Beginning Knitting - Sock Class with Ash from Textiles by Ash Fall 2026
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-Sept 19 -12pm - 2pm- Cast on and Ribbing of Sock 1 (2 hrs)
Week 2 & 3 – No class – Progress Point get to heel
Week 4 -Oct 10 - 11am-3pm – Heel Flap and Gusset (4 hrs)
Week 5 – No Class – Progress Point to get to Toe Decreases
Week 6 - Oct 24 - 12pm-3pm – Toe Decreases and Kitchener Stitch (3 hrs)
Week 7 - Oct 31 - 12pm-2pm - 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 4 and 2 to make the class