Beginning Socks - In Person 2025

Learn how to knit socks using the magic loop technique. Top down with insertion of the shadow wrap heel.
Class: Beginning Socks
Skill Level: Advance Beginner
Class Sessions: Two
Cost: $65
Skills required: Long tail cast, Knit, Purl and knitting with the magic loop.
You will learn: How to fit sock for your foot, determining gauge, how to knit a short row heel. Rounded Kitchener technique for the toe.
Instructor: Angie
Supplies Included:
- US #0, #1, or #2 needle 40" long, ChiaGoo fixed needle. Please visit with staff to determine your correct size.
- Sock weight yarn, we recommend Lazy Bee Cover Sock.
- KPS project bag.
- Please stop by at least five days in advance of the first class to select your yarn.
- Visit with staff to determine the number of stitches to cast on.
- Before beginning your sock watch the two videos shown below.
- Cast on and beginning knitting your cuff / leg. IMPORTANT - cuff / leg must be completed BEFORE your first class.
- You may want to stop by the shop to have staff check your gauge of leg portion of the sock.
CO 56 sts (Womens size 7 or below), CO 64 (Womens size 8-9 1/2 or below) CO 72 (Womens size 10 or above) on a #0 needle*
CO 72 (Mens size 9 above) CO 80 (Mens size 12 above)*
Cast on over two needles held together to make sure your cast on is not to tight. Divide to work in the round, magic loop.
Knit 2 by 2 ribbing for approximately 1 inch. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) until leg measures 6" to 7" from cast on edge OR 2" to 3" for a shortie sock.
*If you know you are a tight knitter, you many want to use a #1 needle.
Classes with fewer than three students will be canceled 72 hours before the start date, participants will receive a full refund. No refund will be issued for cancel registation 72 hours before class.
Please take a moment to review our Class Polices, regarding cancellations, minimum enrollment etc.
Please take a moment to review our Class Polices, regarding cancellations, minimum enrollment etc.
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