Beginning Knitting - Sock Class - with Ash from Textiles by Ash
Have you ever wanted your toes warm in something you've made? But socks are scary or look complicated.
Now you can take a class that will walk you through the process. This will be a multi-week class.
You will need to know
- Knit
- Purl
- SLST – slip stitch
- K2TOG – knit 2 together
- SSK – slip slip knit
- Long Tail Cast on
Skills You Will Learn
- Heel and Gusset Construction
- Grafting Stitches
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Knitting in the round on small circumference
Schedule of Classes
Week 1-DEC 13 - Cast on and Ribbing of Sock 1 (2 hrs)
Week 2 & 3 – No class – Progress Point get to heel
Week 4 -JAN 3 – Heel Flap and Gusset (4 hrs)
Week 5 – No Class – Progress Point to get to Toe Decreases
Week 6 - JAN 17 – Catch Up week
Week 7 -JAN 24 – Toe Decreases and Kitchener Stitch (3 hrs)
Week 8 - JAN 31- Bonus week - Blocking
Location: The Rogue Skein, 1013 Main Street, Kerrville, TX 78028
Teacher: Ash from Textiles by Ash
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Class Supplies:
- Pattern - " I'm So Basic Sock" by Summer Lee Knits - Ravelry: I'm So Basic Socks pattern by Summer Lee
- 1 skein of sock yarn Approximately 400yds (any yarn of a fingering weight
containing nylon) - 1 mini skein or scrap sock yarn
- Preferred method of working in the round with small circumference in size to
obtain gauge- DPN 6in
- 2- 20 in fixed/interchangeable circulars
- 1- 40 in fixed circulars
- Sock blocker (this will be an additional week but not necessary)
- Wool wash (this will be an additional week but not necessary)
Personal Supplies: You need the following items for the class
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch stoppers or dpn holders (optional)
Even when there are no classes I will be available to answer questions
The supplies will be available in store. Students receive a 10% discount on the day of class. Consignment items and class kits are not available for a discount.
Max class size 6 and 3 to make the class