What’s better than supporting Black Dyers and Knitters? Reading Black Literature!
A knit kit that honors the book A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and knit socks using the lazy after thought heel method.
A KAL took place on Juneteenth in 2021. We gathered together to read a book and knit together to build community. The zoom has ended but there are a few skeins left to share.
WHATS IN THE KIT
- A full skein of Good Ole Sock yarn in limited edition color
- A mini skein of Good Ole Sock in dark chocolate
- The Rudimentary pattern
MATERIALS
MC = One skein Good Ole Sock in color Raisin in the Sun (463 yards, 4 oz)
CC = One mini skein in color Dark Chocolate (93 yards,1 oz) for heels and toes
SIZE
Foot Measurements
Narrow: 6-7.5 inch circumference
Medium: 7.5 -8.5 inch circumference
Wide: 8.5-9.5 inch circumference
Extra Wide: 9.5-11 inch circumference
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Provisional cast-on, After thought heel, Three needle bind off (instructions provided)
ACCESSIBILITY: Pattern has written and video instructions. All video has the option of closed captioning provided by YouTube.
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