Sock It To Me: Techniques for Sock Knitting
Learn simple sock shaping techniques that can be applied to any sock pattern, tricks for reinforcing heavy wear areas, and more!COST:
$65.00SCHEDULE:
Tuesday 9/24 | 6:30PM-9:30PM
Love knitting but intimidated by the detail and contour of socks? Learn simple shaping techniques that can be applied to any sock pattern, tricks for reinforcing heavy-wear areas, and how to combine the best yarn, pattern and needles to make top-down socks for any season. In this workshop we’ll knit a Mini Sock that covers all of the techniques you’ll need for knitting full size socks, including:
- Working in the round on Double Pointed Needles.
- Elastic cast ons and cuffs.
- Turning the heel.
- Tapering the toe.
- Reinforcing techniques for heel and sole.
During the workshop we will also discuss selecting the best yarn for durability, stretch, and pattern type; sizing and fitting; care and repair.
Skills + Materials
This is a beginner+/intermediate workshop; suitable for folks with basic knitting skills who are ready to start more advanced shaping and pattern work. Supplies are not included in the workshop fee. Students should plan to bring yarn and DPNs (Double Pointed Needles) for the yarn weight you'd like to work with. For instance, you can bring US0-3 DPNs alongside 50g of Fingering weight yarn OR US5-6 DPNs and 50g of DK or Worsted weight yarn. Your DPNs can be 6" or 8" in length (or anything in between!).
Community Commitment
We're looking forward to sharing space with you! If you haven't had a chance to read our Community Commitment, pop over to the website and read about how we agree to share space. Feel free to reach out to the shop if you have any questions along the way - we're excited to welcome you wherever you may be on the learning curve.
Cancellation + Make-up Policy
We absolutely understand that things come up and you may need to cancel your registration. You may always transfer your registration to another student (just let us know in advance!). If you need to cancel your registration within one week of the workshop we are happy to offer a 50% store credit refund; cancellations made less than one week in advance will not be refunded. We are unable to offer make-ups or exchanges for missed workshop session(s).
Student Discount
Students get a one-time 10% student discount that is active at the first workshop session and expires two weeks following the final workshop session. You will receive your discount code at the first first session.
Instructor Keira Chang is a craft and diy enthusiast who has been knitting for over 20 years. Keira enjoys knitting, crochet, macrame, ceramics and interactive wearable technology, and one of their favorite things to make is socks! Weavers’ Way members may recognize Keira from Across the Way where they worked for the past year.