My First Sock Project Wednesdays May 1, 15 & 29 6-8 PM
My First Sock Project
Instructor: Christine P. (6)
3 Sessions
Wednesdays 6-8 pm
May 1, 15 & 29th
Using the "The Sock Project" book as your guide, you will learn the basics of knitting socks from the cuff down.
Students have a choice of these 3 patterns from The Sock Project Book by Summer Lee
- Basic Sock No. 1
- Stripes Recipe No 2
- Colorblocked Ribbed Socks (can be the same color throughout)
Level/ Skill requirements: Beginner "plus" skills to be comfortable using: knitting in the round in your preferred method (magic loop, two circulars, or dpn’s.) Knit, Purl, Sl1, k2tog, SSK, and ribbing.
Students will learn:
- Anatomy of a sock
- German Twisted Cast-On for an stretchable cuff
- Kitchener Stitch for a seamless toe
- Pickup and Knit stitch for the heel flap/gusset
Supplies & Materials:
A copy of The Sock Project book by Summer Lee - found HERE, fingering weight yarn in the number of colors needed for your chosen sock (we recommend some nylon content) such as beWoolen Pigments or beWoolen Sock yarn. Needles - size 2.25mm or 2.5mm depending on your gauge.
Homework: Have yarn wound, needles ready.
Class materials: Yarn for class must be purchased from beWoolen. We offer students a 10% discount on all yarn purchased for class Please check the class description for a complete list of required materials and for homework (if applicable) to be completed prior to class. By signing up for class, you agree to comply by all of our class policies, found HERE