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, 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:
- Knitting and purling
- Working in the round
- Increasing and decreasing
Skills Learned:
- Small circumference knitting
- Magic loop or flexible double-pointed needles
- Afterthought heel or wrap and turn
I’m So Basic Socks
Sizes:
- 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:
- 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#1 (2.25mm) needles (can be double points, flexible double points, or 40” circular needle)
- A tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Pattern: I’m So Basic Socks
DRK Everyday Sock
Sizes:
- 4.25 (5.25, 5.25, 6, 6)(6, 7, 8)7, 8, 9” unstretched foot circumference
Materials:
- Fingering weight yarn 84 (139, 199, 225, 288)(298, 361, 430)383, 454, 530 yards
- Needles: US 1/2.25 mm – 32”/80 cm circular for Magic Loop (can use double-pointed needles or flexible double-pointed needles)
- Notions: Removable/clip marker, tapestry needle, row counter (recommended) and scissors.
- Pattern: DRK Everyday Socks
Curio Socks
Sizes:
- 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) and Contrast Color (CC)
- MC: 51 (84, 121, 136, 175)(180, 219, 261)232, 275, 322 yards
- 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)
- Removable/clip marker
- Smooth waste yarn for afterthought heel and lifelines
- Tapestry needle
- Row counter (recommended)
- Scissors
- Pattern: Curio Sock
