Workshop Details
Introduction to Sock Knitting Workshop with tutor, Marianne from Penny Stitch Craft
Saturday 7th September 2024 | 10.15am - 4.15pm
If you have wanted to try knitting socks but felt unsure how easy they are? This sock workshop is the perfect place to start, I will introduce you to the techniques for making your first pair of socks.
We will be using DK sock yarn to enable a quicker knit, using 3.5mm (or 4mm) circular needles to knit with.
What is covered?
- Stretchy cast-on
- Twisted rib
- Knitting in the round with the magic loop method, this requires needle tips on 80cm circular.
- Heel flap and gusset decrease method.
- Decrease for toe shaping
- Kitchener stitch seam finish.
You will need to bring - 3.5mm 80cm circular needle (tight knitters may prefer to use 4mm instead), scissors, stitch markers and a pen to take notes.
There are 10 places on this workshop.
What's Included?
- Yarn, refreshments and lunch will be provided on the day.
- A special 10% discount is also included. This can be used once in store, exclusions include workshops, gift cards, tea shop and colour packs.
- Once purchased you will receive confirmation and more information via email.
N.B. Sometimes due to circumstances beyond our control workshops and events may be cancelled. At which point the cost of your workshop will be fully refunded. We cannot be held liable for any travel costs incurred.
Please note if you choose to make a cancellation within 7 days of the event, you will still be charged.