Intro to Socks: August (1, 8, & 15)

In this basic sock series, students will learn core construction skills spread across 3 sessions with homework assigned between classes.  Students will make a shortie (ankle) sock and leave with the knowledge to adjust the base pattern to create alternate styles & sizes.

Class 1 (meets 8/1 from 1-3p): casting on, ribbing, leg, heel flap, etc.

Class 2 (meets 8/8 from 1-4p): turning the heel, gusset, foot, etc.

Class 3 (meets 8/15 from 1-3p): shaping the toe, grafting, finishing etc.

Audience: Knit

Level: Intermediate

Cost: $75, some supplies provided (see notes)

Details: 1-3p, Saturdays, August 1 & 15; 1-4p Saturday, August 8

Pre-Class Homework: Students should bring a completed swatch (in the round) using project yarn & needles to the first class session.  Directions: CO 50 stitches, join to work in the round, P 2 rounds, K 6 rounds, P 2 rounds, BO.

Notes: Please bring 1 skein sock yarn and preferred needles in US size 1 or 2.  Sock specific yarn is needed for this class - lighter colors are easier to see! Sock yarn is typically a durable, fine weight yarn (labeled fingering or sock) blended with either nylon or polyamide for durability and elasticity.  Fingering/sock yarn usually comes in 100g skeins which is enough for 1 average sized pair or 2 pairs of shortie socks. 

Prerequisites: Knit 103/Knit Series – or, students must be comfortable both knitting and purling as well as have some experience working in the round. This class is designed for intermediate level knitters with prior experience.