Knitting Level 3: Toe-Up Socks on Magic Loop

In this class, you will be making a pair of socks one at a time from the toe up on a circular needle. If you would prefer to knit socks from the top down on double-pointed needles, please see our other sock class.

Length: 4 x 2 hours

Pattern: Pitter Pattern by Nicole Bottles

You will learn how to:

• Work in the round using magic loop
• Cast on seamlessly
• Work short rows using the wrap-and-turn method
• Bind off with elasticity
• Follow a written pattern and understand common abbreviations
• Fix common mistakes

You should know how to:

• Knit and purl
• Cast on and bind off
• Increase
• Work in the round
• Follow a pattern
• Pick up a dropped stitch

Beehive will provide:

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You need to bring:

• 200 g of chunky weight yarn that knits to 15–16 stitches/4” (eg. Berroco Vintage Chunky). Light or bright shades are preferable.
• Pitter Pattern by Nicole Bottles (available from Nicole and on Ravelry)
• 5.0 mm (US 8), 100 cm (40”) circular needle
• 3 locking stitch markers
• Measuring tape
• Tapestry needle

Students receive a discount code for 15% off of the supplies for their class.

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