Class: Top Down Socks

This is a classic in knitting!  Have you been envious of how gorgeous, fun, portable, and satisfying socks can be for knitters?  Then this is the course for you.  Socks may look complicated, but by the end of this class you'll be able to knit a pair of socks.

This is a two part class, meeting two weeks apart - allowing you time to finish at least one sock down to the toe to prepare for either the kitchener stitch or finchley graft to close up your toe.

Be warned... once you wear a pair of hand knit socks you may never want another pair of store bought socks again!

Date:  Thursday, November 2 & 16, 5pm - 6:30pm

Materials needed for this class include:

• US 1 or 1.5 (2.25mm or 2.5mm) circular or double point needles or HiyaHiya Flyers
• stitch marker
• scissors
  
• a tapestry needle
• a tape measure

Cost of the class includes:

• Pattern
• Yarn (1 skein of fingering weight yarn - choose from our selection)

Recommended skills needed before attempting this class:

• Understanding how to cast on, knowing how to knit and purl stitches.
• How to read a pattern.
• Knowing how to knit in the round is helpful, but not required.

We are hopeful you'll learn the following new techniques in the class:

• how to measure your feet
  
• calculating the number of stitches to get a perfect fitting sock
  
• cast on and join in the round
• work a feel flap
  
• work a heel turn
• shape a toe
• graft the toe box

Classes are non-refundable, so please check your calendar to make sure you can make each meeting.  If something comes up, you can check with us about a reschedule, but it is at our convenience and discretion, and the make-up class must be taken within 90 days, and contingent on the class being offered again in the future.