Name
Choose Your Own Adventure Socks (NEW!) (Part 1 of 2)
Date
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Session Type:
2-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Teacher
Aimee Sher
Category
Accessories, Knitting
Class Details:

Learn to knit socks in an enlarged format on worsted weight yarn. Learn how to customize a vanilla sock pattern with different ribs, different stitch patterns, and substitute different type of flap heels for a truly unique-to-you-socks. Learn to knit socks in class in worsted weight, and take home with you the pattern to knit your very own in the more common worsted weight yarn, using any commercial sock yarn you’d like!

Technique Requirements: knit/purl, cast on/bind off, increase/decrease, working in the round, have knit a few accessories, basic finishing techniques

Homework:

Swatch in the round using DK or worsted weight yarn. The pattern gauge is 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches. Measure around the foot and the lower calf so that you know what size you need to knit.

Supplies for Class:
  • US5 and 3 needles for knitting small circumferences in the round (such as DPN's or magic loop). If using small 9-10" circulars, please also have one of the other methods for the heel and toe.
  • DK-weight yarn.
  • Stitch markers (4)
  • Tapestry needle