Learn to Knit Socks

Learn to Knit Socks! If you’ve dreamt of knitting socks but haven’t taken the plunge, this is a great start! We will walk through each step of cuff down socks using DK weight yarn. You can knit these socks with double pointed needles, magic loop method, or using two circular needles.  Classes are spaced out so you have plenty of stress free time to work on your socks between classes. When you complete the step of one class, you can work on your second sock! Dates/times: This is a three part class.  Class 1: Saturday, January 31st from 10-12p (cuff cast on, knitting small circumference, working the calf of the sock) Class 2:Saturday, February 28th from 10-12p (knitting the heel and ankle, starting the sock foot) Class 3:Saturday, March 7th from 10-12p (toe decreases, seaming the toe, finishing and caring for your socks) Location: Connected Stitches Yarn & Fiber Shop (10 W Main Street in Dryden, NY (parking is available along Main Street, accessible parking is located behind the building with a driveway off of North St)  Teacher: Chris Cushman Cost: $110 Max Number of Participants: 8   This is a workshop for ages 18 and up. Please plan to arrange childcare for your kids if you choose to attend class. Kids are great! But you will focus more without them and they will learn better in a kids only class experience.  Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. You should know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. Having experience working in the round and reading patterns is helpful. Description: You will use DK weight yarn to make a pair of knit socks. These cuff down socks are great for beginners. Tackle your first pair of socks or join the class for connection and community! Prerequisites: You should know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. Having experience working in the round and reading patterns is helpful. Techniques you will learn: Cuff down sock construction, knitting small circumference, short rows for the heel turn, Increases and decreases to shape the toe, Kitchener stitch to finish the toe Pattern: DK Weight Vanilla Socks by Crazy Sock Lady What's Included: A printed copy of the pattern A 10% discount on all supplies purchased at Connected Stitches  Stitch marker for working in the round  What You Need: Double pointed needles or long circular needles for your preferred method of knitting small circumference Size needle needed to meet gauge for your yarn. If doing magic loop you need 32" or greater. We recommend Chiaogoo red lace because of the extreme flexibility of the cord. DK Weight yarn 200-245 yards Notions: Darning needle, tape measure, stitch markers, row counter (optional) *all students will receive a 10% discount on supplies at Connected Stitches. You are welcome to bring your stash yarn, but purchases made at Connected Stitches help support our small business and keep our doors open* Homework: Purchase/gather your supplies. Knit a gauge swatch to choose the correct size needles for your tension. If you need help getting started you can reach out to the shop. You should be ready to cast on at the first class session.  *If you have questions about the class, please email info@connectedstitches.com or text/call (607)269-5207* BEFORE YOU REGISTER Please review our class policies, including our refund and cancellation policy.    We reserve the right to cancel class if less than 3 students sign up two days before class. You will be notified promptly if this happens.  *photo credit Crazy Sock Lady Designs