Skills Certification Program Level 1

Participation Requirements & Expectations

Candidates must provide their own machines, tools, and yarns. Any brand of a circular sock knitting machine, vintage or modern, may be used. Each candidate must pledge that the knitted samples and quiz answers are entirely the work of the candidate and no one else.

Each candidate is expected to use available resources to learn the required techniques. Resources may include books, YouTube, Ravelry, Facebook, CSKMS, and other websites, personal instruction, classes, observation at crank-ins, etc.

View a list of people that have successfully completed this program.

Criteria for Certification

To earn a Level 1 Certificate of Achievement, candidates must submit six (6) knitted samples and pass an online quiz. No ribber is required for any of the samples. Cylinders with 54 to 80 slots are allowed.

After reading this entire page, use the Register Now button below. It will take you to a registration form. Once complete, you will be directed to a checkout page.
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Samples

Cast-on bonnet with picot edge and hung hem
“Test tube” gauge swatch
Tubular scarf or cowl
Three pairs of cuff-down socks:
- Stockinette with hung hem
- Mock-rib with hung hem
- Stockinette striped socks with hung hem

If you intend to complete this program, do not begin knitting the above samples. This overview does not include all requirements. Candidates will get specific directions and instructions in a document upon payment of the program fee. READ EVERYTHING CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START! Everything is spelled out completely in this document. Your score is calculated from the samples and the online quiz. The key to success is following all directions and instructions.

By completing the samples and online quiz, you will be on your way to receiving a Certificate, Level 1 pin, and bragging rights!