Magic Loop Sock Class
If you love the idea of hand knit socks but hate fussing with double point needles this is the class for you. Learn to knit a classic sock from the top down using the magic loop method. This technique uses one long circular needle instead of four double points. No sock knitting experience is necessary for this class.
Instructor: Amy Gallmeyer
Skills Taught: Top down sock shaping using magic loop technique.
Dates: Class will meet for three two hour sessions. Saturday, February 8, 15 & 22 from 10 - noon. at GarenHuis Yarn Studio
Prerequisites: Must be an intermediate knitter, comfortable with casting on, knit and purl stitches, increases and decreases and binding off. These concepts will not be taught in class.
Materials Needed (to be purchased at GarenHuis Yarn Studio):
- Sock weight yarn that has a gauge of 7 stitches per inch, approximately 400 yards
- 32 - 40 inch circular needle in size that allows you to get a gauge of seven stitches to an inch.
- Stitch markers
To register, you can either:
- Add this class to your cart and check out online (please be sure to include both email and phone # so we can contact you should class times change)
- Call us and register by phone (616) 294-3492
- Stop in the shop
Homework: To be done prior to first class, determine needle size needed to get a gauge of 7 stitches to one inch. Come to class ready to cast on
Instructor: Amy Gallmeyer
Cancellation Policy: In order to receive a refund cancellations must be made no later than 72 hours before the class begins.