I'm dreaming of... learning to make a pair of socks from the toe up!. This method is great for that one skein of special yarn. Working from the toe up permits you to precisely fit each sock to your foot and to ensure there is enough yarn to finish the pair. This 3-part class will cover everything you need to start, work, fit, and finish a complete pair of toe up socks. We will be using Drea Renee Knits DRK Everyday Socks pattern, which includes a ton of information on sizing and necessary techniques.
DATES
Day 1: Fri. July 12, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Day 2: Fri. July 19
, 3:00 - 4:30 pmDay 3: Fri. July 26, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
MATERIALS NEEDED
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Drea Renee DRK Knits Everyday Socks (included in price of class, printed copy will be provided at 1st class session. A digital copy will be provided through Ravelry.)
- Sock weight yarn to match the suggested gauge of 28 stitches to 4 inches in Stockinette stitch. Suggested yarns are Spun Right Round Classic Sock, Side Hustle Fiber Co. Fancy Fingering, Megs and Co. BFL Sock, Lang Jawoll Sock, plus many more!.
- Suggested needle sizes: US size 0 (2 mm), US size 1 (2.25 mm) OR US size 2 (2.75 mm) OR US size 3 (3.25 mm) 40-inch circular or straight needles or DPNs, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
- Gauge is 34 sts/inch in K2P2 ribbing, after blocking
- Tapestry needle, stitch markers, tape measure, & scissors
SKILLS LEARNED
- Judy's Magic Cast on or Turkish Cast on
- Short Rows
- Working with DPNs OR Magic Loop technique for socks
- Kitchener Stitch
SKILLS NEEDED
You should already know how to knit and purl. Working in-the-round knitting experience will be helpful, but is not necessary.
About the teacher:
Nancy Vandivert happily admits to being a knitting nerd. She is a TKGA certified Master Hand Knitter and has had patterns published in CAST ON, Interweave Knits magazines, Knitty, Knit Picks, Blue Moon Fiber Arts Rockin’ Sock Club, and Twist Collective. She has taught knitting and crochet in the Rochester, NY area for over 20 years. Visit her website at www.nancyvandivert.com.
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THE FINE PRINT:
1. Our classes can sell out quickly. If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so we can fill your spot with someone from the waiting list. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within 48 hours of the first class.
2. If fewer than 3 people sign up for any given class, we reserve the right to cancel the class altogether. In this event, you will be notified & issued a full refund.
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