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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. 
Homework:
  • 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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Includes one skein of Lazy Bee Yarn, Sock Needle and Project Bag

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