Sock 101 - Saturdays, June 20, 27, & July 11, 10:15am-12:15pm
Explore and develop the fundamental skills of cuff down sock knitting with a cute shorty sock. This class will teach you step by step instructions for creating your first pair of socks either in fingering or DK weight.
During class we will discuss the sections of the sock, and work through the heel together. Touching on fundamental techniques like increasing, decreasing, getting the best fit sock, short rows, and grafting.
Cost: $85 for three, 2-hour sessions
Location: Knotty Lamb
Required Skills: Advanced beginner. Must have basic knitting skills - cast on, knit & purl flat and in the round, increasing & decreasing, reading knitting instructions, picking up stitches. No previous sock knitting experience necessary.
Pre-Class Homework:
Before you come to class, swatch (in the round) your yarn you will need to meet a gauge of 36 sts x 48 rounds for fingering weight; 24 sts x 32 rounds for DK. Gauge is important to getting the best results for your socks.
Measure the following: Circumference of the ball of your foot while standing with full weight on your foot, length of foot for best measurement stand with heel against the wall then measure from the wall to the tip of your longest toe.
Optional; with a piece of cardboard draw and cutout of your foot and bring it to class.
Required Materials:
Pattern: Pattern is not included in class price. Please click here to visit the pattern page to purchase your copy Daily Socks by Makenzie Alvarez. You will receive a handout during class of sock fundamentals and resources.
Yarn/Needles:
You may use fingering OR DK weight yarn - your choice!
For Fingering Weight Sock
• US1.5/2.5 mm needle or size needed to obtain gauge, either 4 pairs of DPNs, or a 32”/80 cm (or longer) circular needle. If you have used 9”/22 cm circular needles, this is
also an option but you will need additional pair of needles listed above.
• Approx 300 yards of fingering weight yarn
For DK Weight Sock
• US3/3.25 mm needle or size needed to obtain gauge, either 4 pairs of DPNs, or a 32”/80 cm (or longer) circular needle. If you have used 9”/22 cm circular needles, this is also an option but you will need additional pair of needles listed above.
• Approx 200 yards of DK weight yarn
Notions:
Locking stitch markers
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
You may bring your own materials to class or if you wish to purchase prior to the start of the first class, you will receive a 10% discount on materials, excluding patterns.
Class Dates: Saturdays, June 20, 27, & July 11, 2026 from 10:15am-12:15pm
Instructor: Makenzie Alvarez
Class sizes are limited so enroll soon.
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Fine Print: Classes must be paid in full to reserve your spot. Classes that do not fill up may be cancelled and refunds will be given. Classes are non-refundable within 30 days prior to the workshop/class date. A 50% refund is granted if you cancel more than 30 days prior to the class date. No refunds will be given for missed classes.