Saturday 13th September, 10.30 – 3.30

Learn how to knit your own socks with experienced teacher and sock knitter Tess Young. Tess will guide you through the techniques and principles of sock knitting in this full day workshop.

In this class we will cover all the elements you need to know to knit your first cuff-down sock. From a stretchy cast-on to make sure the sock fits over the widest part of your foot, to a sturdy slip stitch heel and well-fitting gusset, through to a beautifully grafted toe, you will learn all the techniques you need to knit socks with confidence.

During the day you will complete a mini-sock that will act as a template for your first full pair of socks, and will also receive a 100g skein of Susan Crawford sock yarn to knit a full pair of socks. Techniques will be demonstrated and you will also leave with a good understanding of sock anatomy, sizing, sock terminology and other useful information for your future sock making projects.

This full day class is suitable for intermediate knitters and also adventurous beginner knitters with a good grasp of basic knitting techniques and stitches.

This highly instructional class will show you:
German Twisted Cast on
Knitting small circumferences in the round and with different needle options
The anatomy of a sock
Turning a heel, picking up heel stitches and gusset decreases
Toe shaping
Grafting toe stitches together

Materials Included:
Lock or Bluem Sock hand-dyed sock yarn, enough to complete your pair of socks and your mini-sock sample; Our basic sock pattern plus a handout will also be provided covering the techniques included in the class.

Participants will also receive 10% discount on all in-store purchases on the day of the class.

You will also need to bring with you; Set of 2.25mm double pointed needles, 1 x 2.25mm circular needle, 60cm in length plus an additional 2.25mm circular needle, 60cm in length, plus a selection of stitch markers and a tapestry/darning needle for grafting. Please also bring a pen or pencil for making notes.

Price includes materials as listed above plus refreshments on arrival. Lunch is not included. The class takes place in our classroom at the Assa Marra Wool Studio. Disabled access is available to the classroom via a lift. Please let us know if you would like us to arrange access using the lift. There is a maximum of 8 students per class. This class is for adults only.

Payment in full is required when booking your place on the class.

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About Your Teacher
Tess Young has designed patterns for us here at Susan Crawford Vintage for over 10 years including the ever-popular Heywood Hill shawl and has also assisted Susan on a number of pattern projects including the Stromfirth socks from The Vintage Shetland Project.

In her design work, Tess draws on her background in training and teaching to develop clearly thought-through creative projects that encourage skill development and confidence building as well as producing polished finished objects. Tess is rarely to be seen without a pair of socks on her needles, and brings years of sock knitting, design knowledge and teaching experience together in this hugely informative class. To find out more about Tess go to Tess Young Designs and Makes.

Cancellation Policy

If you have to cancel, please note that refunds cannot be given unless we are able to fill the place with another student. In these instances a refund will be given minus a 10% admin fee. Any cancellations within seven days of a class taking place are non-refundable.

We reserve the right to cancel a class if necessary. We will of course, try to avoid this wherever possible, but sometimes it cannot be avoided. In this situation, of course, a full refund will be given.

We require a minimum of four participants for the class to go ahead.

We cannot be financially responsible for extreme weather conditions or any other situations that are out of our control including cancellation of public transport.

Please note that a parking charge is payable to park in the Mill Yard. This is beyond our control and you are responsible for ensuring the correct parking charge is paid on arrival. Any fines arising from non-payment or under-payment of parking charges are your own responsibility. Limited free parking is available in Staveley village.

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