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 for the first time can choose a classic top-down sock like I’m So Basic 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 in the Curio Socks pattern.
3 two-hour sessions
Skills Needed:
- Knitting and purling
- Working in the round
- Increasing and decreasing
Skills Learned:
- Small circumference knitting
- Magic Loop or flexible double-pointed needless
- Afterthought heel or wrap and turn
Choose a pattern based on your skill level or interest
I’m So Basic Socks
Sizing: S (7″) M (8″) L (9″) XL (10″) measuring the circumference around the ball of the foot
Materials:
- One skein of sock yarn (approximately 400 yards, though you will not use the entire skein!)
- One mini skein or scrap ball of sock yarn (approximately 50 yards) for the contrasting cuff, heels, and toes
- US size 1 /2.25mm needles (ideal for 40” circular needle)
- A tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Pattern: I’m So Basic Socks
DRK Everyday Sock
Sizing: 4.25 (5.25, 5.25, 6, 6)(6, 7, 8)7, 8, 9” unstretched foot circumference
Recommended fit is 0.25-1”/1-2.5 cm of negative ease in circumference (when measured at the widest part of the foot).
Materials:
- 84 (139, 199, 225, 288)(298, 361, 430)383, 454, 530 yards of fingering weight yarn
- Needles: US 1/2.25 mm – 32”/80 cm circular for Magic Loop (can use double-pointed needless or Flexible double-pointed needles)
- Removable/clip marker, tapestry needle, row counter (recommended) and scissors.
- Pattern: DRK Everyday Sock
Socks on a Plane
Sizing: Medium (8 inches) and Large (9 inches)
Materials:
- 400 yards of fingering-weight yarn
- Size 1.5 (2.5 mm) needles (pattern written for 2 circulars in 16 inch length, but can use double pointed needles, flexible needles, or a 40” circular needle)
- Notions: Cable Needle, tapestry needle, tape measure
- Pattern: Socks on a Plane
Curio Socks
Sizing: Foot circumference: 4.5 (5.5, 5.5, 6.5, 6.5)(6.5, 7.5, 8.5)7.5, 8.5, 9.5”
Materials:
- Fingering weight yarn in two colors
- Main color (MC): 51 (84, 121, 136, 175)(180, 219, 261)232, 275, 322 yards
- Contrast color (CC): 26 (42, 61, 68, 88)(90, 110, 131)116, 138, 161 yards
- Needles
- Main: US 1.5/2.5 mm – 32”/80 cm circular for Magic Loop (can use double-pointed needles/Flexible double-pointed needles or small circumference circular)
- Ribbing: US 1/2.25 mm – 32”/80 cm circular for Magic Loop (can use double-pointed needles/Flexible double-pointed needles or small circumference circular)
- Notions
- Removable/clip marker, smooth waste yarn for Afterthought heel and lifelines, tapestry needle, row counter (recommended) and scissors.
- Pattern: Curio Sock
