Basic Socks with Angela
If you've always wanted to try out sock knitting, this is the perfect opportunity! This class will walk you through all the basics, including different needle options. In this class, we knit a single sock from start to finish to help you join the world of happy sock knitters!
This class is available for in-person instruction only. Please note this class is held in 3 consecutive sessions. Make sure that you can attend all 3 sessions before signing up.
Skills you will learn:
- Sock knitting materials - best yarn choices, needle varieties (DPNs, flexi-needles, short circulars, long circulars for Magic Loop)
- Anatomy of a sock - cuff, leg, heel flap, heel turn, gusset, foot, toe
- Reading a sock pattern
- Best cast on technique for socks
- Knitting in the round
- Heel techniques
- Toe shaping
- Grafting
Skills you already need to have: Basic knitting knowledge required (cast on, bind off, knit & purl, k2tog, ssk), no prior sock experience necessary!
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Pattern: Vanilla Socks on 9” Circulars, Vanilla Socks on Magic Loop, or Vanilla Socks on DPNs by Crazy Sock Lady (Available on Ravelry for $2/ pattern, or all 3 patterns for $5.)
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Yarn: 284-459 yards of fingering weight yarn, I recommend a light colored yarn that makes stitches easy to see.
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Needles: US 1 (or US 2 if you're a tight knitter) - you can select DPNs, a 9" circular, flexi-needles, or a 40" circular for Magic Loop (If you choose to use 9" circulars, you will need a second needle/s to assist with heel and toe construction.
- Notions: stitch markers, tape measure or sock ruler, and tapestry needle
- As an option you may choose to purchase reference materials, The Sock Project book by Summer Lee. We will use this book to reference our sock construction, and it includes great reference photos. We also will use this book in many of our future sock classes. Choose the class + materials option at checkout to purchase the book with the class.
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Requirements: | Must have basic knitting knowledge, no prior sock knitting experience required! |
| Instructor: | Angela |
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