Toe-Up Socks Class

The $25 materials pack (required) includes a ball of yarn big enough for one pair of socks, a set of double-pointed Knitpro Cubics needles, a small crochet hook for fixing mistakes, and other small accessories that will help you get a great pair of socks. The registration fee is $75.

Knitting socks from the toe up has many advantages! Yet most people, even sock knitters, have never tried it.

We have a great course for you! Over three 2-hour sessions, you will learn
• Judy’s Magic Cast-on, and why it works so well for toe-up socks
• How many stitches to cast on?
• How to knit socks on 3 or 4 double-pointed needles
• When to change colours for the toe
• How to measure your knitting
• Fixing mistakes, including avoiding “ladders” and how to fix them

In the first of 3 two hour classes, you will choose your yarn and needle size, start the cast-on and get going on the toe. You’ll soon be ready to put in the heel-holding stitches, and finish the leg. Note that we do not use a specific pattern. This is a generic “blank canvas” type of sock, that you can afterwards adapt to add whatever embellishments you like.

In the last class, we will finish the heel and you can learn how to avoid those pesky little holes that show up in the corners. We’ll then review Judy’s Magic Cast-on so you can avoid the “second sock syndrome”.

There are no more than six people in each class, so there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Then there will be instruction, tips and help with the current week’s tasks, with a chance to knit together for the rest of our two hours. You’re welcome to stay and knit all day if you want to!