Sock School Thursdays: Sock School Thursdays: Toe-Up Socks from Toe to Cuff in March
Enroll in Sock School Thursdays: Knit Your Way to Sock Mastery!
Ready to ace your knitting skills and graduate with honors in sock-making? Join us for Sock School Thursdays this March and become a sock-knitting scholar! This four-week workshop is perfect for intermediate knitters who already know how to knit in the round and can knit and purl. Familiarity with knit increases and decreases is a plus. No pop quizzes, just lots of fun and learning!
Curriculum Highlights:
Week 1: Toes 101 March 6
Lecture: Introduction to Toe-Up Socks – Benefits and overview.
Lab: Special Toe-Up Cast On – Special Techniques
Homework: Shaping the Toe – Increases and maintaining symmetry.
Week 2: Foot Fundamentals March 13
Lecture: Knitting the Foot – Maintaining stitch pattern and gauge.
Lab: Measuring for Fit – Ensuring the correct length before starting the heel.
Week 3: Heel Hacks March 20
Lecture: Short Rows for Heel – Techniques like Wrap & Turn and German Short Rows.
Lab: Heel Construction – Different styles
Week 4: Cuff Capstone March 27
Lecture: Knitting the Cuff – Ribbing patterns and maintaining elasticity.
Lab: Stretchy Bind Off Techniques
Why Enroll?
Hands-On Learning: Each session includes demonstrations, practice time, and Q&A to ensure you grasp every technique.
Expert Professor: Learn from Miss Purl who is passionate and eager to share her knowledge.
Classmates: Connect with fellow knitters, share your progress, and get inspired by others' creativity.
Flexible Enrollment:
Take Any or All Sessions: Join us for any individual session that interests you, or enroll in all four for the full experience. This flexibility allows you to fit the workshop into your schedule.
Maximize Your Learning: While each session is valuable on its own, you'll gain the most comprehensive understanding and skill set by attending all four weeks.
Cost:
$25 per session
$90 for all four sessions
$85 for early bird registration by March 1
Enroll Today! Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knitting skills and create beautiful, hand-knit socks with DK weight yarn. Register now for Sock School Thursdays and take the first step towards graduating with a degree in sock mastery!