Which Friggin' Needles? an exploratory sock class 10/5, 10/19 & 11/2

$90 plus supplies

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Sundays from 12:30pm - 2:30pm

October 5th, 19th & November 2nd

Many knitters find it difficult to choose from all of the options there are for knitting socks and other small circumference projects. You've got options like double points, tiny circulars, FlexiFlips, and the magic loop method. What the heck are all of these and how are you supposed to decide?

Wouldn't it be great if you could just try them all before making the investment in your favorite? Well, here you go!

In this three-part class, we're going to work a sock, top-down. Before we even get started, we're gonna try out various needles and methods. At the end of the first session, we will get the sock started. In the second session, we will work the heel construction and in the third, you'll learn how to finish off the toe. While you get comfortable knitting a small circumference on your method of choice, you'll also learn short rows, picking up stitches, mirroring decreases, and grafting with the Kitchener stitch.

Hilary is working with the Uneek Worsted to make some slipper socks for lounging, because she's always wanted to play with self-striping yarn. You can certainly do the same, but if you want something a little sturdier for walking around in, consider the Schoppel-Wolle Alb Zauber Extra, Movers & Makers Wicker Park Worsted, Fuzz Family Auntie Afghan Worsted, or  Malabrigo Rios.

You won't find a more perfect class to make your first pair of socks! Students should be comfortable with knitting and purling, and familiar with basic shaping techniques.

Classes are for adults and young adults aged 16 years or older.

Please note that we have a one-week rescheduling policy and that classes and workshops are non-refundable. We will happily reschedule you for another class or allot store credit if we are notified of any conflict at least one week in advance.

We cannot guarantee make-ups for no-shows or cancellations within one week. Classes with low attendance may be cancelled and rescheduled in which case, we will offer a credit for a future class or a full refund.