Beginning Sock Knitting Class (3/2025)

Socks are a great thing to know how to knit!  They make great gifts and there is nothing better than slipping your feet into some soft, merino socks custom fit to your foot size. Beginning Sock Knitting class will teach you how to knit with the magic loop technique, and  some of the tricks to knitting socks that fit just right.  

You learn how to do the German loose cast-on so your cuff is not to tight.  The German cast-on makes the sock easy to slip on and off.  You learn all the tricks to making a heel that fits well.  Ever wanted to throw out a set of socks because the toe is uncomfortable?  The toe we teach is so comfortable you will forget to take your socks off.

The Details:

• Learn how to knit a sock cuff down
• Lean the German Cast-on
• Learn how to knit a comfortable heel
• Learn to read a chart
• Learn how to make a comfortable toe
• Learn how to make the right sized sock for any foot!
• Learn how to pick the right yarn for knitting socks
• Learn how to select the right needle size
• Learn how to knit in the round using the magic loop technique 
  
• Your instructor for this class will be Esther

Class will be held:

• Friday, March 21, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
• Friday, March 28, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
• Friday, April 4, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
• Friday, April 11, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
  

What you need:

• We highly recommend that you wait until the first class to pick out your yarn and needles.  We help you pick out what is best for the serious sock knitter.
• We will help you size your foot.
• You should be comfortable with the knit, purl, knit 2 together, and slip slip knit stitches.
• Absolutely bring a positive attitude and an expectation of lots of fun and laughter!