Join us for a textured sock knitting workshop where you will learn the fundamental techniques of crafting a simple textured sock. Perfect 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 textured pattern on your socks.   

Class Highlights:

• 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 textured sock pattern.

• Reading a Sock Pattern: Break down the Textured Socks Three Ways Sock 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, 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 simple textured sock, and 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.

Summer Quarter session:

August 15 -- 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Materials to bring to class:

• Pattern: Surf Wax Sock Pattern from the book: The Sock Project: Colorful, Cool Socks to Knit and Show Off by Summer Lee

• Fingering weight sock yarn 100g this pattern looks great in both tonals, speckled and solid yarns, and a 20g mini skein

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

• Needles: appropriate for your yarn, if you are a tight knitter, I recommend US 1.5 or 2, otherwise US 1. 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. 

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