Knitting Traditional Top Down Socks
Thursdays, October 9, October 23, October 30, and November 13
1-3pm
Class level: Need to have basic experience with knit and purl stitches; Previous experience using double-pointed needles is also recommended
Age requirements: 16+
Teaching artists: Jeannette Deloya and Freddi Adelson
Class fee: $165
Imagine wearing a pair of warm socks that you made yourself. Or, gifting them to someone you care about.There's really nothing like it!
Over four sessions, Jeannette and Freddi will teach the fundamentals of knitting a pair of traditional wool socks on double pointed needles. You will complete a pair of socks and along the way, practice ribbing, stocking knit, knitting reinforced heels, picking up stitches, left and right leaning decreases and the Kitchener Stitch.
During each of the four sessions, the instructors will demonstrate skills and techniques for each respective segment of the sock (cuff, heel, foot, and toe). Students will practice during the session, with some knitting to be completed between sessions.
What to bring:
1 skein of sock yarn - enough for two socks. Minimum 100 grams. Recommend a wool/nylon blend -75/25 or 80/20. There are so many to choose from. Self-striping yarns are fun to work with.
2 sets of double pointed needles (4-5 in each set). Recommend US size 1.5 or 2.
1 pair small, sharp scissors
Row counter, if desired
1 darning needle
Note: There are a number of wonderful yarn shops in Dane County. (See “Shops” section on our Community Resources page. Staff members in these shops are a wonderful resource and can make recommendations. Avoid very fine or thick yarn.
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Bio:
Freddi and Jeannette have a shared passion and long history for knitting socks that goes back 20 years. Our knitting needles have produced hundreds of pairs of socks, that keep the feet of our friends and family (and our own feet, too!) warm during cold Wisconsin winters. We have both taught knitting to many members of our shared community. We have also held workshops in several other textile related crafts. We are both retired educators from Madison Metropolitan School District, and have extensive experience teaching youth and adult learners.