Interested in delving into the wild world of socks? Or maybe you want to learn a new heel technique or knit a sock from a different direction (top down or toe up!). This class is all about exploring the different ways to make a sock. We’ll talk about how to measure your foot, what kind of fibers work best for socks, and the different styles of small-circumference knitting. We’ll also explore different types of heels and toes. First-time sock knitters or those looking to explore magic loop or flexible double-pointed needles can choose a classic top-down sock like I’m So Basic Socks, or one with just enough texture to keep things interesting. Looking to explore the world of toe-up socks? DRK Everyday Socks are for you if you like a dependable ribbed sock, or Socks on a Plane if you want to throw a simple cable in. For more adventurous sock knitters, there’s adding colors with Curio Socks.
3 two-hour sessions
Skills Needed:
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Knitting and purling
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Working in the round
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Increasing and decreasing
Skills Learned:
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Small circumference knitting
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Magic loop or flexible double-pointed needles
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Afterthought heel or wrap and turn
I’m So Basic Socks – cuff down
Sizes:
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S (7″ or 17.75cm), M (8″ or 20.25cm), L (9″ or 23cm), XL (10″ or 25.5cm), measuring the circumference around the ball of the foot
Materials:
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One skein of sock yarn (approximately 400 yards, though you will not use the entire skein!)
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One mini skein or scrap ball of sock yarn (approximately 50 yards) for the contrasting cuff, heels, and toes
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US#1 (2.25mm) needles (can be double points, flexible double points, or 40” circular needle)
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A tapestry needle for weaving in ends
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Pattern: I’m So Basic Socks
DRK Everyday Sock – toe up
Sizes:
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4.25 (5.25, 5.25, 6, 6)(6, 7, 8)7, 8, 9” unstretched foot circumference
Materials:
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Fingering weight yarn 84 (139, 199, 225, 288)(298, 361, 430)383, 454, 530 yards
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US#1 (2.25 mm) 32” (80 cm) circular for magic loop (Can use double-pointed needles or flexible double-pointed needles instead)
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Removable/clip marker, tapestry needle, row counter (recommended), and scissors.
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Pattern: DRK Everyday Socks
Smooth Operator – cuff down, afterthought heel
Sizes:
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Extra-small (will fit a large child), Small, Medium, Large (will fit men or a woman’s larger size foot)
Materials:
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1 skein of fingering weight yarn
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US#1 (2.25mm): set of 5 double-pointed needles or a long circular for magic loop
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Smooth waste yarn for afterthought heel and lifelines, tapestry needle, row counter (recommended), scissors
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Pattern: Smooth Operator
