Fall Quarter Session:

Oct 3 -- 9;00-11:00 AM

Join us for a Fruit Stripe Gum sock knitting workshop where you will learn the fundamental techniques of crafting a simple patterned sock that has fantastic impact with the correct yarn choice. This sock is perfect for those who would like to knit a fun pattern sock with their self-striping yarns. Fabulous for those new to the world of sock knitting or those of you who are interested in refining your sock knitting skills.  This class will provide hands-on guidance and foundational skills you'll need to take the mystery out of knitting a fun sock pattern on your socks. 

Skills you will learn:

• Introduction to Materials: Explaining the possibility of  using a larger needle for the sock to account for the textured pattern. 

• Anatomy of a Sock: Familiarize yourself with a simple patterned sock pattern. 

• Reading a Sock Pattern: Break down the Fruit Stripe Gum Socks pattern to understand its structure and instructions, and how this applies to the fit of the finished sock.

• Cable Techniques: Look at using ssks, k2tog, yo and p2tog stitches to create the texture pattern.

• Tips and Troubleshooting: Discuss common challenges faced by beginners and learn practical tips to overcome them. We will also discuss ways to help with the fit of the finished sock. .

By the end of this class, participants will have a solid understanding of knitting a the Fruit Stripe Stripe Gum sock pattern and the magic of using self-striping yarns for a fun effect. Hopefully, with a bit of practice, you will be knitting them confidently. Whether you're knitting for yourself or as a heartfelt gift, this class will set you on a path to creating beautiful wearable art that fits comfortably.

Skills you already need to have: Students must have basic sock knitting experience

Materials to bring to class:

• Pattern: Fruit Stripe Gum Sock Pattern by Leah Oakley available on Ravelry

• Fingering weight sock yarn 100g - this pattern looks best in self-striping or self-patterning yarns

• Sock: a starter sock that has the cast on complete for your sock size and the entire cuff knit

• Needles: appropriate for your yarn,, I recommend US 1 and 1.5 or a US 1.5 and 2 if you are a tight knitter. Participants can choose Magic Loop, DPNs, Flexi-needles Or 9” circulars. Please note: If using 9” circulars, you may want to have a second 9” or 12” circular to knit your heel. The pattern designer uses 2 circular needles to knit her sock. 

• Notions: Stitch markers, ruler, tapestry needle, progress keeper or row counter