give the knitter control over the look of their socks. This class will provide the information to take our sock knitting to the next level.

Technique Requirements: knit/purl, cast on/bind off, increase/decrease, working in the round, have knit a few accessories, knowledge of sock construction

Homework:

None

Supplies to Bring:

This is a lecture-style class. However students are welcome to bring their sock heel questions, problems, mistakes on existing socks in progress.


Colorwork for Sock Knitting

Date
Friday, February 20, 2026
Time
2-4PM
Session Type:
2-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Teacher
Denise DeSantis
Category
Accessories, Knitting
Class Details:

Unlock the magic and elevate your sock-knitting skills to create stunning, patterned socks in this colorwork class. Discover the magic of stranded colorwork and learn the essential techniques for incorporating multiple colors into your socks. We'll delve into the unique challenges and considerations that apply specifically to knitting socks, guiding you through the creation of a beautifully patterned pair you'll be proud to wear.

In this class, you will learn:
• The fundamentals of stranded colorwork
• How to choose the right yarn for your socks
• Reading a colorwork chart
• Controlling tension for perfect stretch
• Managing floats
• Gauge
• Yarn/Color Dominance

Technique Requirements: This class is for intermediate or adventurous beginner knitters with sock knitting experience.

Homework:

To make the most of our time together, please complete the ribbed cuff section of your sock. Cast on 48 stitches and knit 10 rounds of 2x2 ribbing, then one plain round (knit all stitches) in your main color.

Supplies to Bring:

Students will need two high-contrast colors of DK-weight yarn, needle/s in size 3, stitch markers