Sock Knitting Basics: Knit Simple Colorful Socks

If you’ve ever looked at a pair of hand-knit socks and thought, “I wish I could make those”, then this class is for you. Sock knitting might seem complicated at first, but once you understand the process, it becomes a fun, portable, and incredibly satisfying project.

In this class, you’ll learn how to knit your first pair of simple, colorful socks using beginner-friendly techniques. By the end, you’ll not only have your first handmade sock, but also the confidence and desire to keep making more!

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• choose the right yarn and needles for sock knitting,
• knit in the round using the magic loop technique,
• make a stretchy Old Norwegian cast on,
• swatch for knitting in the round
• understand the basic construction of a sock,
• work simple decreases,
• follow a knitting pattern,
• finish and block your socks.

Socks are one of the most practical and rewarding knitting projects you can make. They use a rather small amount of yarn, are perfect for gifting, and are easy to take with you wherever you go - they'll keep you entertained while you wait at a doctor's office or during a train ride!

This class is designed to make sock knitting feel approachable and enjoyable, breaking it down into clear, manageable steps. If you’ve been intimidated by socks before, this is your chance to finally give them a try!

This class is perfect for knitters who already know the basics, such as how to knit, purl, and work in the round, but have never made socks before.

If you’re a complete beginner, you'll want to start with a basic knitting class first before jumping into this one.

To take this class, you will need:

• approx. 100g of fingering weight (category 1 - super fine) yarn,
• 2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles 80 - 100 cm (32 - 40")
• stitch marker
• tapestry needle
• a piece of fingering weight yarn in contrast color
• scissors

When you take this class, you’ll receive a class guidebook, which includes: a list of options for tools & yarn with links, so you don’t have to spend time on researching what and where to get, and a sock knitting pattern, so you can follow step by step to create socks in your size.

See you in the class!