Ages 12 & up
Curious about knitting socks but not sure where to start? This class is the perfect introduction
to the art of sock knitting! Designed for adventurous beginners and intermediate knitters, this
workshop will guide you step-by-step through the process of knitting a top-down sock using
double-pointed needles or magic loop—your choice. You’ll learn all the essential techniques:
how to knit a stretchy cuff, shape the heel, turn the heel flap, and decrease for the toe. By the
end of the class, you’ll have a finished (or nearly finished) sock and the skills to knit the
second one on your own.
Prerequisite: Students should be confident with the following knitting techniques; casting on, knit & purl
stitches, working in the round, binding off, and weaving in ends.
Required Materials:
Knitting Needles US #3 / 3.25mm and US #5 / 3.75mm. Double pointed needles in both sizes, -OR- long circular needles in both sizes for the magic loop method
Medium weight yarn: 220-340 yards depending on the size of your socks