
Your First Socks (Toe-Up)
Are you ready to try knitting socks?! Let's explore my new favorite sock method, toe-up socks! We'll knit a basic sock together from toe to cuff, using fingering weight yarn and two circular needles! Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner - great for your first pair of socks! Experience Required: You should be comfortable working from detailed patterns and knitting in the round Special Techniques: You will learn toe-up construction, Judy's Magic Cast-On, knitting on two circular needles, M1R and M1L increases, German short rows Materials Needed: Yarn: 100g fingering weight sock yarn, purchased from Chickadee Knit Studio Needles: Two Size 1.5-2 circular needles, 24" or longer for Fingering weight socks Price: $80 for two 2-hour sessions with Chris (price includes pattern) Looking for a custom day or time for you and a small group? Give us a call at the studio and we'll find a time for you! Class photo credit: Nathan Taylor