

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HORSES Sock Machine Retreat: Thurs-Sat Oct. 15-17, 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join other CSM users for a weekend of sock knitting! Learning, fellowship, shopping, sharing, mini-sessions and knitalongs, Thurs-SaturdayAbout this EventHORSES will take place at Rocking Horse Farm on the 3rd weekend of October, the weekend we've been hosting Sock Machine gatherings for over two decades. We decided it was time to freshen things up, so we have a new name and a new format!Instead of a single day CSM gathering, HORSES will begin with setup on Thursday evening, cranking all day Friday, and all day Saturday. Instructors will be here to help with beginners and show new projects to experienced CSM users.There will be an optional pre-workshop class on Thursday at 1:30 for anyone who wants to dye a Sock Blank.Registration cost for HORSES is $45 which includes a soup lunch on Friday and Saturday. Attendees are welcome to bring a snack or potluck item to share. Free coffee is available. Cold beverages are available for purchase on site.Rocking Horse Farm will provide chairs, &amp; banquet style tables for lunch. Floor space will be limited to an area for your machine and some yarn or supplies. You may be asked to store large containers of yarn in your vehicle.We are limiting this event to 15 people this year but may expand in the future.Attendees will receive a Project Bag with a skein of sock yarn, commemorative HORSES pinback button, coupon sheet, and other goodies.The optional pre-conference Sock Blank class on Thursday afternoon will have an additional fee of $45. You will take home a handdyed Sock Blank that you create and an instruction packet to make more. Additional sock blanks and dyeable sock yarn will be available for purchase.Schedule:Thursday Oct. 151:30 (optional) Sock Blank Dye Class4:00 CSM set up, social timeFriday Oct. 169:30 CSM set up, social time, knit on your own10:15 (optional) knit-a-long with Deb12:00 soup lunch &amp; potluck1:00 Table Talk discussion topic1:30 mini learning session, or knit on your own6:00 dinner on your ownSaturday Oct. 179:30 CSM set up, social time, knit on your own10:15 (optional) mini class, or knit on your own12:00 soup lunch &amp; potluck1:00 Table Talk discussion topic1:30 mini learning session, or knit on your own6:00 dinner on your ownLodging suggestions:AmericInn by Wyndham 320-426-1800CountryInn &amp; Suites 320-259-8999more options at www.visitstcloud.comself contained campers may park free on site, $5/night for electric hookupTravel suggestions:St. Cloud is served by Amtrak and STC Regional Airport or MSP International. Rocking Horse Farm is located at the junction of Interstate 94 and MN Highway 15.Instructors include:Amanda Worden, Broken Unicorn CraftsCarole Wurst, Rocking Horse FarmJason Wurst, Machine Knitting InspirationDeb Oswald &amp; Pete Oswald Friday onlyCSM needles, supplies and yarn will be available for purchase on site.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-cloud/horses-sock-machine-retreat-thurs-sat-oct-15-17-2026/100001981981890187
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 54.11, max: 54.11, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: St. Cloud
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rocking Horse Farm
- **lat**: 45.49518980000001
- **long**: -94.22800899999999
- **full address**: Rocking Horse Farm, 25636 County Road 74, St. Cloud, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Carole Wurst, Instructor (https://allevents.in/org/carole-wurst-instructor/23224747)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Rocking Horse Farm, 25636 County Road 74, St. Cloud, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 54.11 up to 54.11 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Carole Wurst, Instructor
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, potluck, food-drinks, business, shopping, conferences
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about HORSES Sock Machine Retreat: Thurs-Sat Oct. 15-17, 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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