Skills Certification Program Level Two

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You must have passed the CSKMS Skills Certification Program Level 1 to begin the level 2.

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 2 Certificate of Achievement, candidates must submit five (5) knitted samples and pass an online quiz. Cylinders with 54 to 80 slots are allowed with a matching equal or half slot ribber.

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Samples

  • Short socks with deep heel
  • Baby socks with lycra
  • i-Cord Projects:
    • 24″ i-cord
    • Flat i-cord
  • Ribbed leg socks
  • Ribbed “test tube” gauge switch

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 upon acceptance into the program.

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Sample #1 Cast-on bonnet
Sample #6 Striped socks
Sample #5 Mock-ribbed socks
Sample #4 Hung hem plain socks
Sample #3 Scarf or cowl
Sample #2 Test tube gauge swatch
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