Dates/Times: Wednesdays Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, & Dec. 2, 2026 | 3 - 4:30 pm 

Description:

So, you want to make socks.  Maybe you've tried it a time or two and hit some roadblocks.  

• Maybe double point needles will never be your friends.  
• Maybe trying to learn Magic Loop from a video has left your brain scrambled.
  
• Maybe when you first make your socks they fit, but then they get washed and either shrink or stretch.
  

Believe it or not, socks are the perfect portable project AND all parts of a sock are meant to be customized to fit your foot.  

This class is for anyone who wants to 1) learn from the beginning, or 2) have help with what is giving you fits, or 3) up their sock game with a new technique, or 4) anything else.

This class will cover standard top down and toe up socks using DK weight yarn (both recommended patterns have directions for multiple sizes).  

This class will also cover using DPNs, two circular needles, the Magic Loop, and (if you're really feeling adventurous) Two at a Time Socks.

Materials needed: 

            Note: Patterns are included in the cost of the class.  If you are a member of Ravelry, please provide your Ravelry name and a digital copy of the pattern will be automatically delivered to your Ravelry library and a hardcopy will be provided for class.  If you are not a Ravelry member, other arrangements can be made to send you a digital copy of the pattern.

• Toe Up Socks: Bear Paw Socks by Andrea Mowry 
• Top Down Socks: Everyday Socks by Tin Can Knits
• Needles:
  
  • Bear Paw Socks: US 4 (3.5 mm) 32-inch circular for Magic Loop and 2AAT OR 2 16-inch circulars for Two Circulars, OR 1 set of 5 DPNs
  • Everyday Socks:  US 3 (3.25 mm) 32-inch circular for Magic Loop and 2AAT  OR 2 16-inch circulars for Two Circulars, OR 1 set of 5 DPNs
• Stitch Markers, tape measure, tapestry needle, scissors
• Suggested Yarns: Plymouth DK Merino Superwash, Rowan Felted Tweed, Ella Rae Marmel, Ricorumi Twinkly Twinkly DK Mini Skeins, Spun Right Round Squish DK speckles, Spun Right Round Squish DK Tonals, Spun Right Round Squish DK Tweed

Skills Needed:

• MUST know how to cast on
• MUST know how to knit and purl

Skills Learned:

• Judy's Magic Cast On
• Turkish Cast On
• Working with the needles and needle styles of your choice
• Making a sock that fits
• Judy's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off
• Kitchener Stitch

Photo Credit: Tin Can Knits and Andrew Mowry

About the teacher:  

Nancy Vandivert happily admits to being nerd.  She's been sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning, and doing needlework since she was a wee one mercilessly bugging her mother.  She designs as Nancy Vandivert on Ravelry and has had patterns published by Knit Picks, Interweave Knits, I like Knitting, Twist Collective, and CAST ON.  She's been teaching knitting in the Rochester regional area for over 20 years.  Oh, and don't get her started on knitting faster.....

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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.