DESCRIPTION
Are you ready for the skill-stretching techniques gained in knitting socks from the toe up? If you’ve been making top-down socks and want to flip that process and learn new skills, this class is your ticket. You will learn the magic loop cast-on method, short rows to shape the heel, and end with a stretchy bind off. You will also learn how to measure and make a gauge swatch for the perfect pair of socks.
Thursdays, November 7, 14, 21 & 28, 6-8pm
PREREQUISITE
Participants must be comfortable with knit and purl stitches, and the basic decreases of K2TOG and SSK.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
COST
$120 + GST.
TECHNIQUES TO LEARN
Sock knitting in the round using DPNs or magic loop, heel flap, turn the heel, measuring for fit, stretchy bind-off.
MATERIALS TO BRING
100g of DK weight sock yarn and a 3.25mm 80cm needle. The pattern will be supplied.
IMPORTANT NOTE 1
Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies for the class.
Should supplies be required & bought in shop, a 10% discount will be applied to a one time purchase only, before or on the first day of class. Customers showing their TFN tote bag will receive an additional 5% discount.
Staff will confirm the class registration details at time of discounted supplies purchase.
IMPORTANT NOTE 2
The Fibre Nook has a simple cancellation / no show policy. If you are unable to attend a session you have registered for, please email us at mail@thefibrenook.com. We require a minimum 48 hours notice for a credit or refund - minus a 15% administration fee. Or, you're welcome to re-book into the next available session offered, when applicable. Please note, due to the limited availability or the unique nature of specific classes / workshops / demonstrations, we may not be able to accommodate a change in registration.
