Classes

Learn To Knit Socks Your Way

Are you ready to knit socks?  If so, this is the time and place, and you can learn to knit socks with the needle(s) of your choice!  In this six-hour class, you will learn to knit durable, traditional, attractive, top-down socks that fit.  You will gain the confidence and skills needed to size socks, select yarns, turn heels, and finish toes.  Many socks will be available to help you plan future projects and to trigger your creativity.  You may choose your needles—two circulars, five double pointed needles or one long (36-40”) circular needle (AKA “the magic loop”).  Or learn more than one way!

Betsy McCarthy

Class Level:Beginner
Class Skills:Advanced beginner. This class is best for someone who has knit some simple projects, like scarves and hats, and is now ready to start knitting socks. Basic knitting skills are needed, including casting on, knitting, purling, increasing and decreasing. Prior experience knitting in the round is helpful but not required.
Cost:$150
Class Length:6 hours
Class Materials:

Needles:  You choose:  (1) 2-24” circular, US 3 (3.25 mm) needles OR (2) 1 set of 5 double pointed needles, size US 3 (3.25 mm) OR 1 long 32-40” circular needle, US 3 (3.25 mm). Yarn: 120 yards worsted weight wool yarn (to make toddler-sized socks), in smooth, light or medium colored yarn for ease of use. Tools:  size G crochet hook, blunt tapestry needle, retractable or cloth measuring tape, and scissors or yarn clippers.

Homework:

None.

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