 
Socks are such an elegant piece of construction for something so everyday. Once the basic skills are mastered it is a perfect project for slipping into your bag for knitting in the go. It is also a beautiful small canvas for experimenting with patterns, textures and colours as well as alternative constructions.
This course is aimed at reasonably confident knitters who have mastered the basics of casting on and off, knitting, purling, increasing and decreasing.
13th, 20th and 27th March 2010
Saturday 2:30 - 4:30pm
3 classes of 2 hours each (£75*)
Week 1:
In week 1 you will learn the basic anatomy of the sock and familiarize yourself with knitting in the round on double pointed needles. We will also discuss yarn choices and knitting with the magic loop technique.
Week 2 :
In Week 2 you will learn how to turn the heel. This includes the reinforced heel flap, short row shaping to form the heel cup, picking up stitches and decreasing to form the gusset.
Week 3 :
In Week 3 we will close the toe and celebrate our success. There will also be the opportunity to explore next steps in sock knitting and the variety of more advanced techniques available to the enthusiastic sock knitters.
Written material will be provided for all classes along with loads of examples and tips for enjoyable sock knitting.
Taught by Juju Vail.
Like many knitters, I’ve always loved making things. As a child I couldn’t find anyone to teach me to knit or crochet so I worked it out from instruction books.
My first completed project was a crocheted Italian flag for a geography project, when I was nine. I’ve never looked back.
After studying fashion and knitwear design in Montreal, I began a business designing and making hand knits that sold across Canada and the United States.
In 1990, I came to the UK and did an MA in textile design at St. Martins. Since graduating, I have taught and written books on many textile practices.
Most recently I have been working with beads and published a book called Creative Beading.
I chronicle my creative passions daily on my blog, jujulovespolkadots. Currently, I am fascinated by altering new and vintage ready-made clothing and planning a book on that subject.
I am passionate about combining felted, knitted, and crocheted wool with glass beads. The results show a vibrancy of colour and contrast of textures like no other craft
To sign up to any classes, please call or stop by the shop
*Price includes one set of good bamboo double pointed needles but not the yarn. Loop can advise you beforehand of what yarn is suitable for sock knitting. Classes are held in the shop. Maximum of 7 students per class. 100% deposit is required at registration.
Cancellation policy
Full refund of deposit will be given for cancellations made up to 2 weeks prior to the first day of scheduled class. After this time, refunds will be given only if the spot can be filled by another student. Please be considerate.
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