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Thet CSKMS provides many resources for planning your regional crank-in, including Grant Application and Mentor & Teacher Listing.

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Calendar of Events – list view

May 2025

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  • ERLBACHER CRANK-IN 2025
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  • ERLBACHER CRANK-IN 2025
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  • ERLBACHER CRANK-IN 2025
  • Loons (Lots of Outstanding Northern Socks)
  • Hampton Roads Crankers
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  • SOC2025
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  • Ida Library Crankers
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Monthly List of Events – calendar view

May 10, 2025
  • SOC2025

    May 10, 2025  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Ingersoll Pipe Band Armoury, 108 Wonham St S, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2Z1, Canada

    Contact:  socksbycrank@gmail.com
    Sue Moore

    Cost is $35.00

    The building is accessi ible to all.

    To participate in this year's event the cost is $35.00. If you register and pay before May 1
    2025 the cost is $30.00 Please make payment by e-transfer to: Sue Moore at
    socksbycrank@gmail.com

    Lunch will be provided by The Olde Bakery Cafe. Coffee, tea and snacks willbe also be
    available. Please advise if you have any food allergies.

    If you require overnight accommodation the Comfort Inn & Suites is in close proximity.

     The address is 20 Samnah Crescent, Ingersoll, ON N5C 3J7 telephone: 519-425-1100
    rhere willbe vendors at this event, The Piping Piper (Justin Oberholzer) and The Barn Studic (Cheryl Sheridan).

    This year we are asking you to create Comfort Dolls. They were very well received. This
    year, there are 2 competitions for the dolls. The first is for the individual that contributes the
    most Comfort Dolls. The second is for Crankers choice. The best in Show will be awarded
    a $100.00 gift certificate generously donated by Tricoteuses Chambord CSM. And of
    course there will be a runner up prize These dolls will be presented to the Ingersoll Ontario Provincial Police at the end of the day.

    There will be 3 demonstrations throughout the day.
    Ribbing
    2. Pedalling
    3 Tips on Building a Sock.

    Ribbing is for advanced CSM users. Pedaling is for the fun of it. Tips on building a sock is
    for all.

    And of course we have Door prizes!

    To register please send an email to 2025soc@gmail.com that has your name, experience, and if you have any food allergies. 

    Looking forward to seeing you at this year's event! Happy Crankin!

    Rules for the Comfort Dolls Challenge
    1. This contest is open to all Crankers
    2. There are two ways to enter:
    a, In person by attending the SOC 2025 Crankin on May 10, 2025 Ingersoll or
    b. By sending your entries to SOC 2025 c/o Sue Moore at 228 Charlotteville Road 2, St. Williams, Ontario, Canada N0E 1P0 and received no later than April 30, 2025 if you are not attending the SOC Crankin
    3. Each entry will be identified by an individual number.
    4. Please include your email address when registering your doll
    5. All entries must be created mostly on a CSM.
    6. Entries should be no larger than 8 inches in height.
    7. Multiple entries are allowed.
    8. Entries will be judged at the SOC 2025 Crankin on May 10, 2025. Your presence at the Crankin would be nice but not required.
    9. Entries will be judged on creativity
    10. All dolls will be given to the OPP Ontario Provincial Police for use with Kids in trauma
    11. First prize is a $100.00 gift certificate from Chamboard CSM – Tricoteuses Circulaires . Second prize is from CSKMS Circular Sock Knitting Machine Society 1year membership – value $15.00
    12. Winners will be notified by email.
    13. You can visit these sites for information and inspiration but not limited to: Dean & Bean Soft Friends Patterns, Ravelry; CSKMS; Loomahat.com and Pinterest
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May 12, 2025
  • Ida Library Crankers

    May 12, 2025  3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Ida Branch Library, 3016 Lewis Ave, Ida, MI 48140, USA

    Event Details
    Join a group of crankers who are happy to help all levels of owners just crank! All levels welcome, all styles of machines.
    Event Contact Email
    janequilts@gmail.com

June 7, 2025
  • Hampton Roads Crankers

    June 7, 2025  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Virginia Beach, VA, USA

    Contact:  Michaela Zangla Leonard for address.  Her information can be found in the CSKMS Member Directory.

  • Loons (Lots of Outstanding Northern Socks)

    June 7, 2025  7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    520 N Elm St, La Crescent, MN 55947, USA

    Event Cost
    $3-$5 donation
    Event Details
    LOONS meet the first Saturday of the month, unless it's a holiday weekend.

    It's held at the La Crescent United Methodist Church, in the youth room.

    Event Contact Email
    vstorlie@gmail.com

June 9, 2025
  • Ida Library Crankers

    June 9, 2025  3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Ida Branch Library, 3016 Lewis Ave, Ida, MI 48140, USA

    Event Details
    Join a group of crankers who are happy to help all levels of owners just crank! All levels welcome, all styles of machines.
    Event Contact Email
    janequilts@gmail.com

June 11, 2025
  • Connecticut Crank-in

    June 11, 2025  8:30 AM - June 14, 2025  6:00 PM
    153 W Vernon St, Manchester, CT 06042, USA

    Event Cost, or note if free
    $70 or $25 per day

    A four day crank in featuring demos by Jamie Mayfield, technical expertise by Jim Grant, and a few surprise activities. Great fun will be had by all. Bring your own meals. Many local restaurants available.

    Jane Osborn

    Event Contact Email
    janeosb3@gmail.com

June 21, 2025
July 5, 2025
  • Hampton Roads Crankers

    July 5, 2025  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Virginia Beach, VA, USA

    Contact:  Michaela Zangla Leonard for address.  Her information can be found in the CSKMS Member Directory.

  • Loons (Lots of Outstanding Northern Socks)

    July 5, 2025  7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    520 N Elm St, La Crescent, MN 55947, USA

    Event Cost
    $3-$5 donation
    Event Details
    LOONS meet the first Saturday of the month, unless it's a holiday weekend.

    It's held at the La Crescent United Methodist Church, in the youth room.

    Event Contact Email
    vstorlie@gmail.com


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