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
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Knit and purl
- Increase (M1R and M1L)
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Decrease (K2tog, p2tog, and SSK)
- Work in the round
- Experience following a pattern
- How to pick up a dropped stitch
Materials Provided
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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
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Approximately 350 m of DK weight yarn in light or bright colours (the amount of yarn used will depend on what size you make). Suggested:
- Berroco Vintage Baby, Berroco Vintage DK, Drops Fiesta, Ella Rae Snuggles, Sirdar Snuggly DK
- 3.25 mm (US 3), 80 cm (32”) circular needle
- 1 locking stitch marker
- Measuring tape
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Tapestry needle
- Please remember to measure your feet before first class
Lesson Plan
Before First Class
Class 1
- Learn the anatomy of a sock
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Intro to magic loop
- Judy’s magic cast on
- Knit toe
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Homework: Knit the foot until the gusset
Class 2
- Knit gusset
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Turn the heel with short rows
Class 3
- Continue turning the heel
- Pick up stitches for heel flap
- Knit leg
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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
