Colourwork Socks Class - Wednesday Evenings - January

Wednesday evenings with Kari from 7-9 PM
January 14, 21, 28 & February 4

Learn colourwork sock techniques to while knitting the Herding Hens Sock Set!

With methods, tips and tricks recommended by designer Charlotte Stone of Stone Knits, learn to knit the charming and Insta-trending Herding Hens socks. 

We will be looking at fit and sizing, needle choice, ease of colourwork method, knitting with three yarns in one row, colour theory, as well as tips and tricks for creating beautiful socks. Students will learn the drop method for these colourwork socks, incorporating three different colours in one row while maintaining colour dominance.

Colourwork portions can be knit on a 9-inch circular needle, double-pointed needles (dpns) or 32-inch circular needle for magic loop. For colourwork ease, the 9-inch circular needle is strongly recommended (2.75 mm). The instructor will use a 9-inch circular needle for the leg and foot and dpns for an afterthought heel. Students may bring needles according to preferred sock-knitting style (magic loop, dpns or 9-inch circular) and heel choice (afterthought or German short row method).

Skill level: Advanced beginner knitting
Class fee: $70
Supplies needed:

• Knitting needles for ribbing, stockinette and colourwork portions of the socks - the instructor recommends US 1/2.25 mm needles for sock ribbing and
• stockinette and US 2/2.75 mm for the colourwork portion. Needle recommendations will be made during the first half of the first class
• Please bring yarn requirements outlined in the pattern - Cascade 220 Heritage is a great basic solid coloured sock yarn.
• A copy of the Herding Hens Sock Set pattern by Stone Knits available for purchase on Ravelry.