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Learn to Knit Socks: Thicksgiving DK Weight Sock
Learn to Knit Socks: Thicksgiving DK Weight Sock
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A fantastic class for first-time sock knitters!
FOUR Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm on the following dates: May 6th, 13th, and 27th, June 10th
Are you ready to conquer your first sock? This class is for you! The Thicksgiving Sock has you hold two strands of fingering weight yarn at the same time to create a lovely, squishy sock.
This makes it a great pattern to dive into knitting socks since you get to learn everything at a larger gauge with larger needles. These socks are also an excellent stashbuster!
In this class, you will learn about sock fit, cuff-down construction, the flap and gusset style heel, and how to Kitchener stitch your sock toes.
You will be able to choose between either a ribbed or stockinette fabric, and Theresa will guide you through choosing a size based on your gauge. Note: While the pattern also includes a cabled cuff sock, the class will not cover this option.
What you need to know and be comfortable completing without help from the instructor (or you're willing to learn before this class): How to knit and purl in the round, knitting in a small circumference using double pointed needles or magic loop
What you'll learn in this class: How to achieve gauge for a sock, cuff down sock construction, a Gusset and Flap style heel, Kitchener stitch, marling (holding more than one strand of yarn at once)
Required Materials:
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Yarn: This pattern is designed to be knitted with two strands of fingering weight sock yarn held together to create a marled effect. The pattern calls for up to four colors and has recommended yarn amounts for the "vanilla" (stockinette) and ribbed versions.
Vanilla (Stockinette) Sock
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- Color A: 200 - 230 yds (body)
- Color B: 200 - 230 yds (body)
- Color C: 30 - 40 yds (heel and toe)
- Color D: 30 - 40 yds (cuff)
Ribbed Sock
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- Color A: 230 - 260 yds (body)
- Color B: 230 - 260 yds (body)
- Color C: 50 - 60 yds (cuff and toe)
Recommended yarns from the shop: Malabrigo Ultimate Sock, Manos del Uruguay Alegria, Spun Right Round Tough Sock, Spun Right Round Twist Sock, Muse & Method The Twist
Needles: Pick your preferred needle style for knitting in small circumference:
- US 4 Double Pointed Needles OR
- US 4 32" or 40" circular needles for Magic Loop OR
- US 4 9" circular needles (if you use a small circular needle, you will need either double pointed needles or a longer circular to work the toe)
Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors
What you'll get:
- Four 2-hour class sessions with expert instruction by Theresa.
- Thicksgiving Socks by Summer Lee (PDF via email & in your Ravelry library)
This class is intended for adults. We welcome our younger knitters in private lessons only. For inquiries, please reach out to breean@knit1chgo.com.
Please read our class policies before signing up for this class.
Photos: © Summer Lee
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Class Policies
- All class fees are non-refundable. If you have a conflict, you must notify us 48 hours before the start date of your first class in order to receive store credit. We will always do our best to help you reschedule, but it may not always be possible.
- No store credit will be issued for unattended classes and no store credit will be issued for cancellations made within 48 hours of the start date of the first class.
- We put the health and safety of all our staff and community members first. If you have been exposed to Covid or you are otherwise feeling unwell, we ask that you please stay home.
- We have a class minimum of 3 students, so it’s never a bad idea to sign up with a friend or two! If you are the only student that signs up for one of our classes, we will contact you ahead of time and issue a full refund if there is a cancellation on our part.
- We understand that sometimes students need some extra help outside of class, so we offer Project Support and Private Lessons.
- For our students to get personalized attention, we like to keep our class sizes small. For this reason, we require students to sign up in advance for all of our classes, lessons, and project support sessions.