Classes

Beginnings and Endings

Have you ever wanted to get the same look at the cuff and toe whether you work a sock from the top down or from the toe up?  This workshop will cover three interesting and elastic cast-ons—Channel Island, Tubular, and Judy’s Magic—and their corresponding bind-offs—Channel Island, Invisible Ribbed, and Kitchener Stitch.  Armed with these techniques, you can get the same look, no matter which direction you knit.

Ann Budd

Class Level:Intermediate
Class Skills:Experience knitting socks from the top down with double-pointed needles or 2 circulars or the magic loop method.
Cost:$75
Class Length:3 Hours
Class Materials:

Yarn of your choice and appropriate needles; tapestry needle; homework swatches.

Homework:

To prepare for the bind-offs, knit two 2”-long tubes of 32 stitches each, both in k1, p1 rib.  Cut the yarn, leaving a 45” tail and place the stitches on holders.  Knit a “toe” beginning with 32 stitches and decreasing to 12 stitches.  Cut the yarn, leaving a 12” tail and place the stitches on a holder.

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