Name
Toe-Up Socks: Next Steps (NEW!)
Date
Friday, January 17, 2020
Time
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Teacher
Marceline Smith
Category
Accessories, Tips & Techniques
Class Details:
In this class you’ll learn two easy toe-up cast on methods to get started, and see how to then create a shape custom fit to your toes. You’ll also learn how to create a classic and well-fitting heel. Tackling these two key areas of your socks, allows you to shape your socks with the best fit possible! I’ll teach you some of my favorite techniques, and then we’ll practice in a hands-on, workshop style so you can learn as you go in a relaxed atmosphere. We’ll use worsted-weight yarn to practice casting on, creating a standard toe, creating a custom-fit toe, knitting a standard heel, creating a custom-fit heel; then, as time allows, we’ll repeat and refine any steps where you need more practice. Pre-requisite skills: Students should be comfortable with knitting in the round with Magic Loop method or double pointed needles. Students should be comfortable with the following increase methods: KFB - knit in the front and back of a stitch YO - yarn over the needle to create a new stitch
Homework:
Knit a stockinette swatch flat to a size of 3x3” (8x8 cm); swatch using the yarn and needles you’ll work with in class and bring your swatch to class
Supplies for Class:
Please bring the following supplies to class:
  • Circular needles with 32" or 40" cord length in size US 5 (3.75mm) or size US 6 (4mm) OR double pointed needles size US 5 (3.75mm) or size US 6 (4mm)
  • At least 100g of a smooth worsted weight yarn (wool or wool blend with smooth plies)
  • 2-4 removable (locking) stitch markers
  • Notebook / notes paper and pen
  • Homework swatch
Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):
$0
Day
Friday