Name
Toe-Up Socks for Travelers (Part 1 of 2)
Date & Time
Saturday, November 5, 2016, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Teacher
Lucy Neatby
Category
Accessories
Class Details:
A spontaneous method for producing toe-up socks. These little gems require very little advance planning and make ideal travel knitting. The class project is a mini sock. Using a provisional cast-on we will work a Bosnian toe square (or rectangle) using waste yarn wraps to mark the knit up positions. Establishing knitting in the round and positioning left and right raised increases. Planning, setting-in and knitting the modified Turkish heel and use of waste yarn to create the heel opening. The sock toe-chimney will be used for easy grafting (Kitchener stitch) of the heel. The sock top will be finished with a variety of bind-off options to prevent tight sock cuffs. The various techniques are applicable to many other areas of knitting. Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease
Homework:
None
Supplies for Class:
• 20g each of smooth wool-blend yarns (these need not be ‘sock’ yarns) in Worsted or DK/Sport (5 sts per inch or fewer) in 2 or more solid, light colors. Fine sock yarns and needles may be used, but is far easier to see the details of your stitches and techniques in larger yarns and plain, light colors. • One set of 5 dpns in size 3–4mm, US 3–5. If you prefer working on circular needles (one or two) bring a suitable selection. • Four smaller size dpns (for picking up stitches). • Scraps of waste yarn • Darning needle • Usual knitting paraphernalia
Day
Saturday