Description
Class members should have some experience knitting in the round. We will cast on using both knit and purl long tail so review of videos at the bottom of the page is recommended.
Please knit a gauge swatch in advance of class in your chosen yarn. If making a sock for someone else, measure the circumference of that person’s foot in inches.
Socks are a terrific gift for just about anyone, and they’re also a great introduction to advanced beginning knitting techniques. Join us to take the mystery out of crafting your own unique footwear.
Long Tail Cast on For Beginners by Sheep & Stitch:
Long Tail Cast On: Purlwise by Purl Soho:
Materials List
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Skacel HiKoo Simplicity Yarn, in a pale or pastel color such as white, pink or light blue. Dark shades such as black or navy not recommended.Foot circumference 8-9″: approximately 200 yards (2 skeins)Foot circumference 9-10″: approximately 230 yards (2 skeins)Foot circumference 10-11″: approximately 260 yards (3 skeins)Substitute yarns are acceptable as long as the gauge is roughly 6 stitches per inch on your chosen set of needles. Bouclé or novelty (eyelash, sequin) yarns are not recommended.
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Size 3 (3.25 mm) cable needle, 40”
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Set of 7″ or larger DPNs, Size 3 (3.25 mm)
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6″ stitch holder or a 12″ length of DK weight scrap yarn
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Yarn needle suitable for DK weight yarn
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Flexible cloth or canvas measuring tape, 12″ or longer
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10 to 15 different colored stitch markers suitable for DK weight yarn (half inch long coilless safety pins or similar)
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Small notepad or some scratch paper and a pen
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Drawn outline of the sock recipient’s foot on a piece of paper or cardboard.Optional items: 24″ or so length of fingering weight yarn or heavy thread for running a “lifeline” through stitches;Size D (3.25 mm) or smaller crochet hook for ease in picking up gusset stitches; set of 7″ or larger DPNs, Size 4 (3.5 mm) for casting on;commercially made “sock blockers”; magnifying glass; Energizer or similar brand headlamp from the hardware store.
