Learn to Knit Course (4 weeks) with Jane McConnell

Dates: Tue 2 Jun, Tue 9 Jun, Tue 16 Jun, Tue Jun 23
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Cost: £150.00 (inc WYS DK yarn, and tea/coffee)
Level: Comfortable with knitting and purling, some experience of knitting in the round is helpful

A fun series of two-hour classes for knitters who want to master the art of sock making.

We’ll knit a pair of adult socks together in the traditional top-down method with heel flap and grafted toe. Along the way, we’ll learn about alternative construction techniques, different styles of heels and toes, and how to adjust your socks for a perfect fit. We’ll also talk about adding patterning to socks (lace, cables, colour), and how that changes the fit.

We’ll use DK weight sock yarn on 3.5 mm needles – just to keep the homework to a minimum – but I’ll give you stitch counts for sock weight, and the process is exactly the same for sock-weight yarn (and DK weight makes great boot socks or hiking socks so I’m sure you’ll make more at this weight afterwards). A ball of WYS Wool Revival DK yarn (enough for a pair of adult socks) is included in the class, but bring your own knitting needles, and a tapestry needle on the last week for grafting the toe.

Jane recommends knitting socks on 2 circular needles – it makes the process very clear, and it’s easy to try on your socks as you go. But if you prefer working small circumferences in the round on one long circular with Magic Loop, or with double-pointed needles, you can of course do that.

Needles can be purchased at the shop on the first night.