A picture of a sock to show what can be made in the class.
A picture of a sock to show what can be made in the class.

Sock Knitting Class- Starts March 14,10:30-12:30

$65.00

Sock Knitting Class
When: On Saturdays, March 14, March 28,  and April 11,  10:30-12:30
Where: Sunshine Weaving and Fiber Arts, 327 W. Main St., Lebanon
Who: Anyone who has knitted in the round or is experienced enough with knitting flat and is comfortable with learning to knit in the round. This class uses fingering weight sock yarn.
What: Introduction to sock knitting
Cost: $65
Description: This is a basic sock-knitting class held in three ,2-hour sessions, with some knitting done at home.
You will learn:
  • German Twisted Cast On
  • Invisible Join
  • Heel flap with enforcement
  • Heel turn
  • Gusset
  • Foot & Toe decrease
  • Optional: Kitchener Stitch to finish

You will need to bring:

  • Sock weight yarn
  • 9” or 10” circular needles & DPNs or Flexi-Flips in the same size
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle
  • Notepad, pen/pencil
  • Water/snacks
Please see below for homework to be done before class!

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Description

If you are able, it would be helpful if you could knit a gauge swatch before the class starts. You just need the yarn you selected and the size needles you intend to use. Use any needle that’s the size you intend to use for the sock.
Please also measure your foot at the widest part (if the socks are for you) or obtain that measurement. Discount .5-1″ for possible bunions. Discount another 10% from the remaining measurement. Note this as your circumference.

Knit a gauge swatch at least 4×4 inches in the round.

a.      In the round gauge is knit as follows: cast on as many stitches as required on the label to reach 4” on DPNs. To knit in the “round”, knit a row, then slide your work back in position to knit again (Note: there is NO purling; the concept is similar to knitting and iCord). Leave enough slack in the yarn to lay the knitted piece flat. Knit enough rows until you reach at least 2”, better 4” in height. This method mimics knitting in the round but is faster. Measure your gauge and determine how many stitches/inch there are for width and height (height will be important for calculating foot/toe section, however, that can be measured later on the actual sock).

b.      Measure across the 4” and divide by 4 to arrive at stitches/inch

c.      Now multiply stitches/inch result by number of inches from the circumference of the foot. This is the number of stitches to cast on for a comfortable fit.
Instructor:
Born and raised in Switzerland, Gertrud Jeffries moved to the United States (California SF Bay Area) in 1986 and to Tennessee in 2021. She has knitted and crocheted in fits and starts since age 7,but only began to love these arts in adulthood. She has been an avid crocheter and knitter for the past 12 years. Gertrud is married to Chuck and has one adult son who lives in Nashville. Incidentally, her son is the one who got her started knitting again by giving her some basic supplies as a Christmas present.

Event Details

Day 1: March 14, 2026

Day 2: March 28, 2026

Day 3: April 11, 2026

Start time: 10:30 a.m.CST
End time: 12:30 p.m.CST

Venue: Sunshine Weaving and Fiber Arts

Phone: 615-440-2558

Email: cynthia@sunshineweaving.com

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