In this class, you will be making socks one at a time from the toe-up on a circular needle, using the magic loop technique. The pattern is provided for this class but students are required to purchase their own yarn, needles, and notions. Students get a 15% discount on materials purchased for their class. Please measure your feet before the first class to determine the size you will make. Run time 4 sessions x 2 hours. Project Back to Basics: Socks (DK) by Melinda Measor. See our sample on Ravelry. Skills Taught Work in the round using magic loop Work socks one at a time Judy’s Magic Cast On Wrap & Turn short rows Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off Pattern interpretation and common abbreviations Fix common mistakes Skills Required Cast on and bind off Knit and purl Increase (M1R and M1L) Decrease (K2tog, p2tog, and SSK) Work in the round Experience following a pattern How to pick up a dropped stitch Materials Provided Back to Basics: Socks (DK) by Melinda Measor. Also available free online and through your Beehive customer account. Resources page Swatching and Blocking Guide Supplies to Purchase Approximately 350 m of DK weight yarn in light or bright colours (the amount of yarn used will depend on what size you make). Browse suggested yarns. 3.25 mm (US 3), 80 cm (32”) circular needle 1 locking stitch marker Measuring tape Tapestry needle Please remember to measure your feet before first class Lesson Plan Before First Class Measure your feet to determine what size you’re knitting. Class 1 Learn the anatomy of a sock Intro to magic loop Judy’s magic cast on Knit toe Homework: Knit the foot until the gusset Class 2 Knit gusset Turn the heel with short rows Class 3 Continue turning the heel Pick up stitches for heel flap Knit leg Homework: Finish knitting leg and ribbing, ending just before bind off Class 4 Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off Weave in tails Start second sock
