Sock Clinic (knitting)

Interested in delving into the wild world of socks? Or maybe you want to learn a new heel technique or knit a sock from a different direction (top down or toe up!). This class is all about exploring the different ways to make a sock. We’ll talk about how to measure your foot, what kind of fibers work best for socks, and the different styles of small-circumference knitting. We’ll also explore different types of heels and toes. First-time sock knitters or those looking to explore magic loop or flexible double-pointed needles for the first time can choose a classic top-down sock like I’m So Basic Socks, or one with just enough texture to keep things interesting. Those looking to explore the world of toe-up socks - DRK Everyday Socks are for you if you like a dependable ribbed sock, or Socks on a Plane if you want to throw a simple cable in too. For more adventurous sock knitters, there’s adding colors - Curio Socks.

Instructor: Kerry

3 two hour sessions

Skills Needed: Intermediate or Advanced

• Knitting and Purling
• Working in the round
• Increasing and Decreasing

Skills Learned:

• Small circumference knitting
• Magic Loop or flexible DPNs
• Afterthought heel or wrap and turn

Choose your project:

I’m So Basic Socks

Sizing: S (7" or 17.75cm) M (8" or 20.25cm) L (9" or 23cm) XL (10" or 25.5cm) measuring the circumference around the ball of the foot

Materials:

• One skein of sock yarn (approximately 400 yards, though you will not use the entire skein!)
• One mini skein or scrap ball of sock yarn (approximately 50 yards) for the contrasting cuff, heels, and toes
• US size 1 /2.25mm needles (can be double points, flexible double points, or 40” circular needle)
• A tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Pattern: I'm So Basic Socks

DRK Everyday Sock

Sizing: 4.25 (5.25, 5.25, 6, 6)(6, 7, 8)7, 8, 9”/10.5 (13, 13, 15.5, 15.5)(15.5, 18, 20)18, 20, 23 cm unstretched foot circumference

Recommended fit is 0.25-1”/1-2.5 cm of negative ease in circumference (when measured at the widest part of the foot).

Materials:

• Fingering weight yarn 84 (139, 199, 225, 288)(298, 361, 430)383, 454, 530 yds
• 77 (127, 182, 205, 264)(272, 330, 393)350, 415, 485 m
• Needles:
• US 1/2.25 mm - 32”/80 cm circular for Magic Loop (can use DPNs or Flexible DPN)
• Notions:
• Removable/clip marker, tapestry needle, row counter (recommended) and scissors.
• Copy of DRK Pattern

Socks on a Plane

Sizing: Medium (8 inches) and Large (9 inches)

Materials:

• 400 yards of fingering weight yarn
• Size 1.5 (2.5 mm) needles (pattern written for 2 circulars in 16 inch length, but can use double pointed needls, flexible needles, or a 40” circular needle)
• Notions: Cable Needle, tapestry needle, tape measure
• Pattern: Socks on a Plane

Curio Socks

Sizing: Foot circumference: 4.5 (5.5, 5.5, 6.5, 6.5)(6.5, 7.5, 8.5)7.5, 8.5, 9.5”

11.5 (14, 14, 16.5, 16.5)(16.5, 19, 21.5)19, 21.5, 24 cm

Materials:

• Fingering weight Yarn in two colors - Main Color (MC) and Contrast Color (CC)
• MC -51 (84, 121, 136, 175)(180, 219, 261)232, 275, 322 yds
• CC- 26 (42, 61, 68, 88)(90, 110, 131)116, 138, 161 yds
• Needles
• Main: US 1.5/2.5 mm - 32”/80 cm circular for Magic Loop (can use DPN/Flexible DPN or small circumference circular)
• Ribbing: US 1/2.25 mm - 32”/80 cm circular for Magic Loop (can use DPN/Flexible DPN or small circumference circular)
• Notions
• Removable/clip marker, smooth waste yarn for Afterthought heel and lifelines, tapestry needle, row counter (recommended) and scissors.
• Pattern Curio Sock

Craft: Knitting