Learn to Knit Socks

With Sue Grandfield of Riotous Assembly

Learn to Knit Socks Toe Up With Sue Grandfield of RiotousAssembly

Date & Time: Saturday 22nd June 10.00am-4.00pm (Doors open at 9.30 for 10am start)

Tea & coffee provided.

Skills needed: You must be able to knit, purl and cast on. Prior ability to knit in the round, work increases and decreases will be an advantage but is not essential.

Materials you should bring: Set of 4 double pointed needles (Size 3.25mm or 3.5mm or 3.75mm or 4.00mm recommended) DK /8ply equivalent yarn (Bring your own or buy on the day). Darning needle for grafting.

Each student will make a mini sample sock using short row heel sock construction; knit in the round, from the toe up, on four needles. We will be knitting the sample sock in 8ply as it is quick to knit and will allow us to try all the basic components of sock knitting in one day! Students will also get the chance to try out knitting with thinner, “sock” yarns and finer needles.

Class content: The basics of toe up sock knitting. You will learn: · Different cast on styles including; Figure 8, Turkish & Judy’s Magic Cast On · Heel construction · Stretchy cast off methods · Grafting/Kitchener Stitch Plus; choosing the right materials, types of knitting needles, sock anatomy, and foot measurement. You will also get the chance to try different techniques of circular knitting. We will discuss different types of sock construction, toe closures, applying different stitch patterns, using texture and colourwork. Sue will have lots of examples of different socks on hand for study and inspiration throughout the class. Class notes will be provided. Looking forward to meeting you on 22nd!

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