Hand knitted socks are a great item to make as not only are they comfortable and durable, they are fairly straightforward to knit once you get going. They also make great gifts for family and friends. This is a 3 part course which will guide and support you through knitting a full sized sock by focusing on the techniques required and allowing you complete the actual bulk of plain knitting outside of the workshop. 

Part 1- 10th July 2024 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Covers yarn and needle selection, casting on and how to complete the leg at your own pace over the interval.

Part 2 - 17th July 2024 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Covers knitting a reinforced heel flap, turning the heel and pick up stitches for the gusset of your sock. You will then complete the foot at your own pace

Part 3 - 24th July 2024 1.30pm - 3.00pm

The final session covers decreasing and shaping the toes and how to complete the sock using Kitchener stitch

Materials and equipment -

You will need

• yarn
• needles - Mini Circulars, DPNs or 80cm circular. If using DPNs or Mini Circulars you will need 2 dpns of appropriate size
• at lease 2 stitch markers.

This workshop is limited to 4 spaces.

All materials and equipment can be purchased from the Woolly Beader with advice and guidance on how to start your sock.